The living room of a Santa Fe home for sale

Downsizing is a goal many homeowners set at some point in their lives. When a house is too big for your needs, the impact can hit your wallet, your time, and even your health.


Housing is often our single biggest expense. Downsizing to a less expensive house can add to your savings and cut expenses needed for taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utility bills.


A larger home takes more time to clean, maintain, and repair. Delaying maintenance isn’t the answer. It only adds to the cost if you put off-line items like a new heating system or a new roof.


Finally, a large home with too many stairs can turn into an accident waiting to happen. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the…

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Screenshot of the DreamPlan Home Design Software

It can be a challenge for new home buyers to visualize home improvement projects of a newly purchased property. Estimating costs can also be daunting. Fortunately, there are several leading home design software solutions that can help a home buyer create a realistic vision of your new home. Home design software allows you to do things like build a floorplan, set wall colors, and even add furniture or experiment with design features.


Here are six home design software options according to a review by Kate Hornsby of Investopedia. The goal is to help you find easy options for realistic renderings of true-to-life designs of your own choosing.


Home Design Software Review by Investopedia

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