Before You Downsize, Run This Math — 3 Costs That Don't Shrink With the House

Downsizing is widely assumed to save money, and often it does - but three costs don't shrink when the house does: property taxes and homestead exemptions, insurance and HOA dues, and the one-time cost of the transaction itself. This video explains how to build a simple two-column comparison so you can find out what a move would actually do to your monthly number before anyone lists anything. This video is general education, not financial, tax, or legal advice. Property tax exemptions vary by county and circumstance. Contact your county appraisal district and your CPA about your own situation. Chris Haws - Real Estate Planner and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Fort Worth. Selling a home is a means to an end; the question is what the next chapter looks like. Chris Haws 817-403-0661 Keller Williams Fort Worth Texas law requires all licensees to provide the information in these links: Information About Brokerage Services Consumer Protection Notice FULL WRITTEN BREAKDOWN: What It Really Costs to Sell a Home in Fort Worth https://chrishaws.kw.com/what-it-real... Helping your parents sell: https://chrishaws.kw.com/helping-your...