Downsizing to simplify: tips to get rid of “stuff”

Posted on by Clarissa Brandt
downsizing to simplify life
Downsizing to simplify your life, and getting rid of "stuff" is one of the most difficult parts of moving onto your next chapter.  It can be hard when things have meaning and memories associated with them. When you're up against your memories, remember: You're downsizing to simplify your life, not erasing your past. Senior management and downsizing experts Care to Move have provided the following tips (and more here) to encourage you think about “What to Keep and What to Let Go”. Your gui...
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Time to sell your house? Tips for choosing the right real estate agent

Posted on by Clarissa Brandt
choosing real estate agent
When it’s time to downsize the task of selling your house, the home where you’ve created a family and lived a good life, can be an emotional roller-coaster. Clarissa Brandt from senior move management experts Care to Move says working with the right real estate agent can be the difference between a stressful or smooth transition to your next chapter. “Finding and choosing a real estate agent that you like and trust is a big decision that warrants time and effort,” says Clarissa. Tthe fi...
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Want to Rightsize but don’t where to?

Posted on by Clarissa Brandt
where to rightsize
Are you a retiree who wants to downsize but don't know what's the best option? First of all, it’s important to look at what your own personal preferences are with rightsizing and how you want to live. What type of accommodation are you best suited to? Would you want to move in with family… (good for some, but not for all) Or would you be better off at a lifestyle estate – sometimes referred to as an over 55s community. Many Australians over 55 are satisfied with living in their family home...
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