 This Week on the Podcast: Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now 

Have you noticed more “For Sale” signs popping up from longtime homeowners? There’s a reason.

According to recent data, nearly 12,000 people are turning 65 every day, and a significant percentage are planning to retire in the next couple of years . That’s a big shift — and it’s impacting the housing market in a meaningful way.

On this week’s episode, we break down:

 Why downsizing isn’t about “giving something up” — it’s about gaining control and simplicity
 The top reasons homeowners over 60 are making a move (hint: it’s lifestyle, not timing the market)
 How equity is making downsizing more achievable than many expect
 What this means for inventory heading into 2026

The average homeowner today has around $299,000 in equity — and for many longtime owners, it’s even more. That changes the conversation.

If you’re thinking about what the next chapter looks like — or you’re wondering how this trend affects you as a buyer or seller — this episode is a must-listen. 

 House of the Week
 6705 W Lakeridge Rd, New Market, MD
 $795,000
 Open House: Saturday 2/14 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Welcome to lake life in Lake Linganore! 

&nbsp;This Week on the Podcast: Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now&nbsp;
Have you noticed more &ldquo;For Sale&rdquo; signs popping up from longtime homeowners? There&rsquo;s a reason.
According to recent data, nearly&nbsp;12,000 people are turning 65 every day, and a significant percentage are planning to retire in the next couple of years . That&rsquo;s a big shift &mdash; and it&rsquo;s impacting the housing market in a meaningful way.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, we break down:
&nbsp;Why downsizing isn&rsquo;t about &ldquo;giving something up&rdquo; &mdash; it&rsquo;s about gaining control and simplicity &nbsp;The top reasons homeowners over 60 are making a move (hint: it&rsquo;s lifestyle, not timing the market) &nbsp;How equity is making downsizing more achievable than many expect &nbsp;What this means for inventory heading into 2026
The average homeowner today has around&nbsp;$299,000 in equity&nbsp;&mdash; and for many longtime owners, it&rsquo;s even more. That changes the conversation.
If you&rsquo;re thinking about what the next chapter looks like &mdash; or you&rsquo;re wondering how this trend affects you as a buyer or seller &mdash; this episode is a must-listen.&nbsp;
&nbsp;House of the Week &nbsp;6705 W Lakeridge Rd, New Market, MD &nbsp;$795,000 &nbsp;Open House: Saturday 2/14 | 1:00 PM &ndash; 3:00 PM
Welcome to lake life in Lake Linganore!&nbsp;

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