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Cool Universal Design Could Save Home Buyers Money In The Long Run

Let’s face it, buying a home is an expensive prop0sition. There are different ways to try to save some money when buying a home.  One of the issues I see is home buyers not thinking of the future when buying a home. Home buyers don’t think about how a home could save them money over…Read More »

Universal Design or "Aging In Place"-Find Out More At The Seattle Home Show

“Aging in place?” Yes, we’re all aging, even as we just stand in place, but “aging in place” is really about growing older safely and comfortably in the familiar surroundings of your home.  Since no one gets out of “here” without aging first, except Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, this post…Read More »

Bellevue Volunteer Job Fair on November 7th

What do enjoy doing?  I bet there’s an opportunity out there for you to combine your interests with giving back to the community. Volunteering is such an important thing.  Bellevue is sponsoring a volunteer open house to present all the opportunities available to volunteer in the city. The following is from The City of Bellevue’s…Read More »

Seniors, Affordable Housing, and Property Taxes

I’m a baby boomer. Because of my aging parents, I’ve gotten involved in senior issues over the last few years.  I have one parent remaining, my step-Dad, who after 41 years in my life, I think of us as my Dad.  He’s not doing well right now, but is in a safe, loving environment. I…Read More »

Cohousing-What's It All About?

Homes and lifestyles are changing.  The dream of the suburban home with a yard, the two (or three) car garage filled with 2 cars still works for some people, but many people are rethinking how they want to live.  A lifestyle is emerging all over the country and in the Puget Sound area called cohousing.  Cohousing is the new…Read More »

Congratulations to Issaquah, Washington, A Top Ten Healthy City for Retirees

Issaquah, Washington-Congratulations for making US News and World Report’s Top Ten List.  Issaquah is on the top ten list for being one of the healthiest communities for retirees. Everyone is getting older, fancy that! No person on this planet is not getting older each day, so the number of people who are thinking of retirement…Read More »

Home, Sweet Home Fair at Bellevue's Overlake Hospital

Come on down to Bellevue City Hall on November 3rd for the Home, Sweet Home Fair. The fair is a great opportunity to learn about the services available to help seniors stay in their homes.  Many of the participants are part of Bellevue’s Network on Aging.  Overlake Hospital is one of the major sponsors of the…Read More »

Tour of New Homes, Emergency Preparedness, Built Green Classes, Oh My!

All my hot buttons in one place:  real estate and financing , emergency preparedness, seniors, and Built Green issues! Wow, good stuff for all to see and learn about.  The Master Builder tour of homes began today and covers new construction sites in King and Snohomish Counties.  Tour hours are from noon-6 PM each Friday to…Read More »

Multigenerational Living, a New Way for the Future?

I have some clients right now that have a need that is hard to fill on the Eastside. I’m looking for a home for them which would accommodate 2 adults with 3 young children, plus grandma. Their hope is to find a home with 4 bedrooms for themselves with a separate 2 bedroom mother -in-…Read More »

Home Safety Checklist

Attention all of you with parents! Now that I have your attention: In my travels I am encountering more and more people who are helping elderly parents cope with lifestyle changes. I, too, have gone through the same situation with my parents over the last few years and I found it very difficult, frustrating, scary,…Read More »


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