Baby boomers and seniors can mean one and the same thing. Or, sometimes we think of seniors only as those being over the age of 65 or over 70. Whatever the age or your definition, there are many of us moving, looking to simplify our lives or looking for second homes, fun places to golf, play tennis, or enjoy boating.

For those seniors who want to scale back and sell the family home, it can be stressful to deal with the emotional and physical process of making a move. This might be a move into a one-story condo or a move closer to kids or into some type of supportive neighborhood. If you’ve not moved recently, or are dealing with illness, it can be overwhelming to navigate in an ever-changing real estate market. We are the experts, we have helped many before you. Often we orchestrate the entire move including finding packers, painters, housekeepers, auctioneers, etc.

For those seniors like me who refuse to grow old and are blessed with excellent health... it’s very popular today to buy a second home in a place where you someday would like to retire. Enjoy it now part-time, making friends and getting comfortable with the amenities offered by that community, and someday, five to 15 years later, retire there and make it your permanent home. We have contacts all over the country and in some places outside the country with other highly skilled REALTORS® who can help you achieve this goal.

Whatever your situation, Barbara is a Senior Residential Specialist (SRES), skilled in all aspects of senior residential transactions, including tax-deferred 1031 exchanges. Barbara has the knowledge to make that work. She’s a member of several national groups: the SRES group, CRS group (Certified Residential Specialists) and the CyberStars, all very skilled in the business of real estate. Barbara is happy to meet with you to discuss whatever your options may be. For more information on senior communities, please fill out the form below.