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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.

Real Estate

A Look At The Ways Single-Family Homes Have Evolved Over The Last Century

3 July 2019
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

From tiny dwellings to row houses, ranch homes, and more, homes have completely evolved over the last century. If you are in the process of searching for a single-family house that you want to call home, you may come across a few older houses that have a lot of charm. However, there are huge variances between many older houses and new ones. Take a look at some of the ways single-family dwellings have changed over the years.
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3 Things To Entice You Into Moving Into A Senior Apartment

21 June 2019
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Are you getting older and considering letting go of the family home for something a little smaller and more convenient for you? Have you thought about moving into a senior living apartment? If you're on the fence and haven't been able to decide if a senior apartment is right for you, there are so many benefits that may help push you past your hesitations and into a new apartment. Here, you'll find a short list of benefits of living in a senior apartment now and several years from now.
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Things To Consider When Looking At Vacation Homes For Sale

21 May 2019
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

If you tend to go to the same place for vacations and quick getaways, you might wonder if buying a vacation home in the area would be a good idea. There are many advantages to owning a vacation home, and it could be a good financial investment. Here are some considerations when looking over vacation properties to buy. If You Want A Condo Or HOA Property If you don't want to be saddled with yard maintenance, then you may want to buy a home in an HOA community that provides lawn care.
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Benefits Of Selling Before Buying

27 October 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

If you want to sell your current house and buy another one, you have to decide whether to start the purchase process before the sale process – or vice versa. Both routes have their pros and cons, but it seems as if selling first is the way to go. Here are some of the benefits you will enjoy when you decide to sell your current house first.  You Know How Much You Have To Work With
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How To Rent An Affordable House In An Expensive Neighborhood

27 October 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Do you want to live in a desirable neighborhood but pay reasonable rent? Desirability and low prices don't always go together, but there are tips you can use to get an apartment at a good price; here are some of those tips: Offers from New Constructions You are more likely to snag an affordable rent from a new construction than from an existing apartment. Managers and owners of new constructions offer rental properties often offer discounts to attract tenants fast and fill their houses as soon as possible.
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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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