[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2bowwl1jy358p":3,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":43,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":47},{"item":4,"previous":31,"next":37},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":29,"updatedAt":30},4447,"planning-to-retire-it-could-be-time-to-make-a-move","Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.","If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F02\u002Fwinter-home-selling-checklist-infographic\u002F\">selling your house\u003C\u002Fa> and finding a home that more closely \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F05\u002Fprioritizing-your-wants-and-needs-as-a-homebuyer-in-todays-market\u002F\">fits your needs\u003C\u002Fa>.","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F14115510\u002Fplanning-to-retire-it-could-be-time-to-make-a-move-KCM.jpg","If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F02\u002Fwinter-home-selling-checklist-infographic\u002F\">selling your house\u003C\u002Fa> and finding a home that more closely \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F05\u002Fprioritizing-your-wants-and-needs-as-a-homebuyer-in-todays-market\u002F\">fits your needs\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nFortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to think about when making that decision.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Consider How Long You’ve Been in Your Home\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nFrom 1985 to 2008, the average length of time homeowners typically stayed in their homes was only six years. But according to the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors \u003C\u002Fem>(NAR), that number is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fresearch-reports\u002Fhighlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers\">rising today\u003C\u002Fa>, meaning many homeowners are living in their houses even longer \u003Cem>(see graph below)\u003C\u002Fem>:\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F14115511\u002Fhomeowners-are-living-in-their-homes-longer-in-recent-years-MEM.png\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47616\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F14115511\u002Fhomeowners-are-living-in-their-homes-longer-in-recent-years-MEM.png\" alt=\"Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move. | Simplifying The Market\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\r\n\r\nWhen you live in a home for a significant period of time, it’s natural for you to experience a number of changes in your life while you’re in that house. As those life changes and milestones happen, your needs may change. And if your current home no longer meets them, you may have better options waiting for you.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Consider the Equity You’ve Gained\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nAdditionally, if you’ve been in your home for more than a few years, you’ve likely built up \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F29\u002F3-ways-you-can-use-your-home-equity\u002F\">significant equity\u003C\u002Fa> that can fuel your next move. That’s because the longer you’ve been in your home, the more likely it’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F04\u002Fhomeownership-wins-over-time-infographic\u002F\">grown in value\u003C\u002Fa> due to home price appreciation. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fhfa.gov\u002FDataTools\u002FTools\u002FPages\u002FHouse-Price-Index-(HPI).aspx\">Data\u003C\u002Fa> from the \u003Cem>Federal Housing Finance Agency\u003C\u002Fem> (FHFA) illustrates that point \u003Cem>(see graph below)\u003C\u002Fem>:\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F14121707\u002Fhow-home-prices-have-grown-over-time-1-MEM.png\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47620\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F14121707\u002Fhow-home-prices-have-grown-over-time-1-MEM.png\" alt=\"Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move. | Simplifying The Market\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\r\n\r\nWhile home price growth varies by state and local area, the national average shows the typical homeowner who’s been in their house for five years saw it increase in value by over 50%. And the average homeowner who’s owned their home for 30 years saw it almost triple in value over that time.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Consider Your Retirement Goals\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nWhether you’re looking to downsize, relocate to a dream destination, or move so you live closer to loved ones, that equity can help you achieve your homeownership goals. NAR \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fresearch-reports\u002Fhighlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers\">shares\u003C\u002Fa> that for recent home sellers, the primary reason to move was to be closer to loved ones. Plus, retirement played a large role for those moving greater distances.\r\n\r\nWhatever your home goals are, a trusted real estate advisor can work with you to find the best option. They’ll help you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F22\u002Fwhat-homeowners-want-to-know-about-selling-in-todays-market\u002F\">sell\u003C\u002Fa> your current house and guide you as you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F17\u002Fthe-emotional-and-non-financial-benefits-of-homeownership\u002F\">buy\u003C\u002Fa> the home that’s right for you and your lifestyle today.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nRetirement can bring about major changes in your life, including what you need from your home. Let’s connect to explore your opportunities in our local market.","\r\nRetirement can bring about major changes in your life, including what you need from your home. 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