Living in smaller spaces posts by Rita Wilkins. Rita is a renowned expert in decluttering and minimalism, empowering individuals to simplify their lives through practical tips and resources, while also captivating audiences as a professional speaker and author.

The House Designers Design House Plans for America’s Baby Boomers

Recent studies by the National Home Builders Association and AARP show that baby boomers are leading the push in new home construction trends, influencing how builders, designers and architects modify their floor plans to meet varied lifestyles and changing needs. America's Best-Selling House Plans Boomers in a position to sell their existing homes prefer building [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:08+00:00January 19th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on The House Designers Design House Plans for America’s Baby Boomers
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Downsizing Real Estate

Downsizing Real Estate – Aspirations of Retiring Baby Boomers There are endless human aspirations. As a retired or retiring baby boomer, you have worked hard and achieved a lot in life. You may be an empty-nester now and the big house may not be serving the needs it once did. Now is the time to [...]

By |2017-01-18T14:53:15+00:00January 18th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Downsizing Real Estate
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Boomers near retirement changing housing trends

David and Carol Tate, both 65, who decided to remodel their home for future needs when they retired, in Yorktown, Va., March 9, 2015. Baby boomers are often choosing to live in places outside the usual retirement spots — or stay where they are and remodel their homes. (Matt Eich/The New York Times) [...]

By |2017-01-17T02:02:24+00:00January 17th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Boomers near retirement changing housing trends
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De-Cluttering Tips for Baby Boomers Preparing to Downsize

By Lynn Harris  As baby boomers approach retirement, they are faced with having to decide whether or not to downsize. Living in a large home and having to care for the yard, maintenance and cleaning can be overwhelming at times. When looking at options, boomers can find a couple of choices to consider. They could [...]

By |2017-01-16T01:33:35+00:00January 16th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design|Comments Off on De-Cluttering Tips for Baby Boomers Preparing to Downsize
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Top 3 Things Second-Wave Baby Boomers Look for in a Home

According to data from the U.S Census bureau, there are approximately 76.4 million baby boomers living in the United States today. Contrary to what many think, there are very different segments within this generation, and one piece that sets them apart are their housing needs. John McManus, editorial director of Hanley Wood’s Residential Group says [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:09+00:00January 13th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Top 3 Things Second-Wave Baby Boomers Look for in a Home
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What’s hot and what’s not in 2017 kitchen trends

Tuxedo cabinets. Hidden appliances. Sleek wood paneling. It reads like a scene ripped out of the latest James Bond movie, but they’re actually the stars of Zillow Digs‘ latest Home Trends Forecast for 2017. “Homeowners today want an open and thoughtfully designed kitchen that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home’s design aesthetic,” said [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:10+00:00January 12th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, bucket list, design trends, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, retirement, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on What’s hot and what’s not in 2017 kitchen trends
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How to Start Simplifying and Downsizing Your Life Today

We regularly receive emails from readers looking for suggestions for how they can start ‘editing’ their lives. They find themselves living lives that feel chaotic. They have too much stuff. Their houses are too big. They might want to downsize their homes but the areas where they live do not have many options for compact housing. Their families are not necessarily [...]

By |2017-01-12T14:38:24+00:00January 12th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on How to Start Simplifying and Downsizing Your Life Today
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Rightsizing vs. Downsizing—Making A Positive Lifestyle Choice

Last month Thom came across an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) with a headline that said,  “Everybody Says You Should Downsize. Everybody May Be Wrong.”   We both found that statement to be so incredulous that we had to reread it.  And we weren’t alone in our surprise.  Most of the other comments online [...]

By |2017-01-11T13:36:49+00:00January 11th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Uncategorized, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Rightsizing vs. Downsizing—Making A Positive Lifestyle Choice
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Hip, Urban, Middle-Aged

Nerou Chengin the living room of his apartment at The Edge condominium complex in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, August 4, 2013. CREDIT: Dorothy Hong for The Wall Street JournalPhoto Assignment ID: 26218 Slug: OLDHIP-Nerou Cheng Jennifer Williams says she often feels like the oldest person on her block. When the 52-year-old [...]

By |2017-01-09T02:15:56+00:00January 9th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Hip, Urban, Middle-Aged
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Why more NJ baby boomers are renting instead of buying Read More: Why more NJ baby boomers are renting instead of buying

Why more NJ baby boomers are renting instead of buying A growing number of baby boomers, in New Jersey and across the nation are opting to live in rental apartments instead of houses.  Researchers at the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute report that over the past several years, we’ve been [...]

By |2017-01-06T14:54:30+00:00January 6th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, walkable communities|Comments Off on Why more NJ baby boomers are renting instead of buying Read More: Why more NJ baby boomers are renting instead of buying
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