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If you own property on the Oregon Coast right now, the rules just changed.Not in a temporary, "let's wait and see" kind ...
04/10/2026

If you own property on the Oregon Coast right now, the rules just changed.

Not in a temporary, "let's wait and see" kind of way.

Structurally. Permanently.

And if you're still thinking about your coastal property the way you did three years ago — or even one year ago — you're operating with outdated information that could cost you real money.

Let me walk you through what's actually shifted, why it matters, and what it means depending on where your property sits between Astoria and Pacific City.

This Isn't a Market Cycle — It's a Market Reset

Here's what most coastal homeowners are missing:

The changes happening right now aren't about interest rates or seasonal demand or a cooling market that'll heat back up in 18 months.

This is a structural reset driven by regulatory policy, insurance realities, and a permanent reordering of what coastal property ownership actually costs.

Three years ago, you could buy a home in Cannon Beach, run it as a short-term rental for $50,000–$70,000 a year in gross income, and the property essentially paid for itself while appreciating.

That model is gone.

Clatsop County capped vacation rentals at 8% in unincorporated areas. Cannon Beach limited new STR permits to 14 days per year. Gearhart banned new permits entirely and made existing ones non-transferable.

The income model that justified the purchase for thousands of coastal homeowners — it no longer exists.

At the same time, flood insurance premiums have jumped 20–40% in coastal zones. Homeowners insurance has climbed. Transient room taxes have increased.

So the revenue went down — and the costs went up.

If your financial model for owning coastal property was built on assumptions from 2021 or 2022, that model is broken now.

And pretending it's not won't make it work again.

How This Affects You Depends on Where You Own

This reset isn't hitting every coastal town the same way.

Some markets are absorbing it and staying strong. Others are correcting hard. And a few are being completely redefined.

Here's what's happening in each community — and what it means if you own there:

Cannon Beach

What changed:
New STR permits are functionally worthless (14-day annual limit). Median prices down 14.4% year-over-year. Days on market stretching past 90 days for overpriced listings.

What it means for you:
If you own in Cannon Beach and your holding strategy was built on STR income or appreciation momentum, you're sitting in the most disrupted market on the coast.

The buyers who drove prices up — investors chasing rental yield — are gone. They've moved south to Pacific City or exited the coast entirely.

What's left is a much smaller pool of lifestyle buyers who want Cannon Beach for personal use and aren't income-dependent.

If your property is priced like it's still 2022, you're going to sit. If it's updated, well-positioned, and priced for the current buyer pool, you can still move it — but you need to be realistic about what that number is.

The play: Get a current valuation. Understand what your equity position actually is today — not what it was at peak. Then decide if holding and hoping makes sense, or if harvesting equity now is the smarter move.

Gearhart

What changed:
STR permits banned for new buyers and non-transferable for existing owners. Yet somehow, Gearhart is up 10.4% year-over-year and homes are selling in 41 days at 99.7% of asking.

What it means for you:
Gearhart did something counterintuitive: it eliminated the speculative investor buyer — and the market got stronger.

Why? Because the STR ban attracted a more stable, long-term buyer base. Families. Full-time residents. People buying for lifestyle, not yield.

If you own in Gearhart, you're in the strongest micro-market on the North Coast right now.

The play: If you've been thinking about cashing out and downsizing or relocating, this is your window. You have leverage, speed, and buyer demand that most coastal markets don't. Don't assume it lasts forever.

Seaside

What changed:
Caught between Cannon Beach's collapse and Gearhart's strength. Inventory elevated. Days on market stretching. Buyers expecting concessions.

What it means for you:
Seaside is in the middle — which means it's vulnerable to both seller fatigue and buyer hesitation.

If you own here and you've been thinking about selling, don't wait for strength to return. It's a negotiation market now. Price smart, prepare well, and be ready to work with buyers who have options.

The play: Understand that you're not in a seller's market anymore. If your listing sits for 60+ days, it's not bad luck — it's bad positioning. Get aggressive on price or presentation, or both.

Manzanita

What changed:
STR permits restricted, but the lifestyle buyer pool stayed strong. Homes still moving in 36 days. Compete score still high.

What it means for you:
Manzanita is holding because it attracts buyers who don't care about STR income. They want the village feel, the quiet, the low-key coastal vibe.

But "holding strong" doesn't mean "automatic." Overpriced listings still sit. Homes that need work still struggle.

