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When my youngest child moved out, I was left living in a large home by myself. Weekend visits from the grandchildren only filled the space part of the time. The home became more of a burden as each day passed. It was not until I was working with my real estate agent to sell my home and find a smaller home did I realize that there were so many others in the same position. I created this blog to help other empty nesters explore their options for downsizing and to provide guidance on finding a new home that fits in more with their lifestyle.

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Custom Vs. Conventional: Is It Better To Buy A House Or Land?

5 October 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Buying a home is a dream for many people, but sometimes it's not the home you should start with. For some, buying land and then putting up a custom home is a better option. Given how home prices are skyrocketing in different areas of the country, the cost of buying land and having a custom home built is often comparable to buying an already-built home. But cost alone shouldn't determine which option you go with.
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Buying A Home In The Winter? 3 Things To Check Before Making An Offer

28 September 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

When purchasing a home, you want to be able to see the home as early as possible before making an offer. It can be so frustrating to think you're buying the perfect home, only to be disappointed with it later. With this in mind, it's best to avoid buying a home in the winter of the option to buy during another season. If waiting isn't an option and you've decided to buy during winter, the following tips can all help make it much easier to find the perfect home for you.
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Nursing Homes In Your Backyard: More On The Latest Trend In Homes For Sale

21 September 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

With all of the adults now caring for aging parents, a new trend is emerging. Single- and double-room nursing homes bought, built, and constructed right in your backyard puts your elderly parents where you can see them and care for them without having to make room in your own home for them. Here is more on how this works and what your options are after your parents have passed away.
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Need A Higher Selling Price? 6 Inexpensive Ways To Get More For Your Home

16 September 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

If you need to get a better price when selling your home, you may feel that the only options are to do expensive upgrades or additions. But, there are actually several cheap or free things you can do as a homeowner in order to increase your chances of getting a high price. Here are 6 strategies anyone can follow. Scope Out the Comps. Most homeowners know about "comps" -- similar homes in the area that are used to gauge the suggested listing price of your house -- but few people go to check out these homes.
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3 Tips To Help You Find The Perfect Property For Your New Vacation Home

14 September 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

If you want to build your assets to pass on from generation to generation, a good investment that you may want to consider is a vacation home. To get started, you will probably want to find a property that has all the features you want, as well as enough land for the family to enjoy. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect piece of property to build you vacation home on.
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Home Buying Tips for Empty Nesters

When my youngest child moved out, I was left living in a large home by myself. Weekend visits from the grandchildren only filled the space part of the time. The home became more of a burden as each day passed. It was not until I was working with my real estate agent to sell my home and find a smaller home did I realize that there were so many others in the same position. I created this blog to help other empty nesters explore their options for downsizing and to provide guidance on finding a new home that fits in more with their lifestyle.

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