Strategic Downsizing to cut Homeowner Costs

Everyone feels the strain of rising costs here and there. It may be groceries or it could be gas, but many of us are looking for solutions to an on-going problem. How to cut costs?

These days it becomes more of a strategy to save money. If you move to a walkable neighborhood you can cut down on gas, kids can walk to neighborhood schools, find entertainment at nearby parks and centers and more pep in your step means a healthier you.
You’are not just downsizing your space but you’are strategizing to move to a simpler life. You look at all the ways you can save on money just by moving to the right neighborhood. Ask yourself a few questions;
1. If you drive your kids to school or if your teenagers drive to school, wouldn't it save money to downsize to a community where they can walk or buses will pick up?
2. What communities have shopping within walking distance? If you buy local you can save.
3. Which community could you move to that has a bus stop or train station nearby?
4. Are there banks/ATM machines in the community? Do you know how many times people must run out and drive to an ATM machine just to give money to the kids? What a waste of gas!
There's more than one way to reduce housing costs. A smaller home typically means a smaller mortgage and smaller property taxes. It also means lower utility bills and reduced maintenance costs.
The biggest problem with downsizing to new homes is that people have trouble parting with the past but you always have your memories.
The bottom line is that costs go up and down but they will never be so low that you won't feel pocket stings, especially when you get closer to retirement age. That’is why downsizing is strategic; you must focus on cutting your expenditures so you have more going in your pockets than going out.
Ask yourself is it Worth It?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Sizing down will almost always mean saving money. Lifestyle is perhaps your wild card in this equation, and it depends entirely on your personal wants, needs and any changes you hope to introduce.
If you strategize in the choices you make, it can have a profound impact on your pockets and in your life.

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