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The deep-rooted pain of decluttering

January 11, 2023

I will never forget the overwhelming emotions of having to pack up my beautiful waterfront home in Westport, Ct for a summer in 2006. With 4 small children, a looming deadline and a need for more money, I felt paralyzed. What was worse is that I felt embarrassed, ashamed and completely clueless how much it…

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Should I stay….or should I go?

September 11, 2022

In the current market, you can expect your home to sell fairly quickly for the asking price, possibly above, and you’re more likely to receive multiple offers if: Your home is “move in ready!” Decluttered Painted Cleaned All systems in working order Landscaped Driveway repaired just to name a few….. THE FACTS The ‘look and…

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Spring decluttering is way better than Spring cleaning….

April 11, 2022

Spring makes us excited, and that often comes with motivation to become active again. We might find ourselves wanting to run, walk, or play outside, explore new territory, see blooming plant life, go on a hike. Spring usually elicits thoughts of spring cleaning. We all have stuff laying around, shoved in closets, or stuck in…

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NO SLOWDOWN IN SIGHT FOR THE HOUSING MARKET THIS YEAR!

January 11, 2022

The housing market continues to be on fire for sellers in our area because of Covid-19. Whether you want to pack, stage or declutter, remember to try and do it in stages and not get overwhelmed! I believe this trend will last well into the new year, leaving time for a homeowner to make a…

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Thinking of Moving? 7 Steps from Declutter to Close

June 25, 2021

A highlight in an otherwise wearisome 2020 was our local real estate market with home sales soaring. With a lack of homes on the market, because most were scooped up in the spring and summer, now is a great time to put your home on the market. There is still an increasing demand from buyers…

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Selling Made Easier

May 25, 2021

If you’re thinking of selling your home, it’s smart to prepare “a home selling plan”. The entire process can be quite overwhelming and costly. Most of us homeowners know the little quirks or repairs that need to be done and ponder whether we should do them? You want top, top dollar? Do it, and hire…

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Thinking of Moving? 7 Steps from Declutter to Close

January 11, 2021

A highlight in an otherwise wearisome 2020 was our local real estate market with home sales soaring. With a lack of homes on the market, because most were scooped up in the spring and summer, now is a great time to put your home on the market. There is still an increasing demand from buyers…

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The Weight of Objects

January 12, 2020

Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the popular inspirational website and daily email, DailyOM, has written a wonderful article about the importances of letting go of material objects that can weigh us down.

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Create a cool kid’s work/study space

August 31, 2019

Although we are in the middle of summer, the new school year is just around the corner (you’ve probably seen the back-to-school supplies in the stores), and now is the ideal time to help the kids prepare, stay focused, and get organized. When it comes to planning a child’s work/study space, organization is key, and…

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