By Peggie Simmons
DOWNSIZING?
Living in a large and spacious home is always a great experience to some families but not for all. For other families, the effort and costs of maintenance that comes with it pose a huge burden, especially when the kids have grown up and moved out. If you feel overwhelmed in your current massive home, moving to a smaller space or in other words downsizing, can be a great move both mentally and financially. WWW.THEPOWERISNOW.COM
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owever, let me remind you that downsizing often means sorting through items that have been accumulating over many years and making challenging decisions about what to keep and what to throw away. So, how do you do make sure you’re doing it right? The process may not be a walk in the park, but there are plenty of tips that you can borrow to make it easier and do it right.
1. START SOONEST POSSIBLE. There is no general rule of when you’re supposed to start preparing for your downsizing process, although some like to put it at at least 3 months prior. However, the sooner the better. Start the process as soon as possible to give yourself room and time to sort through your house slowly and carefully without l
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