74. 7 Questions to Know If You’re Ready to Downsize

Have thoughts about downsizing started creeping in, but you're not sure if you're ready? Maybe a smaller place sounds easier, and also a little scary. What if you regret it? This episode gives you 7 questions to ask yourself, covering everything from your finances to your health to what your gut is quietly telling you. Answer them honestly and you'll have a much better sense of whether now's the time to start planning for a downsizing move. In this episode: • How much of your home you're using day to day (the number surprises people) • What your maintenance load is really trying to tell you • A way to look at your housing costs that has nothing to do with sentiment • The floor plan detail that quietly decides how long you stay independent • What's really going on when a house starts to feel heavy • The two-year test, and why it tends to settle the debate fast • Four kinds of "ready," and which one sounds like you If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave us a review and Follow our show so you never miss a new episode. We’re here for your downsizing questions — on the podcast, in your community, and when you’re ready to move. As Realtors®, we can connect you with the right specialists to make your next chapter smoother. We’d love to hear from you! Get connected here ➡️ https://downsizingroadmap.com/help/ Download our FREE Downsizing Guide: https://downsizingroadmap.com/guide/ 📧 Email us: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) 📱 Follow us on social:      Facebook (  / downsizingroadmap  )      YouTube (   / @theroskogroup-kellerwillia1358  ) 🌐 Learn more: www.downsizingroadmap.com (https://downsizingroadmap.com/) Join our private Facebook group, Downsizing & Decluttering for You or Your Parents | Downsizing Roadmap, where members ask questions and support one another through the process::   / downsizingroadmapcommunity   (  / 456269625127772  ) Let’s simplify, declutter, and create space for your next chapter—together!