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When should a Saskatoon homeowner downsize instead of aging in place?

A Saskatoon homeowner should consider downsizing when the maintenance, stairs or cost of the current home start outweighing its benefits, typically around a retirement date, a health change, or after a spouse passes. Aging in place works only as long as the home and the person's needs still match.

The City of Saskatoon's aging housing stock means many long-held homes carry deferred maintenance that becomes harder to manage with age, from roofing and furnace replacement to basic yard upkeep. A frank look at what the home will need in the next 5 to 10 years is a better starting point than the emotional pull to stay.

Equity is the other half of the decision. A home bought decades ago has usually appreciated well past what a smaller condo or bungalow costs today, and downsizing can free that gap for retirement income, care costs, or simply a lower monthly bill without a mortgage.

Joel Dyck talks through both sides of that math with clients before they list, so the decision to move is made with real numbers instead of guesswork. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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