The Perks of Downsizing

If you’re looking around for a new home, especially in an Active Adult Community, you may hear a lot of people talk about “downsizing.” Lots of things go into moving into a smaller home, but the big question is... why are so many people doing it? Below, we’ve outlined some of the top reasons people decide to downsize. 

1. Less upkeep 

With a smaller house comes less space you need to take care of. Upkeep becomes much easier when you don’t have large spaces that need lots of maintenance and attention.  

2. Only buy what you need 

When you have less space, you’re less likely to spend money on things you don’t need. Say goodbye to impulse purchases of unnecessary decorations and large items that require lots of storage. When you have less space to fill, you end up saving money long term.  

3. Splurge on a few big things 

In addition to perk #2, not only does saving money on frivolous things mean you have some extra pocket cash – it also means you can splurge on the big things. With smaller space to fill, you can go bigger on furniture than you normally might because you don’t have to cover so much area. Downsizing is the perfect time to get that sofa you’ve been eyeing for months! 

4. Lower utility bills 

This one is huge – less space means less spending on utilities! Heating, cooling, lighting costs, and more will be cheaper than you’ve ever seen them. You won’t have to stress as much about the bills during the warmest and coldest months, and you’ll be able to use these savings in new ways.  

5. Simplify your life 

To sum everything up, downsizing your home just makes everything much simpler. You’ll spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your home. You’ll declutter and reorganize both in your home and in your life. With a downsized home, you can spend more time doing what’s important to you and less time stressing about upkeep. 

At Kept Classic Homes, we build houses that range from 1,500-2,200 square feet. For many of our buyers, this amount of space is smaller than they’re used to, but they downsize to enjoy all the perks of living in a smaller home. If you think you might like to downsize, check out our Home Designs to see which floorplan is right for you! You can also view our Quick Move-In Homes to see our availability close to completion.