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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...
How Century 21 is Putting the Real Estate Industry on Notice
Change agents unite! I couldn’t be happier with the new relentless brand marketing our company, Century 21, has rolled out recently. Now, more than ever, it is important to hire professionals who know the real estate industry, can succinctly...
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits
Like many government programs, the VA Aid and Attendance Program is not well publicized. Check out this video from an NBC News special series about the low usage of this phenomenal program available to United States Veterans, their spouses, and windows for at home,...
April 2018 Real Estate Market Snapshot
If you’re like me, you love stats…especially Indiana real estate stats! Each month, our local real estate board puts out statistics and many folks have enjoyed watching the Indianapolis real estate market this way. Below is the April 2018 Indianapolis area real...
Downsizing in Indianapolis Made Easy!
I was privleaged to tag along for a talk with Laura Roman, from Westminster Village North about downsizing. Laura and I share clients sometimes. What we share more of, though, is empathy for each one of our downsizing clients. The...
Are you a Keeper or Thower Away-er?
I have physiological reactions to clutter and disorganization. Something happens inside of me when I see stacks of papers, unorganized widgets, and collections of God knows what. It has been this way since I was a child. I would clean and organize the house for my...
The Facts About Senior Downsizing
“I was very nervous,” Helen said about her decision to downsize into low maintenance living in Indianapolis, Indiana. “I knew I had to sell my house,” she said, but there were so many more things to consider than just the actual sale of her Indianapolis...
Spring Clean Up Resources
It is hard to believe spring is here with the snow and rain we have been getting…this is Indianapolis, Indiana, though, so we are used to it, right? Indy Real Estate Experts uses a tool that gets our favorite vendors into the hands of our...
Indy Real Estate Experts Adds New Agent
Indy Real Estate Experts Add New Agent Former Teacher Polishes Indy’s Apple for Home Buyers and Sellers (Indianapolis, IN): Lisa Treadwell, owner of the Indy Real Estate Experts at Century 21 Scheetz, announces that former educator Leslie Foy has joined the...
Relationship Building 101
I was recently invited to Dallas, Texas for a national conference of real estate agents, and sit on a panel to share my experience and successes in networking and building business relationships. While I was honored to learn that my peers and...
Certified Senior Housing Professional: Lisa Treadwell as the Member Spotlight
CSHP Member Spotlight: Indianapolis’ Lisa Treadwell Certified Senior Housing Professionals (CSHP) and other members of the Seniors Real Estate Institute (SREI) across the country and around the globe are doing some fantastic work in serving...
Want to Buy an Indianapolis House? Time to Start Your Good Habits Now!
by Lisa TreadwellReady to buy your own home this year? Let's get at it! You may be months away from hiring an agent and checking out houses, but preparation time is absolutely now. Set things right now and ensure an easy transition from renting to buying. As an...
How to Know When a Parent Needs Assisted Living
by Lisa Treadwell The following post includes some Frequently Asked Questions posed by many well-intentioned adult children after they have realized their loved one's health has declined to a level that requires action. Questions When You Think a Parent Needs...
Indianapolis Senior Living Series to Educate and Empower Indy’s Mature Homeowners in 2017: First Seminar is Jan.12!
For Immediate Release: December 29, 2017 Indianapolis Senior Living Series to Educate and Empower Indy's Mature Homeowners in 2017 Free Monthly Seminars Will Focus on Candid Conversations on Late-In-Life Issues Indianapolis, IN: When it comes to late-in-life housing...
Don’t Be Afraid of “Downsizing” or Becoming an “Empty-Nester”
If your kids are grown and moved out of the house and you are living alone or with your spouse or significant other, then congratulations; you are an Empty-Nester! Perhaps this a new experience for you or maybe it's been that way for quite awhile. Regardless, it's...
Complimentary Dementia Training for Indianapolis Family Members, Caregiving Teams, & Elder Care Professionals
by Lisa TreadwellI wanted to let you know about this nice opportunity from Van Andrews and his staff at Right at Home Indianapolis North. If your loved one is experiencing dementia, this is a perfect way to interactively understand and better empathize with their...
Six Ways to Evaluate a Senior’s Safety During a Holiday Visit
by Lisa TreadwellIn many cases, the holidays are the first time that family members may notice older people beginning to slow down or show physical or mental deterioration. It may be slight and nothing significant to worry over, or the change may be drastic and...
Fishers Trick or Treat Time: Halloween Fun for the Family at Allisonville Meadows
by Lisa Treadwell Indianapolis Realtor for Seniors Here's a nice way for you and your kids or grand-kids (maybe even great-grand-kids) to enjoy some Halloween Trick or Treat time in Fishers & Indianapolis. Check it out; it sounds fun! Map to Allisonville Meadows...