Posts Tagged ‘living’
The 10 Cities Who Rocked Real Estate Recovery
Who Doesn’t Love To See The Underdog Win?! If you remember 2007 – we all felt like we were at the back of the pack in one way or another… The good news is that after many agonizing years, the housing market is BACK – with many markets economically stronger and sounder than the pre-crash…
Read More7 Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Estate Plan
Part of the focus of our podcast is to help you make wise financial decisions in and around your real estate. Returning to RERL this week is estate planning and tax attorney, Linda MacKay, to divulge the 7 biggest mistakes people can make with their estate plan. First off Joe will ask Linda to explain…
Read MorePavers Over Concrete For Your Next Outdoor Living Project
Joining Mike and Laura in studio today is Scott Isserson, the Senior Design Consultant for System Pavers. System Pavers is not only one of the largest home improvement companies, they’re the #1 paving stone company in America that does outdoor living projects designed around their clients. Also in discussion: Laura’s experience with System Pavers Concrete…
Read MoreLiving In The Silicon Valley
Longtime listeners will know we are always talking about how Silicon Valley is one of the greatest places to live. Unfortunately, recent news segments are reporting an exodus of people leaving the area. Is the cost of living hurting the quality of life for our retirees or are they just looking to finally cash in…
Read More7 Steps To Avoid Moving Scams
Did you know that AARP has called America ‘a nation on the move?” Recent studies reveal that as many as 47% of Americans consider relocating when they retire. Over 35 million families a year relocate – and interstate move complaints have increased 25% in the last two years. As in a variety of scam types that…
Read MoreTrusts Simplified With Philip E. Holsworth
Over the years that we have worked with seniors and talked about the goals and challenges we all face as we age, we have learned an important thing about legacy planning. Of those whom don’t have a will or trust in place – they tend to lack one not because they don’t WANT one, but…
Read MoreTop 10 Downsizing Tips with Helen Ingwersen
There is no way I can do this… What am I going to do with all of this stuff… I’ll never finish… What if I have to give away things that I love… We can help you feel THIS excited about downsizing…almost! These are some of the most common concerns that arise when the subject…
Read MoreParental Transitioning In Real Estate
Each day many Americans are confronted by the unfortunate reality that their parents are getting older, and it may be time to reconsider living situations. After the startling discovery that Laura’s parents do not have home owners insurance (because why would you when you don’t have a lender requiring it) Mike and Laura discuss several…
Read MoreSan Francisco and San Jose- Two of the Top Cities to Live In the United States
If you live in the Bay Area, there’s a good chance you spend a lot of time sitting in traffic wishing you lived somewhere that wasn’t inundated with other people. Of course deep down we all know we live in one of the greatest places to ever exist. With San Francisco and San Jose making…
Read More[PODCAST] Home Tastes & Trends: What Is REALLY In & Out
We all know that knowledge is power…but sometimes the amount of data out there is information overload, especially when it comes to home design & décor! Not to mention by the time those ‘reality’ home shows get produced and coffee table books get printed, sometimes they aren’t even a reflection of what is really ‘in’…
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