We're not ready for a senior community, but this house is too much. What's in between?
Answered by Chris Deutsch, Founder & Editor
Licensed Minnesota Realtor #20382264 ·
The short answer
There's a whole middle that nobody markets to you. One-level townhomes where the association handles snow and lawn. Single-story patio homes. Condos with an elevator and a heated garage. Age-restricted 55-plus neighborhoods that are regular housing, not care settings. The common thread: less house to carry, no stairs working against you, and your equity stays in something you own.
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The longer answer
The right fit usually comes from honest questions about the next ten years, not this one. Is the second floor already going unused? Is the yard still a joy, or has it become a chore? (It's allowed to have become a chore.) Moving once, to the right in-between place, beats moving twice.
I keep a current picture of what's available across the Twin Cities, and I'll tell you plainly what your house would bring. Call when you're curious — curiosity isn't commitment.
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What people in this spot usually ask next.
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- Senior transitionsIs there property tax help for seniors who want to stay in their Minnesota house?Read the answer
- Divorce & separationShould I keep the house for the children's sake?Read the answer
- Inheritance & probateHow do we even start clearing out 50 years of our parents' lives?Read the answer
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