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“Should I Sell My House Myself?”
This question goes through everyone’s mind at one time or another. Can I save some money and some hassles if I do it myself (FSBO – For Sale By Owner)? Let’s look at why it is more advantageous to use...
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10 Commandments of Selling Your Home
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. Here is simple advice for consumers when buying or selling a home.
What is the home you’re buying/selling really...
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5 Real Estate Terms You Need to Know
“In almost 40 years in real estate one of the most important things that I have learned is to have clear communication with clients and not to assume that we are all speaking the same language.” Below are...
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7 Deadly Sins of Real Estate
Advice to help your real estate transactions. Helpful tips that will make your real estate transactions much easier.
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A Reverse Mortgage Makes Your Home Work For You
A reverse mortgage may help you pay off debt and provide breathing room John and Carol love getting their grandchildren off the bus, volunteering at church, and going for long walks together at Trexler...
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Adjusting Your Home to Your Lifestyle
As the frozen ground relinquishes its grip on budding tulips, we take note of the regeneration around us. Spring represents a rebirth and renewed vitality and stimulates a re-assessment of our...
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Are You Planning for a Good Retirement?
Most people who vacation spend many hours planning before hand. They purchase tickets, make reservations, schedule tours and transportation and anything else that allows them to relax and enjoy their...
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Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment?
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2018 starts October 15 and remains open until December 7. During this annual enrollment period (AEP) you can make changes to various aspects of your coverage. You can...
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Beach Property Drawbacks
Erosion due to storms can be a huge challenge!
While it can happen any time of the year, erosion due to storms can have a dramatic impact on beachfront properties as evidenced by this picture in...
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Before You Buy or Sell Your Home
A crucial part of a house transaction is the inspection. There are a number of standard issues to review. Using a certified inspector will help ensure the property is cleared of any problems....
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Benefits of Using Senior Real Estate Specialist
Seniors have unique situations that call for someone trained to best handle them. A specialist brings more than just a realtor’s license when helping seniors with their real estate issues. These...
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Brace and Testing Scam
“Do you have Medicare? Do you have aches and pains? We can provide braces that Medicare will cover! How about a genetic testing kit to see if you are predisposed to getting cancer?” If you are like...
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Buying or Selling a Home? Use a Realtor with Experience
Similar to younger generations, seniors are an active demographic in the real estate market. Whether downsizing or moving closer to family, seniors need and desire to transition into a new home for...
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Discounts for Veterans 2018
This section is a list of local and national organizations that offer discounts to veterans. These discounts can change so check first to verify the discounts offered. Also included are resources...
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Dutch Treat - Savings in the Valley
For many years organizations like AAA and AARP have negotiated discounts for members and seniors with national companies. At the local level there are numerous businesses in our community that offer...
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Elder Law Alert: Department of Veterans Affairs Makes Sweeping Changes to VA Pension and Aid & Attendance Benefit
Introduction
VA Pension benefits are “nonservice connected” disability benefits that provide a monthly tax-free income to eligible wartime veterans and their surviving spouses. A married veteran can...
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Excellent Phone Apps for Seniors
MintGet your finances under control with an all-in-one budget and money tracker called Mint. By securely syncing to your bank accounts and credit cards, Mint will track your income and expenses (by...
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Getting the Right Help for Your Move
When you’re ready to move, are you going to call your friends with pickup trucks to come over and help? When relocating from a large four bedroom home to a one or two bedroom apartment in a senior...
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Industry News For Professionals July-August 2017
Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition (LVAIP). The mission of LVAIP is to provide an ongoing forum for professionals from private, public, non-profit and business sectors to inform, educate and...
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Industry News For Local Professionals - Holiday 2018
HealthNetWed., Nov. 14, Dec. 12 at 12 pm. Traditions of Hanover Bethlehem, 5300 Northgate Dr., Bethlehem. Monthly networking group for professionals hosted monthly and features a speaker and time for...
