The Dreaded Multi-Move

The Dreaded Multi-Move

The first home we sold we received an offer from the first buyer that looked at it, 24 hours after it went on the market. We were so excited!! Until we realized we needed to find a place to live! Panic set in! This was in the early 2000’s, so closing was scheduled for...
Riding the Real Estate Roller Coaster

Riding the Real Estate Roller Coaster

Strapped in, stomach churning due to anticipation. Your emotions range from excitement to fear. At times feeling that you cannot breath, then realizing you are holding your breath. You want to scream. You can hear the sound of grinding as the gears begin, slowly being...
Missing Jasper

Missing Jasper

Clarence and Myrtle have long since been retired, and the frigid weather of Wisconsin has seeped into their aching bones for far too long. With three adult kids living in Florida they decided it was time to put the house up for sale and head to the ocean. Today was...
Getting Your Home Ready for Sale

Getting Your Home Ready for Sale

Getting ready to put your home on the market?   De-cluttered and clean is a must.   But what do you do with all your stuff that you remove from your home but you don’t want to get rid of?  Click here for my packing plan. This will allow you to tuck stuff away in...
Downsizing in 10 Minutes! (per day)

Downsizing in 10 Minutes! (per day)

Okay we all know that you can not downsize in just 10 minutes!  However, I think we often say I ONLY have 10 minutes so I will wait until I have more time.  The word ONLY is stopping you from starting. ONLY is a very powerful word.  It can be used to motivate people...
Is It Time To Get Out Of The Snow?

Is It Time To Get Out Of The Snow?

Is It Time to Get Out of The Snow and Cold? Have you ever considered moving out of the Midwest?  Where would you move?  Would you go permanently or still spend part of the year here? A survey by Bankrate shows that half of people ages 50 to 64 would consider a move...