Are you thinking of selling your family home in Burlington and buying a more compact and manageable property? This can be a daunting challenge and a refreshing change. Whether you’re looking to simplify your lifestyle, reduce chores, or prepare for the next stage of life, downsizing can offer a plethora of benefits. Here’s how to make this significant transition as smooth as possible.
Assess Your Needs
Before you start the process of downsizing, take a moment to consider what your new lifestyle will look like. Think about how many rooms you actually use daily in your current home. Do you need multiple guest rooms, or would one suffice? How important is a large kitchen or living area to you now? Do you need an outdoor space? Will a balcony suffice? Or do you still want a ground level patio and garden? Evaluating your current and future lifestyle needs will help you choose a condo that’s just the right size.
Declutter Efficiently
Downsizing offers the perfect opportunity to declutter and simplify your belongings. Here’s how you can start:
- Sort your belongings into categories like ‘keep’, ‘donate’, ‘sell’, and ‘discard’.
- Gift items that are meaningful but no longer needed, such as family heirlooms or collections.
- Use digital solutions to reduce physical clutter, like scanning documents or photographing keepsakes.
Remember, the goal is to lighten your load and make your move easier and your new home more spacious and inviting.
Choose the Right Property
Burlington offers a variety of options for a downsizer. If you want to stay in a detached home, but live on one level, you will want to look at bungalows. Shoreacres and Aldershot are two neighbourhoods that offer larger bungalow options in Burlington. Smaller bungalows can be found in areas such as Elizabeth Gardens and Mountainside. If stairs aren’t an issue, downsizing to townhome might be work well. Burlington offers townhomes in nearly every neighbourhood. Townhomes are typically more affordable than detached and if you love luxury interior finishes you’ll find your money goes further with this property type. You can also find bungalow & bungaloft townhomes in Burlington. When these properties come on the market they often sell quickly because there aren’t many in the city and they offer downsizers a property that meets their needs at lower cost. Notably, Itabashi Way (just off Upper Middle between Appleby and Walkers Line, south of Millcroft), provides the largest concentration of bungalow & bungaloft townhomes in Burlington. Finally, condo apartments can be found throughout Burlington and come in all sizes, finishings and price points. Downtown Burlington provides a wonderful location for downsizers as they can easily walk to shops and restaurants and stroll by the lake. But, condo options that cater to different lifestyles and preferences can be found throughout the city and should be weighed according to their merits. When choosing a condo, consider factors like location, building amenities, accessibility, and of course, the layout that best fits your downsized inventory.
Embrace the Lifestyle
Downsizing is not just about moving to a smaller space; it’s about embracing a new lifestyle. Burlington is known for its beautiful waterfront, lively downtown, and community events. Take advantage of these features to enrich your life. With less property to manage, you’ll have more time to enjoy arts, culture, and the great outdoors in and around Burlington.
Ready to Start Your Downsizing Journey in Burlington?
If you’re looking for professional assistance exploring downsizing options in Burlington, or need help selling your current home, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us at (905) 334-7947 and let our experienced real estate team guide you every step of the way. We’re here to help make your transition as seamless and rewarding as possible.
