Each year, millions of American homeowners are faced with the decision to either continue living in their present home or downsize—or as some say, “right size.”

Many individuals, couples and even some families feel a sense of lifestyle emancipation after downsizing or right sizing.

For the first time in years they are free from long commutes, burdensome levels of maintenance, high taxes and excessive dependence on their automobiles.

Moreover, many who downsize also find that their lifestyle actually grows substantially as they become more involved in the community. This is due to convenience and their aforementioned freedom from housing maintenance.