West Hills Ca-Homes-Is it time to retire your former dream home?

I often hear from my West Hills clients who are worried about their parents (or themselves) when it comes to living in their home through their retirement years.  There are lots of reasons why a dream home can become a retirement nightmare as we age.  From safety issues to neighborhood concerns, there are numerous factors which impact whether or not a home is ideal as we get older.  Consider:

1. Falling / slipping hazards.  Are bathrooms designed with mobility challenges in mind?  Are the surfaces we once loved (hardwood, tile, concrete) now slipping hazards?

2. Accessibility.  Is a second story practical?  Will stairs become a painful hassle in years ahead?

3. Entrapment.  Could locks in the house be inadvertently engaged, trapping a resident in a back bedroom or bathroom without access to medicine or lines of communication?

4. Right-sizing. Is the home still appropriate for the number of residents?  Will it be a maintenance or upkeep hassle now that kids or spouses may no longer be in the house?

5. Neighborhood safety.  How as a neighborhood improved or declined in recent years?  What’s projected to happen in the next 10?  20?

6. Walkability. Are you planning to keep and drive a car as you age?  How close are grocery stores, drug stores, hospitals, entertainment venues, and restaurants?  Are you in a relatively isolated area?  How close do you want your neighbors to be?

This is but a fraction of the full list, but a good place to begin thinking about the years ahead.  I love helping West Hills home owners evaluate properties with an eye on getting the most out of retirement.

If you’re interested in a free consultation with these issues (and more!) in mind, please don’t hesitate to me today:

Feel free to contact me 

 Esperanza Butler

DRE. 01797405
Realtor, GRI, e-PRO, SFR
Exit Platinum Realty

 www.esperanza4homes.com

www.westhillscaagent.com

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