Downsizing your home

They Thought They Couldn’t Cope With Downsizing. They Were Wrong. 
In this recent Wall Street Journal article, families talk about how liberating it was to downsize and let go of long held items.

Downsizing? Ready, Set, Sell
This informative AARP article describes the differences between estate sales and auctions

Estate Sales and Downsizing: A Guide for Seniors
Practical considerations for seniors who may be considering
downsizing and looking into their options

Downsizing? Here’s How an Estate Sale Company Can Help (and You Can Make Some Cash)
realtor.com describes what estate sale companies do and how it could benefit the family

Planning Estate Sales: Advice from an Expert Duo
In this Seniors Guide article, two estate sale owners explain what to expect if planning to have an estate sale

Stacy London Opens Up About 'Joyful' Journey of Selling Her Designer Clothes and More in Estate Sale

Stacy London discusses the process of her Estate Sale and how "It wasn't even bittersweet. It was really joyful,"

discovering great finds

How Gen Z Fell for Estate Sales

Elle magazine describes but how estate sales are having a moment among a decidedly younger generation

Could that dresser become a kitchen cabinet? The art of upcycling old furniture

This Associated Press article provides great tips on what to look for when buying used furniture and ways you can give it a second life

An expert’s guide to navigating estate sales
This Washington Post article walks us through top tips for DC estate sales

5 reasons young married couples should go to an estate sale to buy furniture
This Rolling Out article highlights the benefits of estate sales and it also provides some tips for a successful shopping adventure

8 Estate Sale Finds Experts Say Not To Pass Up In 2025
Southern Living highlights 8 trends in estate sales for 2025

Grandma’s trash turned Gen Z’s treasure: Estate sales are the newest craze
This USA Today article talks about the growing interest in estate sales right here in Northern Virginia

In the pandemic, young folks discover antiques for Zoom and nostalgia
The LA Times writes about a young blogger describing some of her fun estate sale finds