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Planning your mortgage with an eye on retirement

I have been working with several buyers lately planning their purchases with retirement in mind. I have been impressed at how purposeful they are… even more so because they aren't...
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Moving closer to family… some things to consider before you pack up and move

When I got a call this week from a Baby Boomer couple who came from out of state to help take care of their grandkids during the 'gap weeks' between...
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House plans for aging in place

When I recently met with a couple preparing to sell their six-level town home we discussed that even though it is in a fabulous town home complex that is in...
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Don’t qualify to buy on your own? What about a non-occupant co-signer?

There are many reasons you may not qualify for a mortgage on your own, but a common one is insufficient income. Student loans can tip you over the debt load...
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Universal design basics for aging in place… good for all ages and abilities

Many people think of universal design as design for aging in place. It is that… but also much more than that. Universal design is good design for all ages and...
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Downsizing or estate… when you have decided what to keep, what do you do with the rest? Call Empty the Nest!

It always amazes me how much stuff is left in a home after you feel like you have taken care of everything you want to move. For most people, stuff...
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Baby Boomers and Milennial first-time homebuyers have more in common than you might think

I think of Baby Boomers and Millenials as the 'bookends' of the home market, the two largest age groups who both are getting seriously into the real estate market for...
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When your life is no longer determined by responsibilities, where will you live?

According to a study by Merrill Lynch, a significant shift occurs about age 61… when where you live is no longer determined by responsibilities, but rather a freedom to live...
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