Upsizing at Nearly 73 — What Was I Thinking?

Changing my housing plans as I age

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Empty nesters and other older adults often seek to downsize. Smaller living quarters often make sense. Less upkeep, less expense, and less hassle. I have written in the past about my own experience. My husband and I downsized to a senior safety smaller home about 15 years ago. Same basic neighborhood, convenient to community…