What’s Holding You Back? 7 Reasons You Delay Buying a New Home and How to Overcome Them
What’s holding you back from downsizing or rightsizing your home? If you’ve owned your home for decades, there could be numerous reasons why you find the change difficult. You may think it’s too much work and don’t have the energy to move. There could be financial barriers that scare you. Or perhaps, your emotional ties are stronger than the desire to move. You may find that rightsizing to your forever home is more possible than you imagine.
You’re Comfortable Where You Are
You may have no desire to move from your beloved home and neighborhood. Comfort is a top deterrent to moving. Especially if you’re financially secure, with no need to cut costs by moving to a smaller, low-maintenance home. But once a person reaches a certain age, their home may no longer serve them. Routine maintenance, distance from family, and accessibility may be barriers, even if they’re not yet realized. Moving to an Epcon community, with low-maintenance, single-level living offers comfort and community in many regions of the country.
Emotional Attachment to Your Current Home
When someone has a lot of memories attached to their current home, they may not want to leave the place that holds sentimental value. The growth chart on the door trim or the tree with the rope swing are reminders of a growing family you may not want to leave behind. But pictures can go wherever you go. And so can the stories you tell. When you choose an Epcon community, you can enjoy a home that offers abundant natural light and a signature outdoor courtyard for making new memories with friends and loved ones.
Family Resistance
Your children may express dismay at the thought of you moving. But if moving is what you need, remind them that the memories they cherish will always live within their hearts. Epcon homes offer flexible two- to four-bedroom floor plans you can personalize to include plenty of room for family and friends. Some floor plans include an optional second-floor bonus suite with a general living area, a storage closet, and a full bedroom and bathroom. Adding this flex space offers home buyers a way to personalize their homes to accommodate family and friends.
Financial Barriers
Rising housing costs, property taxes, and insurance have many active adults wondering if they can afford to buy a new home. Those who rely on Social Security and limited retirement savings may think they have too much debt or can’t afford a down payment. You may overcome these challenges by speaking to a lender and learning about various mortgage options and their requirements.
An Unfavorable Housing Market
In addition to financial barriers, sometimes the housing market isn’t favorable to buyers. High prices in your area and bidding wars resulting from a shortage of available homes hold many people back from deciding to move. Epcon Communities builds new boutique lifestyle homes in popular regions across the country so you don’t have to worry about a “seller market” when searching for a home that meets your needs. And, the seller market may ensure you receive top dollar for your existing home so you can afford more.
Too Much Work
Moving is work. But when approached earlier in life, you can enjoy the process rather than dread it. Shopping for the right community and rightsizing your belongings as a couple makes the task less overwhelming. However, if you’re alone or facing health challenges, family and friends are always willing to lend a hand. Especially when the outcome means you’ll be living in a close, connected community that looks out for one another.
Fear of Change
Acknowledging your fear of change and focusing on the positives is the first step to overcoming it. Moving into a low-maintenance, single-level home where you can live a lock-and-leave lifestyle is a significant positive. While focusing on that, break the work down into small manageable steps and call on your family and friends to support you in this new venture. As you see their excitement for you build, you will become excited too.
Epcon Communities
When you discover the signature lifestyle of Epcon Communities, you’ll find luxury single-level homes blending seamlessly with resort-style amenities. Constructed in prime locations nationwide, our thoughtfully designed floor plans range from a cozy 1,300-square-foot to an expansive 3,000-square-foot residence. Each 2-4 bedroom home becomes the perfect canvas for your personal touches.
What truly sets Epcon Communities apart is our commitment to hassle-free living–where most HOA services cover lawn care and snow removal so you can focus on what matters most. Are you ready to embrace the lock-and-leave lifestyle and spend your precious time making memories? Contact us to learn how an Epcon home can transform your everyday living experience.