Life sometimes gets in the way: Homeowners find that they must downsize for any number of reasons. It's not always easy. Whether the need results from having a smaller household, a job transfer, financial concerns, pending retirement, change in family status, or just the desire for simplicity, planning a move to a smaller home can be approached logically and without undue stress.
The first concern for people who plan to sell their home in order to downsize should be to decide what belongings will make the cut, and what must be sold or disposed of in another way. If there is a need to move quickly, similar steps apply even within a compressed timeline. Take advantage of friends and family, as well as professionals to ease the planning; and try as
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