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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

A Local Perspective on Aging in Place vs. Rightsizing

by Sheila Jordan, REALTOR®, Sheila Jordan Realty Group

or many folks who are empty concerns? Rightsizing doesn’t have and their families navigate this very
nesters and beyond in the to mean downgrading—it can mean choice—with compassion, clarity,
FLubbock area, the home they’re simplifying and enhancing your life. and a deep love for our West Texas
living in is more than just bricks and community. If you ever want to chat
mortar and the land where it sits. 3. Can Your Home Be Modified for over coffee, sweet tea, or lunch, I’d be
It might have been the place where Aging in Place? honored to offer insight, resources,
children were raised, anniversaries Sometimes staying right where you are and a listening ear. I also provide a
celebrated, memories made, and makes the most sense—especially if “Concierge of Care” team of local
traditions honored. Maybe it is the your support system is nearby. In that businesses who can handle all your
property that was the next chapter case, investing in modifications can needs with just one call—estate sale,
in “Movin’ On Up,” and it’s now make your home safe for years to come. movers, financial advisors, attorneys, as
more space than is needed. As time These might include installing grab well as folks who can help you decide
marches forward, our needs, wants, bars, walk-in tubs, improved lighting, what to keep and what to let go. Stay
and our homes sometimes drift out of or even a stair lift. tuned for the next publication’s insight
alignment. So how do you know if it’s and information!
time to make a move or to make some 4. What Are Your Financial Goals?
modifications and stay put? I build my real estate business on
With today’s home values in the one core principle: “Down to Earth
The truth is: there’s no one-size-fits- Lubbock area, many folks are sitting Excellence.” That means honest,
all answer. But following are a few on substantial equity. Selling a larger respectful guidance no matter what
questions that can guide you and your home can free up cash for retirement stage of life you’re in.
family’s decision-making on the next or travel or simply provide peace of
chapter. mind. I always recommend meeting Sheila Jordan is a top REALTOR® in
with a financial advisor and a trusted Lubbock and founder of Sheila Jordan
1. Is Your Home Still Working for REALTOR® to talk through all of your Realty Group. She specializes in helping
You? individuals and families navigate
options. important real estate decisions at every
Does getting around your house feel Whether you’re considering rightsizing stage of life—with care and integrity. You
safe and comfortable? Are there stairs to a smaller home, moving to a different can reach her at 512-294-4094 and at
or steps that have become challenging area, transitioning to a senior-friendly sheilajordan@kw.com, or visit her website
to navigate? Do you have more space community, sheilajordanrealty.com/
than you use, or more maintenance or simply
than you want to manage? These are evaluating
signs that your home may no longer be what makes
serving your current lifestyle.
the most
2. What Does Your Ideal Day Look sense for your
Like? future, know
this: You don’t
Think about your daily routine have to make
and habits. Would you like to be that decision
closer to friends, grandkids, other alone.
family members, church, or medical
providers? Would a smaller yard or I’ve helped
lock-and-leave property ease your many seniors

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