Don’t Declutter (Yet)
Once you’ve made the decision to downsize, you’ll either assume (or be told) that you need to “declutter”. In fact, it seems the the words “declutter” and “downsize” are paired together just about everywhere you look! Before tossing any items, it’s really important to understand the practical considerations and the emotional journey that comes with downsizing. Read on to find out why we recommend you don’t declutter (yet). Don’t Declutter (Yet) When I jumped into
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 these iconic dolls, Xavier Roberts, imagined them being born in a cabbage patch and then adopted by loving families. The adoption idea deeply resonated with a wide range of people, and was reinforced by the ingenious tactic of issuing personalized
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. There were plenty of collectors on the hunt for china, crystal, antiques, and art, and the younger folks were happy to furnish their homes with well-built case goods from neighborhood estate sales. For the people who lived through that time
What is a CSHP (Certified Senior Housing Professional™)?
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 CSHP or Certified Senior Housing Professional™? For many people, the prospect of selling a longtime home and moving to a smaller residence can be overwhelming. There are literally thousands of decisions that will need to be made during the process,
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. In fact, this is one of the most common scenarios we see in our clients’ homes! When you’re downsizing, we highly encourage you to make the effort to preserve your photos and once and for all. You’ll be glad to have the task off of
Beanie Babies 2023 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 with both children and adults, and many people began collecting them as a hobby. For some, they even became an obsession! Ty Warner, the company that created Beanie Babies, created demand by making limited runs of characters. The resulting scarcity
