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Rent Before You Buy: How to Test a New Town for Six Months With Mortgage Rates Near 7%
With the 30-year rate at 7.32%, a trial rental can save downsizers from a costly wrong move. Here is how to plan, price and protect one.
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9 articlesA new town and a smaller place. How to choose well and move once, without a dozen weekend trips.
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RelocationProperty Tax Ballot Measures 2026: A Pre-Move Checklist for Downsizers
Louisiana, Oklahoma, Florida and Wyoming vote on property tax changes on November 3. Here is what they mean if you are about to move.
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RelocationHow to Hire Movers When Downsizing: Verify, Get Estimates and Avoid a Hostage Load
Moving less means a smaller quote, but only if you hire the right mover. Here is how to check a company, read estimates and sort first.
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RelocationFlorida Amendment 3 and Your Move: What Retirees Buying a Home There Should Know
Voters decide on November 3 whether to raise Florida's homestead exemption. When you establish residency could change how much of it you get.
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RelocationBuying a Smaller Home With Mortgage Rates Near 7%: A Downsizer's Guide
Rates climbed in October just as inventory hit its highest level since 2019. Here is how to plan the purchase side of a downsizing move without overpaying for credit.
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RelocationMedicare When You Move: Plan Changes During 2026 Open Enrollment
Moving this fall on Medicare? How the moving window works, how it fits with Open Enrollment and which address updates keep coverage on track.
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Relocation7 Things to Check Before Moving to Another State in Retirement
Prices, rents and taxes on Social Security still vary a lot from state to state in 2026. Run these seven checks before you commit to a new address.
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RelocationChoosing a Smaller Town Without Visiting Twelve Times
Decide on paper first, shortlist three places, research them from home, then make one well-planned visit to each finalist. A calmer way to pick where to live next.
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RelocationHow to Plan a Long-Distance Move Without a Second Trip
Moving a long way is easier when everything arrives once. Here is how to compare removal quotes, work back from moving day and pack what travels with you.