David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com While moving is an exciting time, downsizing your home—especially if you've lived in it for a long time—can be stressful and frustrating. How can you slash your belongings to fit in your new space? Rita Wilkins, "The Downsizing Designer," has decades of experience in helping empty nesters feel lighter, freer and happier. Below, Wilkins offers her top seven steps. Remove. It's cathartic to start letting go of some of the things you've been holding onto. Pairing down before you downsize will help you have fewer boxes and less stuff to worry about when you move. Redecorate . Make rooms work for your new lifestyle. Moving furniture around can give you a new perspective. Buy a new sofa or repaint; refreshing your rooms will lighten your spirits. Repurpose . Your life has new priorities, so how do you want to make use of the extra space now that the kids are gone? This is your chance to turn that extra bedroom...