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Summary In this episode, Michelle Passoff discusses running your estate sale. She provides tips on how to prepare for the sale, organize the items, price them, and promote the event. Michelle also shares advice on setting up the sale to maximize security and flow of traffic. She emphasizes the importance
Summary An agrihood is a farm-centric community that combines agriculture and neighborhood. These communities are built on former working farms or land that is dedicated to agriculture. Agrihoods are considered lifestyle communities and offer a range of amenities such as community gardens, farm stores, hiking trails, and clubhouses. The homes
Summary In this conversation, Michelle Passoff interviews George Higby, an appraiser and host of the YouTube channel ‘The Antique Nomad.’ They discuss the value of items, the differences between estate sales and appraisals, and the importance of not getting stuck on sentimental or monetary value. They also touch on regional
Summary The conversation discusses the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which provides educational opportunities for retirees. The institute was founded by Bernard Osher and offers classes on a wide range of topics, including technology, history, health, and the arts. The conversation covers how to find and join an Osher Institute, the
Summary Co-housing is an intentionally designed neighborhood that facilitates human connection. It combines intentional design with social infrastructure to create a well-designed neighborhood where people show up for one another. There are approximately 180 existing co-housing communities in the US, with 140 in various stages of development. Some communities are
Summary This episode of Decluttering 55 Plus with Michelle Passoff features Lacy Robinson, a licensed funeral director and embalmer. They discuss planning your funeral and the evolving nature of funerals and funeral homes. Lacey provides insights on choosing a funeral home, pre-planning, budgeting for a funeral, and the paperwork involved.
Summary This conversation explores the idea that change is inevitable and how to embrace it to create a meaningful shift in life. The guest, Nancy Levin, discusses the importance of envisioning the desired change, making conscious choices, and taking action. She emphasizes the need to align choices and actions with
Summary In this conversation, Michelle Passoff and Mike Judkins discuss estate sales and how they can help people prepare for a move or downsize. They explain what an estate sale is and how it works, including the role of estate sale companies. They also discuss estate sales.org, a website that
Summary This episode of Decluttering 55 Plus with Michelle Passoff focuses on the importance of leaving a life story for future generations. The guest, Richard Stone, shares his journey of becoming an expert on storytelling and emphasizes the value of sharing personal experiences. The conversation explores the different forms of
Summary In this episode of Decluttering 55+, Michelle Passoff and Ray Console discuss estate planning and the importance of having a team in place to take care of your affairs. They emphasize the need for a healthcare surrogate and a financial surrogate, who can make decisions regarding your medical needs