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The Colorado Housing
Transition Checklist

A structured, practical framework for Colorado families evaluating housing options before decisions become urgent.

Helpful for: Aging parents Adult children Downsizing households ADU planning Multigenerational living

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A Structured Framework for Complex Decisions

The checklist covers eight key areas families need to think through before making a housing transition decision — organized so you can work through it at your own pace, alone or with family.

01
Current Home Assessment
  • Physical and accessibility evaluation
  • Maintenance burden inventory
  • Layout and livability assessment
  • Location and proximity review
02
Aging in Place Evaluation
  • Modification feasibility checklist
  • Main-floor living assessment
  • Estimated modification scope
  • Long-term practicality questions
03
Downsizing Readiness
  • Timing and readiness signals
  • Property type comparison
  • Emotional preparation questions
  • Preparation priority list
04
Financial Considerations
  • True staying cost inventory
  • Transaction cost estimate
  • Equity and flexibility questions
  • Advisor coordination checklist
05
Family Conversation Questions
  • Priority-surfacing questions
  • Mobility and caregiving scenarios
  • Emotional goals inventory
  • Consensus-building prompts
06
ADU & Multigenerational Options
  • ADU feasibility checklist
  • Privacy and layout considerations
  • Expectation-setting prompts
  • Colorado zoning overview
07
Property Preparation
  • Deferred maintenance inventory
  • Pre-sale priority matrix
  • Decluttering and simplification plan
  • Timeline and sequencing guide
08
Next Steps & Action Plan
  • Decision timeline framework
  • Professional coordination list
  • Key priorities summary
  • Starting the conversation guide

Designed for Families at Different Stages

Whether you're just starting to think about this or already actively evaluating options, the checklist is designed to meet you where you are.

Aging Parents

Families evaluating whether the current home still works — physically, financially, and logistically — for the next five to ten years.

Adult Children

Adult children trying to understand their parents' housing situation, start productive conversations, and help plan ahead without creating pressure or conflict.

Downsizing Households

Homeowners evaluating whether a smaller, lower-maintenance property would improve quality of life and simplify the next phase of homeownership.

ADU Planning Families

Families exploring whether an accessory dwelling unit or multigenerational living arrangement could work for their specific property and situation.

Pre-Crisis Planners

Families who want to understand their options now — while there's still time to choose thoughtfully — rather than waiting for circumstances to force the decision.

Anyone Starting the Conversation

Families who know they need to discuss housing at some point but aren't sure where to start or how to structure the conversation productively.

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You can read the full planning guide right now — no email required. It covers all five housing transition paths in depth, with practical frameworks and questions families can use immediately.

Disclosure: Transitional Property Advisory is a real estate and property strategy resource. Brendan Gustafson is a licensed Colorado real estate broker associate with Kentwood Real Estate. Information provided is for general educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, financial, medical, or care-management advice. Families should consult appropriate licensed professionals for legal, tax, financial, healthcare, or estate-planning matters. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kentwood Real Estate. Real estate brokerage services are provided through Kentwood Real Estate.