“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...

If holiday celebrating left you feeling a little overstuffed, we've got good news. The good news is that your physical weight probably didn't change. Most people believe they gain 5-10 pounds over the holidays. The actual average is less than a...

Already feeling holiday stress? Join the club. Keeping up with what to buy for everyone on your list has never been more challenging.  And figuring out what  a) someone doesn't have  b) they'll appreciate and c) you can afford can easily turn...

That's the first question everyone asks me. And here's my answer: Valuing your stuff is easy:  None of it is worth much.Don't be insulted. I know you probably invested thousands for all of your goods, and you have beautiful things. China! Silver!...

Open space concept homes -- where one room flows into the next -- seem to be favored by homeowners now. There is an ease and lightness to those spaces that reflect our more casual life styles, especially here in the Bay Area.  Whether you're...

Time and again, I  hear the same comment from my clients after they clear their stuff out and get their house ready to sell: "If my home had looked this good while I was living here, I might have stayed!" You don't have to move to benefit from...

You've made the decision to let go of the stuff you're not using. What do you do with it? Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, of course!  (And that doesn't mean just putting it in the right bin.) There are more places that will take your stuff -- and more...