School bells will soon be ringing, and with them the hectic pace that a new school year brings. Mounds of paper will flood backpacks, schedules will be bloated with sports, music lessons, school fundraisers and so much more. Don’t wait for the chaos to take over.

Each year, September is named National Preparedness Month. For much of the country, it is an active month for hurricanes. It is also an annual reminder to prepare for a natural disaster like a hurricane. While emergency preparations apply to people of all ages, older adults may have particular needs, and their preparations should reflect those needs.

The calendar said spring, but Mother Nature disagreed. On the day scheduled to move the tiny house to its new location, snow was falling.  The assembled crew paid no mind to the weather and worked through the snowflakes to get the job done. We assisted in moving this tiny house before so we were familiar with the process that lay ahead.

After 40 years in their beautiful 5000+ square foot home, Aaron and Irma realized that it no longer suited their lifestyle. While filled with the memories of raising a family and hosting many gatherings, as well as gorgeous furnishings, thanks to Irma’s instinctive and studied eye as an interior designer, Aaron said, “Two people just don’t need multiple bedrooms and living areas. When we took a good look at it, we realized we were really only using about a third of the house.”

Sort It Out Boston is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an A+ Accreditation by the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM). This distinction is in recognition of our excellent operations and client services in Senior Movement Management.

Transitioning loved ones from their lifelong home is difficult enough, and when it happens unexpectedly, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. I recently worked with a family faced with just such a situation.

Our team is always proud to receive kind words from our clients about the service we provide. This month, we also received some noteworthy press mentions that we would like to share. Sort It Out was recently named one of the “17 Best Home Organizers in Boston” by Expertise.com.

It's the first day of school, and the papers are streaming in. There are forms to fill out, schedules to review, and signatures required on just about everything, You're already overwhelmed with the onslaught.

It’s no surprise that first-time home buyers have questions about the role of a buyer’s agent. How does the agent get paid? Should you sign the buyer's agent contract? Here are some points to keep in mind.