Are you emotionally attached to your home?
A Greek philosopher known as Pliny the Elder over 2000 years ago is credited with the saying “home is where the heart is”. Anyone who has ever moved from a house they spent many years in can vouch for the emotional attachment that we develop for the home we have created so many memories in.
Life though, Is full of chapters. Most of us will decide at some point that hanging on to our home, no matter how much we love it is having an impact on our quality of life.
There are several reason why it may be time to sell your home and begin a new chapter in life. It could be financial, medical, too much work or the neighborhood just isn’t the same. Whatever the reason is, there are several things you can do to prepare and several benefits to a move once you have made it.

Tips on how to emotionally detach from your home

1.       -Start organizing early. Once you begin to de-clutter and organize your things you will realize that many of the memories are captured in photos, videos and mementos. While your house may be the setting for memories, it’s the people and the events that really make those everlasting memories.

2.       -Take pictures of your house and yard. Knowing you have your house captured in pictures will make you feel like you have archived the house.

3.       -Host an event so you won’t regret not having one last party. if you end up having to sell sooner then you planned.

4.      - Investigate where you would like to move to. It may not just be the neighborhood that has changed. More than likely you have changed too. You may discover that there are many wonderful places to go that better suit who you are today.

5.      - Do the math. Adding up what your current home is costing you and finding out what your home is worth will enable you to set some goals and not worry about trying to time the market.

Benefits of Moving On
1.       Simplify. Owning a home comes with lots of work. Downsizing and or moving to a maintenance free situation can give you lots more time to enjoy the things you love to do.

2.       You are not the same person you were when you moved into your home. Now you can choose to live in an area or situation that best suits you.

3.       Selling a home can be a lot of work and a lot of stress. Going through this process when you are healthy or have good energy can be key to getting the best value.

4.       You may get other family members moving too. If you have adult children living with you then it might be a good way to motivate them to move on with their lives as well.

5.       Financially you will know what to expect for the future. Being in control and carefully planning your future will be much better then someone else making those decisions for you. 


Most people are attached to a home they have lived in for a significant amount of time. It is okay to have doubts about moving on. The key is to feel you are in control and have a plan for the near future. If you have any questions about preparation, moving, downsizing, or selling your home don’t hesitate to contact a senior real estate specialist like Boomer Plus in New Jersey

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