In 2010 my daughter went to college out of state. Lindsay was 18. It was her first time sleeping outside her own bedroom. She is gregarious by nature – I didn’t have a lot of worries when I boarded the plane to leave, but I did tell her I would call regularly to make sure […]
You’ve heard the truism “a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step”. This is true when it comes to getting rid of ‘stuff.’ The challenge of removing a mountain of ‘things’ begins with disposing of the first thing. Too many people get overwhelmed by the height or volume of the mountain and […]
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I make a living walking through the homes of strangers. I could be an expert witness if Americans could be put on trial for having too much stuff. George Foreman is a very rich man because every household owns at least two of his grills. I was recently meeting with a homeowner who was ready […]
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One of the most common excuses I hear from downsizing homeowners about not getting rid of “stuff” is this: “I don’t know where I’m going so I’m not sure what I will need or not need.” Can I gently help you? With respect… and very few exceptions… I DO know where you are moving. You […]
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There is a Russian proverb that says “when a man dies, a library burns down.” My pre-real estate career was that of a news reporter. I worked for a nationwide cable news network and traveled our nation on assignment. In 1990 I was asked to cover the reopening of Ellis Island. After the immigration station […]
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To everyone else it was just the immaculate cape cod on Pauline Street. To the neighbors it was George and Doreen’s home for over 40 years. By today’s standards, the tidy 1200 square foot bungalow with one bathroom hardly seems big enough for the three boys raised there. But raised they were, Kevin, Daniel and […]
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I Didn’t Know… Mom Owned a Bathing Suit
DownSize NewsIn 2010 my daughter went to college out of state. Lindsay was 18. It was her first time sleeping outside her own bedroom. She is gregarious by nature – I didn’t have a lot of worries when I boarded the plane to leave, but I did tell her I would call regularly to make sure […]
Tip #1: Avoid Tackling Everything at Once
DownSize NewsYou’ve heard the truism “a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step”. This is true when it comes to getting rid of ‘stuff.’ The challenge of removing a mountain of ‘things’ begins with disposing of the first thing. Too many people get overwhelmed by the height or volume of the mountain and […]
Tip #2: You Only Need One of Most Things
DownSize NewsI make a living walking through the homes of strangers. I could be an expert witness if Americans could be put on trial for having too much stuff. George Foreman is a very rich man because every household owns at least two of his grills. I was recently meeting with a homeowner who was ready […]
Tip #3: Use the New Space as a Guide
DownSize NewsOne of the most common excuses I hear from downsizing homeowners about not getting rid of “stuff” is this: “I don’t know where I’m going so I’m not sure what I will need or not need.” Can I gently help you? With respect… and very few exceptions… I DO know where you are moving. You […]
When a Man Dies, a Library Burns Down
DownSize NewsThere is a Russian proverb that says “when a man dies, a library burns down.” My pre-real estate career was that of a news reporter. I worked for a nationwide cable news network and traveled our nation on assignment. In 1990 I was asked to cover the reopening of Ellis Island. After the immigration station […]
Immaculate Cape Cod on Pauline Street
DownSize NewsTo everyone else it was just the immaculate cape cod on Pauline Street. To the neighbors it was George and Doreen’s home for over 40 years. By today’s standards, the tidy 1200 square foot bungalow with one bathroom hardly seems big enough for the three boys raised there. But raised they were, Kevin, Daniel and […]