Articles On:Downsizing and Real Estate

January 26, 2026

Managing Heirlooms When Downsizing

What becomes of your treasured heirlooms when you’re downsizing? Family members may want some, but ...

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Antique heirlooms in a living room. It can be difficult to know what to do with heirlooms when downsizing.
December 8, 2025

A Decision to Downsize Made All the Difference

“Downsizing to our dreamy cottage has made all the difference,” says Sylvia Liebbe. When she ...

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Sylvia and Paul Liebbe on their front porch after the made the decision to downsize.
November 21, 2025

Trim Your Monthly Budget

There are many ways to trim your monthly budget, even if you think you’ve already ...

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A woman putting coins in a piggy bank wanting to trim her monthly budget.
October 31, 2025

Packing Up Memories

As he packed up his house in preparation for downsizing and his move to a ...

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Senior man: Reading old papers while packing up memories. Yuri Arcurs
September 26, 2025

Tips for Moving Abroad in Retirement

Moving abroad in retirement can be a way to stretch retirement savings with a lower ...

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Plastic people - a senior couple - walking toward a small globe, for article on moving abroad in retirement. Image by Pla2na
July 7, 2025

What to Do with Family Heirlooms

A woman wonders what to do with family heirlooms after her daughter announces she doesn’t ...

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Teacups and kettles that are family heirlooms.
June 26, 2025

To Downsize or to Upsize

As you approach retirement, you may think that downsizing to a smaller home makes a ...

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A black couple moving to a beach resort looking community after they chose to downsize
June 24, 2025

Ditch Loneliness and Chores at an Independent Living Community

Most adult life changes – education, career, marriage, children – are expected and celebrated. Later ...

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dining together at an independent living community, a great place to ditch loneliness and chores and find your own retirement community tale
June 6, 2025

‘This Old House’: Poignant Memories and Hesitant Plans

Columnist Robert C. Koehler reflects on his house – his home – which he has ...

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A man sits pensively in his old house, lost in memories. By Monkey Business Images
January 8, 2025

Paying for Senior Living: Bridge Loans

Part of the decision in moving to senior living for the first time involves the ...

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A senior couple with their financial advisor. Image by Rido. The decision to move to senior living for the first time involves the finances. For some older adults, bridge loans provide the answer.