In 1963, President John F. Kennedy dedicated the month of May as Senior Citizens Month.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter renamed it Older Americans Month.
All over the country, there is public recognition for those 65 years and older with special events.
Local libraries offer health information, physical activities, computer classes and socials. Administration for Community Living has the inspiring 2019 theme of Connect, Create and Contribute. This is an unusually important message in order to combat isolation and loneliness often found in the senior community.
Their website offers free materials and activity … (2 comments)
sres: The Empty Nesters - an animated video
- 03/28/16 01:32 AM
I created an animated video for the mature homeseller or anyone seeking to better understand their concerns.
It's 1 1/2 minutes in length (honestly, who's got time for anything more?) However, it was actually a couple of years in the making as I would often sit and talk with older homeowners and I began to see a pattern in the sentiments they expressed.
My wish was to use a modern and, hopefully, fun medium to reflect their hopes, joys and fears.
The mature homeowner demographic is a NAR designation known as SRES - seniors real estate specialist. Their training program is excellent and, especially, necessary if you enjoy working with … (11 comments)
sres: Jill Sackler, LI South Shore RE Agent, SRES, Newsday Press Release
- 06/04/12 06:23 AM
Jill Sackler, LI South Shore RE Agent, SRES, Newsday Press Release The Wikipedia definition: In slang, old school can refer to anything that is from an earlier era, anything that may be considered "old-fashioned". Old school refers to something that is fairly old and not very recent. Depending on the context and intent, the term can imply a high regard or respect, or be a pejorative. They say atleast 90% of Buyers and Sellers begin their search online. They say that no one reads the newspaper anymore and ads placed there are a waste of time and money. The Charles Rutenberg Realty feels … (8 comments)
sres: THE SILVER LINING CHRONICLES - IT'S COMPLICATED!
- 02/09/12 04:52 AM
THE SILVER LINING CHRONICLES - IT'S COMPLICATED! Part I When listing a property, if your homeowners have their own thoughts about what their house is worth and it does not quite match up with what the market is showing, it's always a great idea to take the time to visit some of the comps in the area. There's nothing better than seeing in person the size and condition of similar homes. Then your homeowners will walk away with real insight as to how their home compares to other houses for sale in the neighborhood and it can be a real eye … (13 comments)
May is Older Americans Month
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