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How to Move to a Different State

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Brittany Fisher

How to Move to a Different State

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How to Move to a Different State

Many moves in the United States are individuals or families moving to a different state. These moves are more complex than moves within the same city or state. Fortunately, a little planning goes a long way toward making the process easier. Here, we outline the basic steps for moving to a different state.

Find a Home

Although the basic buying process is the same whether you are moving across the street or across the country, there are unique difficulties when searching for a home in another state. If you are not familiar with the area, you won’t know about the noise level, amenities, or schools in any neighborhood. Make sure to research the neighborhood thoroughly and visit if possible.

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Is It Time To Buy a Smaller Home?

April 18, 2022 Eileen Kedersha

Life events can have a major impact on what you need from your home, and retirement is one of the biggest changes many of us face. This period of your life can mean doing more of the things you enjoy, like traveling, visiting with loved ones, or taking on new hobbies. But what does that […]

What Is Multigenerational Housing? [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 15, 2022 Eileen Kedersha

Some Highlights

If you have additional loved ones coming to live with you but don’t have enough space, it may be time to consider a larger, multigenerational home.
Some key benefits of multigenerational living include a combined homebuying budget, shared caregiving duties, enhanced relationships, and more. These benefits might be why more people are choosing to live in multigenerational homes today.
Let’s connect so you can find a house that meets your changing needs and has plenty of space for you and your loved ones.

Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

November 17, 2021 Eileen Kedersha

The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw a retirement boom: “At least 1.7 million more older workers […]

When is it Time to Sell Your Home and Move to Assisted Living?

April 30, 2021July 19, 2021 wkedersha

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When is it Time to Sell Your Home and Move to Assisted Living?

No caregiver wants to admit they’re in over their head. However, for many of us there comes a time when we can no longer give our loved ones the care they need. Whether they’ve been living on their own and it’s becoming dangerous, or they’ve been living with you and their needs are too much, assisted living can be a loving solution. This is a big and often difficult choice. Here are a few solid signs that your loved one needs the kind of full-time, professional care they’ll get in an assisted living facility:

Forgetting Medication

If your loved one needs daily medications, it’s important that they take their prescribed dose at the right time every day. However, memory problems can lead to missed doses, or even accidentally taking meds twice, which can quickly become very dangerous and even lead to hospitalization. In assisted living, the medical staff manage medications for the seniors they serve, eliminating the risk of missing vital doses or accidentally taking too much.
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Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 9, 2021 Eileen Kedersha

Some Highlights

If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs.
With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving duties, an increasing number of households are discovering the value of a multigenerational home.
With such high demand for houses today, now is a great time to sell so you can upgrade to a multigenerational home that may better suit your evolving needs.

Should You Buy a Retirement Home Sooner Rather than Later?

October 8, 2020 Eileen Kedersha

Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait until they retired to make a move to the beach, the golf course, or the senior living community they were looking to settle into for their later years in […]

Is it Time to Move into a Single-Story Home?

October 6, 2020 Eileen Kedersha

Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, and it may be a great time to sell your house and downsize, maybe even into a single-story home. You’ve likely gained significant equity […]