Downsize Your Home for Retirement
Bigger is not always better – especially in retirement. When children move into their own homes, when keeping up the landscaping goes from a source of pride to a source of back pain, it may be time to consider downsizing your home. Earlier this year, Dave Ramsey, the financial guru, highlighted the advantages of selling your current […]
Sell Your Home to Pay for Senior Care
Making the decision to enter yourself or a loved one into assisted living can be a difficult and emotional process. While health and safety are of utmost concern, financial burdens also weigh heavy during this time. It’s an unfortunate reality given the high price tag of senior care and lack of Medicare coverage for many […]
How Seniors Navigate Through the Pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all people from different walks of life, the challenges for some socio-economic groups were very tough, especially for the elder and senior population. At MarketPro Homebuyers, it has always been our desire to serve the elder population. So, we thought it best to zoom in on the current state […]
Every House Has a Story: It Takes a Village
The Coronavirus pandemic helped the world see importance and need for community and collaboration. Isolation and social distancing are a struggle for all of us. At MarketPro Homebuyers, we recently experienced the value of collaboration to help a client in need. On a call organized by Gail Hubberman, our Business Development Manager, we highlight how […]
10 Tips for Selling your Home When Preparing to Downsize
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to look at things in significantly different ways. Whether it’s valuing family more, working from home, or losing a job, COVID has altered peoples’ lives. And the real estate market is no exception. In fact, many people have realized they no longer need, or they can’t afford, the size […]
Isolation During COVID-19 Is Challenging for Seniors
In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, it has become harder for the elderly to receive the care and attention they are accustomed to and need. Social distancing has meant limited exposure to caregivers and family members. And the isolation can be challenging, especially for those who may be facing other adverse health effects. We […]