Downsizing in Mesa, Chandler & Gilbert
Sell-first vs. buy-first sequencing, capital gains rules, the Arizona Senior Freeze, 55+ community options by city, and what the move actually costs. Updated July 2026.
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The Complete Downsizing Checklist
A printable, stage-by-stage checklist from three to six months out through moving day: finances, sorting, cleanout, listing prep, and the move itself. Updated October 2026.
Read the guide ›How Real Estate Negotiation Actually Works
What gets negotiated besides price, how to counter a lowball, BINSR strategy under the 10/5/5 timeline, and concessions vs. price cuts. Updated July 2026.
Read the guide ›Selling an Inherited House in Arizona
Probate vs. trust, the stepped-up basis tax rule, who has authority to sell, and a realistic timeline for heirs, executors, and trustees. Updated July 2026.
Read the guide ›Arizona Probate Timeline: How Long Does It Take?
The Arizona probate process step by step, the four-month creditor claim period, when a house can be sold during probate, and what causes delays. Updated October 2026.
Read the guide ›What Repairs Are Worth Making Before Selling?
The short list of repairs that pay off in Arizona, the remodels that usually don't, and how to decide between fixing something yourself or offering a credit. Updated July 2026.
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