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Transition: Empty Nest


Several events can prompt a transition to a new home after raising a family. Children may have left for college, a divorce may have occurred, a partner may have passed away, or aging parents may need care. One might be ending their first career and beginning a new adventure that requires relocation. A couple may want to acquire a second home as a retirement experiment or simply seek a fresh perspective, community, climate, or culture. This stage offers opportunities for redefinition—a new image, a chance to let go of accumulated belongings, and a refreshed sense of purpose.

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Support the Transition


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1. Plan the Transition and Set Budget, 2. Collaborate with Friends and Family, 3. Browse Related Services

Selecting Your Next Home


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1. Browse, 2. Narrow Selection, 3. Make a Decision

Support Your New Home


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1. Setup Utilities, 2. Browse Related Services, 3. Get to Know the Neighborhood

Planning and Furnishing Your New Home


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1. Browse Curated Collections, 2. Setup Projects, 3. Browse Related Services 

Complete the Transition


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1. Test Everything Works, 2. Document and Tell the Story, 3. Pay Balance and Organize Documents 

Now that you have completed the process of selecting, preparing for your, and moving into your new home, it is time to enjoy your hard work. Over the coming weeks, months, and years, we will send you gentle reminders that help as you settle in and thrive. As you do so, we will be sure to send you new inspiring places as well as things and designers that might be appropriate. These should help as you continue to work on your new home and dream about the future.


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