My husband and I were at dinner a few weeks ago and we ran into a past client of mine. As their Realtor I had helped Dan and his wife, Bridgette, sell their single-family home and buy a condominium. Prior to meeting with me they had not seriously considered condo living and were unaware of […]
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I recently posed a question on my Facebook page: “Is it necessary for kids to have their own bedrooms?” It could be expected that there are a variety of answers. Adults speak out of their own experience and parents comment on what works for them. One answer intrigued me. Jennifer Wernert wrote “I’m 32 and […]
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A newer agent in my office recently posed the question: “I am representing a young couple who found a home they love. The only downside? It reeks of cigarette smoke. I’m trying to advise them whether or not they should consider this home?” It should be noted that this question was being asked in Columbus, […]
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Did you know that Americans 65 and over are the fastest growing demographic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Over 60% say they are on social media on a regular basis – often reporting on or keeping up with their grandkids. Have you ever thought about what happens to your posts and pictures after you die? […]
I hear it from elder care attorneys and medical personnel frequently: the worst decisions made are decisions made in a crisis. Doctors and Nurses have a term for it: it’s called the “hallway huddle”. Hospital and Hospice professionals see families in the hallway of the emergency room or ICU trying to figure out what Mom […]
For many the word “hospice” is very much like the word “cancer.” The connotation of the word means death and the topic is avoided until there is no avoiding it. Terry Murphy is a registered nurse and the Clinical Director for Wesley Hospice Care in Columbus, Ohio. “The biggest mistake families make,” says Terry, “is […]
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Condo Living: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
DownSize NewsMy husband and I were at dinner a few weeks ago and we ran into a past client of mine. As their Realtor I had helped Dan and his wife, Bridgette, sell their single-family home and buy a condominium. Prior to meeting with me they had not seriously considered condo living and were unaware of […]
Could you “flip the whole damn ship” in your home?
DownSize NewsI recently posed a question on my Facebook page: “Is it necessary for kids to have their own bedrooms?” It could be expected that there are a variety of answers. Adults speak out of their own experience and parents comment on what works for them. One answer intrigued me. Jennifer Wernert wrote “I’m 32 and […]
If I can smell it, I can’t sell it…
DownSize NewsA newer agent in my office recently posed the question: “I am representing a young couple who found a home they love. The only downside? It reeks of cigarette smoke. I’m trying to advise them whether or not they should consider this home?” It should be noted that this question was being asked in Columbus, […]
Will your Facebook page outlive you?
DownSize NewsDid you know that Americans 65 and over are the fastest growing demographic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Over 60% say they are on social media on a regular basis – often reporting on or keeping up with their grandkids. Have you ever thought about what happens to your posts and pictures after you die? […]
Avoid the “Hallway Huddle”
DownSize NewsI hear it from elder care attorneys and medical personnel frequently: the worst decisions made are decisions made in a crisis. Doctors and Nurses have a term for it: it’s called the “hallway huddle”. Hospital and Hospice professionals see families in the hallway of the emergency room or ICU trying to figure out what Mom […]
The Hospice Decision: Making the Hard Choice at the Right Time
DownSize NewsFor many the word “hospice” is very much like the word “cancer.” The connotation of the word means death and the topic is avoided until there is no avoiding it. Terry Murphy is a registered nurse and the Clinical Director for Wesley Hospice Care in Columbus, Ohio. “The biggest mistake families make,” says Terry, “is […]