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Hilary Jay

The Art of Moving: A Case Study

My former business partner John Wind called recently with a tough assignment. “I need to empty out half my house for renovations in three...

Hilary Jay

How to Navigate the Auction Market

Spring cleaning can be a ticket to unrealized income. Your art, jewelry, childhood collectibles, and antiques that’s stashed away,...

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Oh the Places You’ll Go

“When one door closes another door opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the ones...

Hilary Jay

Lessons in Sustainable Stewardship: A Primer in Five Steps

There’s a sad truth about good stuff. Those things you paid real money for can’t often be re-sold for a profit, or even for your original...

Hilary Jay

Til Death Do Us Part - Or Not

The Swedes call a particular kind of decluttering döstädning: dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” Death Cleaning! A term...

Hilary Jay

Nine Insider Tips for a Seamless Move

With your moving day looming large, here are nine professional tips & tricks for turning any whirlwind transition into a calm, fall breeze.