By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Divorce is never easy, but unfortunately, many of us have gone through it. It’s such an emotional time and you’re not always thinking clearly. Many important decisions need to be made during this time, one of which is figuring out how to identify all of the stuff and joint assets [...]

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer There are 3 main reasons baby boomers decide to downsize to a smaller, more manageable, and affordable home. 1.    Reduce expenses Many baby boomers who are either retired or approaching retirement and who might be on a fixed income are concerned that they will no longer be able to afford [...]

BY RITA WILKINS FEBRUARY 17, 2023 LIFESTYLE Do you know what is the # 1 challenge people face when decluttering their home? Getting started. How about the # 2 challenge people face when decluttering their home? Well, that would be staying motivated. Congratulations if you found the courage to take those first steps to start decluttering your home [...]

BY RITA WILKINS JANUARY 27, 2023 LIFESTYLE There’s a cultural shift taking place right before our eyes. The generation that created consumerism is now embracing the idea of choosing to live with less… much less! For years, baby boomers’ big wallets and significant disposable income allowed them to buy big houses, fill them up with [...]

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Do you have friends or family members who have experienced cleaning out their parents’ home after they passed away? If you have, you probably heard many stories from them about how difficult it was because they were not only grieving the loss of their loved one but they were also [...]

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Isn’t it interesting that for years you’ve looked forward to retirement? You’ve planned for it. You get excited at the thought of new adventures ahead, a new lifestyle that might include sleeping in, controlling your own schedule, and having time to do what you want when you want. You’ve even [...]

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer If you are in your 60s, or if you were about to turn 60, chances are the possibility of downsizing to a smaller home in retirement has been on your mind. Because it’s a big life-changing decision, it’s one that requires time and effort to weigh both pros and cons [...]