Good morning all, as I sit at home recovering from surgery, I have been reading articles that interest me regarding the housing market. I came across Freddie Mac's report on Seniors Aging in Place and I thought I would share it with you: Why Seniors...
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When my children were young they wanted a house pet. I grew up on a farm and pets were outside only, I did not want a house pet. After the children grew up and left home, they got house pets. Our son found out he was allergic to pet dander and had to r...
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First time home buyers often go into the home shopping process with out the proper foundations. There are 4 things you will want to do before you shop for that first home. 1. Check your credit score before you start. Did you know the higher the credi...
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November 14, 2018 More households are increasingly being headed by older adults—50 or older--and that requires different types of housing to meet this aging group’s needs and preferences, according to “Housing America’s Older Adul...
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Remodeling for accessibility While remodeling a home to make it more age friendly can seem like an easy option for some, it can be expensive for others. “The cost is always contingent on what the existing structure looks like and how much work nee...
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Mulling solutions One out of three American households will be headed by someone over the age of 65 by 2035. And by that same year, the number of older households with someone that has a disability will increase by 76%, according to the Harvard Joint Cen...
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Affordability across rural and urban areas Maine is one example of a specific state that has several factors stacking up against its affordable and accessible housing: the demographics of the state, expensive property taxes, a large number of rural areas...
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Why Seniors Could Be Priced Out of Aging in Place Across US By Kaitlyn Mattson | October 11, 2018 While aging in place is a goal for many older adults, some may not be able to stay in their homes and communities as property prices, taxes and the high co...
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What qualities make an SRES® different? Has knowledge, experience and compassion in dealing with 50 plus issues. Can suggest housing alternatives, including ones that may allow an aging parent to remain in the home instead of selling it. Takes a ...
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I'm your SRES® Every transition is an opportunity, regardless of your stage in life. With the right preparation, a new home can provide the fresh start and continual enjoyment you've been working toward. By partnering with an SRES® like ...
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