10/01/2026
There was a time when more space, a bigger yard and extra rooms sounded wonderful. Then life changes and the kids grow up, suddenly, maintaining spaces you rarely use isn’t quite as appealing.
My clients now all want the kitchen, bedroom, and everyday living on one level, a manageable yard, enough room when family comes over, and fewer things around the house demanding their attention.
A beautiful home still matters, of course. I just think our definition of what makes a home wonderful changes with us, and the older I get, the more I understand exactly what they mean.
A big part of what I do with families considering downsizing is to help them figure out what they actually want in their next home before we ever start looking at properties.
If your needs have changed but you’re not quite sure what “next” looks like yet, that’s a conversation I’m always happy to have.
Gayla Leathers | Realtor®, SRES®
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 578-9837
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