Thinking about downsizing?

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Posted: January 4, 2021 - Homebuyer's Blog

You’ve lived in your home for decades. It’s full of the scent of holidays and time in front of the fireplace, of fresh-baked cookies and summer nights. How could you ever leave it?

But, the truth is, repair and upkeep of an older home could be becoming more of a task. It might be getting harder to go up the stairs or keep the grass cut. You wish it wasn’t so difficult to get laundry out of the downstairs dryer or step over the tub to get into the shower.

If you’re experiencing any of these thoughts, you’re not alone. As we age, our interests and our bodies change. We need different living accommodations to make life a little easier. Downsizing to a smaller, more manageable home — especially one with only one floor and features designed specifically for those 55 or better — is the answer for many people at this stage.

Here are five benefits you’ll enjoy by downsizing.

  1. You’ll reduce clutter, get rid of things that weigh you down, find items to donate that you rarely use, and save yourself or your family members the task of going through your possessions down the road.
  2. You can live in a brand-new, energy-efficient home with a warranty that requires much less maintenance.
  3. You’ll find it easier to get around and do what you need to when you live in a smaller home. Features like just one story, no steps, zero-entry showers, and more make life more comfortable and safer.
  4. You’ll have more time to spend doing the things you enjoy if you move to a community where yard work and some chores are done for you. No more spending your Saturdays blowing leaves or mowing — that time would be yours.
  5. You’ll make a move on your time. Moving when you’re still younger and healthier means you’re making the decision on your own, instead of being forced to move to a new home when you aren’t ready or don’t want to.

If these benefits are hitting home with you, please stop by Lago Vista, the 55-plus community in Lemont from Hartz Homes. Check out the new decorated ranch models and the 21,000-square-foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, sports lounge, fitness room, arts & crafts rooms and much more. You’ll see that the scenic, gated neighborhood is perfect for peaceful walks and bike rides, and the area’s astounding 22 lakes and ponds make it a fisherman’s dream. Fun clubs and social activities offer something for everyone. Click here for hours and directions.

Lago Vista is just one of the many Hartz communities in this Chicago area:
Armitage Pointe of Addison, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Bella Vista Townhomes of Bolingbrook, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Blue Bell Ridge of Bolingbrook, Illinois (Chicago area new construction)
Lago Vista of Lockport, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Leigh Creek of New Lenox, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Marquis Pointe of Montgomery, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Nantucket Lakes of New Lenox, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Park West of Manteno, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Playa Vista of Plainfield, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Shannon Estates of New Lenox, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Sky Harbor of New Lenox, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Whisper Creek of Mokena, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)

Hartz Homes has new home communities in:
Addison, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Aurora, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Bolingbrook, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Lockport, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
New Lenox (Chicago area new home construction)
Manteno, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Mokena, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)
Plainfield, Illinois (Chicago area new home construction)