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 | Oct 9, 2017 | Aging, Moving Strategies, Selling Your Home, Senior Real estate specialist
When the time comes that the family home is no longer the right fit for a senior’s living situation, calling on the services of a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) will be a wise choice. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist is a Realtor who is uniquely qualified to...
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 | May 21, 2017 | Moving Strategies, Real estate, Selling Your Home, Senior Real estate specialist
The Portland housing market is in full bloom. You have probably seen signs of this as For Sale signs pop up in your neighborhood one day and a Sale Pending sticker appears the next day. This is a sign of more things to come as we continue to see more people moving...
by Beth Giles | Feb 28, 2016 | Downsizing, Moving Strategies
When we think of downsizing or moving, one of the first images that usually come to mind is boxes, cardboard boxes, in many shapes and sizes. They are a huge part of any move. These boxes are great to put things in, but there is one box you need to break out of – your...
by Beth Giles | Nov 23, 2014 | Moving Strategies
Planning for a Move Change is hard. We all get into a rhythm in life, and disruption can throw us off balance and increase our stress. Seniors, young children, and those involved in an involuntary move may have a particularly difficult time with the transition. For...
