When we hear of downsizing one’s home, empty-nesters often come to our minds. We think of couples whose children have grown up and left the home, and they find the expenses and maintenance of a larger home unnecessary and too much to deal with, so they choose to move into a smaller space. But the many benefits of downsizing can be equally enjoyed by people – even with younger kids – trying to simplify their life, free up their time, and improve their finances. Over time new single-family homes are getting bigger and more expensive everywhere. Yet many people feel that they don’t actually need all of that extra space…