Is It Time to Leave the Family Home? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore | Kawartha Lakes Real Estate

Is it time to leave the family home? This video covers the signs downsizers in Ontario should never ignore—rising costs, mobility issues, unused space, and lifestyle shifts—so you can plan your next chapter.

Chapters:
0:00 When Is It Time to Downsize Your Home After 20–40 Years?
1:00 Are Rising Housing Costs Making It Hard to Stay in Your Home?
2:34 Is Home Maintenance Becoming Too Much as You Get Older?
3:37 Do You Have More House Than You Need Now That Kids Are Gone?
4:52 Are Stairs and Mobility Issues Making Your Home Unsafe?
6:40 Is Your Lifestyle Changing and Your House Holding You Back?
8:40 Are Health Changes Making Your Current Home Impractical?
10:36 Does Your Home Feel Lonely or Overwhelming After a Major Life Change?
11:36 Unsure Where to Start With Downsizing Your Home?

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We’re Jennifer Bacon and Dean Michel, a real estate duo rooted right here in the Kawartha Lakes. After making our own move from the city to lake life, we know firsthand that selling your home — especially after decades — can feel overwhelming. Downsizing your home isn’t just about square footage, it’s about memories, belongings, and figuring out what really matters for your next chapter.

That’s where we come in. Whether you’re thinking about downsizing, selling your family home, or letting go of the cottage, our job is to make the process clear, manageable, and (dare we say) a little easier than you expected. We combine local expertise with a step-by-step approach that keeps you informed without the jargon or pressure.

And yes — every great team needs an office manager. Ours just happens to have four legs and a wagging tail. Cedar, our black lab, keeps us on schedule (especially when it comes to walk breaks) and reminds us daily that change doesn’t have to be hard.

At the heart of it, we believe real estate should feel less like a root canal and more like a thoughtful transition into the life you want. If you’re ready to sell your home or start the downsizing process in Kawartha Lakes, we’d love to help guide you there.