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Exploring the Advantages of 55+ Communities: Is It Right for You?

As individuals approach their golden years, they often find themselves contemplating their living situation and considering options that offer both comfort and convenience. One such option gaining popularity is the 55+ community. These specialized neighborhoods cater to the unique needs and preferences of older adults, offering a range of amenities and services tailored to enhance their quality of life. 

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Creating the Perfect Empty Nest:

Right-sizing Your Home for the Next Chapter

This information is brought to you by your local Senior Real Estate Specialist, Jason Roberge, with Exit Realty Nexus. Located in the Twin Cities, MN, Jason is highly esteemed by the senior community, especially the aging clients whom he has helped navigate varying real estate goals such as downsizing, aging in place, senior living options, home equity conversion mortgages, and more.   

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Navigating Retirement: Downsizing Tips for Seniors

Retirement marks a significant life transition, and one aspect many seniors consider is downsizing their homes. Downsizing can bring numerous benefits, including financial savings, reduced maintenance, and a simpler lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll explore essential downsizing tips tailored for seniors.

This information is brought to you by your local Senior Real Estate Specialist, Jason Roberge, with Exit Realty Nexus. Located in the Twin Ci...

Scammers may be targeting older homeowners through reverse mortgage schemes

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many Americans’ financial and retirement plans. If you’re a homeowner over age 62, you may be thinking about a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows older homeowners to use the equity in their homes. Unlike a traditional mortgage, there is no monthly mortgage payment, and the loan is usually repaid when the borrower sells or no longer lives in the home.

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When Should Seniors Sell Their Home?

As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), I am uniquely qualified and experienced to work with aging adults looking to buy or sell their home. Whether you are considering options such as downsizing, transitioning to a senior living facility, or relocating to another state, I can help you weigh the options.

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"As baby boomers reach their golden years, a growing number of homeowners across the...

Leveraging the Reverse Mortgage

It’s no secret that the reverse mortgage has been on the rise lately. For those aged 62 and older, it can mean the difference between buying a home they think they can afford, and buying a home they love.

See how the reverse mortgage can help

When you’re ready to choose a home to spend the remainder of your life in, the idea of taking on another mortgage payment can be daunting, especially during a time where you’re living off a fixed income or retirement sav...

Baby Boomers Embracing Aging-in-Place Upgrades

Baby Boomers in the U.S. and Canada may be bucking the conventional wisdom that they’ll sell the family home and downsize.

Last year’s Royal LePage Boomer Trends Survey, for instance, shows that while 17 percent of Canadian Baby Boomers plan to buy a new home in the next five years, 59 percent plan to renovate their current home.

And Houzz found that U.S. Baby Boomers – those over the age of 55 – are embracing the idea of making home upgrades t...