An empty nester is a parent whose children have grown up and no longer live at home. At first, you may be sad that all your children are gone. From there, you will likely realize you have freedom that you have not experienced in quite some time. There are many things you can do to […]

As you ponder whether or not to plan an estate sale, there will be a lot going through your mind. Is it worth the time? Will people really want to buy my “stuff”? These are the types of questions you will need to address soon enough. The primary benefit of an estate sale, at least […]

When it comes time to plan an estate sale, it is your responsibility to decide what stays and what goes. While some people are willing to sell pretty much everything in their home, others take a more cautious approach. Instead, they take the time to differentiate between loved items and those that are considered resalable. […]

Once all your children are gone and you begin to think about retirement, a big question may come to mind: where are you going to live? While some people stay in their home, others realize the benefits of making a move. If you plan on moving, regardless of your final destination, you need to decide […]

Do you own a vacation home? Are you thinking about buying one of these in the near future? If so, you know just how important it is to treat this property just the same as your primary home. Since you don’t live in the home year round and you may rent it out to others, […]

Last week, we shared a blog post entitled “5 Things you Should Buy at an Estate Sale.” While you have the right to buy whatever you want at an estate sale, some items receive more attention than others. Number one on that list was “furniture.” Not only is older furniture often times better, thanks to […]