Can You Live in Your Current Home 20 Years From Now? A Retirement Downsizing Checklist

Are you approaching retirement and wondering whether to sell your home and downsize, stay where you are, or move to a new neighborhood? In this video, we cover the essential questions to ask before deciding to downsize, along with four practical preparation steps you can start right now. Downloan the checklist: https://shawn-realty.com/2026/09/04/p... If a client in their 70s tells me they want to buy a three-story house with a large yard, my initial advice is to reconsider. Moving simply because your current house feels too big often leads to regret. Factors like your mortgage, property taxes, HOA fees, proximity to healthcare, walkability, and whether the home will still suit you 20 to 30 years from now matter far more. *What We Cover:* *The real reasons people downsize* *Key priorities common to most retirees* *Why single-story homes matter—and the risks of steep driveways, stairs, and slopes* *Capital gains tax rules on home sales ($250,000 for single filers / $500,000 for married couples)* *Why you should rent for a year before buying in a new state* *How to declutter and practice living in a smaller space* Before choosing your forever home, make sure to ask yourself the right questions first. If you have any questions about real estate in the Portland area, feel free to reach out anytime. If you have your own downsizing success stories or mistakes to share, leave a comment below—we'd love to feature them in an upcoming video! Let's talk! Shawn Yu 숀 유 Principal Real Estate Broker in Portland Oregon Direct 503-515-4499 | www.shawn-realty.com 웹사이트 www.korean-realtor.com 숀 유, 프린스플 한인 부동산 브로커. 포틀랜드 오래곤 부동산 언제든 연락주세요. English YouTube Channel:    / @shawnrealty   한국어 유투브 채널:    / @korean-realtor   Bethany Oregon Real Estate Channel:    / @bethanyre