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October 15th, 2025

Downsizing Dilemmas: Where to Live in Retirement

Especially in the Seattle area with the real estate market, recent retirees are wondering about the pros and cons to downsizing. Is there a right answer? Brian Evans from Madrona Financial discusses some things to think about if you are to consider downsizing after retirement. Do moving out of state make sense? Watch and learn, from Brian and Charlie.

Brian Evans

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