Condo Living 101 - 8 Tips for Downsizing from a House to Condo

Whether your kids are off to college or on to their own homes or you're just ready for less space to take care of, downsizing from a house to a condo can be scary. In this video, we'll give you some tips on how to successfully downsize from a house to a condo without going crazy! CONDO LIVING 101There are some apparent differences between homes and condos, and one of them is less space.

While you might have had several bedrooms, bathrooms, a den, and an office in a house, you might only have one or two bedrooms and bathrooms in a condo. Your condo might offer you some storage space in the basement of your building or garage, for example, but certainly won't have the abundant space that many
houses do. Here are some tips for downsizing and getting rid of some of that stuff.

PURGE BEFORE YOU MOVE -Nothing is more annoying than packing and moving items to a new home to later realize you don't want or need it. It's time and resources on your part to wrap it and move it, so try to get rid of as much as possible before you proceed. It will save you time and money.

GET CREATIVE WITH STORAGE There are many different decorative storage solutions, including baskets, storage ottomans, beds with drawers built-in, and organizational tools to maximize your storage.RE

HOME SENTIMENTAL ITEMS -You might find that you have something that you just can't bear to part with, but you don't have space for it, or it just doesn't work in your new home. Re-homing it with your kids, relatives, or friends who will love it as much as you might be a lot easier for you to stomach than having to donate it or sell it to a stranger.

DIGITIZE CDs, DVDs - pictures, videos, and essential documents take up a lot of space. To keep these items but save yourself some space, consider digitizing them. Relevant documents can be scanned and saved to the cloud or on a computer hard drive. There are also different companies who offer digitizing services for your pictures and home videos.

Now that you've purged, moved, and unpacked, here are
some more tips:

MAIL AND DELIVERY DRIVERS - Some condo communities might
allow mail and package carriers to bring packages right to your door. Befriend them, and the chances that your packages always make it to your door will grow.

MANAGER OR MAINTENANCE WORKERS - If your building has a door
person or manager, making friends with them is a great idea. They might be more likely to sign for large packages and will generally look out for you.

RUN FOR OFFICE- Becoming a member of the HOA is much better than being in disagreement with them! If there are things you don't like, run for a spot on the HOA and work to change things. Even if you don't run for office, attending meetings and voicing your concerns in a constructive manner can work in your favor too.

FOLLOW THE RULES - If you decide that running for a spot on the HOA
Isn't for you, you should still make yourself familiar with the rules and regulations of the HOA. Don't be that resident that is continually breaking the rules and angering your neighbors. On the flip side, when your neighbors have done something against the rules, talk to them first. Chances are, you can resolve the issue neighbor to neighbor. Don't let condo living and downsizing scare you away.

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