Many people think that modifying their home for aging in place will have a negative impact on the value of their home by making it look sterile and hospital like. If modifications are done properly, they not only look good, but they can help you stay in your home longer, keep you safe, and increase […]
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Watch Out for Closing Costs if Buying or Selling Home for Retirement
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 home. It may surprise you to find out […]
Baby Boomers Real Estate and Community Impact
This interesting article by David Pylyp in West Toronto, discussing Baby Boomers real estate & community impact. Based on research by the ASHRA.
Save Money With a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
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 items that should be […]
Selling Your Home? Don’t Make These Mistakes.
There are several mistakes that seniors commonly make when they sell their home. Take a few minutes to learn from experts what they are so you will have an easier sales experience. NOT using a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Having an SRES to discuss the complex issues facing seniors selling their home can help you […]
Building Communities Friendly to Aging
In February and March of 2008 an online conference was held to highlight the why and how of creating aging friendly communities. The Creating Aging-Friendly Communities conference brought people and organizations together who are working to make their cities more friendly to the aging in place. Cities all over the country are experiencing rapid growth […]
Local United Way Now Funding Aging in Place
The United Way in Ann Arbor, MI has begun changing the way they distribute funds to human services organizations in the area. In a nutshell, they identified and adopted 5 types of human services they would provide funding for, and aging in place is one of them. Not that we’re seers, but this may catch […]
Professional Real Estate Services for Seniors
For anyone who has bought or sold a home, you know how time consuming and stressful it can be. During the process there are ups and downs, and plenty of questions. There are also the concerns about protecting your best interest and the lifestyle you have worked so to build. In order to help people […]