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Getting Your Edge: How to Downsize Your Home.

Judy Gratton and Dennis Day

Life Happens to Everyone! These events can force changes in how and where you live. How you react and manage those events is what matters.Join Judy Gratton and Dennis Day, two agents with over 30 years combined experience in real estate, as they provide you insights into managing the twists and turns life throws at you, so you can land on your feet and in the right place.Whether you need to downsize from your forever home, upsize to handle a growing family, or moving an aging parent into a safer

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20:50

Transform Your Property for Profit: The Benefits of...

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2025/10/30

Explore a practical, mission-driven way to sell a longtime home by working with group home operators who value larger, well-located properties and offer seller-friendly terms. Jim Boad explains sober living models, oversight, neighborhood standards, creative financing, and how this option can deliver fair value while doing good. • what group homes are and how sober living operates • why larger, transit-friendly homes are ideal • how sales can be faster with fewer repairs • ...

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20:21

From First Impression to Final Offer: 6 Psychological...

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2025/10/08

Selling your home isn’t just about price—it’s about psychology. In this episode of Getting Your Edge – How to Downsize Your Home, Judy Gratton and Dennis Day reveal six proven strategies that tap into buyer emotions to help you sell faster and for top dollar. Learn how to create a winning first impression, build trust through transparency, and use subtle cues that make buyers fall in love with your home. Whether you’re downsizing in King or Snohomish County—or preparing for a move anywhere—th...

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50:10

Thriving in Retirement: How to Redefine Purpose and...

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2025/09/14

Thriving in Retirement: How to Redefine Purpose and Design Your Next Chapter In this episode of 'Getting Your Edge: How to Downsize Your Life,' we explore the key aspects of transitioning into retirement and how to embrace a fulfilling new chapter. Our guest, Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, a trailblazer in the retirement transition space, shares her journey from a high-powered legal career to becoming an expert in helping others navigate pivotal life transitions. Elizabeth is the author of 'Enco...

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45:52

Keep the Best, Let Go of the Rest: A Guide to...

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2025/07/30

Jeannine Bryant's journey from North Dakota farm girl to right-sizing expert began with a childhood surrounded by grandparents and a natural gift for organization. Today, as CEO of Changing Spaces SRS in Lincoln, Nebraska, she leads a team helping seniors navigate the emotional journey of downsizing with compassion and practical solutions. "Keep the best, let go of the rest" isn't just Jeannine's business tagline—it's a philosophy that guides her approach to helping clients find the perfect ...

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1:16

Summer Lawn Care Tips

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2025/07/07

We are on vacation for two weeks. But here's some summer time lawn care tips. We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

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16:04

7 Surprising Reasons Downsizing Makes Life Better!

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2025/06/11

We explore seven hidden benefits of downsizing beyond the obvious advantages of saving money, having less yard work, and eliminating clutter. These secret benefits can significantly improve your quality of life and provide additional motivation for making the transition to a smaller home. • Reduced decision fatigue: Fewer home maintenance decisions means more mental energy for things that matter • Improved mental clarity: Less chaotic environments reduce low-grade stress and create calmer li...

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45:32

Your Insurance Policy Isn't What You Think It Is- Part 2

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2025/05/21

What You Don't Know About Your Insurance Policy Can Hurt You-Part 2 In this enlightening episode of 'Getting Your Edge: How to Downsize Your Home,' hosts Dennis Day and Judy Gratton dive into the complex world of insurance with expert Douglas Olson from USI Insurance Services. Olson breaks down the intricacies of insurance policies, the impact of recent natural disasters on the industry, and why your insurance policy might not cover as much as you think. The episode covers the challenges fac...

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35:10

Your Insurance Policy Isn't What You Think It Is

Getting Your Edge: How to Downsize Your Home. ·

2025/05/09

Learn the truth about your insurance policy in this eye-opening video. Don't wait for a crisis to find out what your coverage really includes. In this enlightening episode of 'Getting Your Edge,' hosts Dennis Day and Judy Gratton dive into the complex world of insurance with expert Douglas Olson from USI Insurance Services. Olson breaks down the intricacies of insurance policies, the impact of recent natural disasters on the industry, and why your insurance policy might not cover as much as ...

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36:57

Expat Life in Mexico: Owning and Operating a Business...

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2025/04/09

We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

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35:28

Why Americans Are Moving to Mexico: Cost of Living,...

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2025/03/20

Living and Thriving in Mexico: Expat Life and Running a Business In this episode of 'Getting Your Edge,' co-hosts Dennis Day and Judy Gratton sit down with Ashley Werter, a professional photographer who left Seattle for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Ashley shares her experience of living in Mexico as an American expat, detailing the cultural differences, cost of living, and lifestyle adjustments. She discusses how she transitioned her photography business and adapted to the new environment, inclu...

