GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- If you’re in a stage of life where you’re looking to downsize, you may find yourself experiencing a few challenges.

Whether it’s creating a plan, determining whether or not to age in place or move, or feeling attached to items and your home, the downsizing process can feel overwhelming.

To help simplify the process, Lisa Novosad with Novosad Realty Partners joins Jennifer Feuerstein on “Real Possibilities with AARP Michigan” to share tips.

Challenges older adults experience when downsizing:

  • Determining whether or not to downsize.
  • Determining whether to remain in their residence or move to an assisted living facility.
  • Questioning whether it’s time to move into a smaller home
  • Feeling attached to their current residence and not feeling prepared to take the next step.

Tips for downsizing:

  • Start earlier. Downsizing takes longer than you think.
  • Contact an experienced real estate agent/senior real estate specialist to help create a plan.

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Sponsored by Novosad Realty Partners.