Home Sharing in Retirement

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A viable option for comfortable living In 2008, the United States witnessed the largest group of individuals in history become eligible for retirement. Approximately 25 percent of those individuals will rely entirely on social security benefits for their retirement … [Read more...]



Seniors Real Esate Specialist Interview – Ruth Fennell

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In this interview, Ruth Fennell, Realtor, SRES explains the challenges people face as they age and the services she provides as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist.   … [Read more...]



Why Choose a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®?

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Buying or selling a home is an important event in your life. We all know that having a real estate agent makes these processes easier. For Baby Boomers and seniors, it is even more important to have an agent on your side, since this event can seriously impact your … [Read more...]



SRES®: Helping You Plan Your Future Housing Needs

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An introduction to Seniors Real Estate Specialists® and how they can help you achieve your aging in place goals. Some of the most important decisions you will make in your life will happen as you lay your plans for your retirement years. When faced with an ideal … [Read more...]



Watch Out for Closing Costs if Buying or Selling Home for Retirement

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According to a recent story on Realtor.org, the slow housing market is not bringing closing costs down. These costs can significantly impact the bottom line in your real estate deal, so make sure you take this into consideration as you plan to buy or sell your retirement … [Read more...]



Baby Boomers, Real Estate and Community Impact

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This interesting article comes from David Pylyp in West Toronto. According to results of a research project examining long-term housing needs for seniors conducted by the Atlantic Seniors Housing Research Alliance (ASHRA), communities are not getting ready for the coming age … [Read more...]



Save Money With a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

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No one is opposed to saving money, especially when you are talking about a big investment like a home. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist will know how to help you navigate around some the pitfalls that could be waiting for you when you sell your home, such as helping you identify … [Read more...]