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Downsizing in Ypsilanti
A plan for selling the home you've lived in for years and moving to one that fits your life now.
Downsizing in Ypsilanti, close to what you know
Downsizing in Ypsilanti can keep you close to Depot Town, Frog Island Park, and the places you go every week while giving you less house to care for.
It also means selling one home and choosing another. We plan both before anything goes on the market, so you aren't stuck between two houses.
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One-floor living in Ypsilanti
If stairs are part of the reason you're moving, look at College Heights. Its little 1950s ranches keep everything on one floor, and Candy Cane Park is nearby.
Older homes, like the ones in Normal Park, have character but often come with more upkeep. I'll help you weigh the two.
Selling your current home
Your price comes from the Ypsilanti sales that match your home and your street, 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.
You set the pace, and we decide the order of your moves with your lender. Read more about selling your home in Ypsilanti.
Talk through downsizing
If you're thinking about downsizing in Ypsilanti, call me or send a note. You can also compare downsizing in Ann Arbor or read my page on downsizing across the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a ranch home in Ypsilanti?
College Heights has little 1950s ranches that keep everything on one floor.
Can I stay close to Depot Town?
Yes. Downsizing within Ypsilanti can keep Depot Town and Frog Island Park close by.
Do I have to sell before I buy?
No. We decide the order with your lender before your home is listed.
Ypsilanti
What downsizing looks like in Ypsilanti
Just east of Ann Arbor, with Eastern Michigan University, Depot Town, and a lower price point than Ann Arbor.
- The homes
- Two popular neighborhoods near Eastern Michigan University have good resale: College Heights, with 1950s ranches, 1960s two-story homes and a section of brick Tudor-style homes, and Normal Park, with homes around 100 years old.
- Why people choose it
- A lower price point than Ann Arbor, which makes Ypsilanti a common place to look for a first home.
- Getting around
- Just east of Ann Arbor.
- Nearby
- Eastern Michigan University, the restaurants in Depot Town, and Frog Island Park on the Huron River, which hosts gatherings in summer.
- The trade-off
- Near Eastern Michigan University, some streets mix in college rentals before turning into single-family blocks.
The method
How we do it in Ypsilanti
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