Important Options to Consider When Moving Your Aging Parents

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A lot of clients have been asking me about a rather sticky issue - when to move your ailing parents out of a home. While this decision should be made by a family as a whole, I'm here to offer up some thoughts as well.

• Don't wait to move them because of an emergency. Most often, this decision will be made after someone has an accident, and by that point things can snowball and the situation can turn very messy. This is a tough decision for anyone, but having to take care of an estate while deciding these things are never a winning combination.
• Make sure that a title, will, and trust are in order. These things will need to be addressed with your parents to explain their choices to them. If necessary, consult an attorney or a realtor such as myself.
• Keep a line of communication open with your parents. No matter how embarrassing it may be for them to not be able to live alone anymore, it's crucial that you have these conversations and figure out what they would like to do instead. Do they want to live in a senior living community or an assisted living facility?
• As much as you want to fulfill your parents' wishes, you will likely have to be the one to comb over their finances and decide whether their first option for living will be sustainable. You will need to consider their insurance and any other options that relate to the financing of an alternative living situation. It's also never a pleasant thought, but you will have to consider what will occur with their social security benefits when one of them passes away.

 I will say again that this is never going to be an easy decision for you or your parents, but it is a reality that you will have to face sooner or later. Hopefully I have helped to make this transition a bit smoother for anyone going through this process or preparing to move aging seniors.

If you need any assistance whatsoever, please feel free to call me at 1-888-490-1559 or email me at linda@theholmesteam.com

Is now a good time to buy or sell?

Hi! I am Shannon Valdespino, I'm the executive assistant for The Holmes Team and am excited to introduce myself to you today. Along with the introduction, I wanted to also briefly touch on selling during the holiday season.

It's getting colder out there and every year I get asked whether now is a good time to buy or sell. The answer is yes! In fact I just recently sold my home and made enough money from it to purchase the perfect home. If you are thinking of buying or selling, give me a call today so we can get started!

What are the 3 Types of Buyers?

Thanks for joining me today. Sellers often ask me: what types of buyers should I expect to see pursuing my home? Here's a quick list I give to sellers:

1. The move up - a buyer who is looking for a larger home.
2. The move down - a buyer who is looking to downsize.
3. The investor - someone who wants to invest in a real estate property.

Because of the recent increase in home prices, we have seen less investors in the market. So if you are thinking about selling, give me a call so we can find the right buyer for your home.

Should you sell during the holiday season?

Welcome back! Now that fall is in full swing and the holidays are quickly approaching, a lot of people ask me whether now is a good time to put their home on the market.

Much to your surprise now is a great time to sell. While there may be fewer showings, the buyers in the market are much more motivated.

Often when someone relocates they look for a home during the holiday season so they can start with their new company for the new year.

Most people also have more time off during the holidays and it’s the perfect time for them to look for a new home. Sellers also have found success by marvelously decorating their home.

There are some inconveniences to selling during the holiday season, but we can work with you on that. If you plan on having company, we can limit the number of showings to allow you that time.

We can also delay closing until after the holiday season so you can enjoy the holidays without the stress of moving.

If you have any questions, please give me a call! Thanks for watching!

How to maximize the amount of money when selling your home

Welcome back to my blog!  When you put your home on the market, you want to get the most money you can out of your home. So, how do you do that? Here are four ways to maximize your sale.

1.    Expose your home to more buyers. Did you know that we have the largest MLS system in the entire country? That means more buyers are seeing your home than anywhere else!

2.    Make sure buyers are prequalified. You the want the buyers who look at your home to be serious and know they have the financing to purchase your home.

3.    Get your home in top-notch condition. You not only want your home to be market ready, you want it to stand out from the competition.

4.    Timing is everything. This is the best sellers market we’ve had in a decade. Now is the time to sell and get the most money out of your home.

If you have any questions about selling your home or if you are looking to buy, please give me a call!

3 Reasons Why Now is the Time to Sell

Thanks for visiting my blog! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about whether now is a good time to sell and whether it will be easy to find a replacement home.

The answer to both is yes! Interests rates are phenomenal and historically low. This is great because it brings more potential buyers to the market.

Prices have also come way up in the past 24 months. In fact, they have increased by as much as 40 percent in some areas.

Another reason now is a good time to sell and buy is inventory has crept up to a 2-4 month supply. That’s a good balance whether you are buying or selling.

If you have any other questions, please give me a call at 1-888-490-1559. I’d love to help! Thanks for watching!

Is now a good time to sell your rental house?

Hey, guys! I’m sure you’ve heard how great our market is right now. I’ve been getting asked a lot lately about when is the perfect time to sell a rental property.

Well, the best time is when the home is in perfect condition and the tenant is no longer living in the property. However, because there is a shortage of inventory and a large buyer’s pool, it is easier than ever to sell the property for top dollar while a tenant is still living in the home.

If you have any questions about this process, please give me a call. I’d love to help!