With a culture continuously encouraging buying big, and accumulating more, we typically view homeownership as a process of “upsizing.”

However, too much house isn’t always a good thing. Here are several reasons to downsize:

Retirement: Those looking to get the most out of their retirement often downsize. Reduced taxes, insurance and...

People purchase large homes for a variety of reasons such as “outgrowing” a smaller home, a better financial situation, a desired social status, etc. But if you are searching for your dream house, keep in mind that bigger is not always better, and there is such a thing as “owning too much home.”

Ask yourself the following questions before jumping into a major...