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Downsizing Your Home? Stay Away From These 8 Crucial Mistakes

July 10, 2019 · Personal finance

Table of Contents

  • Mistake 1: Underestimating the Hidden Financial Costs of Moving
  • Mistake 2: Failing to Purge Early (and Ruthlessly)
  • Mistake 3: Misjudging the Reality of Capital Gains Taxes
  • Mistake 4: Overlooking the Lifestyle Fit of the New Location
  • Mistake 5: Assuming “Smaller” Automatically Means “Cheaper”
  • Mistake 6: Forcing Large “Storage Furniture” Into a Small Space
  • Mistake 7: Ignoring the Physical Layout for Aging in Place
  • Mistake 8: Rushing the Emotional Transition
  • When DIY Isn’t Enough: Hiring Professionals
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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