{"id":1808,"date":"2018-04-06T09:50:06","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T16:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.storewithneighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=1808"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:42:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:42:09","slug":"downsizing-benefits-tips-and-cost-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/downsizing-benefits-tips-and-cost-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Downsize Your Home: 10 Useful Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the 1960s, the average home size was <\/span>1,600 square feet<\/span><\/a>. Fast forward to today, and that figure has jumped to approximately <\/span>2,600 square feet<\/span><\/a>, according to the United States Census Bureau. <\/span>But do you really need such a large house? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downsizing is <\/span>a popular option<\/span><\/a> for <\/span>empty nesters<\/b><\/a> living in an increasingly empty home–<\/span>now that their adult children have graduated high school and moved into their <\/span><\/i>dorm rooms or first college apartments<\/span><\/i><\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young families <\/b>are another demographic jumping on the downsizing bandwagon to lower living costs and reduce upkeep. If you’re looking to align your financial goals with your lifestyle, there is, perhaps, no better way than downsizing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While moving into a home with less square footage can feel like you’re taking a step backward in life, <\/span>this is far from the truth<\/span><\/i>. Instead of viewing this transition as a <\/span>setback <\/span><\/i>or a <\/span>downgrade, <\/span><\/i>look at it as a giant step toward your goals <\/b>(financial and otherwise). <\/i><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to begin your downsizing journey? This guide will explore the considerations, benefits, and strategies for downsizing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downsizing to a Smaller Space<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Downsizing from a large home can have a big impact on your life – and your emotions. <\/span>It’s normal to feel as overwhelmed as you are excited. <\/span><\/i>You may even be sad to say goodbye to your space, your neighbors, or the city or neighborhood you love. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are plenty of benefits to having less stuff to worry about (do you really need <\/span>all<\/span><\/i> the clothes that hang in your closet?) and less space to care for. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases (unless you’re <\/em><\/span>moving to a more expensive city<\/span><\/a><\/em>)<\/em>, you’ll notice the following<\/strong> benefits:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n