The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a global toll on the markets and the retirement accounts of many seniors. Seniors who are homeowners, however, can access to cash for living expenses through a reverse mortgage. The reverse mortgage is a financial tool that has helped many seniors who are over 62 years old. In my previous […]
Coronavirus Financial Relief With a Reverse Mortgage – Part 1
If you are over 62 years of age, you could be a candidate for a reverse mortgage. (Photo: Joe Hepburn, Unsplash). The economic effect of the coronavirus pandemic been global. Retirees have seen their retirement nest eggs shrink over the last couple of months. Yet, as we have seen in the past, markets usually […]
Coronavirus, Senior Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an extra living space or secondary dwelling, which can help to house multi-generational families and enables seniors to “age-in-place” with their family. (Photo: Kara Eads, Unsplash). Across the nation, senior housing facilities, from independent living to memory care, have been hit hard by the coronavirus. As a result, many […]
Property Tax Bills Are Out! Consider Senior Tax Deferral, Discount and Worker Program
Property tax bills just came out and are in every property owner’s mailbox, putting property taxes at the top of mind! As a reminder, property taxes may be paid in one single payment by April 30 or in two equal payments. If made in two payments, the first half-payment is due by the last day […]
Innovation in Boulder senior living: Take a ride on the pedicab
October 2019 marks the one year anniversary that my pedicab made its debut at Brookdale North Boulder. In the spirit of the upcoming Daily Camera’s Aging at Altitude Expo on November 2, an event which provides seniors with resources, tips and advice about aging in Boulder County, senior living is top of mind right now. Often families […]
Tips for seniors downsizing to a smaller home
(Photo: Sam Wheeler, Unsplash). Baby boomers are retiring and downsizing their homes at record rates. “Aging in place” is a common catch phrase for seniors, meaning growing older in their own homes. However, there comes a time for many seniors when their large, two-story house with a basement and landscaping just isn’t the ideal place […]
Realtor for Life: What are the choices in senior housing?
Across the nation, baby boomers are aging and the demand for various levels of senior housing is high. People are living longer, and many seniors prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. While more services are available today to seniors living at home including lawn care, meal delivery, companionship, transportation, grocery […]
Senior Housing in Boulder County
Duane Duggan, with the Boulder Property Network at RE/MAX of Boulder, interviews Mike Jump, the sales director at Brookdale North Boulder, about the senior housing options in Boulder County and more specifically on the services Brookdale North Boulder provides. What is the senior housing situation in Boulder? What are the various options that are available? […]