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Should You Sell Your 78750 or 78759 Home Before You Downsize?

Should You Sell Your 78750 or 78759 Home Before You Downsize?

James Brinkman
Published on: 06/07/2026

Longtime owners in 78750 and 78759 are sitting on significant equity. Here's what to know about the financial picture, Texas tax benefits, market timing, and how to sequence a downsize the right way.

Senior DownsizingSeller StrategyNorthwest Austin Neighborhoods7875978750DownsizingSenior Real Estate
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Should You Move Closer to Your Adult Children When You Downsize?

Should You Move Closer to Your Adult Children When You Downsize?

James Brinkman
Published on: 25/05/2026

Should you move closer to your adult children when you downsize? Learn how to weigh family proximity, independence, expectations, home layout, routines, and whether Cedar Park, Round Rock, Northwest Austin, or another area better fits your next chapt

Senior DownsizingSellingBuying a HomeAustin Real Estate
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