Senior Real Estate Planning

Senior Real Estate Planning

Have you lived in your home for years and thinking about downsizing? Are you considering a move to 55+? Tune in weekly as we discuss Senior Real Estate. We talk about real estate issues that matter to you and can help guide to make the best decisions for you.

Episodes

March 14, 2023 28 min

Mark Gatta cohosts with Christina.  Mark is a colleague of Christina's and owner at Opus Elite Real Estate.  

Listen as Christina Swain and Mark Gatta discuss the difference between your fast paced realtors and a senior real estate expert like Christina who has patience and happy to a resource her clients can call on.   

Opus Elite has several events coming up including an Easter Egg Hunt at our Robbinsville office on April 1 and...

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Listen as John Freitag with Freitag Family Agency discuss how your Medicare Plan is affected when you move.   

If you are thinking about making a move and have questions about your Medicare Supplement Plan - Call John & Stephanie Freitag at 267-255-8774.  They are always happy to answer questions.

Christina Swain, Senior Real Estate Specialist
Your Realtor in Red
Opus Elite Real Estate
www. BucksCountyBoomers.com
267-397-6291
215-395-...

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February 28, 2023 28 min

Thinking about making a move?  Do you want to find a place to live before you sell?  Sellers have a lot of anxiety of where to go if their home sells and they can't find a place.  Listen as we strategize on how purchase without selling your home first.  

Christina Swain, Senior Real Estate Specialist
Your Realtor in Red
Opus Elite Real Estate
www. BucksCountyBoomers.com
267-397-6291
215-395-6277

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Before You Sell You Have to Know Where to Go!

What Are Your Main Floor Living Options?
 
1. Ranch house - most are older and outdated.  They require more exterior maintenance. 

2. Single Floor Condo or Townhouse: There are several condo complexes in Mercer County and Bucks County  area that offer main floor living.

3. 55+ Community - You own your home and are part of a Neighborhood of 55+ adults. Some of which have a clubhouse ...

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This week we are talking with Dan Miles of Miles Construction.  Dan has specialized in decks for over 25 years now and has seen it all!  
Listen as we discuss:
*Wood vs. Composite 
*Not all Composite is created equal
*Retractable Awnings &  deck coverings
*Return on investment a Deck gives you - 77.3%!  

A deck is well worth the investment in your home.  It is a sort after feature and adds value.  

Miles Construction designs and build...

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February 8, 2023 27 min

Listen to us as we discuss Aging in Place vs Moving.  

We also review basic tips to make Downsizing not as overwhelming.  Downsizing doesn't necessarily mean you have to move.  It is simply decluttering and making your home more spacious for you to continue to live in it. 

If you are thinking about making a move, I would be happy to come out and do a free 30 min Home Salability Assessment.  Where I give you tips and tricks to get...

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Listen as we discuss the top repairs/upgrades that will give you the BEST Return on Investment for your money.

Typically speaking any curb appeal enhancement:

  •  new front door
  • new garage door 
  • landscaping
  • New Siding or Windows
  • Minor Kitchen updates have a better return than major. 
    Just as Minor bathroom updates have a better return than major. 

    Exterior Deck also ranks for giving you the best return as well!

    We discuss in depth at my home s...

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    January 25, 2023 28 min

    Listen to Christina Swain and Carol Swain talk about real estate now vs 30 years when Carol originally entered the business.
    Be sure to stop out to Christina's Educational Home Selling Seminar on Jan. 31 at 6:30pm at the Newtown Twp Building.  

    Christina Swain, Senior Real Estate Specialist
    Your Realtor in Red
    Opus Elite Real Estate
    www. BucksCountyBoomers.com
    267-397-6291
    215-395-6277

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    January 17, 2023 33 min

    Let's talk a little about preparing your home for the market.  It takes time.  It is not an overnight process.  We are going to delve into staging.  What is the real definition of staging?  Is staging emptying out your house and renting furniture?  

    We dig deeper on how to prepare your home for the market at my Home Selling Seminars:

    January 31 - Newtown Twp Building @6:30pm
    Newtown Township Municipal Building 100 Municipal D...

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    January 10, 2023 29 min

    Senior Real Estate is different.  Often times people have lived in their home for decades.  This is where they raised their family and have all their memories.  Christina Swain is a Senior Real Estate Specialist.  Get to know her a little better in this first episode.  

    Christina Swain, Senior Real Estate Specialist
    Your Realtor in Red
    Opus Elite Real Estate
    www. BucksCountyBoomers.com
    267-397-6291
    215-395-6277

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