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Looking to Downsize? Now May Be the Time.

Posted on 03/22/2013 by | Money and Work | Comments

Bulletin Today | Home & Family | Money & SavingsIf you’re looking to downsize or move closer to your grandchildren, now may be the time. More people are buying existing homes and inventory is dropping. So as the spring selling season gets underway, and there are fewer homes to choose from, it’s a good time to put your house on the market. Home sales were up  nearly 1 percent in February but 10 percent over last year, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. Sales haven’t been that robust since …

‘Possession Paralysis’: Why Is It So Hard To Part With … Stuff?

Posted on 08/24/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

Home & Family | News RoundupsAre the majority of older adults hoarders? Not quite. Yet many do feel burdened by the amount of stuff they own, and it can be a major hindrance when it comes to downsizing.

Chat: How to Downsize Your Parents Who Might Be Hoarding

Posted on 10/10/2011 by | Home & Family blogger | Comments

Home & FamilySo we’re talking about stuff. That is, what to do withit when you or a loved one needs to move, downsize or clean up clutter. Every other Wednesday there is a Twitter chat around caregiving. Each time a different topic is discussed and those in the caregiving community — both family caregivers and caregiving professionals — weigh in. Here are highlights from the Oct. 5 that focused on downsizing, moving, decluttering a parent or loved one’s home: