Fear and worry are interest paid in advance on something you may never own. Action attacks worry. “What if I don’t like the place that I move to?” “What if I can’t sell my house?” “What if my kids don’t have the time to help me go through my stuff?” “What ifs” can fill you with worry and cause you to stay frozen in time. Many clients I meet have a look of worry on their faces. They begin to tell me how they need to move and just can’t […]
READ MORE“I Never Saw it Coming!” Sibling Issues by Guest Blogger Julie Hall www.TheEstateLady.com A client of mine knew he faced a hellacious task ahead of him — cleaning out the parental home of lifelong collectors. Some people call it collecting; others like myself call it pseudo-hoarding. After an initial consultation, and explaining the process of disassembling the estate, he was completely on-board with emptying the house. I promised I could undo 40 years of heavy “collecting” in 56 hours. He assured me the family had already chosen the items they wanted […]
READ MOREThe best case scenario is to move when you want to, on your timetable, not when you have to. One widow while evaluating a retirement community, said that she wanted to move while she was still ”in charge.” That way she would help direct where she would go, as well as what she would take with her and decide best how to dispose of the rest. But we don’t always have the luxury of time; in fact, some people” wait too long” to make that move and are no longer […]
READ MOREIf you are toying with the idea of making a change, you can start today. You can think, sort, and talk about it. Take time to do some serious research. Start by following through on these tips: Start talking to your friends who have already made a move. Do they like where they are? What do they like best, least? Would they move there again if they could do it over? Are they the types of people who won’t be happy anywhere? Weigh the opinions you get from […]
READ MOREThere are lots of factors to consider in deciding where you should MOVE. What services do you need? How much can you afford? What is available in your community? Should you stay in your current area or move closer to your children/family? Think about these questions and talk to your family and friends. When you are making a move, you need to project some of your needs to the future…not just next month. Planning ahead can eliminate additional moves down the road. If your children or other family members […]
READ MORETREASURE OR JUNK? ONE MAN’S JUNK IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE Whatever situation we find ourselves in whether it is rightsizing or cleaning out your family home, you may come across items that could be considered treasure or just old junk. Many times when cleaning out a home of several years an unexpected treasure may be found. Without proper knowledge things can be tossed in the junk pile that could be priceless. Items of sentimental value are priceless because of the many years or emotional connection to them. These items that […]
READ MOREDON’T OVERREACT BUT PAY ATTENTION TO THESE SIGNS What should you do if you or your children begin to notice some serious signs of aging? We all must think about the future, by doing so, we will be better prepared for what could possibly lie ahead. Keeping tabs on signs could help to see that at some future date you may need some assistance on a daily basis or need to consider moving to a smaller space. Watching for the followings signs could help you and your family not to […]
READ MORE“The TALK” we really don’t want to talk A crisis can occur at anytime for anybody. Thinking and taking the time to talk out your plans and make decisions is vital for your children’s well-being and peace of mind. They often second guess their decisions at a time of crisis and wish they had more direction from you. If you have”The Talk” and offer your children specific directions about your wishes and discuss these plans, backed up with legal documents, then your children will thank you and respect you for […]
READ MOREIt is time to Lighten Up! For the” Do It Yourself” folk out there – you might like to seriously consider my help with the use of my step by step ebook “Lighten Up“ Check out how to purchase “Lighten Up” on my website www.movelady.com WHO SHOULD LIGHTEN UP? In 2012, Statistics Canada reported that there are nearly five million senior-aged people in Canada. In the US, this number is an astronomical forty-eight million. The older seniors in this group have experienced an economy affected by at least one War […]
READ MOREMany times when I speak with folks they are stressed out thinking about whether they should move to a smaller space or stay where they are. Every situation is different and every person is unique. I often tell those I talk to that there are no easy answers to this question. There are varying opinions from family and friends who mean well and are advising with concern and love. It is important to take time and reflect on how you want to see your future unravel. It is important […]
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