The play: If you're selling, don't assume the market will do the work for you. Price right, present well, and position the property for the buyer who values Manzanita's character — not the buyer chasing rental income.

Warrenton

What changed:
Fort Point development bringing 200+ units of workforce housing. The Roosevelt adding more inventory in the $400K–$500K range.

What it means for you:
If you own existing inventory in Warrenton, new construction isn't your enemy — it's proof that your town is being recognized as a growth market.

But you need to understand that buyers now have a choice: your existing home or a brand-new build.

Your advantage? Larger lots, established neighborhoods, character. But only if your home is priced and presented to compete.

The play: Don't assume new construction will hurt your value. In most cases, it raises the floor. But make sure your home doesn't feel dated or neglected compared to what's coming online.

Pacific City

What changed:
Displaced investor capital flooding in from Clatsop County. Days on market down 28%. Prices up. New developments actively selling.

What it means for you:
If you own in Pacific City, you're sitting in the one market on the coast that's absorbing growth instead of correcting.

Investors who can't deploy capital in Cannon Beach or Gearhart are coming here. STR rules are still favorable. Demand is outpacing supply.

The play: If you've been thinking about selling, this is a strong exit window. If you're holding long-term, you're in the right place — just don't overpay for additional inventory assuming this momentum is permanent.

What This Means for Every Coastal Homeowner

Here's the part that applies no matter where you own:

The old playbook doesn't work anymore.

You can't assume appreciation will bail you out.
You can't assume STR income will cover your costs.
You can't assume the market will be the same in 12 months as it is today.

If you're holding a coastal property because "it's always been a good investment," you need to re-run that analysis with current data.

If you're thinking about selling but you're waiting for "the right time," you need to understand that the right time might be now — before more inventory hits, before more regulations tighten, before buyer demand shifts further.

And if you're thinking about buying on the coast, you need to understand which markets are structurally sound and which ones are still searching for a bottom.

The Questions You Should Be Asking Right Now

If you own property on the Oregon Coast, here's what I'd want you to think through:

Does your financial model still work with current STR regulations and insurance costs?
Run the real numbers. Not the numbers from when you bought. The numbers from today.

What's your equity position — and is it growing or eroding?
If you're in a correcting market and you're not using the property much, every month you hold might be costing you equity.

Are you holding because the property serves your life — or because you're avoiding a decision?
There's a difference. And only one of those is a good reason to stay.

If you're planning to sell in the next 2–5 years anyway, does waiting make strategic sense?
Sometimes the best move is the one you make before you have to.

What Smart Coastal Homeowners Are Doing Right Now

The people who are navigating this reset well aren't panicking. But they're also not ignoring it.

They're getting updated valuations. They're understanding their equity positions. They're running the numbers on what holding costs versus what selling could unlock.

They're making decisions based on current market structure — not outdated assumptions.

And they're working with people who understand that the Oregon Coast isn't one market anymore. It's a dozen micro-markets, each responding to these shifts differently.

The rules changed. The question is whether you're adjusting your strategy to match — or whether you're still operating like it's 2022.

If you own property on the Oregon Coast — how are you thinking about these changes? Are you adjusting your strategy, holding steady, or still figuring it out? Curious where people are landing.

If you know someone who owns coastal property and hasn't thought through how these shifts affect them, send them this. Might be the reality check they need.

If you want to talk through your specific situation and get a clear read on where you actually stand, send me a DM. Happy to walk through your situation.

Fractional ownership on the coast is having a moment right now.Pacific City's pushing it hard with the Nestucca Ridge de...
04/04/2026

Fractional ownership on the coast is having a moment right now.

Pacific City's pushing it hard with the Nestucca Ridge development. You're seeing it pop up in marketing materials and real estate conversations all over the North Coast.

And I get why it sounds appealing:

Lower upfront cost. Shared maintenance. Built-in property management. You get coastal access without the full weight of ownership.

For some people, it's a smart play.

For others, it's a expensive mistake dressed up as convenience.

Let me walk you through what fractional ownership actually is, who it works for, who it doesn't — and what you need to understand before you sign anything.

🏡 What Fractional Ownership Actually Means

Let's start with the basics, because there's confusion around this.

Fractional ownership means you own a percentage of a property — usually anywhere from 1/4 to 1/13 — and you share usage with the other owners.

