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Living The Retirement You Always Dreamed About

Issue 39.16

Several of my clients and realtor friends have come to me at one time or another and asked a common question: “If I can pay cash for a home, why would I ever want to use a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) to purchase my home?” This is a VERY important question that […]

Retired With A Home That Doesn’t Meet Your Needs?

Issue 34.16

A few years ago a local Realtor referred a special client to me. She had been diagnosed with stage four cancer and thanks to aggressive treatment, was in remission. She owned a comfortable, small home but needed more space, wanted to be closer to the hospital for treatments and, uncertain of her life […]

Retired With a Mortgage? Pay Yourself, Not the Bank!

Issue 29.16

Many seniors in today’s economy retire with a mortgage on their home. As they shift to a retirement income and they face increasing health care and living costs, some seniors find it difficult to make ends meet and stay in the home that they love. Many people don’t realize that they can easily […]