Downsizing Dreams

Title: Downsizing Dreams

As retirement draws near, I take a bold step,
Selling my house, memories I’ll keep swept.
A nest egg awaits, but taxes loom, it seems,
How can I evade capital gains and schemes?

The years I’ve cherished, within these walls,
Laughter and tears, echoes in the halls.
But time marches on, and life rearranges,
The weight of possessions, now it estranges.

I seek solace in downsizing, in letting go,
Embracing simplicity, a tranquil flow.
But the specter of taxes, it haunts my mind,
A burden to bear, a daunting grind.

Research commences, strategies I explore,
Hoping to find an answer, a legal door.
From 1031 exchanges to trusts and more,
Ways to avoid the taxes that I abhor.

Seeking counsel from experts, advice I seek,
To navigate these waters, strong yet meek.
Discovering loopholes, provisions, and rules,
To lessen the burden, as wisdom fuels.

With careful planning and due diligence,
I hope to achieve financial resilience.
To downsize for retirement, my freedom calling,
While evading capital gains, I’ll keep falling.

Keywords: retirement, downsizing, capital gains taxes, strategies, simplicity, freedom.