With the kids grown and retirement on the horizon, it may be time to downsize. You might be living in a family‑sized home with a yard to maintain and stairs to climb. Yet your next chapter can feel lighter and more convenient. Below are easy ways to start, followed by Daybreak homes that fit an empty‑nester lifestyle.
Start Early
Most people anticipate downsizing a few years before the actual move. During that time, make a plan and begin sorting. After all, belongings pile up fast.
- Sort holiday decorations as you put them away. Separate items you no longer need—yes, even the Hawaiian‑shirt Santa ornament.
- Pick one room each month. Decide what to sell, donate, or toss. You probably don’t need the 2006 People magazine (but browse it for fun first).
- Edit closets seasonally. Donate clothing and shoes that no longer fit your life. Later, reward yourself with a new pair of jeans.
- Assess electronics, kitchen gadgets, and books. Recycle the extra cords hiding under the bed—plus that singing fish trophy.
- Return childhood mementos to your kids. They can keep their own treasures now.
Maybe You’re Ready Now
No need to wait. Daybreak has a variety of home choices available right now. Browse our Move‑In Ready homes, then pick up some free moving boxes at the grocery store.
Choose Your Lifestyle
Downsizing does not mean giving up comfort or style. Whether you want to live closer to grandkids, join a 55+ neighborhood, or simply find a right‑sized plan, Daybreak offers multiple options.
Active‑Adult Community (55+)
SpringHouse Village is Daybreak’s newest 55+ village. It features fresh home designs by OakwoodLife, three collections to choose from, and a private clubhouse and pool for residents. In short, enjoy a low‑maintenance lifestyle with people in the same stage of life.
Springhouse Village is our newest 55+ village and is all about freshness. With a fresh notion of the good life. And a bouquet of fresh home designs by OakwoodLife. Choose from three home collections, and enjoy a private clubhouse and pool, just for Springhouse residents. That means you get to pick the music. It is like a dream come true.
Townhome & Condo
If an urban‑style setting fits you best, consider a townhome near TRAX, the new Watercourse, or the shops and eateries at SoDa Row. Lock‑and‑leave convenience means exterior maintenance gets handled while you travel or stroll around Oquirrh Lake.
The North Station District includes the Axis townhome collection and sits close to light rail. It even features imaginative open space like Ewok Park with a hammock garden. Meanwhile, South Station offers condos and townhomes from the Urban Series by Sego and the Tempo Collection by Holmes Homes—some with rooftop decks and stunning lake‑and‑mountain sunsets.
Prefer lakeside living? Ivory Homes builds the Marina View townhomes in Lake Village, steps from SoDa Row, lake trails, and the Beach Club. In addition, the residents‑only Waterside Club adds private beach access and a boathouse.
With the Urban Series by Sego and the Tempo Collection from Holmes Homes being built in South Station features a variety of condos and townhome floor plan options to fit your needs and your wants. And there is even an option for a rooftop deck. Grab a Diet Coke and get ready. The sunsets over the Oquirrh Mountains are even more spectacular from South Station.
Ivory Homes has outdone itself with the Marina View townhomes in Lake Village. You’ll be steps from SoDa Row, Oquirrh Lake trails, and the beach club. Add in the exclusive Waterside Club for Lake Village residents will wow you with its beach access and private boathouse, and don’t forget your flip-flops. Living on the lake has never been easier or more beautiful.
Single-Family Home
If you’re still looking for something larger that affords you more space for entertaining or house guests, then a single-family home in one of Daybreak’s more traditional neighborhoods is your best bet. If you want to be in the center of it all, Daybreak has a variety of “just right” sized single-family homes for people looking to downsize. We suggest you begin your home search in Cascade Village with some of our newest designs. Close to parks and trails. Open floorplans. Space to entertain. And a guest room for the grandbabies (and maybe their parents). Cascade Village is a perfect way to downsize without giving up any of the things you love.
Whether it’s a smaller single-family home close to the trails, or a townhome by the Trax line, Daybreak has a variety of options to meet all your needs. And your wants. Check us out.
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