5 Downsizing Myths in Kansas City
“People really value and urban lifestyle, walkability, density, accessibility to transit, accessibility to cultural amenities,” explained Greg Flisram with Economic Development Committee of Kansas City. “That is a national trend that Kansas City is enjoying right now.” Yet, there are 5 downsizing myths in Kansas City for retirees:
5 Downsizing Myths in Kansas City for retirees:
1. Downsizing Your Home for Retirement is All About Saving Money. Wrong! You can save money with a smaller house. There is less to maintain for example. However, retirees find they have more time to spend on activities they had passed on when they were working. More time for gardening, taking up painting or a new hobby, more time with one’s spouse, more time for reading a good book, more time for just walking.
2. Downsizing Means You’ll Be Cramped for Space. Wrong! The majority of retirees report that they don’t really need as much space as they used to. If you are like me, you hardly ever use the formal dining room or guest bedroom. I suspect, many of us even have a room just filled with stuff.
3. Downsizing Means Giving Up Your Favorite Belongings. Again, wrong! “Thinking about downsizing often comes hand-in-hand with the idea of giving up treasured family heirlooms. But many retirees are surprised to discover a newfound sense of freedom after keeping their favorite belongings and selling or giving away the rest.” As hard as it is to believe, Millennials just don’t value family heirlooms or even furniture that lasts a long time.
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4. You Love Your House Too Much to Downsize. Wrong! About a third choose not to leave their home. The rest find a new freedom. They are free to move to the country away from the traffic and noise; others are free to live downtown where they can walk everywhere. Some, now, have the freedom to try another country.
5. Downsizing Your Home Is a Major Hassle. Wrong, wrong, wrong! This may be the most common myth of all. What’s holding many retirees back from downsizing is the fear of all the time and trouble involved in selling a house. Try calling us. It is quick! You can sell your house fast in Kansas City normally in 30 days or less. That is much quicker than a traditional sale, which can take several months, and closing takes places after repairs. In most cases when an investor and a seller can agree on a price immediately, they can close as fast as one to two weeks.
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