Senior Real Estate Blog

Senior Lifestyle

Michael Edlen is a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist (S.R.E.S.), who helps homeowners in the 50+ age demographic and who’s well-versed in the areas of retirement, downsizing, and more.​ This is a guide on how to better enjoy your retirement and not stress over the real estate concerns that come up.

Downsizing & Rightsizing

Downsizing Issues for Seniors

When interviewing with a senior to list their home, I ask them what their most important considerations and concerns are about selling their home. Most are looking for an agent they feel they can trust and with whom they have the right “chemistry.”

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Senior Lifestyle

Thoughts for Potential Elder Caregivers

It is estimated that 50% of U.S. households are multi-generational, with people caring for either grandchildren or grandparents. If these are not issues in your family at present, it may be useful to keep a copy of these questions for future reference.

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Senior Lifestyle

Seniors Lifestyle Improvement

Simply Stay Active It is essential for those who prefer to remain in their present home for as long as possible to keep as active, alert and as involved as they are able.  Similarly, for those who have become care

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Downsizing & Rightsizing

Preparing for “Rightsizing”

This is the third in a series of articles in answer to requests for more informational help with “downsizing” issues for seniors. The focus here is on getting started with the process in a systematic and gradual way.

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Senior Finances

Sell Or Leave As Inheritance?

I recently heard from two homeowners. One said, “I’m keeping this house for my children – but I don’t know if that’s the wisest decision.”  The other asked, “Do we leave the house to our children or would it be

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