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Moving Checklist… getting ready to move

MOVING CHECKLIST – free detailed checklist, starting 1-2 months before your move Moving happened a lot in the United States in the last century, usually for economic reasons. Nearly a...
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What is universal design?

I work with many people who are looking to downsize to one-level living where they can continue to live as they age and don’t have to worry about steps. One-level...
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Where can you find new one-level townhomes?

With so many Baby Boomers downsizing, new one-level townhomes are in high demand… but where can you find them? Builders are recognizing this demand and responding with many new developments...
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Senior Living… options and financial implications

More than 75% of adults over 50 years of age say they prefer to age in place… and research shows that at least half of older adults will need care...
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Home Upgrades for Aging in Place

According to a 2024 report from Leaf Home and Morning Consult, 73% of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their homes for more than a decade, and 55% say they...
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Things to think about when you cross the “Freedom Threshold” at age 61

A study by Merrill Lynch refers to a significant shift which occurs about age 61. The study refers to this change as “crossing the freedom threshold”… when where you live...
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Retired and thinking of moving closer to family? Some things to address before you pack up and move

Moving to be closer to family and grandchildren is the biggest reason people relocate after they retire, and it can also serve a double purpose… grandparents can help their children/grandchildren...
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Senior Moving Guide: Storage and Housing Assistance

Moving a household is no easy feat for anyone, young or old. Whether it’s time for you to move on from the home you’ve been in for decades or your...
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