Buying a Vacation Home With Family or Friends
For years you’ve enjoyed renting a vacation house with extended family or friends. One thought keeps recurring to all of you: What if we go in together to buy our own vacation home? It sounds heavenly! But before you take the plunge, consider these important questions. Who pays what? The first practical consideration when buying […]
7 Easy Ways to Turn Family Photos into Art
Family photos are often used to adorn walls, turning memories into artwork. Follow these seven tips to help transform your treasured photos into beautiful home accents. 1. Where Do I Display Them? Depending on your home’s layout, you may have several options. A few places make natural sense, though. Stairwells, long hallways, and family rooms […]
What Do You Do When Your Children Don’t Want Your Stuff?
Baby Boomers fretting over what will happen to all their belongings when they die have good reason to worry. Millennial offspring in large numbers are shunning their parents’ and grandparents’ precious furniture, household goods and collections. Instead of being insulted, experts suggest that Boomers be proactive. Don’t wait until poor health or a financial emergency […]