--- title: Downsizing - A Critical Decision for Your New Cape Cod Home description: Capecodbuilder.com talks about downsizing your Cape Cod Custom Home image: https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/file-17806012-jpg/images/photo_nov_06%2c_8_11_56_am-resized-600.jpg --- [![REEF Cape Cod Builders](https://capecodbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reef-logo-2022.gif "REEF Cape Cod Builders") ](https://capecodbuilder.com/) - [Real Estate](https://capecodbuilder.com/cape-cod-land-search/) - [Contact](https://capecodbuilder.com/contact/) - [(508) 394-3090](tel:15083943090) Menu # Welcome to the Cape Cod Builder blog # Downsizing - A Critical Decision for Your New Cape Cod Home Posted by [Matthew Teague](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/author/matthew-teague) on Thu, Nov 15, 2012 ![Matthew Teague](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hubfs/REEFLogo2013_vertical_med.png) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     When people are considering their retirement home, a key factor is how much space they will really need.  At an earlier stage in life, a large home with a big yard and 4 bedrooms was important, especially with children in the home.  As you approach the retirement years, many people realize that they don't need all of that extra space, along with the headaches of maintaining a large home and yard.  As such, the idea of downsizing for your next home is a good consideration.  Fortunately, downsizing doesn't mean giving up on the features that you loved about your larger space. New materials allow a lot more flexibility for open living spaces, just on a smaller scale.  When considering your next Custom Home or Remodeling Project on Cape Cod, you should consider downsizing or right-sizing your home. Here is an article from the Wall Street Journal that talks about making the decision to downsize: [Downsizing your Home](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444712904578024821943878786.html) ![Cape Cod Home](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/file-17806012-jpg/images/photo_nov_06%2c_8_11_56_am-resized-600.jpg) Tags: [cape cod custom homes](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/cape-cod-custom-homes), [Cape Cod Design Build](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/cape-cod-design-build), [Downsizing](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/downsizing) ### Subscribe to Email Updates Search Blog Search Google [Cape Cod Building CostsHow much does it cost per square foot to build on Cape Cod? 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