Relocation & Downsizing News

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  • The Challenges of Downsizing- Finding Clarity in the Clutter

    The Challenges of Downsizing: Finding Clarity in the Clutter

    November 12th, 2024

    Downsizing can be a daunting process, filled with emotional and practical challenges. Whether you’re moving to a smaller space, simplifying your life, or just looking to declutter, many people find it hard to get ...

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  • NAR Settlement Frequently Asked Questions

    NAR Settlement Frequently Asked Questions

    August 17th, 2024

    Over the last year, there has been much attention in the news regarding the class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and many major real estate brokers that focused primarily on anti-trust ...

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  • Finding Peace of Mind with Trustworthy ’s Digital Storage

    Finding Peace of Mind with Trustworthy ’s Digital Storage

    July 16th, 2024

    LivNow Relocation has partnered with Trustworthy, a digital information storage solution. Below we are sharing a case study with you from the perspective of one of their customers, Margueritte Andresen, to show how Trustworthy can ...

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  • What To Consider Before Moving into a Community

    May 16th, 2024

    When considering a move into a senior living community, there are several important factors to take into account to ensure the community meets your needs and preferences. Here are key considerations: Types of Senior Living ...

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  • When is the Right Time to Move in to a Senior Living Community

    When is the Right Time to Move in to a Senior Living Community

    April 15th, 2024

    Deciding when to move into a senior living community is a highly individual decision, influenced by various personal, health, and lifestyle factors. Here are some key considerations that might indicate it's the right time to ...

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  • Settling Into Your New Home

    Settling Into Your New Home

    March 17th, 2024

    Settling into your new home is both exciting and can be a little uneasy. Here are some tips to help you navigate this transition smoothly: 1. Unpack strategically: If you’re not using a Senior Move ...

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  • LivNow + Artifcts

    LivNow + Artifcts

    January 16th, 2024

    Downsizing and moving create unique stress for us all. Here at LivNow, we KNOW the ins and outs of the stressors downsizing and moving create, which is why we are here to for you! Our ...

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  • Why is it Hard to Let Go of Things?

    Why is it Hard to Let Go of Things?

    December 20th, 2023

    Letting go of belongings can be a challenging and emotional process for numerous reasons, and these reasons can vary from person to person. Here are some common factors that contribute to the difficulty of letting ...

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  • Why You Should Consider Digitizing Your Pictures

    Why You Should Consider Digitizing Your Pictures

    November 28th, 2023

    Digitizing your pictures and films is a great way to preserve, share, and save your memories in this digital age.  Digitizing your photos and films however, can be a time-consuming process, especially if you have ...

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  • When Should I Put My Home on the Market

    When Should I Put My Home on the Market

    October 7th, 2023

    When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan for your move.  One thing that may be working in your favor today ...

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  • Livnow Relocation

    How to Start Preparing Your Home for Market Today

    September 11th, 2023

    Now is a great time to start preparing your home for market so you can maximize the sale value. It is important to make a positive first impression on potential buyers as a well- ...

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  • When’s the Right Time to Meet With Realtors?

    When’s the Right Time to Meet With Realtors?

    August 7th, 2023

    Meeting with a couple of realtors when you know you'll be moving in the next 6 months is a smart move, as it allows you to start the process early and be well-prepared for your ...

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  • What You Should Know About Coverage for Your Move

    What You Should Know About Coverage for Your Move

    July 8th, 2023

    As you begin to prepare for a move into your new community, you’re most likely getting competitive cost estimates from local or national movers. It’s important to have your furniture and valued belongings covered for ...

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  • Senior Relocation

    Get peace of mind for your move with Prisidio

    May 29th, 2023

    Get peace of mind for your move with Prisidio. LivNow’s mission is to provide those moving into senior living communities a smooth, efficient and stress-free transition because we know relocation can be stressful and overwhelming.  ...

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  • Benefits of LivNow’s Home Sale Program

    Benefits of LivNow’s Home Sale Program

    April 2nd, 2023

    LivNow Relocation offers a Home Sale Program to minimize the stress involved in the home sale process and maximize home sale values.  Everyone on LivNow’s team brings more than 20 years of real estate ...

