The kids have flown the coop, you’ve entered into the Golden Years of retirement, had a health scare or other major life change and are now considering downsizing. The question is, do you want a house, condo or apartment?
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We are all creatures of comfort, many of us having a certain penchant for collecting something. Generations past have continued a tradition of passing items down to our children, who are more than likely adults themselves and not particularly...
Are we expecting the our next generation to love the same things we once or do love?
We have some friends that have a very large collection of kerosene lamps. Some are sterling silver and some are cranberry glass and...
Why move when you don’t have to?
Today, our aging population, the largest growing demographic, requires all of us to think and plan for our independence – our quality of life as we age. Our society’s infrastructure will be challenged...
Many people who take out equity release plans do so in order to free up the value locked up in their home, without having to move and downsize to a smaller property. In most cases, the borrower remains in...
Moving to a new home can get expensive. There are many things that can add to the cost of a move because a home owner wasn’t fully prepared. But, don’t fret. Here are a few things you should consider...
Many life transitions can trigger the need to divest yourself of extra stuff. Not just those old toys and worn-out lamps, sometimes our belongings are more valuable than what would go quickly in a Garage Sale.
When we surveyed Milennials...
Dining trends in senior housing have come and gone over the decades. Tastes and nutritional needs have changed. The trends that have lasted have been those that are based on flavour and nourishment. Three dining trends in particular have...
Freedom 55 is but a dream for most of us. A slogan created by an insurance company to push its products became something to look forward to for many. Early retirement will be a reality for very few seniors...
Many people think the only time an appraisal is necessary is when they are dealing with an estate and this just isn’t the case. Being a professional organizer and downsizing specialist has given me years of experience working with...
