• Can You Afford to Downsize? The Stay or Move Math, Line by Line,Kim Dawson

    Can You Afford to Downsize? The Stay or Move Math, Line by Line

    Most people decide whether to downsize on a feeling, then argue about a number they never worked out. This guide walks through what staying in your house really costs each year, what the smaller place would cost, what the sale leaves you with, and how long a move takes to pay for itself. Connecticut

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  • The Golden Handcuffs: Is Your Low Rate Actually Keeping You Stuck?,Kim Dawson

    The Golden Handcuffs: Is Your Low Rate Actually Keeping You Stuck?

    If you bought or refinanced in 2020 or 2021, there's a decent chance you're sitting on a mortgage rate under 3%. That rate has kept a lot of people from moving, even when the house isn't working for them anymore. Here's the math worth running before deciding a low rate is reason enough to stay. Save

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  • What Happens to the House When a Parent Moves to Assisted Living?,Kim Dawson

    What Happens to the House When a Parent Moves to Assisted Living?

    What Happens to the House When a Parent Moves to Assisted Living? by Kim Dawson The Next Chapter: real answers for homeowners navigating their next move. A friend of mine just made one of the hardest calls a person can make. Moving her mom into assisted living after a few too many close calls at hom

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