Downsizing can be a smart money decision as you move into retirement. Perhaps you no longer need all the added space, or you'd like extra funds to travel. Whatever the reason, here are downsizing home ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Older homeowners who have larger homes may see downsizing into a smaller, more manageable home as a viable path to greater comfort, and potentially even partial financing of life in retirement.

(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 ...

Downsizing and equity release are both popular ways to unlock the capital in your home. We weigh up the pros and cons of each ...

When I bought my “dream” home, I thought I’d made it. A four-bedroom house in an established neighborhood that I fully paid off before I turned 35 — the American dream, right? But a few years later, I ...

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 ...

If you or a loved one are considering downsizing—whether to a senior living community or to a smaller home—the process can feel overwhelming. You’ll need to carefully decide what to keep, what to ...