Some parents spend years imagining what life will be like when their last child leaves home. But when it happens, they often need some help figuring out how to make that new existence come to life when the family home suddenly seems emptier and bigger but they aren’t ready to let go of the memories,… Continue reading 7 Tips to Begin Your Downsizing Journey
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4 Downsizing Tips for Empty Nesters
All your kids have flown the coop, and this can mean only that—you guessed it—you’re an official empty nester. Although this stage of life can seem daunting or uncomfortable at first, there’s also freedom in knowing the kids are off to spread their wings, and now it’s time to prioritize yourself. For most empty nesters,… Continue reading 4 Downsizing Tips for Empty Nesters
Five Steps to Smart Downsizing
At some point every adult thinks about downsizing, especially if kids have moved out of the house and people are close to retirement. The thought of downsizing can seem overwhelming and daunting. Harris Rosen offers hundreds of tips for all of life’s milestone moments in his popular book My Family Record Book available on Amazon.… Continue reading Five Steps to Smart Downsizing
The Top Six Items from Your Home That Your Kids Don’t Want
A generational and cultural shift is happening across America. Baby Boomers and older seniors have discovered that their children under 50 or grandchildren have no desire to accept family treasures and lifetime collections that have passed through generations. Elizabeth Stewart, a certified appraiser and author of COLLECT VALUE DIVEST: The Savvy Appraiser, confronts this situation… Continue reading The Top Six Items from Your Home That Your Kids Don’t Want
8 Helpful Downsizing Tips for Moving into a Senior Home
You’ve made the decision to move into a senior living home. You and your family have discussed the details together and you have the perfect skilled nursing facility picked out. Now that the hard part is over (phew!), it’s time to focus on the first phase of the transition: downsizing before the big move. Whether… Continue reading 8 Helpful Downsizing Tips for Moving into a Senior Home
A Baby Boomer’s Complete Guide to Renting a Storage Unit
Many Boomers, as they become empty nesters, are turning to renting. In 2015, 15 million people in their 50s and 60s rented apartments. As a result, many Boomers now need more storage for their belongings. Renting a storage unit is similar to renting an apartment: You wouldn’t sign a lease without visiting the apartment to… Continue reading A Baby Boomer’s Complete Guide to Renting a Storage Unit
5 Ways to Warm Up Your Downsized Home
Calling all empty nesters! If you’ve reached the “downsizing” phase of your life and are making plans to move to a smaller house, townhome, or condo, it’s essential to take steps to ensure your new space remains welcoming, warm, and very much you. Think practical, yes – but the last thing you want is a… Continue reading 5 Ways to Warm Up Your Downsized Home