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.

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Considering the breadth of services we offer, specializing in downsizing and selling estates, let me shed some light on our approach.

Behind every estate sale lies a human story. This is one that deeply influenced our founder, Caroline, and continues to resonate with us.

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Embarking on the journey of downsizing can be both an emotional and logistical challenge. Whether you're an empty-nester looking to...

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A client had been working with us to downsize her mother’s estate and move her into a long-term care home. As we were finishing up the...

I want to start this article off by saying that I am not a big fan of labels, especially when it comes to hoarding. I believe that...