Staying in your house as you age is an idea that sounds perfectly nice \u2013 and for some people it works out fine. But there\u2019s a flip side. Simply put, your house isn\u2019t getting any younger. It can quickly become a drain on both your financial resources and your energy.<\/p>\n
People who are considering senior living often equate a community’s monthly fee to their mortgage. However, there are factors – and costs – that are often not part of that equation. For example, a mortgage pays for the roof over our heads, but does not include the maintenance costs that come with home ownership. Nor does a mortgage cover real estate taxes, entertainment, transportation to area shopping or events, and amenities like a pool and fitness center. All of these, in addition to your residence and maintenance, are\u00a0included in Asbury’s monthly fee.<\/p>\n
We understand the attachment to home. But time and again, we hear from new residents who say they never realized how much they would\u00a0gain\u00a0by “giving up” all that space. “I wish I had done this sooner,” is a common refrain.<\/p>\n
Delaying a home sale opens us up to market fluctuations, delayed maintenance costs and changing home buyer preferences. And between monthly expenses and routine and unexpected maintenance costs, you may be paying more to remain in a mortgage-free home than it would cost to make the move you\u2019ve been considering.<\/p>\n