
I come across a lot of people who say they want to move. Their children have grown up and they no longer need all the space, the upkeep on the property is too much for them, they would like to be closer to family, they would like to go someplace warmer…whatever the reason, they would like to live somewhere else.
But one thing holds them back: fear.
It could be fear of the amount of work involved in sorting through and packing decades' worth of belongings, fear of having strangers going through their home, fear of the projects that need finishing before the house is ready to sell, fear of the whole process itself which they do not understand, and especially,...

Are you ready for the holidays? They'll be here before you know it, and they just might bring you a house full of guests. Undoubtedly you'll dash around cleaning the house and shopping for extra food before company arrives, but don't overlook these basic maintenance tasks. Checking them off your to-do list ahead of time will add to your guests' comfort and allow you to relax a bit more, knowing you won't need to tackle them later.