Whatever the reason may be, some couples are deciding to downsize their home.  Even with the slow real estate market and tough economy, it is still possible to downsize.  Begin by deciding why you want to downsize and then create a budget that is workable with your current, and future, income.  You can also begin to downsize within your home by getting rid of unwanted or unneeded items to see how much room you actually will need when you decide to make the move.

For more tips on how you can downsize your home read, “6 Tips for Boomers Leaving Big Homes Behind.”