Many women assume the hardest part is moving.
But for women in their 40s and 50s, I often see something different. The real cost shows up when they stay in a home that no longer fits their life.
In Cloverdale, a lot of the women I work with bought their homes during busy years. Kids were younger. Energy was higher. Life was loud and full. Now things have shifted, but the house hasn’t.
The cost of staying isn’t always obvious. It shows up as:
Constant maintenance that feels exhausting
Rooms that no longer serve a purpose
A low-level sense of stress that never fully goes away
There’s also a financial cost many women don’t realize. Staying put can mean delaying the use of equity that could support an easier next chapter.
This isn’t about pushing anyone to sell. It’s about understanding the full picture, emotionally and financially so decisions feel informed instead of heavy.
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