How to Know When It’s Time to Downsize Your Home

Is it time to downsize your home now that the kids have moved out? In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions empty nesters face: Should we sell the family home and move into something smaller?

As realtors who are also living the empty nest life ourselves, we’ve helped countless clients through this very transition—and we’ve walked through it personally, too. We’ll unpack the emotional attachments that come with downsizing, signs it might be time to let go of the big house, and how today’s real estate market affects your options.

Whether you're already browsing smaller homes or just starting the conversation with your spouse, this episode offers practical tips, thoughtful questions, and professional insight to help you make a confident decision.

🛠️ In this episode, we cover:

• Why downsizing is such an emotional decision
• How to know when it’s time to downsize
• What to consider in today’s real estate market
• Real client stories from our years as realtors
• Tips to start the downsizing conversation (without pressure)

👉 Ready to talk about your own downsizing journey? Reach out—we’d love to help you explore your options with zero pressure.

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