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You have looked forward to your retirement your whole working life. It is one of the primary goals you worked for all these years, and now is the time to relax and enjoy its rewards. One of the most important things you may consider after your retirement is finding that perfect home or condo where you will want to live out your days of relaxation. So how do you choose which type of property will work best for you? Weigh the following considerations before making a decision.
The first step in choosing your retirement property is deciding how much home do you want. When it comes to retirement, many people decide to downsize so that they will have fewer expenses and less house to worry about maintaining. But to make the right decision, you will have to consider what you plan to do with your retirement. Are your goals to travel? Do you plan on caring for parents or grandchildren on a regular basis? Do you want a home to entertain? Once you have answered these questions, you will be able to make a better determination of how many rooms and what size home will work best for you.
Maintenance and upkeep can be extremely costly and also labor intensive if you do it yourself. If you enjoy yard work and general handyman work, then you would be the type of person who is comfortable with more significant maintenance tasks. If you prefer just to relax and leave the yard care and maintenance to others, you may want to consider buying a home with a smaller yard and minimal landscaping or choose a home in a community that offers landscape and maintenance services.
You will not only have to make some decisions regarding the type of home you wish to have, but also the type of area that you wish to live in. Are you looking for a community with other retirees and amenities to enjoy during your retirement, such as close proximity to a golf course? Or would you prefer a community with a wide range in the age of the residents? When you choose which type of community you wish to live, be sure to research if there are any homeowners associations or community policies and make sure they work well with your lifestyle needs.
Choosing the right property to retire to can be the difference between the retirement you have dreamed of and one that has you still wanting. Make the consideration above to ensure you choose the best property to fit your individual needs.
Selina Zhao is a tech savvy real estate agent who brings over the top-notch marketing strategies, presentation, and negotiation skills to her clients. Selina always stays on top of the real estate market trends and stats. She applies strategies into different market situation and empower her clients to achieve their ultimate goal. During the first year of her real estate career in the Bay Area, she achieved an impressive $22.8M in sales. Selina’s experience on real estate sales ensure her clients get the care and attention they need as they make the crucial decision of buying and selling properties. Selina is vowed to provide excellent service, communication, and always an advocate for her clients.
Selina loves real estate, her career blended in perfectly to her daily life, and she loves to help others to achieve their American dreams. She works restlessly to get the work done. Immigrated from mainland China in 2007, graduated from University of Miami, Selina established her own online marketing company and her real estate career in Miami, Florida before moving to San Francisco in 2017. Her soul of entrepreneurship and cares for others encouraging her to pursue to be the best in the industry. Selina is also a former Miami HEAT video producer, who witness the team winning their 2012 NBA championship at the courtside.