“Downsizing” has become a popular buzzword in senior circles. The thought of downsizing can draw positive and/or negative reactions – freeing and energizing you to start a new chapter of life or overwhelming you at the thought of what needs to be done to accomplish the end goal. That’s why a highly motivated audience of […]
In 2021, the real estate market experienced unprecedented levels of activity and incredibly high demand, especially here in the Austin/Round Rock/Georgetown Metro. The question on everyone’s mind continues to be “How long will this frenzied activity continue?” Seeking answers based on facts, senior homeowners from throughout the area attended our Seniors Living Smarter Seminar on […]
In Texas, homeowners are entitled to a variety of partial or total exemptions from appraised property values. For seniors, exemptions that may be especially beneficial include the Residence Homestead Exemption, the Age 65 or Older Exemption and Disabled Veteran’s Exemption. In Georgetown, applications for exemptions are filed with the Williamson County Appraisal District. To assist […]
These two questions often dominate when seniors consider making the transition from home ownership to an apartment or cottage in a senior community. The decision to go or stay where you are can be one fraught with what ifs. Wondering what you life might be like in your new home and wondering what you are […]
Whether you are planning to sell this month, or not for a few years, do your homework now and be prepared! Get answers from our expert panel including a realtor, a real estate team leader, and a property assessment advisor will answer the following questions and more in the upcoming 90-minutes Seniors Living Smarter seminar. […]
Anyone who has searched for a new home on the internet probably has their head spinning by the plethora of information that is available. And then when you find the home to want to buy, words like title insurance or pre-listing inspection can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. We have found in real estate that […]
Join us for an eye-opening Seniors Living Smarter seminar where you will learn what’s true and what isn’t and get answers for all of your questions from our expert panelist. Some common myths are: • Selling a house myself will save me money. • The market will only go up. • There is no need […]
Wow, we had a full house at our Estate Liquidation “Getting Rid of the Stuff” seminar, proving that this is a very popular topic. We love our stuff and when we have cherished memories that are attached to the stuff it is sometimes even more difficult to get rid of the “stuff”. Our expert […]
Over 40 attendees took advantage of the opportunity to learn about Assisted Living at the February Seniors Living Smarter Seminar: Learning All About Assisted Living. A panel of representatives from local Assisted Living Communities addressed the most frequently asked questions about AL living and shared insider information that is invaluable when an individual or family […]
