We get it, we really do. One of the chief reasons people shy away from a post-retirement move is the fear that life will change dramatically. And the truth is that, yes, it will. But contrary to what that little voice inside your head (or that of your loved one) says, downsizing and making […]
How to Plan (and Survive) a Family Meeting for Moving Mom or Dad
The past holiday season may have been an eye-opening one for you or another family member. If you have an older loved one or parents who are living alone, family members may have noticed that Mom or Dad or Grandma or Grandpa have “slowed down” quite a bit or – even worse – may not […]
Closing an Estate
After regrouping with a new box of Kleenex, a fresh cup of coffee, and a little break, I am now ready to finish up this series of posts describing the 4 reasons mature homeowners sell. This 4th type of sale is usually based upon the request of a family member, attorney, executor, power of attorney, […]
Thinking Ahead: Preparing for future needs
As we age, we naturally experience changes in our personal health and our ability to live the way we did in our youth. It is when people realize that they need to start thinking about personal care needs for themselves or a spouse that they contact us for this type of move. For this group […]
Enjoying a New Lifestyle after Retirement
Individuals and/or couples in this group are most often empty-nesters, healthy active retirees, or “experienced” newlyweds seeking a certain type of lifestyle. The home in this case is only one component of a much larger picture. When looking to sell, these clients are usually transferring equity from one home to the next and can often […]
4 Reasons Mature Homeowners Sell
What we have found is that when “seniors” decide to move, they are usually doing so for one of four reasons. (For our definition of “senior” in this context, see What Makes a Homeowner, Home-buyer, or Home-seller a “Mature” One?) As real estate professionals, once we understand the primary motivations for a move, we can […]
