Whether you are downsizing or relocating in later life, moving to a smaller home can present big challenges. Smaller Homes You may not be moving to a “Tiny House”, but you may be seriously considering a change in lifestyle due to shift in your job, health, finances or personal values.  If so, you are part of a growing trend. The National Association of Realtors states that a combination of first time home-buying millennials and baby boomers who ...

For over a decade, Caring Transitions has remained the nation’s largest branded network of professional move managers. We take great pride in understanding what it really takes to help older adults navigate late life transitions such as moving to a senior living community or downsizing to a smaller home for safety or convenience.   Recently, we asked some of our clients to share common challenges or obstacles they face when deciding to move in la...

As the nation’s largest network of professional estate sale and online auction professionals, Caring Transitions® offers advice to help you optimize the value of your assets. One of the challenges consumers face when moving to a smaller space is trying to figure what to do with their downsized possessions.  Today, there are more options than ever, including charitable donation, live auction, online auction, tag sales, traditional garage sale and...

According to the Giving Institute, Americans exceeded records by donating $373.25 billion in donations in 2015.  Individual donations accounted for more than 70% of that total, with the remainder spread across estate, foundation and corporate donations. It is anticipated 2016 will be another record breaking year. If you are moving, downsizing or decluttering this year, you may have an opportunity to demonstrate your altruistic side and ...

When most companies ask the “Why” question, they simply want to tell you why you should hire them. In this case, we’d like to discuss a different kind of “why.” We’d like to explain to you, our readers, why we, as owners and employees, choose to run the nation’s largest and most trusted relocation and resale resource, Caring Transitions®. Caring for Things and their PeopleMany Caring Transitions owners and employees choose to provide relocation a...