I hear you on the reverse mortgage thing... those fees can sneak up on you. I’ve seen a few folks get surprised by how little equity’s left at the end. Downsizing feels more straightforward to me, too—at least you know what you’re dealing with and there’s less fine print. Plus, sometimes a change of scenery isn’t such a bad thing, right?
Yeah, those reverse mortgage fees are like ninjas—quiet until they pounce. Downsizing felt way more transparent to me, too. I mean, packing up 20 years of junk was a nightmare, but at least I knew what I was paying for. Sometimes a new zip code is the real win.
those reverse mortgage fees are like ninjas—quiet until they pounce
- Totally get that. I’m just starting out, but all the hidden costs with home buying already make me nervous.
- I actually looked into reverse mortgages for my parents, and the fine print was wild. Way more complicated than I expected.
- Downsizing seems stressful, but at least you know what you’re getting into. I’d rather deal with boxes than surprise fees down the line.
- Honestly, the idea of “monthly income” from equity sounds good on paper, but the risks freak me out. I’d rather play it safe and keep things simple.
