Downsize in Six Months
Six months may seem like a long time, but when you are downsizing and moving, the days fly by! Of course, when necessary, people can accomplish big moves and whole-home clearouts in a matter of
Popular Books for Downsizers
Inspiration and Practical Advice from the Pros When you are undertaking a home transition, you can use all of the advice you can get! Fortunately, there are kind people among us who have dedicated their
Space Planning for Downsizers
How to Live Well in a Smaller Space with Space Planning for Downsizers Planning to move to a smaller residence? Congratulations! Such a move can be the start of a new chapter, an opportunity to
Entertaining in a Small Space
Do you love to entertain? We’ve seen that many would-be downsizers put off their move because they don’t want to give up their ability to throw a big party. We get it! You spent years
Safety Checklist for Your Aging Parents
Seniors often stay in their homes longer than they should. On your next visit, refer to this safety checklist for aging parents to assess how they’re doing. For those of us with aging parents, it’s
Holiday Tips for Downsizing
The holidays present some challenges for downsizers. While the idea of entertaining, giving and receiving gifts, and generally staying busy with seasonal obligations and activities can make us feel like we don’t have time to
How To Finance a Retirement Home
How To Finance a Retirement Home Are you thinking of purchasing a retirement home or moving to a continuing care community? There’s a lot to think about, including how you will finance a retirement home.
How to Downsize the Kitchen
How to Downsize the Kitchen How do the words “smaller kitchen” make you feel? For some people, the idea of taking more of their meals with friends and substantially cutting back on kitchen duties is
Five Ways to Cope With an Empty Nest
Visions of the empty nest hold many opportunities for freedom and leisure, but many find that this stage of life can also bring new challenges. The well-documented (and, in our opinion, unnecessarily ominous-sounding) “empty nest
How to Downsize in a Hurry
Making a complicated move from a well-loved (and often stuffed-full!) home requires planning. In our downsizing businesses, we encourage our clients to start as early as two years out to allow ample time to process
The Rowboat Rules for Downsizing
One of the biggest contributors to downsizing overwhelm is all of the decisions that need to be made. While there are no set rules for downsizing that apply to every situation, most people will benefit
A Collaborative Approach to Downsizing and Home Transitions
Downsizing, moving, and selling a home that you’ve lived in for 10 years or more can be a highly complex undertaking that may require assistance from a wide spectrum of highly specialized businesses. A collaborative