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Smart-Sizing

  • By Jenn Lee
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  • 26 Sep, 2019

“Older home buyers today are ‘smart-sizing’ rather than just downsizing,” says Mollie Carmichael, a principal with Meyers Research, a housing research firm in Costa Mesa, Calif. “Affordability is a big priority before and during retirement, so people think they need to downsize for financial security, but that’s not always true.”

A very interesting read from The Washington Post about why many older home buyers are ‘smart sizing’ rather than downsizing - click here to check it out!

And to learn more about "smart-sizing" with Bella Homes, check out some of our 55+ Communities by clicking here!

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The Barn Door

By jenn-lee • June 19, 2020
The farmhouse-style staple is as popular as ever! If you don't have one in your own home, you've surely been inside the home of a friend or business that has one. And you know what? No wonder. These doors are charming and super functional, too. Enjoy some inspiration for what a barn door could do for you!

Pool Envy

By jenn-lee • June 17, 2020
The summer of 2020 will likely be one to remember. In fact, most young kids will grow up to tell their grandchildren about the summer that all the pools closed... So in the meantime, let's look at pools that inspire us to (maybe) create an oasis in our very own backyard.

Designer Secrets for an Instagram-Worthy Home

By Taylor Hugo • June 2, 2020
Thousands of people have built a following on Instagram for their curated spaces that look like they were ripped from the pages of a home magazine. With eclectic-yet-cohesive accessories, statement pieces of furniture, and ideal lighting conditions, it’s hard to believe these rooms weren’t styled and shot by a professional, but the truth is, many of these #homestagramers aren’t interior designers or photographers—and you don’t have to be either. Here, Kari Michael of Kariel Staging & Decor reveals that getting the perfect picture for the ’gram comes down to a couple of simple tips.
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