There’s a big difference between clearing out a house and helping someone thoughtfully downsize a lifetime collection. Recently, we worked with a longtime collector who reached a point many people …
I almost missed her, a mistake that would have broken my heart if I had realized it later. She was just sitting there sticking her snout out from a propped …
If you’ve ever opened a drawer and wondered what to do with old jewelry or unused silverware, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize how much value may be quietly …
An exasperated client struggling with multiple hoarding-related challenges called to ask us about our hoarding cleanup services. A resident of a condominium in the greater Silver Spring, Maryland, Washington, D.C., …
My phone rings. The caller in Silver Spring, Maryland tells me he has made the difficult decision to part with his family’s Civil War accoutrements collection. “Is this something you …
Why Preparation Matters More Than Most Families Expect Estate liquidation can feel overwhelming—emotionally, logistically, and physically. Many families in Maryland and across the DMV start the process without realizing how …
Testimonial from Karen Schuler Hill, a California resident who inherited her father’s estate in Rockville, Maryland. Hill hired Orion’s Attic to provide an estate appraisal for the contents of her …
Testimonial from Laura McIntyre, executor for a family estate in Baltimore, Maryland. Orion’s Attic provided an estate appraisal, valuing every item in the home and providing the appraisal to her …
One moment I’m picking up a jaw-dropping collection of antiquities from a client ready to let go of her prized family heirlooms that have been passed down for 120 years. …
Orion’s Attic loves buying in bulk. If you’re a retiring collector or you’re suddenly dealing with a huge collection of something fun that you need to sell, there’s a good …
