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Jordan Rosenfeld

6 Reasons You Should Probably Not Buy a House When You Retire

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For retirees who’ve already paid off a home or are tired of renting, retirement might seem like the ideal time to buy a new house, maybe one that’s smaller or more conducive to aging in place. The problem is, real estate transactions usually require a big cash commitment at a time when you need to be budgeting carefully.

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