Articles On:Downsizing and Real Estate

March 12, 2024

Home Ideas for Pets: Functional and Attractive

Our furry friends come with an abundance of supplies, from beds and toys to food ...

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A cat perched on a pretty bench with decorative items. Used in article on functional and attractive home ideas for pets
March 6, 2024

Tips for Your Home’s Curb Appeal

If you’re downsizing, you may also be selling your home. Curb appeal – how a ...

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For top curb appeal, choose landscaping that can allow for year-round succession of bloom. The goal is to always have a presence of landscaping during each season of the year. Also, consider incorporating landscape that will grow at varying heights. A colorful mix of landscaping that can be enjoyed all year round fills the frontage of this home. (Handout/TNS)
January 25, 2024

Aging in Place with a Reverse Mortgage

Do you want to stay in the home you’re in for a long time to ...

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Family having dinner with a senior woman as host, illustrating aging in place with a reverse mortgage
January 4, 2024

Downsizing Makes Sense, Even in Today’s Market

For many retirees, downsizing makes sense, both financially and practically. The current real estate market ...

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senior couple holding keys because they decided on downsizing.
January 3, 2024

Vintage Trends from Your Attic

Many of your castoff, outdated items in storage may be poised for new life. Vintage ...

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Woman wearing vintage clothes and holding a vintage camera. By Darkbird77. For article on vintage trends
October 13, 2023

Transfer Trauma: Helping a Senior Cope with a Move

If you’re planning a move for a senior loved one, consider these steps to help ...

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A sad woman in a wheelchair staring out the window. Image by Didesign021. Article on transfer trauma
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.