Andy Austin Earns CCIM Designation, Uniting Three Gold-Standard Credentials in Real Estate
Andy Austin earns the CCIM designation, combining MAI, CAI and CCIM expertise in commercial real estate appraisal, auctions and investment analysis.
What Should We Keep, Give Away, Sell, Donate, or Discard?
Sorting a lifetime of belongings becomes more manageable when every item is assigned a clear destination based on usefulness, personal meaning, market demand, and condition. A consistent five-category method helps families make progress while protecting valuables, important records, and the homeowner’s right to direct the decisions.
How to Begin the Downsizing Conversation With a Parent
Beginning a downsizing conversation with a parent requires respect, careful timing, and more listening than persuading. A productive first discussion focuses on the homeowner’s priorities and concerns, then identifies one manageable next step without demanding an immediate decision.
