Moving to a smaller house: the calculations nobody makes
The house where the children grew up has too many bedrooms, too many stairs, and too many expenses. When the children leave home, parents often end up living in a home that no longer corresponds to their actual needs.
Swapping that house for a smaller one is a decision that is usually made late, in a rush, and out of necessity. That is, often when the financial or physical situation no longer allows continuing.
However, the article suggests that this decision would be more advantageous if made early and by choice, rather than being postponed until it becomes an urgent need.
The text raises the issue that there are accounts and aspects that nobody considers when debating this change, implying that there are hidden costs or factors that people do not evaluate before making this decision.
