Insights into Senior Living Communities
At Reata Realty Group, we are passionate about providing the best real estate experience for senior citizens. Our blog is dedicated to offering valuable insights into senior living communities, and helping you make informed decisions. Stay tuned for expert advice, market trends, and stories that matter to you. Dive deeper into the world of senior housing with us.
Why Seniors Downsize
By Reata Realty Group |
Why do people over 55 decide to downsize? As an SRES®, I’ve found these are the most frequent reasons that prompt a new beginning in a smaller space: 💸 *Saving money: *Downsizing can cut costs on mortgages, utilities, and maintenance—ideal for fixed incomes. 🌍 *Living the dream: *Want to travel or live near the coast?…
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The Cost Of Long-term care and How to pay for it
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*The Cost of Long-term Care *and how to pay for it *Someone turning age 65 today has an almost 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and support in their remaining years. For many, the cost will place a burden on their finances, with already high costs expected to rise on average…
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Social Security Fairness Act Changes Retirees’ Benefits
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*Social Security Fairness Act Changes Retirees’ Benefits * The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden, is set to bring significant changes to the retirement landscape in the United States in 2025. The Act eliminates two key provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which…
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How to evaluate Senior Living Facilities: Expert Tips and Advice
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*How to evaluate Senior Living Facilities: Expert Tips and Advice * Knowing how to evaluate assisted living, memory care or independent living facilities is absolutely crucial before moving yourself or a loved one into one. The reason: Not all are created equal. “Just like there are some great senior living providers out there, there are…
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Seniors Apartments
By Reata Realty Group |
According to U.S. Census data, about one in five seniors are renters, either always renters or former homeowners who sold their properties to become renters. Reasons for becoming renters include circumstances such as:
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How to evaluate Senior Living Facilities: Expert Tips and Advice
By Reata Realty Group |
How to evaluate Senior Living Facilities: Expert Tips and Advice Knowing how to evaluate assisted living, memory care or independent living facilities is absolutely crucial before moving yourself or a loved one into one. The reason: Not all are created equal. “Just like there are some great senior living providers out there, there are some…
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Assisted Living
By Reata Realty Group |
About three-quarters of those age 85 and older report some degree of permanent limitation in performing ADLs. Assisted-living facilities provide a residence for those who need help with daily activities such as cooking, housekeeping, and transportation, as well as personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating. They are best suited for those who…
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Checklist: Adapting a Home for Aging in Place
By Reata Realty Group |
BATHROOM FAUCETS, SWITCHES, CONTROLS ENTRY AND STAIRS KITCHEN HOME DESIGN AND LAYOUT
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Housing Options
By Reata Realty Group |
Do current living situations match the needs for care, involvement of caregivers, affordable, able to care of. ACCESSORY UNITSLiving spaces added to a single-family home are called by different names— granny flat, mother-in-law flat, or accessory unit—in different parts of the country. The units can be apartments within a home, flats over a garage, freestanding…
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Life Transitions
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If the go-go years are a time of expanding interests and activities, the slower go years at the other end of the spectrum are a time of narrowing down as declining health and stamina necessitate staying closer to home and family. The nature of “home” may change too. It may be the time for selling…
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