Downsizing options for seniors and their families on Vancouver Island.
As a real estate agent who specializes in working with more mature adults, I understand that downsizing isn’t just about selling a home —it’s about transitioning to a new chapter with dignity, clarity, and confidence. I guide seniors and their families through every step of the process.
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices March 2013 You’ve loved your home, raised your kids here, enjoyed so many years being comfortable…but things have changed. The kids have long gone, the house is too big, the yard-work is too much and it’s just simply time to move to a more suitable living situation. You look around, take…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices October 2012 For years government agencies have pushed for seniors to stay in their houses as long as possible. This is well intentioned but in my opinion and experience, many elderly seniors stay in their home far longer than is best for their emotional, social and physical health and well-being. …
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices Getting Rid of Stairs One of the biggest reasons empty-nesters tell me that they want to move from their existing home, is to get away from the stairs! Yes, the stairs that used provide separation from eating and sleeping has now or is becoming a complete roadblock to easy…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices September 2011 In my 21 years of involvement in the real estate business, I’ve helped a lot of young people buy their first home. It’s really an exciting time for them. To think they are actually going to own their own piece of real estate! They can decorate the…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices October 2011 In the first part of this series, we introduced the concept of real estate downsizing as it pertains to reaching one of our goals along the road to personal freedom. In part 2 of our series, we will discuss the steps that need to be taken in…