You're not renting. You're not timesharing in the traditional resort sense. You're an actual owner with a deeded interest in the property.

In Pacific City, for example, fractional ownership properties might give you 4–6 weeks of use per year. You own 1/8 or 1/10 of the property. You pay a fraction of the purchase price, a fraction of the property taxes, and a fraction of the maintenance costs.

It's positioned as "all the benefits of coastal ownership without the hassle or full expense."

And on the surface, that sounds great.

But here's what you need to understand: fractional ownership is a different product than full ownership — and the trade-offs are real.

💰 The Financial Math You Need to Run

Let's say you're looking at a fractional ownership property in Pacific City.

Full purchase price of the home: $600,000.
Fractional share (1/8 ownership): $75,000.

You get 6 weeks of use per year. You pay 1/8 of the property taxes and HOA fees — let's call that $1,200/year.

At first glance, that looks like a deal:

You're getting coastal access for $75,000 instead of $600,000. You're only paying a small fraction of the ongoing costs. You're not dealing with maintenance or management.

But here's what that math doesn't show you:

1. Your equity growth is capped — and slow.

If that $600,000 property appreciates 20% over 10 years, the total value is now $720,000.

Your 1/8 share went from $75,000 to $90,000.

You made $15,000 in equity. Over a decade.

Meanwhile, if you'd bought a smaller, full-ownership home for $400,000 and it appreciated the same 20%, you'd have gained $80,000 in equity.

Fractional ownership grows your wealth slower — because you own less.

2. You're paying for weeks you might not use.

Six weeks sounds like a lot. But realistically, how many weeks a year do you actually get to the coast?

If you're working full-time, raising kids, managing life — you might use 3 or 4 of those weeks.

Which means you're paying for access you're not fully utilizing.

And unlike a full-ownership home where you can rent it out or let family use it whenever, fractional properties have strict usage schedules. You get your assigned weeks. That's it.

3. Selling a fractional share is harder than selling a full property.

When you want to exit, you're not selling a home. You're selling a fraction of a home.

The buyer pool is smaller. The resale market is less liquid. And you're competing with the developer, who's probably still selling new fractional shares at a premium.

If you need to sell quickly, you might take a loss — or wait months (or longer) to find a buyer.

🧠 Who Fractional Ownership Actually Works For

I don't want to make this sound like fractional ownership is a bad idea for everyone. It's not.

It works well for a specific type of buyer:

You want coastal access but you're realistic about usage.

You know you'll only get to the coast 4–6 weeks a year. You don't need or want more than that. You're okay with a set schedule.

You don't want the responsibility of full ownership.

You don't want to deal with maintenance, repairs, property management, or the mental load of owning a second home.

You want someone else to handle all of that — and you're willing to pay for that convenience.

You're treating this as a lifestyle purchase, not an investment.

You're not buying fractional ownership to build wealth or generate income. You're buying it for access and experience.

You understand the financial limitations and you're okay with them.

You don't plan to use the property outside of peak times.

Fractional ownership often gives you access during high-demand windows — summer weeks, holiday periods.

If that aligns with when you'd actually use the property, great.

But if you want flexibility to visit during shoulder seasons or spontaneous weekends, fractional ownership won't give you that.

🚫 Who Fractional Ownership Doesn't Work For

Here's where I see people make mistakes:

You're buying it because you can't afford full ownership — but you wish you could.

If fractional ownership feels like settling, it's probably not the right move.

You'll resent the limitations. You'll wish you had more control, more access, more equity upside.

And five years from now, you'll regret not waiting until you could afford full ownership of a smaller property.

You're treating it like an investment.

Fractional ownership is not a wealth-building tool.

It appreciates slowly. It's illiquid. The resale market is uncertain.

If your goal is to build equity or generate rental income, full ownership of a smaller, more affordable property will serve you better.

You want flexibility and spontaneity.

Fractional ownership is the opposite of spontaneous.

You get your assigned weeks. You have to book in advance. You can't just decide on a Thursday that you're heading to the coast for the weekend.

If that kind of freedom matters to you, fractional ownership will feel restrictive.

You're hoping to "try before you buy" and upgrade later.

Some people buy fractional ownership thinking they'll upgrade to full ownership down the road.

But here's the problem: your fractional investment doesn't translate into equity for a full purchase.

