Why Downsize in Today’s Market?

Downsizing offers many valuable perks like less home maintenance, financial gains, and more flexibility.

• Home values in our area have increased substantially in recent years. - By downsizing now, you can leverage your home equity and sell at today's high prices.

Low inventory levels

• Houses are selling incredibly fast thanks to low real estate inventory. - Statistics show a smaller home will be easier to find than a larger one in the current market.

Reduce household expenses

• Downsizing to a condo or 55+ community means significantly less time and money spent on repairs, utility bills, property taxes and other housing upkeep costs.

Enjoy retirement

• With retirement on the horizon or already underway, downsizing allows you to access home equity and reduce expenses so you can fully fund your ideal retired lifestyle.

Be closer to family

• Many downsizers opt to move closer to children and grandchildren. - Downsizing makes relocating nearer to loved ones much more feasible.

Less is More

• With a smaller home, you will deal with less maintenance, cleaning and costs. You will be able to travel and enjoy your time.

Live an active lifestyle

• Many condos and 55+ communities have great amenities like pools, fitness centers, tennis courts and social activities. - Downsizing can help you live a healthy, engaged lifestyle well into retirement.

Preparing Your Current Home for a Swift, Profitable Sale

To sell your home quickly and for top dollar, some preparation is often needed to get it looking its absolute best:

    Declutter extensively

• Be ruthless in paring down possessions. - Have a garage sale, donate items, sell valuables and pack up rarely used decor. A decluttered home shows much better.

  Make repairs

• Fix leaky faucets, touch up paint, replace torn screens, update light fixtures. -  Make your home look freshly updated and loved.

  Deep clean throughout

• Clean windows, carpets, walls and surfaces until your home is spotless. - A clean house makes a great impression.

  Professionally stage

• Consider hiring a professional stager to arrange and style furniture to highlight your home’s best selling features and appeal to buyers.

  Curb appeal matters

• Prune bushes, mow and edge the lawn, plant flowers, add decorative mulch, and power wash the driveway to make a stellar first impression.

I am here to provide you with the resources you need to make the whole process easier and as stress-free as possible!

Ideal Areas to Downsize to in the Chicago Suburbs

Naperville and the western Chicago suburbs offer many options for desirable, low-maintenance downsized living. Here are some of the most popular areas local downsizers choose:

Downtown Naperville

• Stylish condos, townhomes and apartments situated near the beautiful riverwalk, myriad shops, restaurants and entertainment of downtown Naperville.

Naperville Route 59 corridor

• Numerous 55+ neighborhoods line Route 59 including Ashwood Reserve, Astoria Place, Country Lakes and more, providing quick highway access.

Montclare

• A northwest Chicago neighborhood near O’Hare offering affordable senior apartments and condo complexes perfect for downsizing.

Bolingbrook

• Trade a large yard for community pools, clubhouses and amenities at one of Bolingbrook’s many 55+ villages.

Wheaton

• The charming, historic downtown of Wheaton with access to Metra commuter rail is a sought after landing spot for local downsizers.

North Aurora

• Active adult communities offering villa homes and condos clustered around pristine lakes and ponds in serene North Aurora.

How an Experienced Agent Can Help Every Step of the Way