Shrinking your living quarters typically saves money. But the benefits — and costs — of downsizing vary widely across the US.

When my family of 4 moved to a small town, we downsized and got rid of things we didn't need. We now spend more time together ...

Downsizing sounds simple until Baby Boomers start opening closets and realizing how much of their lives is tied up in their ...

Consider why you want to downsize and what benefits you want to get from the move. Reducing your costs, for example, makes it ...

Debbie Davies knew it made sense to downsize from her huge, high-maintenance house in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. But after 20 years there, the idea of moving to somewhere new, 60 miles away, filled her ...

Many empty nesters want the next home to focus on some luxury items they may have bypassed in the first home when priorities ...

Experts said the real answer comes down to a blend of income stability, realistic planning and understanding the long-term ...

A New York Times piece published last week takes a look at the hidden costs of downsizing, including higher interest rates and unexpected factors in a changing real estate market. Claire Wolters, the ...

Have you noticed your mind drifting? Have you been daydreaming of new ways to envelop yourself in a state of complete relaxation? Have you been envisioning lazy days listening to the peaceful, serene ...

While many older homeowners often entertain the idea of downsizing into a smaller home to better accommodate natural changes to mobility in later life, this doesn’t mean the decision is an easy one ...

If you or a loved one are considering downsizing—whether to a senior living community or to a smaller home—the process can feel overwhelming. You’ll need to carefully decide what to keep, what to ...

As children move out, some homeowners reconsider space and priorities, weighing maintenance, layout and security when planning their next home.