Retirement

Retired and thinking of moving closer to family? Some things to address before you pack up and move

Moving to be closer to family and grandchildren is the biggest reason people relocate after they retire, and it can also serve a double purpose… grandparents can help their children/grandchildren...
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Senior Moving Guide: Storage and Housing Assistance

Moving a household is no easy feat for anyone, young or old. Whether it’s time for you to move on from the home you’ve been in for decades or your...
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Downsizing to the Extreme… a personal experience

Thinking about downsizing but wondering what the downsizing experience would actually be like? This seller is graciously sharing their experience below, which she called “Downsizing to the Extreme!” They are...
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Downsizing for Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide

Did you know that only 51% of people who ‘downsize’ move to a smaller home? Some move to a bigger home, some move to home about the same size, just...
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Finding Community, Finding Home

Vector Illustration When looking for a new home, we often focus on the house itself: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen, two car garage, two fireplaces, move-in-ready. Whatever our hopes...
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An Empty Nesters Guide: 5 steps to help you make the best moving decisions

I often work with Empty Nesters making decisions about moving in and out of the metro area, or moving from one home or location to another while staying within the...
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An off-grid tiny house on wheels… custom designed for a retired couple setting off to explore North America

This tiny home on wheels custom designed for a retired couple setting off to explore North America is far a far cry from the typical motor home even though it...
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Download free Life Planning Guide for retirement… things to consider when planning what’s next for you

Thinking about downsizing? It seems like almost everyone is talking about it these days. If retirement is your catalyst, it is wise to spend some time figuring out your objectives...
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