Tips for Easy Moving

Moving Made Easy: How to Create a Stress-Free Move Day

September 26th, 2007 by Margit Novack

On the lists of stress-inducing events, moving is usually one of the highest, with move day being the climax. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are two categories of needs that occur during move day. The first encompasses transactional needs, the types of activities that you find on checklists. The second category comprises emotional need. Finding solutions for emotional needs is often more complex. By planning and anticipating both types of needs, you can reduce stress...Read the rest of this article »

Helping Mom and Dad Move: Practical Advice for Adult Children

March 27th, 2007 by Margit Novack

Twenty years ago, my grandmother sold her eight-bedroom home in Atlantic City and moved to an apartment in Philadelphia. “Take this tablecloth,” she begged, “this mirror...the china set...this crystal...” And the list went on. “I don’t have room,” I responded. “It’s not my taste...I already have two of those...” I had good reasons for saying “no.” Now I regret those decisions. It’s not that I have grown to like the things she offered; it’s that I see my actions...Read the rest of this article »

Downsizing: 6 Months & Counting

February 28th, 2007 by Margit Novack

For thousands of people, moving to smaller quarters is “out there” —meaning some time in the future. But for many of us, “I’m not ready yet,” really means, “I can’t stand the thought of getting ready to move.” On the other hand, for most people, their home is their single largest asset, so maximizing what it will sell for is important. There are many things we can’t control. We can’t control what the mortgage interest rates will be when...Read the rest of this article »