Older Americans are often advised to swap standalone homes for condos in retirement. Condos can be easier to maintain, since an HOA fee commonly manages common areas. And they tend to be more ...

When you and your spouse decided to downsize after retirement, the financial and lifestyle benefits of condo living sounded great. The location was convenient, maintenance was someone else’s job, and ...

Marta Blades' children suggested that they build her a little house in the country as her retirement home. No dice, she said. Blades, an artist who loves the theater, wanted to be in the middle of ...