Downsizing Resources
Information & resources to support your downsizing journey
Get Songbird's expert downsizing training, advice and support--no matter where you live or where you're moving.
Downsizing Done Right
A comprehensive kit to support your downsizing journey
Featuring step-by-step videos, a beautiful resource book plus an exclusive Q&A session with Songbird founder
Songbird Stories
A series of profiles & first-person essays on the joys of downsizing
![Songbird Story Profile of Jane, the Stock Broker-turned Pastor](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/001322-0026-e1c5-6731-dc2d0eab11d2_48ec61ac-b851-461b-bdd0-235523bb9f1f.jpeg)
The Stock Broker-turned Pastor
Moved from: 1,800 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium
Downsized to: ~1,100 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath senior living apartment
Read Jane's Songbird Story
![Senior downsizing client Kathie from Columbus](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/1ce624c-451b-8c33-2678-831037d3be3f_c23e9ef2-cd4c-41d2-bbd7-23e3929e0f91.jpg)
The Gardener
Moved from: 2,300- square foot, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home of 46 years
Downsized to: 1,200-square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bath ranch
![Senior downsizing client Mary Ellen & Dan in Granville, Ohio](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/48b18e-de2-2218-55df-1603544ac7d0_d4f06d6f-9ea6-4029-be93-89ed9245b930.jpg)
The Teacher & Traveler
Moved from: 2,600-square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home of 17 years
Downsized to: 1,500-square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa
![Senior downsizing client Susan at Middleton](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/d46532-b3b7-d462-4a80-3f017e84f45_f9d0afcc-b632-4ea3-a925-a363597ef5de.jpeg)
The Interior Designer
Moved from: 2,900 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home of 56 years
Moved to: 813 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment
![Songbird Story Profile Engineer Ed](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/48224d6-d48-db6f-1071-837d6534a24_4dcdaa49-200a-40bf-95c6-b377999133e9.jpeg)
The Apollo Engineer
Moved from: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, condominium with a full basement
Downsized to: 1 bedroom, 1 bath independent living apartment
Read Ed's Songbird Story![Senior downsizing client Nancy from Otterbein Granville](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/0eb6f5-3b60-58ee-15c-4b0a4501183_a283be3d-ecac-45f1-847c-dd711d81ec49.jpeg)
The Speech Pathologist
Moved from: 1,700 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home of 25+ years
Downsized to: 655 square foot, 1 bedroom apartment
![Senior downsizing clients Jurgen & Kirsten at Otterbein Granville](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/0af3b56-e8d8-b57e-8d-b11e5b4cec6_9bc1ef50-3c94-4eb4-82d7-ca67a75ee6ce.jpg)
The Landscape Architects
Moved from: 2,300 square foot, 2-story condo (after previous move from 4,000 square foot, 3-story house)
Downsized to: 1,300 square foot, 2-bedroom apartment
![Senior downsizing clients Chris and Sue in Newark, Ohio](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/af58e24-73f5-f3d0-67b-dcd6af35db6_Screenshot_2023-01-26_at_12.12.58_PM.png)
The Champions for Children
Moved from: 2,500 square foot, 3-story home of 5 years
Downsized to: 1,750 square foot, 1-story condominium
![Songbird Story Profile of Dave & Jane](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/1210a45-70c5-40c8-4-1ec00bceae87_a534ba52-f03a-4ac7-b1da-7795cf8d54fa.jpeg)
The Teacher & Engineer/Artist
Moved from: 3,300 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bath house with a large yard, woods & steep driveway
Downsized to: 1,100 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath senior living apartment
Read Jane & Dave's Songbird Story"It's more than just a move."
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Songbird Events & Webinars
See upcoming events![Packing and sorting household items when downsizing to smaller home in Central Ohio](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152753349/settings_images/4723ef7-c1ad-d41-1044-58e1a57a1b3_44a273c1-d91d-4269-b2b1-1e81d4077929.jpg)
Sorting Items with Sentimental Value
Strategies to avoid this catch phrase becoming a "catch all"
Learn more![Decluttering and downsizing to smaller home in central Ohio](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2212638/settings_images/GempWqPQryIADSQpSp6M_Downsizing-Done-Right.jpg)
Downsizing Done Right Toolkit
This toolkit includes downsizing video tutorials, a resource book plus a special Q&A session with Songbird. Downsizing Done Right is a comprehensive guide designed to help you or your loved one downsize with grace, dignity and ease.
![Consulting with families who need help downsizing to a smaller home in Central Ohio](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2212638/settings_images/ETkSY8heSvCat96QGJNV_Songbird-Transitions-Downsizing-Support.jpg)
Online Support & Consulting
In these personalized Zoom or FaceTime consulting sessions, Songbird can help you you navigate your specific downsizing situation, no matter where you live or where you're moving. Available in 1 hour, 2 hour & 3 hour packages.
![Songbird Transitions helps seniors downsize to a smaller home in Central Ohio](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2212638/settings_images/TWecRRNQ2Z46Qwy3Janw_Downsizing-Professional-course-songbird.jpg)
On-Site Downsizing & Moving Services
If you live in Central Ohio, our Songbird team can help you (or your loved one) downsize and move into a senior living community or smaller home. We can manage your move from start to finish or you can choose from our menu of downsizing services.