An important part of downsizing is knowing what to hold on to, what to share, and what to let go of. In the spirit of this giving season, here is your guide to Downsizing Through the Holidays. 1.Pictures. Share. Going through picture albums,...

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”   ? Lao Tzu “The journey of downsizing a whole house begins with a single drawer”. – Maria Quinby When I first hear from someone inquiring about downsizing or decluttering,...

Just the thought of downsizing is enough to put some people in a panic. But there are actually many benefits to letting things go, and I’m not the only one who thinks so! Here are three people who would like to share their positive downsizing...

If you, or people you know, are downsizing you should be aware that there are five predictable stages of the process. Keeping these in mind will be helpful whether you're simplifying your life or helping someone else declutter theirs. 1....

Why do downsizing seniors need a Senior Move Manager?  Here’s why:  People who have lived in their homes for 30, 40 or 50 years have amassed a ton of stuff. They can't just pack up and move. They have to sort through it, decide what to do...

Just about everyone I know realizes they have too much stuff. The most devoted collectors need another storage space to hold the stuff they can’t put in their storage space. Those same people know that downsizing would probably be a good idea....

“I keep telling my husband that we need to clear out the garage,” Denise told me. “But he just gives me this blank stare. He wants to hold on to everything and I'm ready to let stuff go .  Can you help?” “Of course,” I told her....

Last month, Estate Sales Expert Judy Johnson of Unexpected Treasures gave us the rundown on what isn't selling in the market. This month, she gives us the update on things that collectors may be interested in. It's important to remember that...

The most common question we receive from our clients is: “How much is this worth?” To answer that question, we’ve invited estate sales expert Judy Johnson of  Unexpected Treasures to give her perspective on what’s hot and what's...

Many seniors are deciding that, rather than move to a managed community, they'd rather age-in-place. The trend has become so popular that there's even a website to help people create an age-in-place plan. But continuing to live at home doesn't...