senior living: The 12 Most Popular Senior Living Communities in Houston, TX - 03/15/18 03:18 PM
Hundreds of senior living communities serve the city of Houston, but it can be hard to tell at a glance which one is right for your elderly loved ones. Some senior living facilities offer assisted living, others are independent, while some others provide skilled nursing and memory care. These places vary in quality too, and it can be a challenge for you to spot the highest-quality homes where the grandmother or grandfather you love will be comfortable and safe. The 12 most popular senior living communities in Houston, compiled in this list, should provide a good starting point for further research into your … (0 comments)

senior living: Senior Housing Trends in Real Estate, Technology, and More! - 03/15/18 03:08 PM
I grew up driving around with my dad visiting development sites that would “make great retirement homes.” At family dinners I’d learn about new things happening in assisted living. Not your typical dinner conversations to say the least. So articles with titles like, “What will Senior Housing Look Like in 2028” are total clickbait for me. The problem with most of these articles is that they are superficial and offer little information or deep thought into the industry. I get it, optimzing articles for search (SEO) is important and these types of articles get published often (you’re welcome Next Avenue for the link). But there … (1 comments)

senior living: What is senior living? - 08/09/17 08:26 PM
Senior living is a broad category of housing for older adults that includes terms such as assisted living, memory care, active adult, 55+ housing, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Senior living communities are built for folks simply looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle to those that need 24-hour medical care. We’ve put together this guide to explain some of the most common property types of senior living.
Housing for Independent Older Adults
Senior Apartments, sometimes also called Age-Restricted Apartments, are conventional apartment buildings for older adults. Often they are built in areas zoned for age-restriction, and many times the rent is subsidized by a governmental … (2 comments)

senior living: Are Continuing Care Retirement Communities Right For Your Clients? - 05/18/17 01:31 PM
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are a long-term care option that combines independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing in one setting.  The goal of CCRCs is to provide long-term services and supports that meet your changing needs over time without requiring that you move outside the community.  Your place in the next level of care is there for you and your future care needs are already planned for from the moment you move in allowing you to safely age in place.
A CCRC is the most expensive long-term care option.  It requires a large up-front entrance fee as well as monthly charges.  The entrance … (0 comments)

senior living: SRES Agents - Do your aging clients need help finding senior living? - 05/09/17 12:14 PM
Over the last few years real estate marketplaces like Zillow and Trulia have changed the way people search online for real estate. At the same time, there are now more than 2 million licensed real estate sales agents in the US. While changes in the way people search continues to grow, the vast majority of people still use an agent to help them with transactions. They do this because the process of buying and selling homes is complicated.
The process of finding and moving into a senior living community can also be a complicated process, especially when families are looking for assisted living communities. As … (0 comments)

senior living: What to Look for When Buying into a Retirement Community - 04/17/17 10:51 AM
You’re over 55, independent, ready to downsize and have heard about all the fantastic amenities and social connection a retirement community has to offer. So what kind of things should you be looking for? How will you know if the community you’re looking at is the right one for you? Will you be able to afford the retirement community that fits best with your lifestyle?
Here are some tips to get you started:
1.  Types of retirement housing developments
These days, there are many different types of retirement housing to consider besides the most common assisted living. Whether you’re thinking about downsizing to a condominium or a … (2 comments)

 
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