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Four Benefits that Reverse Mortgages can Offer Seniors

August 11, 2017

Baby boomers: the ideal reverse mortgage candidate? According to newly-released government data, 32% of Americans aged 65 to 69 are employed—the highest percentage in 55 years. In addition, 19% of Americans aged 70 to 74 are still working, up from 11% in 1994. Economists expect even higher rates of working seniors in the coming decades, for reasons that […]

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Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Home Purchase

July 15, 2017

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Home Purchase can be life changing for many Senior Borrowers!  People decide to move for multiple reasons.  Maybe their current home is too big or too small. Perhaps they would like to be closer to family or maybe the current home no longer meets their needs. Whatever the reasons, […]

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Spring into this new season!

March 12, 2017

Spring into the new season with potted vignettes that exclaim “out with winter” and “in with buds and blooms.” Here is a container combination — with pastel-petaled tulips, sunny daffodils, bright green foliage and sweet strawberries — that capture spring in all its glory. Celebration of spring. Welcome the season with a sunny arrangement of […]

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Set your clocks forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 12!

March 9, 2017
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3 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Feel Bigger

February 7, 2017

If you’re remodeling a kitchen and looking to create more space without having to add on or move walls, your design choices may make a big impact. First, start by selecting lighter colors, such as grays and whites. Then consider implementing a few designer tricks to visually enlarge your kitchen for a light and open […]

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Destination Living: Resort communities deliver the luxury life

January 31, 2017

  One’s home can be a respite, a place to relax, unwind and recover from the exigencies of the day. It can also be a place to rejuvenate the body, renew the spirit and revive the soul. Bay Area resort community builders aim to extend this drive toward renewal and rejuvenation from the privacy of […]

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See How Peninsulas Can Get You More Storage and Countertop Space

January 29, 2017

  Make the most of a compact kitchen with a mini peninsula    For those who can’t swing a micro island, either due to the size or the layout of their kitchen, perhaps a petite peninsula can fill the need for more storage or countertop space. Here’s how.       Pamela Dailey Design The […]

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FRESH START 2017

January 15, 2017

     A new year, a new beginning, and for some a much needed clean slate.   It is remarkably noteworthy, how many of us just want to put 2016 behind.    Alas, we’ve arrived!    As you kick off 2017, forget the grand promises of running 40 miles a week and eating kale for breakfast, […]

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The Scoop on Cat Litter

January 6, 2017

      Unless you’re a cat owner, chances are you don’t keep kitty litter around your home. But, if you think outside the box, litter has a number of surprising uses around your house and garden. Read why you may want to grab a bag of unscented, non-clumping litter from the pet store: Road de-icer. […]

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Quick way to clean Air Vents

February 13, 2016

Load your air vents into the dishwasher This is a QUICK and EASY (and most unusual) way to clean your floor and ceiling vents. Yep, in the dishwasher.      It’s not easy to get rid of all dirt and grime in the nooks and crannies of flooring and ceiling vents.

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