by Beth Giles | May 13, 2020 | Downsizing, Estate Sale, Moving Strategies, Selling Household Goods
As we ourselves age or help our loved ones transition into a healthy period of aging gracefully, the idea of moving often comes up. Does a home bigger than we need make sense anymore? What about all the things that we can’t take with us when we downsize? A few...
by Beth Giles | Jul 12, 2018 | Downsizing, Selling Household Goods
“My Mom is no longer able to live in her home by herself. My siblings and I have decided it is time to sell her home to free up the equity that will provide for her care as she lives in her new retirement community. It was our family home for over 50 years, and it...
by Beth Giles | Jan 9, 2018 | Aging in Place, Downsizing, Real estate, Retirement living
Although you may not frequently move from one home to another, you may go through mini-moves within your living spaces. Perhaps a better term to describe it would be a transitioning. There are a variety of housing transitions that can occur throughout our lives. There...
by Beth Giles | Jul 9, 2017 | Aging, Aging in Place, Downsizing, Moving Strategies, Retirement living, Senior Real estate specialist
Many seniors prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. Of course your ability to do this hinges on many factors, including the nature of the challenges you face in your current home. Major home renovations may be required, but there are also numerous...
by Beth Giles | Oct 26, 2016 | Downsizing
Preparing for Estate Sales When you are downsizing, there is always the question: What do you do with belongings you are not taking with you? With everything else you need to consider, this is not what you will want to be focusing on. Consult an estate sale company...
by Beth Giles | Apr 10, 2016 | Aging in Place, Downsizing
The thought of going through all of your possessions may sound daunting but it is often a necessary step in preparing for a move. It is the process of thinking through what you own and then making decisions about whether to take them with you to your new home or...
