At the Victoria Home Show in October, many of the homeowners who stopped by my booth had the same question on their minds. They’d spent the day looking at new kitchens, walk-in showers and stair lifts, and then they’d ask me: “Should we renovate the house we love, or is it time to move to something

When you downsize, you’re not just looking for a smaller house. You’re choosing a way of life. More time for golf or travel? A garden without the endless upkeep? Coffee on a sunny patio instead of weekends of chores? Here’s how the three most popular options for downsizers compare in Victoria and th

In Part One, we looked at why family and friends matter so much when you downsize. Here are five practical ways to handle the emotional side of letting go, together. 1. Keep a memory box and share the stories Set aside one special box, or a digital folder, for the things that matter most: photos, le

Downsizing is much more than a real estate transaction. Your home may hold decades of memories: first steps on the staircase, holiday dinners, the garden you planted. Feeling overwhelmed, nostalgic or even sad at the thought of leaving is completely normal. It can help to think of downsizing not onl