Downsizing

July 6, 2023

Empty nester traveling 101

We think you may have ‘empty nest syndrome’. The two most common symptoms are a sudden overabundance of free time and feeling like you have a hole to fill.

As you moved beyond the half century mark, did you suddenly find yourself with an empty nest which brought about a ...

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July 6, 2023

Where are the empty nesters travelling?

[ PART THREE ]

Technically, the world is your oyster. But, some of the pearls we have found are worth taking a look at.

Bali is at the top of our list. It has got something for everyone, whether you’re looking for an authentic Indonesian experience or a dip into island luxury ...

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July 6, 2023

Has your home begun to own you?

And that is when you know you need to move. A house by the sea, anyone?

As a homeowner, one of our greatest fears is that an unforeseen issue — a clogged gutter, a cracked foundation or a leaky roof — will snowball into a colossal fail that costs us ...

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July 6, 2023

How much space is too much space

Downsizing as an empty nester is about making your home dreams come true. Whether you want lesser square footage to clean or that dream home that emphasizes outdoor living or maybe paying for excessive space, heating and electricity are just not adding up for you. In every scenario, this new ...

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July 6, 2023

Round the world (RTW) Travel

[ PART TWO ]

What if you could plan the trip of a lifetime and instead of the usual 10 day trip to the likes of Bali, Europe or Dubai, you planned a flight itinerary to many locations, for about the same amount of money?

As you moved beyond the half century ...

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July 6, 2023

Why snowbirding is for you

It cannot have been easy to pull yourself through the monotony, with only the odd vacation here and there. When was the last time you did something just for you? When was the last time you lounged in the sun, sipped a cold one and just soaked in the calmness ...

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July 6, 2023

Snow-birding. Should you or should you not

[PART THREE ]

This is part three of a three part article on snow-birding.

To start from the beginning read the first part here

The term “snowbird” has been around for almost 100 years and was first used in 1923 to describe seasonal workers who moved south for the winter months ...

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July 6, 2023

6 things to keep in mind about becoming a snow-bird

[PART TWO ]

This is part two of a three part article on snow-birding.

To start from the beginning read the first part here

Snowbirding takes some finesse to make sure all your affairs are in order. Here are 6 things to keep in mind about becoming a snowbird ...

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July 6, 2023

Condo or Condon’t

As families grow older, one moment that acts as a signpost to a significant new chapter in life is the departure of your children from your home. Watching your kids go to college or chase after their dreams can be the most fulfilling aspect as a parent, but it feels ...

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July 6, 2023

Why or why not a condo

[PART TWO ]

The “empty-nest” syndrome is amplified by an empty house, where you find yourself using less and less of your home and find it more and more difficult to maintain it. As you get older, the responsibility of mowing your lawn or climbing a ladder to clean the roof ...

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