Got aging parents at home?

Housing

Housing is a HUGE topic. When we say housing what comes to mind?
Buying a home, selling a home, decluttering a home, buying or selling a second home like a cottage or trailer. Maybe modifying your home to stay home longer, or deciding to move  to an assisted facility or long term care facility. Many housing things to read about.

The world is becoming more conscious of the environment. More and more people are keen to play an active role in protecting the planet.  More people look for ways to make a house more green, keen to make eco-friendly methods...
Moving an elderly person into your own home is not just a decision. It is something that often leads to a certain lifestyle change, no matter how slight. Still, it’s not a change for the worse. If anything, an...
Before you start shouting any yee-haw’s or buckaroo’s, there’s a few things to know if you’re planning on looking at any El Paso houses for sale. Texas as you know, is a huge state and home to many famous...
Choosing to move to a retirement community is a big life decision. It often means transitioning away from a lifelong home and embracing the golden years. While it's an emotional time and often bittersweet, transitioning into this stage of...
(From the book “The Best of the Rest – Downsizing for Boomers and Seniors” Chapter 2) A note of caution: When planning renovations try to have them done so they don’t distract from the resale value of your home. Although...
That moment when your last child goes off to college or moves out on their own is one of the most freeing feelings a parent can have. They’ve officially transitioned into the part of their life where they have...
You can’t sell a house without having people see it. In the beginning, it is usually an announced real estate agent tour. You will typically benefit by being listed by Multiple Listing Service (MLS) so that all the local...
If you are thinking about selling your current home so that you can downsize, then you have taken a big step forward to make this life-change. Though it may seem daunting, if you work with a capable real estate...
Although most people might wish to stay young forever, it simply isn’t possible. Hard earned wisdom is as good as gold. The wisest people entering the autumn or early winter of their lives prepare for a time when they...
There is no place like home, and we all wish that our loved ones could stay in theirs forever. It seems almost unfair to drag them to an unfamiliar place to stay with unfamiliar people. But as hard as...