Downsizing

Working toward Minimalism… how to downsize effectively

Downsizing to a smaller home is a natural part of life for many adults, but it’s also considerably challenging. Suddenly, you’re in the position of having to decide which of...
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Some tips if you are thinking about buying your parents’ house

In these days of housing shortages and bidding wars it can seem like a dream come true to buy your parents’ house. But as with anything, don’t just jump in...
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Downsizing? Smart strategy for this crazy market

If you are thinking about downsizing, one of the biggest conundrums in this market is often… if you sell can you find a new home in a timely fashion so...
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Thinking about downsizing? 15 signs it is time

Thinking it might be time to downsize but you’re not quite sure? Here are 15 signs downsizing may make you leap for joy… Your main reason for staying is figuring...
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Making plans to downsize and sell… in 6 months, or in a year or more

Plans to downsize and move often start with a conversation, not knowing when or where they will be moving… just a feeling that the time is coming and it is...
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Empty-Nesters Downsizing… mission accomplished!

Every day we look at each other and say we are so happy with our decisions and still a bit in shock on how fast and efficient this transition happened...
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Empty-Nesters Downsizing… phase one complete!

Last summer I got a call from a client who I helped move up to a big house in Eden Prairie in 2002. Their family happily grew up there, and...
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What’s the difference between a condo, a co-op, a 55+ condo and an apartment?

Think this might be the year you sell your house and move to a complex with one-level living and heated underground parking?  You have multiple options, but often the biggest...
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