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The decision to downsize a home is often bittersweet. Many couples who downsize their homes do so after raising a fam-ily. A home might be filled with memories, but downsizing a home helps couples save more money, and that financial flexibil-ity often allows men and women to more fully enjoy their retire-ment.

But in spite of the financial impact of downsizing a home, there’s more than just money at stake for homeowners thinking of downsizing their homes. The following are a handful of factors homeowners should consider before downsizing to a smaller home.

Real estate marketThe real estate market can be

a seller’s friend or foe. Many sellers have a sale price in mind when they decide to sell their home, but the real estate market can be fickle, so homeowners should do their research before putting their home up for sale. Will the current market make it easier for you to get the most for your home, or will you have to settle for less than you prefer? How fast are similar homes in your area selling? When studying the real estate market, it’s also a good idea to study the market for smaller homes. If you plan on moving into a condominium but the market is not flush with prop-erties, you might end up paying more than you want to for your new home, which might negate the savings you can expect from downsizing.

FurnitureWhen downsizing to a smaller

home, many couples realize their current furniture is unlikely to fit into a smaller home. That means couples will have to sell or donate their current furniture and then buy all new items for their new home. If it’s been a while since you purchased new furniture, you

might be in for some sticker shock on your first visit to the furniture store.

Another thing to consider regarding your furniture is which items you simply can’t live without. An antique dinner table might have been the centerpiece for your fam-ily holidays over the last several decades, but there’s no guarantee it will fit into your smaller home. You may want to pass this down to your son or daughter, but that’s only possible if he or she has the room for it. Before deciding to down-size, consider your attachment to certain items that you may or may not be able to take with you to your new home and the emotional toll that selling such items might take if you’re left with no other options.

Proximity to familyWhen downsizing to a smaller

home, many couples move out of the suburbs and into cities or towns with more ready access to culture and restaurants. While that accessibility is great, grand-parents may find that it comes at the cost of less time with their grandchildren. That’s a steep price to pay for doting grandparents, and it may also impact your chil-dren if they frequently rely on grandma and grandpa for babysit-ting. Before downsizing, consider if you’re willing to move further away from your family. If not, you likely can still find a smaller home in close proximity to your current home and any nearby family mem-bers.

Medical careMany older men and women

must also consider the effect that moving may have on their

medical care. Downsizing to a home in the country may make it harder to maintain contact with your current physician, and rural areas typically have less medical practitioners than more densely populated towns and cities. In addition, if you have been visit-ing the same physician for years, you may not want to move and have to start all over again with a physician who is unfamiliar with your medical history. Consider how much maintaining your exist-ing relationship with your physi-cian means to you, and if your next home will provide the kind of access to medical care you’re likely to need.

Downsizing a home is not just about moving into a smaller prop-erty. To ensure you’re making the right decision, many factors must be considered before downsizing.

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Buying a home with the intent to fix it up and resell it is called a “fix and flip.” In such situations, investors buy homes at below-market prices before refurbishing the homes with the goal of recoup-ing their initial investment and then some when the homes are ultimately put back on the market. Flipping has become popular for both expert remodelers and nov-ice investors. RealtyTrac®, the nation’s leading source for compre-hensive housing data, noted in its “Year-End and Q4 2015 U.S. Home Flipping” report that 5.5 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year were flipped properties. This marked an increase from the same time the previous year.

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• Overlook cosmetic things when visiting properties. Cosmet-ic issues include all of the easily replaceable items in a home, such as carpeting, appliances, interior paint colors and cabinetry. Focus on the bones of the house — the architectural integrity and those little touches that you envision having a “wow” factor.

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• Save money by doing some work yourself. While the pros may tackle the more complex parts of a given project, such as rewir-ing electricity or changing the footprint of a home, you can still be involved. Ask to participate in demolition, such as taking down walls or removing old materials from the home. Such participation may be fun, and it can save you substantial amounts of money on labor.

• Recognize that not everything must be completely redone. Real-ize that, in some instances, a coat of paint and some new accents may be all you need to transform a space. For example, if kitchen

cabinets are in good condition, see if they can be refaced or painted instead of replaced entirely. Install new door pulls/handles to add visual interest. Look for some ready-made items, such as book-shelves, instead of installing cus-tom carpentry.

