9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
Traditional New Year’s resolutions usually entail diet, exercise, and weight loss. Why not take a different approach in 2024 by channeling your energy into home upgrades that can enhance your comfort, safety, and enjoyment now and possibly increase the resale value of your home down the road? Here are nine ideas:
The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire
If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. Learn more about downsizing.
Senior Real Estate
The senior population plays a large role in the housing market. Last year, one-third of home buyers were 55+, and 80% of those 60+ in the U.S. own a home. This means your generation has a strong presence in the yearly housing market, and professionals pay attention to what you are looking for in a […]
Fast-track Your Mortgage Payoff, Lower Your Retirement Debt
When retirement looms, financial stability is a gnawing concern for most people. Have I saved enough? What will inflation do to my nest egg? Will Social Security remain solvent? What are the health wildcards I haven’t planned for? As such, it’s wise to slash expenses and debt as much as possible, with the idea of […]
Organizing Your Home: Tips from your SRES®
Download PDF Decide what’s working in your home and what’s notTake stock of items in your home and how they are organized. What spaces work for you, and which ones feel overwhelming or inconvenient? Do you have too many items stored in a space that is too small? Go room by room and evaluate your […]
Tips for Selling Your Home Faster
Download PDF Selling a home can feel overwhelming, but you can attract potential buyers more quickly with the right approach. Here are tips to help you sell your home faster. 1. Hire an SRES® Designee for Expertise in Senior Markets:When it comes to selling your home, enlisting the help of a Senior Real Estate Specialist® […]
How Your SRES® Can Support You
When you are looking to buy or sell real estate, reaching out to your trusted agent or brokerage is the first step. They are field experts and know how to walk you through the transaction from start to finish. Senior Real Estate Specialists®, also called SRES® designees, are professionals specifically trained to work with clients aged 55 and over.
Is An As-Is Sale Right for You?
Many factors can influence your decision to sell including downsizing, moving closer to family, or seeking a more manageable living situation. Have you considered selling the home as-is? Selling as-is means putting the property on the market without making any major repairs or improvements—even when they are needed.
The Skills You Need to Age in Place
Download PDF According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aging in place is “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” Eighty-eight percent of Americans between 50-80 years old believe that aging in place is important, but many will […]
How To Make Your Retirement Savings Last
Download PDF Are you financially ready for retirement? Here are some ways that people over 50 arechoosing to stretch their resources and find more economic security: Utilize Retirement Catch-Up Programs:The IRS offers an opportunity for individuals who are 50 years or older to increase their yearly retirement contributions through catch-up contributions. This provision allow people […]