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5 Benefits of Decluttering Your Home

5 Benefits of Decluttering Your Home

Have you thought about decluttering your home? It’s a task that many people put off for years and years. Some people don’t realize that the clutter is actually affecting their overall well-being, and it can feel overwhelming to even begin the process. Even though it...

What Are Affordable Retirement Living Options?

What do you want your next chapter of life to look like? While retirement can be an exciting time in your life, it can also be very overwhelming. There are so many decisions ahead, and you typically have a very specific budget to keep in mind. There are affordable...

How Can I Plan Ahead for Downsizing in the Future?

How Can I Plan Ahead for Downsizing in the Future?

The downsizing process is filled with big decisions, and they aren’t always easy to make. After all, you’re getting ready to step into a new chapter of life. It’s best to have a plan in place ahead of time so that you can walk through the process with confidence....

Home Maintenance and Repair to Net More ROI

Home Maintenance and Repair to Net More ROI

Which home projects are worth investing in? If you’ve been living in your home for a long time, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to home repairs. The costs can add up, but please know that you don’t have to repair every part of your home. It’s...

3 Spring Cleaning Tips for Sellers

3 Spring Cleaning Tips for Sellers

When you’re ready to sell your home, the to-do list can be overwhelming. Your home doesn’t have to be in perfect condition before you list it, but there are things you can prioritize to help your home sell quickly at the price that you’re looking for. If you don’t...

Myths of Medicaid: “They’re Going to Take My Home”

Myths of Medicaid: “They’re Going to Take My Home”

-by Jeffery D. Stinson of Stinson Law Firm, LLC, CELA*  Probably one of the most common misconceptions with the Medicaid program is that by becoming Medicaid eligible, the State of Indiana or some agency thereof will “take” the recipient’s home. The fact of the matter...

What is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®?

What is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®?

REALTORS® with Credentials and Experience with Senior Downsizers are Different….In a Good Way. When it comes to helping folks downsize, there is a host of special circumstances to consider.  Filtering through a person’s belongings to decide what goes to the...

Tips to Find the Best Real Estate Agent

Tips to Find the Best Real Estate Agent

Not all real estate brokers are created equally…some pertinent qualities to be an effective and efficient resource for clients include: Creative problem solving skills (opposed to creative problem starting skills)Superb communication skills (opposed to a...

Feeling Reluctant to Invite People Into Your Home?

Feeling Reluctant to Invite People Into Your Home?

Home is where the heart is....that's how the saying goes, anyway.  I run into several Indianapolis senior citizens who would beg to differ, though.  Or maybe home is where their heart is and they have an extraordinary amount of heart (aka stuff).  One lady I was on...

We are FLIPPING Over the Indiana Real Estate Market!

We are FLIPPING Over the Indiana Real Estate Market!

Each month, our Board of REALTORS® puts out market statistics that I find very helpful in tracking the trend of the local real estate market.  Consumers are starting to take to heart what real estate professionals have been saying for about 3 years now-that its a...

Downsizing From Start to Finish!

Downsizing From Start to Finish!

Downsizing from start to finish is how we best help Indianapolis area senior citizens.  We like to use this handy graphic to explain it best: To schedule your FREE Downsizing Consultation, simply complete the “contact me” form on this page or call/text/email...

Are Guarantee Buy Out Programs Right for You?

Are Guarantee Buy Out Programs Right for You?

I've recently been approached by investors who want to offer my senior downsizing clients a program to help seniors sell their Indianapolis property and move into low or no maintenance living quickly and without much hassle.  Hey!  That's my gig!  Sounds like a...