Retirement downsizing is turning out to be less about square footage and more about what, and who, a family wants to carry ...

Downsizing too early can cost comfort, money, and joy. Boomers often regret selling fast, misjudging space needs, moving far ...

When my family of 4 moved to a small town, we downsized and got rid of things we didn't need. We now spend more time together ...

Debbie Davies knew it made sense to downsize from her huge, high-maintenance house in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. But after 20 years there, the idea of moving to somewhere new, 60 miles away, filled her ...

A year after she began her quest to downsize, Joyce Bassett’s satisfaction hasn’t waned. She appreciates that she no longer has a mess left for others to clean up. On her downsizing journey, Joyce ...

(WHTM) — When parents become empty nesters, many consider moving to a smaller home. But that may not be worth it. Home buyer Carolyn Marsh, downsizing from a large family home, is sold on the idea of ...

Have you noticed your mind drifting? Have you been daydreaming of new ways to envelop yourself in a state of complete relaxation? Have you been envisioning lazy days listening to the peaceful, serene ...

Downsizing homes saves a homeowner about $200,000 over 10 years on average, says StorageCafe. Southern cities, especially in Texas, offer the biggest downsizing savings relative to home value. But in ...

As children move out, some homeowners reconsider space and priorities, weighing maintenance, layout and security when planning their next home.

A New York Times piece published last week takes a look at the hidden costs of downsizing, including higher interest rates and unexpected factors in a changing real estate market. Claire Wolters, the ...

While many older homeowners often entertain the idea of downsizing into a smaller home to better accommodate natural changes to mobility in later life, this doesn’t mean the decision is an easy one ...