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. They may even call their local police department to remove them to be destroyed, but it’s not necessary to turn in old firearms right away. We encourage you to do what’s comfortable for you, but you should also know that
Decision Paralysis
Decisions can be stressful. Do you find yourself procrastinating on making a decision 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 you haven’t worn in years. Or, even harder, deciding whether to move an aging parent to a retirement community or keep that parent in their familiar home with a caregiver. Going back and forth in your mind about
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 ghosts). Whether you are on an extended trip, leaving a vacation home vacant, or selling a home you’ve moved out of, there are definitely some scary surprises that can crop up if you aren’t careful about how you leave
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 side of the move, we’re finding our clients are waiting months and months for their new items to be manufactured and delivered. Enter the sale of the furnished home. While selling a home either partially or fully furnished has long
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 for an appropriate (and exciting, we hope!) new residence, and also recoup their investment on their larger homes. As downsizing experts, we know that choosing the right real estate professional can have a huge impact on the overall downsizing experience.
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 facets, and the professionals can make sure you have everything covered in order to make it a smooth move. Senior Move Manager and Downsizing Specialist Randi Hutton of Fairfield County Connecticut has helped hundreds of people make complex moves. She
