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Non-Profit Retirement Community Buys Resident Homes That Can’t Sell

After the real estate market collapsed, retirees were hit especially hard – if they aren’t able to find a buyer for their home, they can’t move into a retirement community. But one nonprofit is helping senior citizens make the transition, by assisting them with the sales process. NBC’s John Yang reports. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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People on the Move – Abilities Network Wins $30K Grant

The David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation Awards Abilities Network a $30,000 Grant for Low-Income Seniors Abilities Network is pleased to announce that it has received a $30,000 2 year grant[...]

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Top Tips for the Transition: Making the Most of the Move to a Retirement Community

Top Tips for the Transition: Making the Most of the Move to a Retirement Community
By: Cathy Ritter A whirlwind schedule packed with activities, such as traveling to nearby historical attractions or a professional sporting event. Working out in a fully-equipped health center or[...]

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Selling Your House During an Economic Downturn

This article was contributed by Diane Krause. For the last few years, many homeowners have been keeping an eye on the real estate market and waiting for signs of improvement before considering a[...]

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The Future of Aging . . . Shared Resources!

The Future of Aging . . . Shared Resources!
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you probably know that my solution to alot of  "aging issues" is to promote a better sense of community, helping each other, and sharing[...]

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A Difficult Move to a Retirement Community Made Simple

When Kathleen and Richard McCarty retired, they took the path less travelled by choosing to upsize.  Therefore, when the time came to move to a retirement community years later, the[...]

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A Professional in Real Estate Finds Assistance When Making the Move

A Professional in Real Estate Finds Assistance When Making the Move
The process of downsizing and selling the family home is often overwhelming, even for those with a background in the moving industry. A real estate broker for 25 years, Carol Fine, and her husband,[...]

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Making the Move to a Retirement Community

Making the Move to a Retirement Community
It was while attending Johns Hopkins University for graduate school that Anne and Bertram Wyatt-Brown first met. Not only were they both focused on careers in teaching, but they soon learned they[...]

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Maximizing Storage Space in Retirement Communities

Maximizing Storage Space in Retirement Communities
Beatrice "Bea" Daniel absolutely adored her Arlington home where she and her husband raised two children and lived for 43 years. The home, built in the 1930s with unique plaster details, definitely[...]

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