You’re ready for something smaller. But does that automatically mean a bungalow?

Picture trading a larger house for a smaller bungalow with a bigger yard, an older roof and more maintenance than you expected.

Fewer bedrooms don’t always mean less work.

When you’re downsizing in Ottawa, I’d start with what you want your days to look like. Less upkeep? Fewer stairs? Being closer to family, shops or somewhere you enjoy walking?

Then we can compare the homes that fit—including the monthly costs and the work that comes with them.

The point is to make life easier, not just buy fewer square feet.

What would you most like to leave behind in your next move?

Chris Nash, Sales Representative, Royal LePage Team Realty, Brokerage. Ottawa real estate guidance: chris@ottrealty.ca.