Massachusetts Adult Housing

7 Great Reasons to Buy A Condo

7 great resons to buy a condo- is condo living right for you

Is Living in a Condo Right for You? Condominiums have come along way since the 80's. While the concept of condos were new and approached with hesitation back then, condos are now a stable, viable source of housing in today's real estate market. Condominiums come in all shapes and sizes. You can get a unit all on one floor, a townhouse with no one living below or above you, stand alone units, a condominium in an over 55 community, a luxury condo, condos that cater to weekend get … Continue reading...

2 Hartswood Drive, Haverhill MA 01830

For Sale- 2 Hartswood Drive, Haverhill MA 01830 Style: Townhouse Living Area: 2065 sqft Bedrooms: 3 Baths 2.5 Price: $345,000 Condo Fee: $442 Open House- Sunday December 2nd 12-1:30 2 Hartswood Drive is located on the north side of Haverhill Massachusetts in the The Fairways Condominium complex. The Fairways is one of Haverhill's most desirable over 55 adult communities.... providing a an affordable living space all in a great location. Walk through the door of … Continue reading...

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

There is a lot of talk about reverse mortgages and I get asked all the time what is a reverse mortgage? Reverse mortgages have gained a lot of attention because they are "glamorized" as having many benefits to senior homeowner. So many retirees are left wondering "what is a reverse mortgage"? As folks near retirement or are into their retirement years, funding their retirement is a huge concern. Large amounts of equity are tied up in many retirees homes. Leaving … Continue reading...

What Is An Active Adult Community?

Lately, I have seen a lot of interest in buying in an Active Adult Community. There are also more and more over 55 or Active Adult communities communities coming on board in Massachusetts. You will here them be called active adult, over 55 or 55+ communities. So What is an Active Adult or 55+ Community? An Active Adult Community is an age restricted, residential community. Simply put it is a community of residence marketed for the over 55 crowd. Most often, here in … Continue reading...

New Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation (SRES)

I an your new SRES®. I just completed training to become a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). By partnering with an SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) like me during your new home search, you'll gain the help and expertise of a REALTOR® specialized in meeting the needs of home buyers and sellers aged 50 plus. Not only do I have the experience of 13+ years in real estate, I have now have the education to help the 50+ community with their unique wants and needs when purchasing or … Continue reading...

When is it time to downsize? 5 Reasons it may be time to downsize

Lately I have been working with quite a few couples looking to downsize their home and seek a new place to live. In many cases they have lived their lives for many years and have raised their families in their homes. For many people it is a struggle of when it is time to downsize their home. I just talked to a couple I just helped recently. We sold their home of 38 years and purchased a very nice townhouse in an over 55 community. The move occurred about 4 months ago. So I asked them … Continue reading...

Popular Retiree Destinations across the US

Portfolio.com has compiled a list of recent retiree hot spots across the country. While Florida and Arizona destinations lead the list there are some surprising candidates across the country. With 2011 having the fist wave of baby boomers retiring, retirement has been a very hot topic. Four percent of the retiring population will be looking to relocate to spend their golden years..... Find out where they are looking! Urban markets: Tampa-St. Petersburg leads this group, which is … Continue reading...