If you're planning on moving to a smaller home, or helping an older relative sell their family home to move to a retirement community, downsizing is probably one of the hardest things you'll ever do.

So, where do you start? If you're helping a relative or older friend, you may want to read the article How to Talk to Seniors About Moving, and check out the 10 Tips to Help Seniors Move. If you're looking at downsizing, you can follow these suggestions on moving to a smaller home which includes information on how to get started and what questions you need to ask to ensure you're making the right choices.

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