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Category: Downsizing and Real Estate

Pass It On: Clear Storage Lovingly

Do you have too much stuff? Writer Jan Schwartz recognizes the tendency of Americans to hold on to unused possessions ...
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10/25/2022 | By Jan Schwartz

Couple clear storage in their home. Photo by Katie Nesling. Do you have too much stuff? Americans hold on to unused possessions, so Jan Schwartz suggests positive ways to clear storage of these items.

Before You Move, Assess the Risk of Disasters

If you’re planning to relocate, check the weather forecast first, suggests Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Severe weather ...
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8/24/2022 | By Rivan V. Stinson

flooded street in Chicago - photo by Eugene F, Dreamstime. Before you move, use these tools to assess the risk of disasters, including severe weather and storms, flooding, wildfires, and earthquakes. These tools also help judge your need for flood insurance.

Planning Estate Sales: Advice from an Expert Duo

Two retirees saw the need to help baby boomers moving to a new home with the downsizing process. These women ...
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8/4/2022 | By Beth Kuberka

Table of items displayed for an estate sale. Retirees downsizing and moving often need help, so these women started running estate sales. They have advice for boomers of retirement age.

Tips for Downsizing Include: Don’t Wait!

Janet Bodnar, editor at large at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, offers tips for downsizing, including tips for parents and adult children, ...
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7/20/2022 | By Janet Bodnar

older woman packing a box. These tips for downsizing include guidance for parents and adult children, enlisting a senior move manager, and dispensing of old items.

Post-Retirement Income: House Flipping for Seniors

Home flipping has become increasingly popular for seniors to boost retirement income by bringing in extra cash. But with such ...
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6/23/2022 | By Bob Shannon

paint samples for choosing paint colors - photo by Chernetskaha, Dreamstime. These guidelines on house flipping for seniors can help boost retirement incomes in making wise choices and renovations.

Moving Long Distance with Pets

Moving to a retirement home often involves uprooting dogs and cats and other pets as well as people. When Seniors ...
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6/7/2022 | By Cathy M. Rosenthal

dog and cat in airport photo by Taniawild Dreamstime. Tips for moving long distance with pets are useful for anyone moving, downsizing, or transitioning to a retirement home, taking dogs or cats.

Downsizing Resources for Seniors

These days, more and more seniors are looking to downsize their homes in search of something that’s both more affordable ...
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3/28/2022 | By Bob Shannon

Couple In Front Of New House Anekoho Dreamstime. For article, Seniors who want to downsize their homes for something more affordable and easier to maintain can use these downsizing resources.

Five Factors for Your Perfect Retirement Home

When a younger you went house hunting, you probably searched for plenty of space – both interior and exterior – ...
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3/21/2022 | By Terri L. Jones

Middle Age Couple Selling Their House Photo By Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. These 5 factors can help you find a perfect retirement home: a residence and community that fulfills your needs now and in the future.

Seniors and Hoarding: Is My Parent a Hoarder?

Seniors Guide looks at a concern that adult children sometimes have, Is my parent a hoarder? We examine how to ...
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2/21/2022 | By Megan Mullen

Clutter And Hoarding Photo By Gajus Dreamstime. For article, Adult children sometimes wonder: Is my parent a hoarder? Seniors Guide examines how to recognize hoarding along with causes and solutions.

Decluttering for Seniors: You Can’t Take It with You!

Writer Terri L. Jones saw the value of decluttering for seniors as her mother gradually whittled down her beloved possessions. ...
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1/31/2022 | By Terri L. Jones

A couple downsizing and packing. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For article, Writer Terri L. Jones saw the value of decluttering for seniors as her mother gradually whittled down her beloved possessions. Jones shares her experience and tips with Seniors Guide readers.

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