• Navigating the Emotional Journey: Parent & Adult-Child Communication During Downsizing,Garret Golden

    Navigating the Emotional Journey: Parent & Adult-Child Communication During Downsizing

    When families begin to talk about downsizing, the first conversations usually focus on logistics — how many boxes, which moving company, where to live next. But anyone who's walked through this process knows the harder part isn't physical at all. It's emotional. I know this not just from my work as

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  • Designing a Smaller, Safer, Senior-Friendly Home: Downsizing Floor Plan Tips for Long Island Families,Garret Golden

    Designing a Smaller, Safer, Senior-Friendly Home: Downsizing Floor Plan Tips for Long Island Families

    When seniors and their families think about downsizing, most picture the moving process — packing boxes, decluttering, and choosing a new location. But what often gets overlooked is just as important: how to make the next home safe, comfortable, and supportive for this stage of life. I've seen this

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  • Finances and Hidden Costs: What You Must Understand Before Downsizing on Long Island,Garret Golden

    Finances and Hidden Costs: What You Must Understand Before Downsizing on Long Island

    When most people think about downsizing, they picture a smaller home with lower expenses. In theory, selling the big family house and moving into a condo, co-op, or 55+ community should free up money and simplify life. But here's the truth: on Long Island, downsizing doesn't always equal saving. Bet

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