Popular Books for Downsizers
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 careers to navigating the specific life changes that are ahead for many of us. Even better, these pros have generously shared their experiences and guidance, saving us valuable time and providing the motivation we need to
Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES)
If you are shopping around for a Realtor, you may notice that agents will frequently list acronyms after their names. Typically these acronyms indicate special designations that have been earned through the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The “SRES” designation is shorthand for “Senior Real Estate Specialist.” What is an SRES? Licensed real estate salespersons who carry the SRES designation have completed specialized training to better serve the needs of older people. The training includes
Cleaning an Empty Home
People often make the mistake of thinking that when a house is emptied of all its “stuff”, then cleaning it will be a snap. Cleaning an Empty Home Downsizing and moving from a longtime home can be a long slog. Months are spent sorting, hauling and moving all of the contents of the home until… at last! It is completely empty and you are ready to turn the keys over to someone else. But, did
How Does Max Sold Work?
How Does MAX SOLD Work? MaxSold is an online auction company that helps you sell your unwanted and unneeded things, in a relatively short period of time. It works best when you have lots of stuff – they suggest at least 50 “lots” (or groupings of items). So if you do – don’t donate items beforehand, hold onto it for the auction. The money you earn from the auction can mitigate the cost of removing
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 spend more time on hobbies and volunteer activities as well as traveling and/or visiting with friends and family. But living comfortably in a smaller space requires planning. As you prepare for your new life, here are some space planing for
How Do You Downsize: Holiday Decorations
We hear from a lot of people that they continue to enjoy their holiday decorations well into the new year. We’re all for squeezing every last drop of joy out of the season and we think you should leave your decorations up as long as you’d like! However, when the time comes to un-decorate, we highly recommend that you take the time to sort and organize them before you put them away. Always edit your
