Articles On:Downsizing and Real Estate

September 26, 2023

Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Whether downsizing, holding an estate sale, or simply clearing out clutter, a successful yard sale ...

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A successful yard sale with teddy bears in the foreground and clothes hanging in the background. Image by Scorpionce.
September 12, 2023

A Guide to Downsizing with Grace

When the time comes to move into a smaller space, the task of sorting through ...

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A mature couple moving into a new home with moving boxes. By Katie Nesling. Article on a guide to downsizing.
October 25, 2022

Pass It On: Clear Storage Lovingly

Do you have too much stuff? Writer Jan Schwartz recognizes the tendency of Americans to ...

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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.
August 24, 2022

Before You Move, Assess the Risk of Disasters

If you’re planning to relocate, check the weather forecast first, suggests Rivan V. Stinson of ...

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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.
August 4, 2022

Planning Estate Sales: Advice from an Expert Duo

Two retirees saw the need to help baby boomers moving to a new home with ...

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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.
July 20, 2022

Tips for Downsizing Include: Don’t Wait!

Janet Bodnar, editor at large at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, offers tips for downsizing, including tips ...

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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.
June 23, 2022

Post-Retirement Income: House Flipping for Seniors

Home flipping has become increasingly popular for seniors to boost retirement income by bringing in ...

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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.
June 7, 2022

Moving Long Distance with Pets

Moving to a retirement home often involves uprooting dogs and cats and other pets as ...

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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.
March 28, 2022

Downsizing Resources for Seniors

These days, more and more seniors are looking to downsize their homes in search of ...

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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.
March 21, 2022

Five Factors for Your Perfect Retirement Home

When a younger you went house hunting, you probably searched for plenty of space – ...

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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.