We’ve heard it said before that buying a home is the biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime, but this statement is more true now than ever before.

Owning a own home is something many people aim to accomplish. After working to complete an education and beginning a career, renting for a few years is standard, but home ownership is always the goal.

When most of us hear the word “downsizing”, also called “right sizing”, we think of individuals who are about to retire. Though this might be the most likely group to move out of the large family home and into a smaller home, there are other reasons to downsize.