Once possessions are divided into what's moving to the new home and what's not, there are choices about what to do with what's not moving. TIP: Forbes offers an equation to help determine whether storing items makes economic sense: (VALUE OF ITEMS What your stored items are worth today if ... » Learn More about What to Do With What’s NOT Moving
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How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement. What you may not realize is you likely have a hidden goldmine of cash you’re not ... » Learn More about How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — ... » Learn More about If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
CLOSE TO HOME: Essential Conversations When Moving Near Family
Considering a move closer to family? Close proximity can often shift the dynamics of family relationships. Navigating these changes is difficult under any circumstances, but research shows that there are three primary situations that make relocating as an older adult more stressful: If you are ... » Learn More about CLOSE TO HOME: Essential Conversations When Moving Near Family
When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And ... » Learn More about When Is the Perfect Time To Move?