When people talk about downsizing, it’s often described as a single, practical move: sell the house, reduce belongings, buy or rent something smaller, simplify life. In reality, downsizing is rarely one decision. It’s a stack of decisions, many of them emotional, physical, financial, and identity-shaping, that tend to land all at once. I see this play out most often with two groups of people. Those in their 70s who are actively trying to decide what comes next, sometimes afte

The holiday season is often portrayed as the most joyful time of year, but for many families it can also be one of the hardest especially when a loved one has passed away or when someone has recently moved into a retirement home. Homes hold decades of rituals and memories: the dining room table where everyone gathered, the garland hung on the banister for years, the decorations we may not even want to keep yet still feel attached to. When the person at the centre of those tra

The top three reasons why hiring a realtor with downsizing experience, like Ally Maurice, is a smart move.

8 reasons why more people are choosing to celebrate their loved one’s life in the familiar and comforting surroundings of home.