Looking to downsize. Hybrid recommendations? I’ve been a professional photographer and graphic designer for 15 years now. Things have slowed down and I’m focusing on the design side of things. I’ve lost my passion for photography and really want to get back to my roots. Currently have a 5D IV, GH5s and a whole host of big ol full frame lenses. I’d like to get rid of the kit, the size has b…

Downsize to supplement low income or stay in house. Hello I am new here from AUS. I am late 40’s and I am wondering if it is better as single mother with 2 children 12 and 17 on low income due to disability to- 1) to have a house paid outright which is slowly withering and reducing the assets $ surviving paycheck to paycheck. Or 2) Sell/downsize to an apartment, pay ongoing body corp fees but hav…

Downsize now or wait? We purchased a home about 4 years ago, but life circumstances have changed and we no longer really need so much house. We have a 2.5% rate and estimated 200k in equity. We’re looking for something around the 350k mark. I plan to use the equity we have now as a down payment. That said, does it matter if we sell now or wait until the market cools…

Lost my job, but can’t afford to downsize home? Looking for some outside perspective here. I lost a job where I made well into the six figures (with equity) and unexpectedly and quickly lost my job within a space of about 2 months. We lived WAY below our means but I realize it will be impossible to find another job that paid what I was making because of my share in the profits of the busines…