An estate sale is a type of sale that is held to liquidate a large portion or all of the possessions of an estate. Not to be mistaken with a garage sale which takes place in the driveway and/or yard of the home, an estate sales takes place within the home and is coordinated by an expert in the field of estate sales.

An estate sale can be used for a variety of reasons, including the death of the estate owner, downsizing, moving, or simply wanting to get rid of unwanted items. Estate sales can be a great way to sell personal property and make some money, while also helping to clear out a home.

How Does an Estate Sale Work?

Typically, an estate sale is organized by a professional estate sale company or individual who specializes in estate sales who…

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by Jenn Heller

Studies show that as we age there are benefits to a busy social calendar. For seniors this can mean better sleep by staying physically active. The lifestyle benefits that come from living in an independent or assisted living facility are abundant. Independent and assisted living facilities offer a multitude of activities from bingo, bocce, pickleball, fitness, game nights, and arts and crafts to name just a few. To witness first hand, we visited Starling at Nocatee to get a feel for what is offered to our senior friends. To be honest, we wanted to move in ourselves! Starling felt like a cruise ship for seniors and we wanted to jump on board to enjoy the fun! From the incredible common areas and amenities, the amazing activities and…

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by Jenn Heller

When it comes time to move a parent it can be stressful, whether moving to independent living, assisted living or any type of senior facility. It's a time filled with great emotion when they may be missing their younger days of great independence and the home they have grown accustomed to. Things like fear of aging, being alone and the prospect of not having friends can be taxing on not just your senior parent, but on you as well.

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As a child, emotions of feeling you have failed your parent will kick in and guilt becomes an inevitable reaction. It's a natural human emotion that won't last forever. Honestly, the last thing you want to do is move a parent who essentially doesn't need to be moved just yet, but having a plan in place…

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by Jenn Heller

Remember when your parents couldn't wait to be empty nesters, have the house all to themselves or maybe even downsize? As kids we rarely give thought to our parents aging and being less independent but realistically we know it's inevitable. The time will come when we need to take a long hard look at senior living for our aging parents.

There are many things to think about and consider when it comes time to face this reality and you will undoubtedly have an abundance of questions. Many times older adults will be thrilled with the vision of downsizing and moving to a community where they can interact with others their age while taking part in all the activities offered at senior communities. We should, however, be prepared for a parent…

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Are you a proud parent that has raised the kids, ushered them into adulthood and thought, what's next? Once the kids are out of the house many parents opt to downsize. Moving to a smaller place that is much more practical once the kids are grown and "adulting" on their own means new adventures for Mom & Dad. Hilarious "Empty Nester" photo shoots have even gone viral to commemorate the event of setting those baby birds off into the real world when Mom & Dad get to take their next step! Maybe it's time to free up some precious moments to do the things they love by selling large pool home to trade down to smaller living space that meets their needs. It also makes sure the kids don't try to move back in right?

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Statistically over 50% of empty-nesters…

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