You're starting from scratch when you eventually buy a full property — and in the meantime, you've spent years paying into something that didn't move you closer to your real goal.

🏠 What Full Ownership Gives You (That Fractional Doesn't)

Let's flip this and talk about what you get with full ownership — even if it's a smaller, less expensive property:

Complete control over usage.

You can visit whenever you want. You can let family use it. You can rent it out (where permitted) and generate income.

You're not locked into a schedule. You're not competing with other owners for holiday weeks.

Stronger equity growth.

You own 100% of the appreciation. If the market goes up 15%, you capture 100% of that gain — not 1/8 of it.

Over time, that difference compounds significantly.

More liquidity and resale options.

When you're ready to sell, you're selling a standalone property with a much larger buyer pool.

You're not waiting for someone who specifically wants fractional ownership in that exact development.

The ability to improve or customize the property.

With fractional ownership, you can't renovate, upgrade, or personalize the space. You get what you get.

With full ownership, you can make the property yours.

🧭 The Smarter Play for Most Coastal Buyers

Here's what I think makes more sense for most people who are considering fractional ownership:

Buy a smaller property that you can own outright.

Instead of spending $75,000 on 1/8 of a $600,000 home in Pacific City, put that $75,000 toward a down payment on a $375,000 condo or small home in Rockaway Beach, Seaside, or even Warrenton.

You'll have full ownership. Full control. Full equity upside.

You might not get ocean views. You might not get the amenity package that comes with a planned development.

But you'll own it. And that ownership will build wealth in a way fractional ownership never will.

Rent where you want to be, buy where the value is.

If you love Pacific City but can't afford to buy there, don't force it with fractional ownership.

Rent a place in Pacific City for 2–3 weeks a year when you want to visit.

Then buy a full-ownership property somewhere more affordable — and let that property appreciate while you enjoy flexibility.

You'll end up with more equity and more freedom.

🔍 The Questions You Should Be Asking Before You Sign

If you're seriously considering fractional ownership on the coast, here's what you need to ask:

What's the total cost of ownership over 10 years?
Purchase price, annual fees, special assessments, taxes. Add it all up.

Then compare that to what you'd pay to rent a comparable property for the same number of weeks over 10 years.

Is fractional ownership actually cheaper? Or are you paying a premium for the illusion of ownership?

What's the resale history for fractional shares in this development?
Have other owners successfully sold their shares? How long did it take? What did they sell for relative to what they paid?

If the developer can't show you a strong resale track record, that's a red flag.

What are the usage restrictions and scheduling rules?
How far in advance do you have to book? What happens if you can't use your assigned weeks? Can you trade or bank weeks?

Make sure you understand exactly how much flexibility you actually have.

What happens if the other owners don't pay their share?
Are you on the hook for covering missed payments? What's the process if one of the co-owners defaults?

What's your exit strategy?
If your life changes and you need to sell in 3–5 years, what does that process look like? Who helps you find a buyer? What are the costs?

What I'd Do If I Were Thinking About This

If you're drawn to the idea of fractional ownership, here's what I'd encourage you to do:

Run the full financial comparison. Total cost of fractional ownership over 10 years versus renting a comparable property for the same usage. See which one actually costs less.

Ask yourself if this is really about ownership or about access. If it's about access, renting might give you more flexibility for less money. If it's about ownership, fractional might not give you enough of what you're actually looking for.

Consider whether a smaller, full-ownership property would serve you better long-term. Even if it's not in your dream location, owning 100% of something beats owning 10% of something in most cases.

Talk to people who already own fractional shares in coastal developments. Ask them what they wish they'd known before they bought. Ask them if they'd do it again.

Fractional ownership isn't a scam. But it's not a shortcut to coastal real estate wealth either. It's a lifestyle product with real limitations — and you need to go in with your eyes open.

💬 If you've thought about fractional ownership on the coast — or if you already own a fractional share — what's your experience been? Worth it, or would you do it differently?

📲 If you know someone who's been looking at fractional ownership in Pacific City or anywhere else on the coast, send them this. There's a lot of marketing around it — not a lot of honest breakdowns.

🗨️ If you're trying to figure out whether fractional ownership or full ownership makes more sense for your situation, send me a DM. Happy to talk through the numbers with you.

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How coastal downsizers leave money on the table isn't about selling for too little.Most people think that's the risk — p...
03/27/2026

How coastal downsizers leave money on the table isn't about selling for too little.

