There are many great reasons to downsize your home and live leaner. Here are a few of the benefits to trading down.
More money
Moving into a smaller home obviously means that you will be spending less on your mortgage payment every month. This means that you will have more money left over to spend on things that you enjoy or to put away. It also means that your utility bills will be less. This not only means that you will have more disposable income. It will also benefit the environment and reduce your carbon footprint.
You will also be less likely to spend money on frivolous items as there will be less space to put it.
Having more money also means that you will be able to invest more into your retirement.
Less work
Less space equals less time cleaning and on maintenance of your home. This opens up more time for leisure and downtime.
Less stress
We’re all on the pursuit for happiness. Downsizing also means less responsibility. Add that to the fact that you will be more flexible and able to do things you enjoy doing as a result of more cash flow, and you will notice a marked improvement on your stress levels.
It has also been proven that reduced clutter is directly responsible for a clearer and healthier mind.
So, whether you are approaching retirement, become an empty nester, are overwhelmed with the upkeep and maintenance of your property, or realize that you just have too much empty space, downsizing may just be the best thing for you.
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