Moving Tips - 12/16/08 10:12 AM
  Today and tomorrow I am posting a two-part series on Moving tips for the Sandwich Generation and others at my primary website, http://www.sandwichink.com/the-sandwich-generation-moves-part-1 . Join me there as we discuss a checklist of things to do when moving, along with some tips for moving with elderly parents, grandchildren, etc.
 
I just listened to some interesting podcasts by Australian real estate technology speaker, Mike Andrews. You can find his podcasts at http://mikeandrew.podomatic.com/entry/2008-12-09T23_02_15-08_00 or by typing Mike Andrews into iTunes. They are short, but full of good info. It's primarily geared for teaching real estate agents how to use Social Media … (0 comments)

Caregivers: Property Taxes Paid? - 12/06/08 12:21 PM
Property Taxes! Two due dates every year that can't be missed. They are easy to be overlooked by elderly homeowners though. Not paying these bills can be a problem and if they are forgotten for several years, the consequences can be enormous.
The late fees are hefty. Using Placer County in California as an example, the late fees total the sum of a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost. Additional penalties are charged if the taxes are not paid by June of the following year. Other counties have different fees, but they are all pretty hefty.
Even worse, if your elderly … (0 comments)

Reverse Mortgages for Elderly Parents - 12/04/08 08:08 AM
The other side of the coin for elderly parents, from yesterday's post - many do want to stay in their own homes. For them, a reverse mortgage might be a help. Smart Money has a good article on the Sandwich Generation, including a section covering this topic - http://budurl.com/ReverseMtg .
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Elderly Seriously Impacted by Troubled Real Estate Market - 12/03/08 10:16 PM
I was very interested to read the article in the New York Times describing the problem many seniors are experiencing due to the downturn of the real estate market. Unable to sell their houses for an acceptable price, they are having to stay put in houses that are too big for them and are not elder-safe. This situation can impact their adult children as well, particularly those members of the Sandwich Generation who are caring for their own children, maybe even grandchildren, and trying to help long distance elderly parents who can't move closer to them. You can find the entire … (0 comments)

 
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