You don’t have to be ready to list your house before you call a REALTOR®. In fact, for a major move, starting the conversation early can make everything that follows much easier. One of the things I hear surprisingly often from homeowners is some version of, “I didn’t want to call you yet because I’m […]
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The Three Questions Everyone Asks Before Downsizing Their Home
If you’re thinking about downsizing in Western Massachusetts or Northwestern Connecticut, you’re probably asking these same questions. When people first reach out to me about downsizing, they’re often surprised by the first conversation we have. We don’t spend an hour talking about what their house is worth. We don’t start by looking at listings. We […]
Why You Should Never Rely on a Zillow Estimate Before Selling Your Home
Online estimates might satisfy your curiosity, but they shouldn’t guide one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? This article is based on a segment from my Right-Sizing Your Life webinar. ▶ Watch the full 25-minute webinar here: One of the very first things almost every homeowner does when […]
Gen X: Why Are We Still Moving These?
This week, I found myself wandering into the basement looking for something very specific. Not a holiday decoration. Not a tool. Not one of the dozens of boxes labeled “Miscellaneous” that seem to multiply every time I move. I was looking for a VHS tape. The funny part is that I don’t own a VHS […]
A Very Specific Gen X Test
I recently posted a short video with a simple challenge. I sang one line from a song: “Shooting at the walls of heartache…” Then I paused. If you immediately followed it with “bang bang” and involuntary finger guns, congratulations. You’re officially Gen X. Not that you needed my certification. You probably already knew. After all, […]
