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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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Three Reasons Why You Need To Be Picky About Your Next Realtor

13 May 2021
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Real Estate, Blog

If you are in the market for a new home, telling family and friends can lead to you being bombarded with recommendations for a realtor. Everyone always seems to know someone who is a licensed realtor. This can be a great way to find good real estate services, but you should never feel pressured. Buying a home is a huge financial investment and you're going to want to avoid having regrets.
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Reasons To Hire Property Managers

29 April 2021
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Property managers can offer plenty of services such as choosing the best tenants, handling repairs, and more. Some landlords may do all the work themselves, but others will need to hire property management services. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider hiring a property management team. 1. You don't have time for marketing If you have several properties to rent out, you may need to put up rental ads every now and then, especially if you have a lot of short-term tenants.
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Tips For Flipping Single Family Homes

16 April 2021
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Are you looking for a way to make money in real estate? If so, flipping houses is one option you can pursue. When you flip single-family homes, you purchase homes that need work. Next, you invest money into the homes and then sell them for a profit. Sounds fairly straightforward, right? Well, this business requires a lot of work and good decisions, and here are some tips to help you know how to flip single-family houses in the most lucrative manner.
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Recommendations To Help Your Apartment Home Search

31 March 2021
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Looking for an apartment home to rent is a big decision, even though you will be living there for a short period of time and on a temporary basis. Once you sign a lease for your rental agreement, you will need to make sure the apartment home meets your needs in size, cost, and location. Here are some recommendations to help you in your search for an apartment rental home.
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How To Find Not-Listed Homes For Sale To Find Your Dream Home

18 March 2021
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

You might be in the market to buy a new home and have been searching the MLS system for a while. It's possible you have placed several bids on homes and might have missed out due to the stiff competition and bidding wars that often happen. You and your real estate agent do have another means of potentially finding your dream home, however, by searching for not-listed or off-market homes.
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About Me
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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