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#60 - Downsize or Rent in Retirement? 5 Key Decisions You Should Consider

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What’s the right housing move in retirement?

 Sell and rent, or stay put and downsize?

In this episode, I unpack five key decisions that go far beyond dollars and cents, inspired by a real conversation with a client. Whether you're widowed, single, or simply evaluating your next step, this breakdown helps you consider every angle, both financial and emotional.

Tune in to hear: 

  • How renting can offer convenience, but comes with rising costs and less control over long-term financial outcomes
  • The critical role of home equity and the potential strategies to access it, including reverse mortgages
  • Tax implications for widows and single retirees when selling a home, including the impact on capital gains
  • The importance of lifestyle considerations, like proximity to social hubs or family, when making housing choices
  • How emotional attachment to a home can often outweigh financial logic, and how to strike a balance between the two
  • And more!

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