The Experts' Guide to Downsizing
Reader's Digest Canada|October 2017

IT’S EASY TO SEE the appeal of moving from a big home into a compact space that requires less maintenance. But the process involves careful planning. Here are seven tips to make sure you find the right fit.

Vanessa Milne
The Experts' Guide to Downsizing

BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR BUDGET

“The biggest misperception is that people equate downsizing with paying less,” says Barb Sukkau, the president-elect of the Canadian Real Estate Association and a realtor in the Niagara region. “But a lot of new bungalows and condominiums are quite pricey.” If you need your house to provide a nest egg, consider other ways you can make your budget work, such as looking for homes in a less expensive location.

DON’T GET CAUGHT BY UNEXPECTED COSTS

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