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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Google “mother-in-law” and you’ll see this: “a horrible beast. The letters in ‘mother in law’ can be re-arranged to spell ‘Woman Hitler’. “ All right then. Are you deserving of the title? Let’s see. Here are the top actions of ‘woman hitler’ albeit, well meaning: You try to take over events that should be the […]
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No question. Credit is the key determinant of your ability to get a loan and/or the terms of that loan. The better the credit, the better the terms. The credit scoring system is imperfect, but it is the best we have to predict the likelihood of a borrower’s ability and willingness to pay back a […]
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It was a few years ago that I got the call from an elderly client to sell her home. Pauline had lived in the home for over 50 years and raised two sons there. Her husband, George, died ten years ago, her eldest son, Greg lived in Atlanta and his younger brother, Scott, lived in […]
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Getting a mortgage is a little like getting married: it is a highly intrusive dive into the financials of your life, and you sign a 30-year commitment. Who you choose to trust with the details is very important and goes way beyond an interest rate? But let’s talk about that interest rate: this little number […]
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Real estate licensing differs in the 50 states in the United States. In Ohio, a licensed Realtor has completed 120 hours of education and passed an exam on State and Federal laws. Our profession requires honesty held in place by written rules and continuing education on servicing the public with the highest standards of ethics. […]
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I get it. You are a DIY-er and you can find lots of great information (and houses!) on the internet so why get tangled up with a high-pressure salesperson? The truth is: you don’t have to. Just like anything else you CAN buy a house without independent representation. And if the homeowner is not using […]
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I thought of this recently. The DownSize Columbus team had a booth at Columbus’ Senior Living Festival at the Hollywood Casino. This annual event in it’s 7th year is a celebration of all things old but great! Members of the Senior Services Roundtable of Columbus and Franklin County conceived the idea of a festive event […]
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To everyone else it was just the immaculate cape cod on Pauline Street. To the neighbors it was George and Doreen’s home for over 40 years. By today’s standards, the tidy 1200 square foot bungalow with one bathroom hardly seems big enough for the three boys raised there. But raised they were, Kevin, Daniel and […]
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If I can smell it I can’t sell it…
/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon PottsA 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?
/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon PottsDid 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”
/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon PottsI 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
/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon PottsFor 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 […]
Are You That Mother-in-Law? Top Ten Sins (+1)
/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon PottsGoogle “mother-in-law” and you’ll see this: “a horrible beast. The letters in ‘mother in law’ can be re-arranged to spell ‘Woman Hitler’. “ All right then. Are you deserving of the title? Let’s see. Here are the top actions of ‘woman hitler’ albeit, well meaning: You try to take over events that should be the […]
My credit is bad. Can I buy a house?
/0 Comments/in News /by webmasterNo question. Credit is the key determinant of your ability to get a loan and/or the terms of that loan. The better the credit, the better the terms. The credit scoring system is imperfect, but it is the best we have to predict the likelihood of a borrower’s ability and willingness to pay back a […]
Do we really need the big houses? (and are we happier in them)?
/0 Comments/in News /by webmasterIt was a few years ago that I got the call from an elderly client to sell her home. Pauline had lived in the home for over 50 years and raised two sons there. Her husband, George, died ten years ago, her eldest son, Greg lived in Atlanta and his younger brother, Scott, lived in […]
Is the interest rate all that matters when choosing a mortgage broker?
/0 Comments/in News /by webmasterGetting a mortgage is a little like getting married: it is a highly intrusive dive into the financials of your life, and you sign a 30-year commitment. Who you choose to trust with the details is very important and goes way beyond an interest rate? But let’s talk about that interest rate: this little number […]
All Realtors are licensed: are they all good?
/0 Comments/in News /by webmasterReal estate licensing differs in the 50 states in the United States. In Ohio, a licensed Realtor has completed 120 hours of education and passed an exam on State and Federal laws. Our profession requires honesty held in place by written rules and continuing education on servicing the public with the highest standards of ethics. […]
I’m finding homes on the internet. Do I need my own Realtor?
/0 Comments/in News /by webmasterI get it. You are a DIY-er and you can find lots of great information (and houses!) on the internet so why get tangled up with a high-pressure salesperson? The truth is: you don’t have to. Just like anything else you CAN buy a house without independent representation. And if the homeowner is not using […]
Would You be “Infectious” in Las Vegas?
/0 Comments/in News /by webmasterI thought of this recently. The DownSize Columbus team had a booth at Columbus’ Senior Living Festival at the Hollywood Casino. This annual event in it’s 7th year is a celebration of all things old but great! Members of the Senior Services Roundtable of Columbus and Franklin County conceived the idea of a festive event […]
Immaculate Cape Cod on Pauline Street
/0 Comments/in News /by webmasterTo everyone else it was just the immaculate cape cod on Pauline Street. To the neighbors it was George and Doreen’s home for over 40 years. By today’s standards, the tidy 1200 square foot bungalow with one bathroom hardly seems big enough for the three boys raised there. But raised they were, Kevin, Daniel and […]