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Downsizing For Dummies
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14,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
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| Veröffentl.: | 01.11.2022 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781119910077 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 384 |
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<p><b>Organize, declutter, donate—downsize and simplify your life</b> <p><i>Downsizing For Dummies </i>provides you with strategies to downsize your life by moving to a smaller home, decluttering, simplifying your budget, and saving more money. You’ll find tips to help decrease your cost of living, lower your home maintenance costs, protect and leverage your assets, and decide whether downsizing is right for you and your family. After downsizing your life, you’ll save time on household chores and gain the freedom and flexibility that come with having fewer possessions. What will you do with all the time you save? <i>Downsizing For Dummies</i> will help you understand the benefits of living simply! <ul> <li>Discover ways to declutter and simplify every corner of your life</li> <li>Weight the pros and cons of moving to a smaller home</li> <li>Save time and money by cutting down on your chores and home maintenance</li> <li>Experience a reduced stress level when you create space at home and work</li></ul><p>This book is for anyone who is ready to live clutter-free and to downsize. It’s the perfect Dummies guide for homeowners looking to save money, plus real estate brokers who are working with clients who are downsizing, and designers and builders of new homes who want to stay on top of the downsizing trend.
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with Downsizing 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Downsizing in a Nutshell 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Deciding Whether Downsizing Is Right for You (or Your Parents) 29</p> <p>Chapter 3: Envisioning Your Future: Lifestyle and Location 45</p> <p>Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork 67</p> <p>Chapter 5: Rallying the Troops 83</p> <p><b>Part 2: Protecting and Leveraging Your Assets 101</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Getting a Handle on Your Finances 103</p> <p>Chapter 7: Planning Your Estate 125</p> <p>Chapter 8: Using Your Home to Generate Income 149</p> <p><b>Part 3: Decluttering: Sell It, Give It Away, or Trash It 161</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Sorting Your Belongings 163</p> <p>Chapter 10: Digitizing Photos, Videos, and Documentation 183</p> <p>Chapter 11: Selling Stuff You No Longer Want or Need 199</p> <p>Chapter 12: Giving Away Some Stuff 217</p> <p>Chapter 13: Storing Stuff You Can’t Part With 229</p> <p>Chapter 14: Disposing of Your Remaining Belongings 239</p> <p><b>Part 4: Moving Out and Moving In 245</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Gimme Shelter: Choosing a Home 247</p> <p>Chapter 16: Buying and Selling a Home 271</p> <p>Chapter 17: Packing Your Belongings 287</p> <p>Chapter 18: Executing a Successful Move 311</p> <p><b>Part 5: The Part of Tens 325</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Good Reasons to Downsize 327</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Make Downsizing Less Stressful 333</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Ways to Reduce Your Living Expenses 339</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Supplement Your Income 345</p> <p>Index 353</p>
<p><b>Ralph R. Roberts </b>is a real estate expert, investor, and author of more than a dozen books, including <i>Flipping Houses For Dummies </i>and <i>Foreclosure Investing For Dummies</i>. As a real estate agent, he sold more than 10,000 homes, with a focus on helping his clients find the perfect living arrangements for their situation. <p>Facing retirement and an empty nest, Ralph and his wife, Kathleen, recently downsized from a 7,000-square-foot home to a condo less than half its size. In <i>Downsizing For Dummies</i>, they share the tips and tricks they discovered through their downsizing journey.
<p><b>The simple way to live a simpler life</b> <p>Reduce your cost of living, destress, become more flexible, protect the environment, work less—the list of reasons to downsize could go on. And it does—inside <i>Downsizing For Dummies</i>. You can start small, by decluttering and eliminating unnecessary stuff. Or you can take the plunge, moving into a smaller home or hitting the road in an RV. Whatever your downsizing style, this fun and friendly guide will help you ditch the excess, get your affairs in order, and discover the freedom that awaits you. Less is more. <p><b>inside… <ul><li>Deciding how to downsize </li> <li>Planning for your future</li> <li>Reducing unnecessary expenses</li> <li>Getting your affairs in order</li> <li>Selling, donating, or trashing unnecessary belongings</li> <li>Organization and storage tips</li> <li>Helping aging parents to downsize</li></b></ul>
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