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  • Staging a Home for Sale

    Staging Your Home to Sell

    March 2nd, 2023

    Staging your home can boost your home’s appeal to potential buyers even if it isn’t in pristine condition.  Staging can include many things such as: cleaning, decluttering, repairing, depersonalizing, as well as, designing and filling ...

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  • What is a Senior Move Manager & Professional Organizer

    What is a Senior Move Manager & Professional Organizer

    February 14th, 2023

    A Senior Move Manager is a professional who helps older adults and their families with the process of moving from one residence to another, typically later in life.  Senior Move Managers are trained to ...

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  • Seniors Moving

    How Does a Senior Move Manager® Help Me Prepare to Move

    January 14th, 2023

    Making a move at any age can be stressful and overwhelming but after living in your home for 20 or more years, it can feel almost impossible.  And more likely than not, when you ...

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  • Seniors at Christmas

    Downsizing Over the Holidays

    December 2nd, 2022

    December can be a great time to start making progress on your downsizing efforts.  The holidays afford you the opportunity to go through items you normally wouldn’t be thinking about that you use for ...

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  • Bridge Loans for Relocation

    LivNow Relocation Offers Bridge Loans

    November 14th, 2022

    LivNow Relocation, in partnership with The Mark Maimon Team (NMLS ID #3550) and NJ Lenders Corp. (NMLS ID #35286), is excited to offer Bridge Loans designed for LivNow’s Senior Living Clients.  A Bridge Loan ...

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  • Housing Market Charts

    Will a Housing Slowdown Effect Occupancy

    October 13th, 2022

    Only 19% of Consumers Think Now is a Good Time to Buy a HomeAffordability Constraints Mount as Mortgage Rates and Home Prices Continue to Rise.Every month Fannie Mae conducts a National Housing Survey to gather ...

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  • Hunger

    Move for Hunger Is A Good Move

    September 12th, 2022

    38 million Americans struggle with food insecurity every day yet 40% of food produced in US is wasted every year. Move for Hunger is a national not for profit organization that has created a sustainable ...

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  • Seniors Interviewing Real Estate Agent

    Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Listing Agent

    August 23rd, 2022

    Picking a realtor to sell your home is not easy!  For so many of us, our home is one of our largest financial investments.  Yet we seldom take the time to interview agents to ...

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  • Rogue Movers

    What is a Rogue Mover?

    July 27th, 2022

    When choosing a mover there are many things to take into consideration especially during a pandemic.  But many times people will choose a mover simply based on cost without researching them and inadvertently choose ...

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  • Seniors with Real Estate Agent

    Things to Consider when Selecting a Realtor

    May 6th, 2022

    Listing a house for sale and helping buyers purchase a home is an exciting and challenging career.  Many agents become successful and well known in the industry; most do not.  The list of responsibilities ...

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  • Senior Relocation Specialists in Masks

    How to Ensure a Good Move During a Pandemic

    April 23rd, 2022

    Movers are an essential business and as such, were some of the quickest to adjust to the pandemic.  Reputable movers quickly put into place COVID-19 Safety precautions and protocols to keep people safe.  Some ...

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  • Senior Living Real Estate Market Analysis

    Why is a Professional Market Analysis Important?

    March 4th, 2022

    Real estate agents routinely provide a market analysis when meeting with prospective home sellers. Commonly, this document is called a CMA (comparative market analysis), BMA (broker market analysis) or BPO (broker price opinion). The acronyms ...

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  • What is an iBuy Solution

    What is an iBuy Solution

    February 22nd, 2022

    ‘We Buy Houses for Cash’ Real Estate Investors have been buying houses for cash for a long time.  You’ve seen their signs on telephone poles or billboards along the road.  ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ ...

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  • New Year Downsizing Resolution

    New Year Downsizing Resolution

    January 22nd, 2022

    For many, the thought of organizing or downsizing sounds daunting; where to begin, how much time will it take, will I regret giving away the things I once treasured?  Making a plan that involves ...

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  • LivNow Relocation

    LivNow Relocation Launch Announcement

    January 6th, 2022

    Glen Ellyn, IL, January 6rd, 2022 - LivNow Relocation is excited to offer executive class relocation services to older adults moving into 55+ & Senior Living Communities nationwide.  LivNow, a Senior Relocation Management Company, ...

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