
2018 Stress Free Solutions Winter Newsletter
Learn more about our downsizing and relocation services, news about our consignment market, UsedTwo and upcoming events.

It's A Beautiful Day At Brightview!
Another successful downsize and move into Brightview Assisted Living in Westminster, MD! #nasmm #organize #packing #downsizing #newhome #assistedliving #downsize #transition #moving

NASMM 2016 Was A Success!
Stress Free Solutions founder Ryan Burns, as well as project managers, Steven Luber and Phillip Dorsey attended the NASMM 2016 Annual Conference. The trio was fortunate enough to enjoy several days of networking and learning from the Senior Move Management industy's experts in sunny San Antonio, Texas. While the amazing sites and weather gave a nice break from their typical Maryland winter, the team took full advantage of the many learning opportunities the event offered. Sen

Do's and Don't of Downsizing Your Home
The kids are grown and out of the house and maybe even having kids of their own now. The home you’ve had for a couple decades has served you well, but suddenly it’s a bit big for what you need. When you’re still working and healthy, it might be the right time to consider downsizing to a smaller home and a simpler life. By 2030, the population over 65 will increase by 80 percent as baby boomers age, the oldest of which turn 70 this year, according to the National Association f

Top Reasons For Moving To A Senior Living Community
Changes to a senior’s health status are more likely to prompt a move to a senior living community than any other deciding factor, according to survey findings recently released by Varsity Branding and Asbury Communities. The study, titled “Project Looking Glass III: From The Outside In,” explores the decision-making process behind selecting a senior living community. It includes findings from focus groups, in-depth interviews and a nationally distributed online survey complet

By Not Downsizing, Baby Boomers Help Clog Up The Real Estate Pipeline
They rocked at Woodstock, marched in protest on campus, distrusted authority and then, as adults, took out mortgages and bought lots of real estate. But now, some economists say, baby boomers aren’t selling their houses as earlier generations did — they’re not downsizing fast enough as they approach and pass traditional retirement ages — and that’s contributing to shortages of homes for sale as well as to rising prices. Boomers are part of a “clogging up [of] the whole chain

10 Tips To Downsize and 'De-Stress' Your Move!
10. Start Early - End Happy It's never too early to begin the downsizing process. Begin by focusing on typical problem areas such as the attic, basement, garage, closets, file cabinets. 9. Get Generous Since you can't take everything you own to your new home, now is the time to make arrangements to "git" some of your treasures to special people in your life including, and especially family, helpful neighbors, friends, favorite organizations, or a church/synagogue. 8. Save You

Helping Senior Loved Ones With Downsizing
The prospect of downsizing can be a difficult one for seniors facing the move to assisted living. A lifetime of memories associated with possessions can be daunting to wade through for families and caregivers. But, there are ways to help ease the transition for your senior loved one. Learn more about downsizing. Downsizing is an inevitable part of moving to a new residence: taking old clothes to Goodwill, throwing away that leaf blower that hasn’t worked in five years, and ge

Moving Tips
USE COLORED DOTS, STICKERS, OR POST-IT NOTES TO IDENTIFY ITEMS IN A HOME. Whether it’s a chair, a painting, or a lamp on a table; use colored dots or stickers to identify the decisions you’ve made in a home. This way everyone (including yourself!) will know what decisions you’ve made about which items. Literally, put the sticker (test to be sure it’s removable) or post-it note on the piece of furniture or on the frame of the picture or on the wall right next to the picture. I