Downsizing for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781119910060 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022

Roberts

Spis treści

Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Downsizing 7Chapter 1: Downsizing in a Nutshell 9Chapter 2: Deciding Whether Downsizing Is Right for You (or Your Parents) 29Chapter 3: Envisioning Your Future: Lifestyle and Location 45Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork 67Chapter 5: Rallying the Troops 83Part 2: Protecting and Leveraging Your Assets 101Chapter 6: Getting a Handle on Your Finances 103Chapter 7: Planning Your Estate 125Chapter 8: Using Your Home to Generate Income 149Part 3: Decluttering: Sell It, Give It Away, or Trash It 161Chapter 9: Sorting Your Belongings 163Chapter 10: Digitizing Photos, Videos, and Documentation 183Chapter 11: Selling Stuff You No Longer Want or Need 199Chapter 12: Giving Away Some Stuff 217Chapter 13: Storing Stuff You Can't Part With 229Chapter 14: Disposing of Your Remaining Belongings 239Part 4: Moving Out and Moving In 245Chapter 15: Gimme Shelter: Choosing a Home 247Chapter 16: Buying and Selling a Home 271Chapter 17: Packing Your Belongings 287Chapter 18: Executing a Successful Move 311Part 5: The Part of Tens 325Chapter 19: Ten Good Reasons to Downsize 327Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Make Downsizing Less Stressful 333Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Ways to Reduce Your Living Expenses 339Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Supplement Your Income 345Index 353

O autorze

Ralph R. Roberts is a real estate expert, investor, and author of more than a dozen books, including Flipping Houses For Dummies and Foreclosure Investing For Dummies. As a real estate agent, he sold more than 10,000 homes, with a focus on helping his clients find the perfect living arrangements for their situation.Facing retirement and an empty nest, Ralph and his wife, Kathleen, recently downsized from a 7,000-square-foot home to a condo less than half its size. In Downsizing For Dummies, they share the tips and tricks they discovered through their downsizing journey.