Dexter · Downsizing
Downsizing in Dexter, closer to downtown
A plan for selling the home you've lived in for years and moving to one that fits your life now.
Downsizing in Dexter without leaving town
Downsizing in Dexter often means trading space for closeness. If you've lived in one of the spread-out neighborhoods, a home on an older sidewalk street near downtown can put the restaurants, the park, and the trail within a short walk.
It's two decisions at once: selling the home you have and choosing the next one. We plan both before anything goes on the market.
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Life closer to downtown Dexter
Near downtown, you can walk to the park for community events at the gazebo, to live music on summer Friday nights, and to the restaurants with tables outside in summer. The Border-to-Border Trail starts right there too.
Older homes near downtown can come with their own upkeep, so we'll look closely at the condition of any home you consider.
Selling your Dexter home
If you're selling a home with more land, drone footage shows the lot and the setting that make it special. Your price comes from the Dexter homes that sold near you, and we set it together.
In a long-owned home, small changes like clearing surfaces and letting in light usually do more than big projects. I'll tell you what's worth doing. Read more about selling your home in Dexter.
We decide the order of your moves with your lender, and you set the pace.
Talk through downsizing in Dexter
If you're thinking about downsizing in Dexter, call me or send a note. You can also compare downsizing in Saline or read my page on downsizing across the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk to downtown Dexter if I downsize?
From the older sidewalk streets near downtown, yes. Those homes put the park, restaurants, and trail within a short walk.
How do you price a Dexter home with more land?
From the Dexter homes that sold nearby with similar land and setting. We set the price together.
Do I have to sell before I buy?
No. We decide the order with your lender before your home is listed.
Dexter
What downsizing looks like in Dexter
A small town just west of Ann Arbor, with older homes near a busy downtown and more spread-out neighborhoods beyond.
- The homes
- Older homes on sidewalk streets near downtown, and more spread-out neighborhoods beyond it.
- Why people choose it
- A small town with a busy downtown, a park and gazebo for community events, a winter skating rink, live music on summer Friday nights, and festivals through the year.
- Getting around
- About 10 to 20 minutes west of Ann Arbor, with the freeway close by. Several access points to the Border-to-Border Trail start downtown.
- Nearby
- Downtown restaurants with outdoor seating in summer, the park and gazebo, the Border-to-Border Trail, and Hudson Mills Metropark on the Huron River.
- The trade-off
- Neighborhoods are more spread out than in Ann Arbor.
The method
How we do it in Dexter
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