How to Create a DIY Floor Plan for Moving
Tips for DIY Floor Planning If you’re moving, an accurate floor plan is an essential planning tool. While there are plenty of online options for floor planning software, the time it takes to learn them
Five Common Ways Real Estate Deals Fall Through
Selling a home can be stressful and uncertain. That’s why home sellers are often understandably eager to get under contract when a good offer comes through. However, while a signed contract can be exciting, sellers
Floor Planning for Downsizers
If you’re moving to a smaller space (or moving at all, really!), an accurate floor plan of where your furnishings and belongings will go is essential. In fact, the smaller your next place is, the
Downsize with Style! Interior Design for Downsizers
The Prospect of downsizing decades’ worth of belongings may be daunting, but the rewards can be significant! One of the upsides of downsizing is the opportunity to design and redecorate your surroundings. Consider professional interior
Are You Hoarding Lightbulbs?
I know I’m not the only one hoarding incandescent lightbulbs. I have those little cardboard cartons of Edison-style incandescent bulbs tucked into closets, bins, and cabinets throughout the house. I have bulbs of all sizes,
How Do You Downsize: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Tips for Downsizers Are you the one who prepares and serves Thanksgiving dinner? For those who love to cook, preparing a large meal can be a rewarding experience. If you entertain on a large
When You Find a Firearm in a Loved One’s Estate
Whether you find antique or modern firearms in a family member’s estate, it’s essential to know how to handle them safely and legally. Many people aren’t comfortable handling firearms and they want them removed promptly.
Decision Paralysis
Decisions Can Be Stressful Do you find yourself procrastinating on deciding because you’re afraid you’ll make the wrong choice? It may be a small decision, such as choosing whether to keep or donate a dress
Beware the Vacant House
The phrase “vacant home” conjures up an image of a creepy, rundown home that may or may not be haunted. In reality, most vacant homes are simply residences that are currently empty of occupants (including
Selling a Furnished Home
There’s a strange phenomenon going on with furniture these days. In our Downsizing business, we frequently struggle to find buyers, or even takers, of the quality furnishings in our clients’ homes. And on the other
The Realtor’s Role in Downsizing
Many downsizers will need to both sell and purchase real estate as a part of their home transition. The real estate portion of the process often carries great significance, as retirees, seniors, and downsizers look
Setting Your Downsizing Budget
As Senior Move Managers, Professional Organizers, and Downsizing Specialists, we are often asked about how much a move will cost. It’s a valid question, and we wish there was an easy answer! Moving has many