Most people think that's the risk — pricing too low, accepting a bad offer, getting outmaneuvered in negotiations.

But that's not where I see long-time coastal homeowners lose money.

They lose it by waiting too long to make a move they already know they need to make.

They lose it by underestimating what their home could bring in its best condition — and listing it as-is instead.

And they lose it by not understanding that downsizing isn't just about square footage. It's about timing, positioning, and knowing which dollars to spend to unlock the ones that matter.

If you've owned a home in Gearhart, Cannon Beach, or Manzanita for 10+ years and you're starting to think about something smaller, simpler, or easier to maintain — let's talk about how to do this without leaving equity behind.

🏡 The Downsizer Profile on the Coast

Let me paint a picture, because I'm guessing some of this will sound familiar:

You bought your coastal home 15, maybe 20 years ago. Back then, it made sense. The kids were younger. You had the energy for maintenance. The house felt right.

Now?

The stairs are annoying. The yard is more work than you want to deal with. Half the rooms sit empty most of the year. You're paying to heat and maintain space you don't actually use.

You've started looking at smaller homes — maybe something single-level, lower-maintenance, better designed for the life you're living now instead of the life you had a decade ago.

You've built significant equity. Your home has appreciated. On paper, you're in great shape.

But when it comes to actually making the move, something holds you back.

💸 Where Downsizers Lose Money (Without Realizing It)

Here are the three places I see long-time coastal homeowners leave money on the table when they downsize:

1. Waiting for the "Perfect Time" That Never Comes

This is the biggest one.

You've been thinking about downsizing for two, maybe three years. But you keep waiting.

Waiting for the market to get a little stronger.
Waiting until after the holidays.
Waiting until you're "really ready."
Waiting until the idea of moving feels less overwhelming.

And while you wait, you're paying property taxes on a bigger home. Paying higher insurance premiums. Paying for maintenance and utilities on square footage you're not using.

Let's say your current home costs you $18,000 a year in carry costs. Your future downsized home would cost $11,000.

That's $7,000 a year in savings you're not capturing — every year you delay.

Wait three years? That's $21,000 you'll never get back. And that's before we even talk about what your equity could be doing if it was redeployed into something more aligned with your life right now.

The cost of waiting isn't just theoretical. It's real money.

2. Listing the Home As-Is Instead of Investing Strategically

Here's the other pattern I see constantly:

Long-time homeowners decide to sell. They've lived in the house for 15 years. They know it needs some work — outdated kitchen, bathrooms that haven't been touched since 2005, carpets that have seen better days.

But they think: "I'm moving anyway. Why would I spend money fixing up a house I'm leaving?"

So they list it as-is. They price it a little lower to account for the condition. And they hope a buyer sees the potential.

Sometimes that works.

But more often, here's what happens:

The home sits longer than it should. Buyers tour it, see the deferred maintenance, and move on to something that feels more move-in ready. When offers finally come in, they're lower than expected — because buyers are mentally deducting the cost of repairs and adding a hassle discount on top of it.

You think you saved $15,000 by not updating the bathrooms and painting.

But you lost $35,000 in sale price because the home didn't show well and sat on the market too long.

That's a $20,000 mistake.

Here's the reality: strategic pre-sale improvements aren't about making the house perfect. They're about removing the objections that cause buyers to hesitate or lowball.

Fresh paint. Updated light fixtures. Clean, neutral flooring. Landscaping that doesn't look neglected.

You don't need a full remodel. You need to make the house feel cared for — because buyers pay more for homes that feel cared for.

3. Not Understanding Your Equity Position (and How to Use It)

A lot of downsizers I talk to know they have equity. They just don't know how much — or what it could actually do for them.

Let's say you bought your Gearhart home in 2008 for $425,000. Today, it's worth $875,000.

You've paid down your mortgage to $180,000.

That means you're sitting on roughly $695,000 in equity (before selling costs).

But if you've never run the numbers on what that equity could fund, you might not realize what's possible:

You could buy a $550,000 single-level home in Warrenton or Seaside — and own it outright.

You could buy a smaller home in Gearhart for $650,000 and still walk away with $45,000 in the bank after closing costs.

You could buy a condo in Cannon Beach for $475,000, bank $220,000, and eliminate yard work and exterior maintenance entirely.

