When people think of staging, their minds typically jump straight to the real estate market. They picture a vacant living room brought to life with a neutral sofa. A well-placed potted plant and some throw pillows are arranged carefully in an attempt to make potential buyers fall in love at first sight. Presenting a property…

Walking into a family home after a loved one has passed away, or is in the process of a transition to assisted living, stirs up some emotion for just about everybody. Underneath the feeling of grief for days gone by, there’s often some interpersonal tension brewing, too. Even the closest families can experience friction when…

Standing in a home filled with a lifetime of belongings is a uniquely heavy experience. Whether you’re settling an estate for a beloved family member or downsizing your own home, you have a lot of decisions ahead of you. You have to make some tough choices when it comes to distributing or selling the items…

Stepping into the role of estate executor or primary heir is kind of like being in the eye of the storm between two colliding forces. On one side, you’re facing the raw emotions and heavy grief over losing someone you love. On the other side, you’re faced with an avalanche of legal documents, family opinions,…

Walking through the front door of a loved one’s home after they pass is an overwhelming experience. Suddenly, you’re faced with rooms filled with decades of memories and collections, cabinets packed with everyday items, and walls that hold the echo of a long, well-lived life.  If you’re standing in that front hallway right now, wondering…