{"id":27913,"date":"2026-06-17T15:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T22:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=27913"},"modified":"2026-06-17T10:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:25:25","slug":"its-important-to-think-about-resale-when-downsizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2026\/06\/its-important-to-think-about-resale-when-downsizing\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Important to Think About Resale When Downsizing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not so long ago, downsizing was a no-brainer. When the kids flew the coop, the McMansion suddenly felt too big, and trading four bedrooms for one tidy bungalow made sense.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But today, developments like interest rates and remote work have completely upended the old downsizing formula.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To bring some clarity to how big (or small) downsizers really need to go, we asked a real estate pro for the ideal bedroom count, plus the lifestyle factors that should guide those ready to right-size.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Ideal Number of Bedrooms for Downsizing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cFor most downsizing couples, two bedrooms is the sweet spot, with three being a close second depending on lifestyle,\u201d says real estate agent Elena Lee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to Lee, two bedrooms gives you one room to actually sleep in, and a second one as a multipurpose rec room that moonlights as a guest room. It can be an office by morning, den by evening, guest room when the kids roll into town.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4 Factors That Influence The Size of Your Downsize<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There&#8217;s a lot to factor in when considering a downsize; here are four of the main pieces you should be thinking about.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Financial<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The hard truth is that shrinking your square footage doesn&#8217;t always mean shrinking your costs. Selling a home comes with a long list of expenses that can quickly multiply, especially right before closing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cSelling agent commission is typically 5\u20136% [in the San Francisco Bay Area], while closing costs on both ends, moving expenses, and prep work on the old house can easily total 8% of your sale price,\u201d Lee says.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There&#8217;s also the matter of capital gains. In most states, if your home has appreciated beyond the $250,000\/$500,000 exclusion, an extra tax bill is waiting at closing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As for condos, they\u2019re rife with costs that can catch buyers off guard: HOA fees, special assessments for roof work, decks, or elevators can sneak into five-figure territory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you add it all up, giving up an extra room can mean trading a bit of space for a lot more financial ease.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Remote Work and Hobbies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lee points out that many people manage perfectly well with a second bedroom that toggles between home office and guest room, but if someone in your household works from home, you might still want to talk about a third bedroom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is ideal for those with back-to-back Zoom meetings; a flex room that&#8217;s perpetually being cleared of an inflatable mattress can quickly lose its charm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This logic extends to your hobbies as well. A casual home gym is easy enough to pause and repurpose for guests, but if it\u2019s a space you use daily, giving up a week of workouts to accommodate visitors can be less than ideal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How Close You Live to A City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the most common justifications for a third bedroom is the ever-theoretical houseguest. Lee argues that if you live near a large urban hub, visitors tend to treat the guest room as a home base, not the main attraction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course, there are exceptions. If your visitors routinely arrive with laptops, Zoom calls, and an open-ended return date, a third bedroom begins to sell itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Resale Value<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Resale isn&#8217;t just a starter-home conversation. Downsizing can feel like arriving at the final chapter of homeownership, but for many it\u2019s just another transition point.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With this in mind, Lee cautions that buying too small can narrow your resale runway later on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Three bedroom homes have a broader buyer pool than two bedrooms since they appeal to small families on top of couples and singles,&#8221; Lee says. &#8220;Two bedrooms tend to appreciate more slowly and sit on the market longer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do You Really Need to Downsize?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Downsizing can entice with its promise of \u201cfewer bedrooms, fewer problems,\u201d but the reality is there\u2019s a lot to consider when right-sizing, especially when you\u2019ve been accustomed to more space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But for most, the appeal is real: a well-considered downsize can unlock a more balanced lifestyle. You&#8217;ll spend less time maintaining rooms that have outlived their purpose and free up energy to redirect toward the things that feel most meaningful in the second act of life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-many-bedrooms-for-downsizing-11965133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is The Ideal Number of Bedrooms for Downsizing? Here\u2019s What A Realtor Has to Say<\/a> by Marisa Suzanne Martin | The Spruce<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not so long ago, downsizing was a no-brainer. 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