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26:05

Downsize for this Spring's Real Estate Market: Top...

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2025/02/12

The Spring Real Estate Market is the Best Time to Downsize. We have seven expert tips to get your home ready, and start your downsizing adventure. We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

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28:01

Navigating the Real Estate Rollercoaster: Buying...

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2025/01/21

What if navigating the real estate market could be your next strategic move, even amidst rising interest rates? Join hosts Dennis Day and Judy Grant as they unravel the complexities of the real estate landscape from 2020 through 2024, focusing on the remarkable recovery from the downturn in 2023. They explore the intriguing dynamics of home sales, which rose from 4.1 million to 4.6 million despite interest rates climbing into the 7% range. You’ll gain insights into national home price appreci...

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5:21

Embracing Minimalism for a Festive Season

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2024/12/24

Discover the transformative power of gifting experiences instead of material possessions during the holiday season. By focusing on shared moments with loved ones, this episode encourages listeners to celebrate the season with meaningful gifts that reduce clutter while creating lasting memories. Emphasis on gifting experiences, over material items. Unique experience gift ideas shared by hosts. Importance of creating lasting memories with loved ones. Practical advice for gifti...

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28:44

Medicare 2025

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2024/12/17

Unlock the secrets to navigating the latest Medicare changes with the expert guidance of Dennis Day, Judy Gratton, and our special guest, Kevin Anderson. Prepare to be informed about the significant transformations coming in 2024 and 2025, such as the dissolution of current Advantage and drug plans and the exciting introduction of new companies into the Washington market. The Inflation Reduction Act has paved the way for the elimination of the Medicare "donut hole," a move set to ease medicat...

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38:14

Our Van Life Adventures

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2024/11/26

What happens when you swap a traditional home for a 19.5-foot van and hit the open road? Join us as we chat with our lifelong friends, Don and Gae Taylor, who took the leap from their West Seattle life into the world of van living. After years in the software development industry, Don decided it was time for a change, supported wholeheartedly by his wife, Gae. Together, they embarked on an adventure across the U.S. and Canada, sharing with us the emotional rollercoaster of downsizing and the ...

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27:50

Hot or Not? An In Depth Look at Seattle Area Real...

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2024/10/28

Is the Seattle-Metro area real estate Hot? Or Not?In this episode of 'Getting Your Edge: How to Right-Size, Your Home Life Podcast', hosts Dennis Day and Judy Gratton explore the Seattle metro area's real estate market. They discuss whether it's currently 'hot or not', key statistics from the Northwest MLS, and detailed trends in Snohomish, King, and Pierce Counties. Topics include median price changes, seasonal cycles, and inventory shortages. They highlight challenges like hedge funds, inte...

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65:51

Conquering the Fear of the Unkown: A Therapists Guide...

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2024/10/09

What happens when the walls that have held your family stories begin to close in? Elizabeth Clark-Stern, a seasoned counselor and therapist, joins us to unpack the life-altering emotions tied to downsizing. Together, we navigate the complexity of leaving a long-term home, equating it to the grief of losing a loved one. Amidst the conversation, Judy Gratton shines a light with her heartwarming children's book, inspired by her granddaughters and crows, weaving a narrative that echoes the bitter...

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39:55

From The Big House to Sold: How Estate Liquidators...

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2024/09/18

Navigating the emotional and logistical maze of downsizing is a daunting process. Discover the secrets to a seamless transition as we chat with Jeff Marks from Seattle Magpies. Jeff walks us through the entire process, from figuring out what to keep and what to sell, to managing the emotional toll of parting with cherished possessions. You'll hear touching stories, like Neil's journey to a retirement home, offering a heartfelt look into the challenges and rewards of downsizing.Facing a hoarde...

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26:25

Ep. 49 Revive and Thrive. Remodel to Sell without...

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2024/09/04

Can strategic renovations really boost your home's value by 20%? Join us as we chat with Jessica Morrow, the Chief of Staff at Revive, to uncover the game-changing strategies that homeowners can use to transform their financial futures.She's here to reveal how Revive not only connects homeowners with pre-vetted contractors but also fronts renovation costs, all designed to increase your home’s market value dramatically. You'll learn how skipping pre-sale renovations could mean leaving thousand...

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17:40

Top Five Reasons To Downsize Sooner, Rather Than Later

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2024/08/21

In this episode, Dennis and his co-host Judy Gratton discuss the top five reasons why starting the downsizing process sooner rather than later is important.This episode discusses the financial and practical benefits of downsizing your home during retirement. It covers the costs associated with maintaining a large home on a fixed income and the financial flexibility gained from moving to a smaller or rental property. The current real estate market conditions are also explored, including the di...

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