Active Adults 55+

Can I Get Paid to Care for a Senior Family Member?

October 12, 2011

As a member of the Long Term Health Care Network and as a Senior Real Estate Specialist, I am always looking for good information to share with my clients. This is a recent article on the cost and possible solutions available to family care givers. As the number of family members providing care for aging […]

How To Protect The Family Home From Medicaid Recovery

June 6, 2011

Another great article from the National Care Planning Council Because the home is the largest asset a couple can keep while still qualifying for Medicaid, it is also usually the main target of estate recovery. Sidney and Rachel’s Story: Sidney and Rachel had lived in their home since it was new. They built it just […]

Downsizing, Organizing, Handicap Remodeling or Relocating

May 10, 2011

As Senior Real Estate Specialist, I am a proud member of the Long Term Care Network. This very resourceful web site provides seniors and their families with lots of great information. As a member, I wanted to share this great post on the process of changing the home to accommodate the needs of seniors as […]

Affordable Living for Seniors in Silicon Valley?

December 7, 2010

Q. I’m moving to the Silicon Vally/San Jose area from San Diego and I’m looking for active living opportunities for seniors and proximity to good health care facilities. Can you help me identify my options? There is a lot to offer active adults in San Jose. First and foremost we are blessed with some of […]

Ways You Can Survive the Housing “Slump”.

December 14, 2007

Right after I received my real estate license, I went out and bought several books about the housing market, investing in real estate, and how to sell buy real estate in Northern California. I remember when I first read John Talbott’s book titled, “The Coming Crash in the Housing Market”. I sat back and thought […]

Asset Rich, Cash Poor – How Reverse Mortgages may be the answer.

December 9, 2007

I hesitated to write about reverse mortgages because I am firm believer in building equity in your home and not spending it. However, as the population ages and folks live longer, money needs to be stretched more and more. According to the AARP the 75+ age group is the fastest growing demographic and 4 out […]

Good use for car keys, besides the obvious!

September 24, 2007

A good friend of mine recently sent me these great tips about a ready made alarm system. I believe the source was a Yahoo! forum. CAR KEY TIPS!

Keeping up on crime in San Jose

September 24, 2007

Recently,Connie Skipitares with the Mercury News wrote an article about the new release of two web sites that will help residents keep up on crime in the San Jose area. This elaborate database will pin point reported crime to a specific street number. You can also receive automatic email alerts for your specific neighborhood. Take […]

Fun tool for finding your retirement location.

September 9, 2007

Like many of you I am trying to decide where I want to live if I can’t stay in the Bay Area. I found this great little widget on the AARP site. You simply answer some questions about your lifestyle, including health, education, weather preferences and it offers up 10 possible places you could live […]

Don’t like the term capital gains? Think 1031 Exchange!

August 20, 2007

You find yourself as a owner of more than one property in the Bay Area and you are wondering what to do next. First, congratulate yourself. For most it is hard to become an owner of one home in the area much less more than one. Maybe this was your first home, many years ago, […]

Home Maintenance & Replacement Costs – A quick guide!

July 26, 2007

You’re familiar with the routine. You start thinking about general maintenance items around your home that really need your attention. Or maybe your not sure if it is time to replace the furnace. How long do they last anyways? The next thought is, “Who has time to get the estimates?”.

Ten Easy Steps for Making Your Home Safer and More Comfortable

July 23, 2007

As a Senior Real Estate Specialist, I work with seniors to help them manage their homes in the best way possible for their individual situation. In talking with seniors many of them want to stay in their homes but start to worry that they are not as safe as they would like to be living […]

Here is $500 to upgrade your windows

July 18, 2007

If you are considering upgrading those old energy-sucking windows before you sell your home, don’t wait any longer. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) allows you to get a tax credit of up to $500 for buying and installing products, such as energy-efficient windows and doors, insulation, roofs, and heating/cooling equipment. The changes must […]

Find out about your Social Security benefits and more…

July 13, 2007

If you have moved a great deal over your lifetime you may not have received your annual Social Security benefit update. No worries, you can now get it online at the Social Security Administration website. You can also see all benefits you are eligible for after the age of 55 by visiting The National Council […]