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Aug. 18, 2016

Proudly Celebrating Professionalism and Honesty

As a native Arizonan and resident of the Arizona retirement communities I sell, I take pride in proudly celebrating professionalism and honesty as a full-service full-time Associate Broker for RE/MAX Professionals. I bring a strong combination of customer service, sales, market knowledge and marketing to benefit my clients. As …

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Aug. 10, 2016

Why Westbrook Village is a Premier Arizona Retirement Destination

Welcome to beautiful Peoria, Arizona where you will find the premier retirement community of Westbrook Village. Surrounded by breathtaking views, wide open spaces and there is plenty to do for retirees 45 years old and up.

Packed fantastic fun-loving activities, it’s no wonder Westbrook Village has earned its place …

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Aug. 4, 2016

3 Major Monsoon Safety Tips for Seniors

Did you get caught in the monsoon rainstorms and flooding that swept through Phoenix Tuesday? A 500-year rain event hit the valley with some parts of Phoenix getting two to three inches of rain in an hour, prompting road closures and water rescues. That much rain only has a 0.2 …

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July 28, 2016

3 Reasons Older Adults Should Volunteer

Think volunteering is just a way to pass the time and a nice thing you do for others? Think again! Research continues to show the social, emotional, and even physical health benefits of volunteering. Especially for older adults. A recent study published in The Gerontologist, surveyed more than 200 …

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July 21, 2016

3 Mistakes that Could Cut into your Social Security Benefits

Did you know? Twenty-nine percent of retirees say their benefits ended up being less or much less than expected according to a recent survey released from Nationwide Retirement Institute. Retirees who had been retired for ten or more years were more likely to say their benefit was lower than …

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July 14, 2016

Support for Grandparents Raising Grandkids

Are you a grandparent in the Valley who raises your grandkids? You’re not alone. There are over 100,000 children being taken care of by their grandparents or other extended family members in Arizona. In fact, nearly forty percent of children are being raised by their grandparents in Arizona due …

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June 16, 2016

Top 3 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Summer in Arizona

Though July is usually our hottest month, now is the time to prepare your air conditioner and home to ensure the lowest energy bills and maximum efficiency. And with the temperatures expected to reach 120 degrees this weekend, you definitely want to make sure you’re staying cool. Here are the

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June 9, 2016

Do You Understand Reverse Mortgages?

Be honest. Do you understand reverse mortgages and how they work? If not, you’re not alone. According to the Home Equity and Retirement Income Planning Surveyreleased by The American College of Financial Services, seven out of ten seniors don’t understand reverse mortgages. According to the survey of …

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June 2, 2016

Survey Shows Retirees are Homeward Bound

Every retirement plan is different, but a new survey shows an overwhelming number of people nearing or in retirement want to remain in their current home as long as possible.The Home Equity and Retirement Income Planning Surveyreleased by The American College of Financial Services was created to better understand …

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May 26, 2016

Top 3 Senior Housing Trends for 2016

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rations ago retirement looked like adult children checking their aging parents into quiet assisted living facilities. However, over the last decade, the view of retirement has considerably changed. Now more and more baby boomers and Arizona retirees are reinventing the idea of retirement. The aging population is more …

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