Equity isn't just a number. It's optionality.

But if you don't understand what you're working with — or if you sell for less than you should because you didn't position the home right — you lose access to those options.

🧠 The Psychology That Keeps People Stuck

Here's what I think is really happening for a lot of coastal downsizers:

You're emotionally attached to the home, but practically ready to move.

The house represents a chapter of your life. Maybe you raised your kids there. Maybe it's where you've spent every summer for two decades. Maybe it's the place you always pictured retiring.

And letting go of that feels hard — even when you know, logically, that the house doesn't fit your life anymore.

So you tell yourself you'll move "eventually." But eventually never comes, because the emotional weight of the decision keeps you frozen.

Here's what I'd want you to consider:

The memories don't live in the house. They live in you.

Selling the house doesn't erase what happened there. It just makes space for the next chapter.

And if the next chapter involves less maintenance, lower costs, better functionality, and more financial flexibility — that's not a loss. That's an upgrade.

🔍 What Smart Downsizers Do Differently

The downsizers who execute this well — who sell for strong numbers, move into homes they love, and don't leave money behind — tend to do a few things differently:

They get clear on timing early.

They don't wait until they're desperate or exhausted. They start thinking about the move 12–18 months out, so they have time to prepare the home, plan the transition, and act strategically instead of reactively.

They invest in pre-sale positioning.

They treat the sale like a business transaction, not a sentimental goodbye.

That means spending $10,000–$25,000 on strategic updates that unlock $40,000–$70,000 in additional sale price.

Fresh paint. Updated fixtures. Clean flooring. Decluttering and staging. Landscaping refresh.

It's not about perfection. It's about removing friction for buyers.

They understand their equity position and plan backward from their goals.

They don't just ask "What's my home worth?" They ask:

What do I need to net from this sale to buy what I want next?
What are my carrying costs if I delay another year?
How much should I invest in prep to maximize sale price?
What's my timeline, and how does that affect my strategy?
They run the numbers. They make a plan. They execute.

They work with someone who understands the coastal downsizer specifically.

Not all agents understand this transaction.

Downsizing on the coast isn't the same as downsizing in the suburbs. The buyer pool is different. The inventory constraints are different. The emotional dynamics are different.

You need someone who gets it — and who can help you think through not just the sale, but the entire transition.

🧭 What You Should Be Thinking About If You're Considering This

If you've owned a coastal home for 10+ years and downsizing has crossed your mind — even casually — here's what I'd encourage you to think through:

What's your true carrying cost right now?
Mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance. Add it up. Then ask: how much would I save annually in a smaller, simpler home?

What condition is your home really in?
Walk through it like a buyer would. What would make them hesitate? What feels dated or deferred? Be honest.

What's your equity position — and what could it fund?
Run the numbers. Know what you'd net after a sale. Know what that could buy you. Know what options you actually have.

What's the cost of waiting another year? Two years?
Factor in carry costs, opportunity cost, and the reality that your energy and willingness to deal with a big move doesn't increase with time.

Are you holding onto this home because you love it — or because you haven't given yourself permission to move on?
There's a difference. And only you know which one is true.

What Smart Downsizing Actually Looks Like

Here's what I'd do if I were in your position:

Get a real valuation and a strategic prep plan. Understand what your home is worth as-is, and what it could be worth with targeted improvements. Know the ROI on every dollar you'd spend.

Run a full financial model. Know your net proceeds. Know what you could buy. Know what your monthly savings would be in a downsized home. Make decisions based on numbers, not guesses.

Set a timeline and commit to it. Not "someday." Not "when the market's better." A real timeline. Then work backward and execute.

Work with someone who understands this specific transition and can help you think strategically about prep, pricing, timing, and the buy side.

Downsizing on the coast isn't about giving up space. It's about gaining clarity, simplicity, and financial flexibility. The question is whether you're positioned to capture the equity you've built — or whether you'll leave some of it behind.

💬 If you've been thinking about downsizing your coastal home — what's holding you back? Timing? Overwhelm? Not sure where to start? I'm curious what the biggest barrier is for people.

📲 If you know someone who's been talking about downsizing for years but hasn't pulled the trigger, send them this. Might be the nudge they need.

🗨️ If you want to talk through your equity position and what a smart downsizing strategy would look like for your situation, send me a DM. Happy to walk through it with you.

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