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I see it all the time. Seniors who say "I want to move but [fill in the blank with one of the choices below]"
My house won't ever sell
I can't afford to move
I have too much stuff
I'm afriad my money won't last
A Senior Real Estate Specialist can help you reach your goals by removing those obstacles! I have yet to meet an obstacle I can't move!
The Senior Relocation program is a feature-packed ...
When you shop for Assisted Living, the first thing you'll notice when you tour are the cosmetics of the building. While looks are important, they aren't the only thing to consider. Use these additional tips to shop for Assisted Living.
1. Ask Questions, Get the Answers in Writing. When choosing any kind of senior housing, there will be different things that are important to different people. ...
The world of senior housing can be pretty confusing. First, you have to decide if you want to own or rent. Then, if you decide to own, you have to decide if you'd prefer a cooperative, condominium or townhome! Recently, there was a gal who looked at a unit I have listed in a senior cooperative, and she received some advice from friends that she shouldn't buy into a cooperative. She ...
If you've tried to navigate senior services, you have an appreciation for what I like to call "the maze". If you haven't experienced it, let me try to paint a picture for you. Let's say you're working with your Mom, you know it's time for her to move out of her home because last week during your visit, you noticed the milk in the refrigerator had curdled, the snow on the front walk hadn't ...
There is a ton of really great information on the Internet about senior housing and senior services. There's also a lot of questionable advice. Be a savvy senior services consumer and avoid these pitfalls:
Beware the 1-800 number on Senior Housing Guide websites - If there are only 1 or 2 listings and a 1-800 number for you to call-be cautious. Ask yourself why someone would go to the trouble to ...
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At seminars, I’m often asked to talk with seniors about the process of selling a home. The most common question I get is: what do I need to do to get my home ready to sell? I usually tell the person who’s asking that I’d be glad to visit the home and make some suggestions. The response I almost always get: “Oh no! I would need to get my house in order before you came ...
If you or an older adult you know is planning to move out of their family home, you know seniors face some unique issues when moving.
What will I do with all my stuff?
How do I get my home ready to sell?
When I move should I own or rent?
How do I choose a senior housing community?
How might the sale of my home effect my eligibility for Medical Assistance up to 5 years from now?
You want ...
It seems it's human nature to fill the space we have, whether it's 1,200 square feet or 4,000 square feet, we will fill every nook, corner, and closet. It also seems the people who think they have a lot of stuff are actually the people who have the same amount of stuff as everyone else. It's those people who say "Who me? I don't have a lot of stuff" that you have to watch out for! I think it ...
The choices in Minnesota Senior Housing are growing every year. Senior Housing options have become as diverse as the seniors they serve. With this many choices it can be difficult to understand the differences between the options and the fees involved with thos options. As you search for senior housing, have your interview list ready. Don't assume because one senior housing building offers a ...
What does selling a home have to do with Medical Assistance?More than you might think!
When the county takes applications for Medical Assistance, it's their job to look at eligibility and to protect the system against fraud. If you sell your home below the tax assessed value given to your home by the county, that will send up a red flag for the application process. Here's the irony: because of the ...