downsize

If you’ve been thinking about shrinking your square footage and moving into a smaller home, you’re probably well-aware of the obvious advantages: There’s less to clean, heat, and cool, which means a savings of time and money. But that’s only the beginning. Downsizing offers several other, less-talked-about benefits that make scaling back very appealing. Take a look at some of the big things you...

Expert advice from a real estate professional about getting the most out of your largest asset. Been thinking about downsizing your home? See, for most people, their house is the “bank” that holds much of their wealth. It’s most people’s largest asset. Unfortunately, though, a lot of people leave money on the table when they sell it and move on. Why? Because they didn’t know some of the...

Are you a keeper? Some of us have books that we read over and over again. Some books we read once and put it on the shelf...where it sits for years and years. via GIPHY Some of us read library books and return them (or risk a hefty fine). Some of us buy books, read them and donate them to a local neighborhood little free library. Some donate books after buying them to the...