• Think about what the buyer wants and not what you want. Renovate with an eye toward prospective buyers’ needs. Keep things neutral and accommodating. Research the latest trends to understand what buyers might be seeking in a

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Did you know?Real estate agents help buyers and

sellers through the often complicated process of navigating the real estate market. Individuals not only want to find an agent with expertise, but also one with whom they have a strong rapport. By asking agents certain questions up front, prospective home buyers and sellers can find the right real estate agent for their needs and save time and money in the process. The following tips can help buyers and sellers find the right agent.

• Find out how long the agent has been in the business, including how many homes he or she turns over on average. Think about using an agent who is a full-time real estate professional, rather than one who only dabbles part-time.

• Consider which geographic areas the agent handles. It’s best to find an agent who is familiar with a particular town, city or even subdivision.

• Assess the agent’s personality and ability to remain calm under pressure. He or she can then extend that placid demeanor on to buyers or sellers who may be feeling stressed by the pros-pect of home ownership.

Anyone wishing to attend the home ownership class must have submitted an application and been approved. Applications need to be received by LACCA no later than two weeks before the start of the class.

If your income is less than the amount listed on the chart below and you have not owned a home in the last three years and you want to purchase in Allen County, you may qualify to earn up to $6,000 for a down payment on a home in the City of Lima and up to $3,000 for a home in the rest of the County.

Home ownership classes are provided by theLima Allen Council on Community Affairs.

Need HelpWith That

Down Payment?

For additional information contact the Home Ownership program at419-227-0158 Ext. 122

(Qualifi cations may vary with different programs.)

1 PERSON 2 PEOPLE 3 PEOPLE 4 PEOPLE 5 PEOPLE 6 PEOPLE 7 PEOPLE 8 PEOPLECity of

Lima Only

Allen CountyIncludes City of Lima

$31,300 $35,800 $40,250 $44,700 $48,300 $51,900 $55,450 $59,050

$25,480 $29,120 $32,760 $36,335 $39,260 $42,185 $45,110 $47,970

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40551791

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1PERSON

2 PEOPLE

3 PEOPLE

4 PEOPLE

5 PEOPLE

6 PEOPLE

7 PEOPLE

8 PEOPLE

City of Lima Only $30,700 $35,100 $39,500 $43,850 $47,400 $50,900 $54,440 $57,900

If your income is less than the amount listed on the chart below and you have not owned a home in the last three years and you want to purchase in Allen County, you may qualify to earn up to $6,000 for a down payment on a home in the City of Lima and you may be eligible for limited funds in areas outside of the City.

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Home ownership classes are provided by theWest Ohio Community Action Partnership

$31,700 $37,400 $42,050 $46,700 $50,450 $54,200 $57,950 $61,650

Anyone wishing to attend the home ownership class must have submitted an application and been approved. Applications need to be received by West Ohio Community Action Partnership no later than two weeks before the start of the class.

Anyone wishing to attend the home ownership class must have submitted an application and been approved. Applications need to be received by LACCA no later than two weeks before the start of the class.

If your income is less than the amount listed on the chart below and you have not owned a home in the last three years and you want to purchase in Allen County, you may qualify to earn up to $6,000 for a down payment on a home in the City of Lima and up to $3,000 for a home in the rest of the County.

Home ownership classes are provided by theLima Allen Council on Community Affairs.

Need HelpWith That

Down Payment?

For additional information contact the Home Ownership program at419-227-0158 Ext. 122

(Qualifi cations may vary with different programs.)

1 PERSON 2 PEOPLE 3 PEOPLE 4 PEOPLE 5 PEOPLE 6 PEOPLE 7 PEOPLE 8 PEOPLECity of

Lima Only

Allen CountyIncludes City of Lima

$31,300 $35,800 $40,250 $44,700 $48,300 $51,900 $55,450 $59,050

$25,480 $29,120 $32,760 $36,335 $39,260 $42,185 $45,110 $47,970

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419-227-2586(Qualifications may vary with different programs.)

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