Thinking of Downsizing? Pros of Living In Smaller Homes in Denver

Thinking of Downsizing? Pros of Living In Smaller Homes in Denver

 There are many reasons to consider downsizing your Denver home.  Obviously, if the kids have left the nest, you’re recently widowed, divorced, or just have more house then you need, or want to clean and maintain, moving to a smaller home can simplify your life in many ways. But even if the size of your household has not changed, there are still benefits to living in a smaller house.

·         Maintenance will be easier. Take a lesson from monks: The more possessions you have, the more demands they make on you. It’s no different with your Denver house. It’s easier to clean 1,000 square feet than 3,000 square feet or more. The more plumbing you have, the more chances that something will go wrong with it. The bigger your roof, the more expensive it is to replace, and so on.

·         Life is easier in a small home. Small homes tend to be only one story. It’s nice to not have to climb the stairs every day. You may even find a one-story home that has no stairs to negotiate outside, making it wheelchair-accessible.

·         Small homes are cheaper to heat and cool. Energy prices increase all the time and always will. While it’s important to have good insulation and tight windows, all things being equal, the smaller your square footage, the lower your utility bills.

·         Insurance will be cheaper. The size of your home is one of the main factors determining how much your home insurance costs.

·         Taxes will be lower. Again, property taxes are based partly on the square footage of your home.

 

While you may not be ready to move into a tiny home, it’s worth considering the benefits of living in a smaller home. If you want to explore the possibilities, I am a Denver Realtor specializing  in helping Denver metro area buyers and listing Denver real estate for sellers. You can search all Denver MLS listings.  Call me directly at 303-525-8721 or email me at Huffman@ccpre.com 

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