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It’s a chaotic and unpredictable time for the current US housing market. Yet for many, thoughts of downsizing to a smaller, less burdensome, and less expensive home are ever-present. While many believe that it’s a money-saver to downsize to a smaller home for lower taxes and mortgage payments, less maintenance…

Whether you’ve waived the white flag and surrendered to the need to declutter, or you face the daunting task of cleaning out the home of a deceased loved one, you likely face the difficult challenge of sorting through decades of possessions. While some of these items may have significant monetary…

It used to be a given that once you reached a certain age, you would look to downsize your housing situation- move to a smaller place, maybe a retirement community and look to simplify your life. But like much that “used to be,” today’s aging population is upending tradition and…

Is this the year? Will you finally begin to go through the boxes, piles, and pictures that are cluttering your cabinets and crowding your closets? While there are some mental health benefits to waxing nostalgically over long ago memories and faded photos, chances are there’s also some anxiety about the…

According to the calendar (but perhaps not the weather), Spring begins in a few days, which for many of us means spring cleaning and clearing out the clutter. If you’re helping a loved one downsize, or thinking about your own possessions, you’re probably trying to figure out a strategy for…

While the Kindle or iPad has replaced the hardcover book for many, some of us still have shelves and piles overflowing with decades of accumulated books. These books may represent a time in our life, a phase in our career or just deeply appreciated words of wisdom, and it’s hard to…