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EFFICIENCY – a memoir to be treasured

I’m a bird lover, so I don’t like the phrase, "kill two birds with one stone," but we’ve all heard it and for all intents and purposes it translates to one word; efficiency.  Telling your story in your own words and writing your own obituary is not only efficient but...

DOWNSIZE – When is the right time?

Like most things in life, the answer to that often-asked question is “that depends."  It really depends on you – your personal circumstances, your current and future finances and what you hope to achieve by the move. You can actually prepare to downsize, often years...

MAJOR LIFE CHANGE – move or stay, which is best?

One thing most everyone can agree on – life is always changing!  You’ve finally retired and have the option of living wherever you want to. Perhaps you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one and are feeling unsure about living life alone.  Or maybe you don’t want to...

RELEASING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS – Nanny’s Hutch

Most everyone I’ve ever spoken with has a story about something that was a treasure to a loved one, but wasn’t a treasure to them.  Mine was Nanny’s dining room hutch. I’ve moved so many times, bought houses and rented apartments and everytime the conversation...

OVERWHELMED? We can help you sort it out.

I’m overwhelmed!  These are often the first words I hear when meeting a new client.  And who wouldn’t be, when faced with the prospect of moving from the place you call home? Whether you’ve lived there 5 years or 50 years, the prospect of moving is daunting and the...

SATISFACTION – sharing your heirlooms.

Years ago a friend shared with me stories about her time while caring for her aging mother. They were having a conversation about where various items would go when she passed away. During this conversation her mother said, "Ann, be sure to express my wishes for each...