Downsizing

This Comic Book in the Attic Was Worth $9M; Find Out What Yours Are Worth This Weekend

By Candy Evans / May 7, 2026 /

“There is likely treasure amid your trash. Heritage Auctions is giving you a chance to finally find out what that old collectible is worth this weekend at a free evaluation “event.

Dallas Clocks the Best Downsizing Premium, Study Says

By Charles Grand / November 21, 2025 /

Whether they are seniors struggling to keep up with maintenance and property taxes or empty nesters with just too much room, homeowners in Dallas appear to be best positioned to downsize and net the most equity from the sale of their home. A recent study by StorageCafe looked at the possible financial gains of moving…

How ‘The Art of Swedish Death Cleaning’ Started a Trend at CandysDirt

By Karen Eubank / September 10, 2025 /

Watching a funky show called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning gave me hope for actually being able to dig out from under a lifetime of inherited antiques and accessories. I’m most decidedly not a fan of the Marie Kondo method of purging because all my “stuff” gives me joy. I grew up with…

Jolene Monaco: A Professional Organizer’s Go-To System for Overcoming Clutter and Chaos

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 22, 2025 /

By Jolene Monaco CandysDirt.com Columnist I’m not gonna lie… there are times when I go into client homes and I feel overwhelmed for myself and them. Having spent over 10K hours working in all types of homes and businesses, it’s easier for me to take the emotion out and focus on results. We have a…

What Buyers Want in 2025: From Dog Parks to Downsizing, Amenities and Affordability Are Key

By Shelby Skrhak / June 18, 2025 /

Today’s homebuyers — the few who can actually afford to buy — are less concerned with the biggest house on the block and more focused on what happens outside the front door. That was the message from housing insiders on what buyers want in 2025 at the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) annual…