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Beyond a lower mortgage, moving to a small town often introduces unexpected costs related to infrastructure, transportation, and home maintenance. This guide breaks down the 10 most common hidden expenses and provides a simple framework for how to budget for them.
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Townsizing refers to the lifestyle choice of moving from a suburban or rural area to live in a smaller town or city center. More at townsizing.space/what-is-townsizing/
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The Rise of Townsizing and Small-Town Travel The travel landscape is shifting dramatically in 2025. Some 63% of travelers said they are likely to visit an off-the-beaten-track destination on their next trip, marking a significant departure from traditional tourism patterns. This movement, known as townsizing, represents a conscious choice to
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What is Townsizing and Why It's Trending in 2025 Townsizing—a trend focused on exploring smaller towns and hidden gems rather than major tourist hotspots—has evolved beyond travel to become a lifestyle choice. This growing movement sees people relocating from bustling metropolitan areas to embrace the chill
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Introduction When most people think about townsizing, they imagine moving from a sprawling suburban house to a tiny urban apartment, or perhaps relocating from a big city to a small town for a simpler life. But here's what might surprise you: townsizing isn't about where you
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Introduction Three years ago, I was drowning in my own life. Not financially—I was doing well enough in my marketing career. Not socially—I had friends and family who cared about me. I was drowning in stuff, in space, in the endless maintenance of a life that had somehow
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Introduction When life throws you a curveball—retirement, empty nest syndrome, job loss, or financial strain—one of the first suggestions you'll hear is "downsize." It's become the go-to advice for anyone facing a life transition that requires less space or lower expenses. But
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Introduction In a world where "bigger is better" has long been the mantra, a quiet revolution is taking place. Across cities and suburbs, people are discovering that happiness doesn't necessarily scale with square footage. They're choosing smaller homes, simpler routines, and more meaningful connections