Decluttering vs Downsizing
When you’re downsizing you’ll undoubtedly hear that you need to “declutter.” I think what people mean is the obvious fact that you’ll end up separating clutter from your good stuff in the process of downsizing.
What Is a Reverse Mortgage?
Older adults have lots of options when it comes to their living arrangements. As people maintain good health and mobility later in life, many choose to stay in their current homes or to downsize into
The Three Feet Rules for Downsizing
It’s no secret that downsizing can be overwhelming and that a lot of the anxiety is caused by the need to part with so many of our life’s possessions all at once. Most of the
What’s It Worth: Spode Holiday Dishes
Spode Holiday Dishes The holiday season is a time for traditions, celebrations, and bringing loved ones together. One tradition that has graced festive tables for centuries is themed dinnerware, and few brands embody the essence
7 Steps to Storing Holiday Decorations After Downsizing
7 Steps to Storing Holiday Decorations After Downsizing Once the high of the holiday season is over reality sets in. It’s time to pack upeverything to get ready for the next season. Are you dreading
Should I Sell My Home to an Investor?
If you’ve made the decision to sell your home, you’ll quickly realize that you have a lot more options (and decisions!) than you may have realized. You may hear from friends and family who have
Don’t Declutter (Yet)
Once you’ve made the decision to downsize, you’ll either assume (or be told) that you need to “declutter.” It seems the words “declutter” and “downsize” are paired together just about everywhere you look! Before tossing
What’s It Worth: Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls, with their distinctive round faces, pudgy cheeks, soft dimpled limbs and yarn-like hair, have captured the hearts of children and collectors alike since their introduction in the 1980s. The creator of
Save Money on Your Downsizing Move
Save Money on Your Downsizing Move There was a time (so we are told!) when you could downsize into a much smaller home and sell the majority of your unneeded belongings for a tidy profit.
A Guide to Certified Senior Housing Professionals™
Seniors and downsizers who are navigating the real estate market have likely seen this designation behind some real estate Pros’ names – but what is a CSHP or Certified Senior Housing Professional™? What is a
The ABCs of Photo Organizing
Everybody has them: those boxes of loose photos that you’ve devotedly moved time and again to each new home, promising yourself that someday you’ll put them all in an album. This is one of the
Beanie Babies Values
What’s it Worth: Beanie Babies Do you remember the Beanie Baby craze? When Beanie Babies were first introduced in the mid-1990s, they were marketed as cute, affordable, and highly collectible toys. They were incredibly popular