Cindy Priestley Real Estate

How a Seniors Real Estate Specialist can help you in the retirement destination selection.

Cindy — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:19:03 +0000

CHOOSING A RETIREMENT DESTINATION: Whether you plan to stay in your present area or venture out to another state some important factors to consider are 1.)accessible health care
2.) Affordability 3.) Employment: if you need or want to keep working 4.) Aging in place: Support services for the future
5.) Travel/Transportation 6.) Climate 7.)Interest and hobbies
8.)Restricted or mixed age community.
A SRES (seniors real estate specialist), like me, can help you gather the information you need to make a sound decision for buyers and sellers.

Real Estate Market is looking up!

Cindy — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:20:48 +0000

Happy Monday!
March is upon us! Real estate market is looking up……….multiple offers on numerous properties for sale. The interest rates remains historically low while home affordability is better than ever and inventory is down 22% from last year at this time……Medford has been predicted as one of the hot spots for future gains in appreciation. The investors know it and are actively out there………………..Everyone should take note.
Stay tuned for February stats coming out this week.

Senior Real Estate Specialist

Cindy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:24:01 +0000

Senior Real Estate Specialist: Just wanted to notify everyone that I have completed a new certification: Senior Real Estate Specialist/SRES. A designation that further qualifies me to evaluate the special housing needs of the aging population. Along with my 30+ years of working as a Registered nurse with seniors, I do believe I am very qualified. That includes the baby boomers!! Yes, yes…even those of us entering this special category have special needs. Are you thinking about the big “R” :Retirement? Do you know what your plans are? Thinking about a retirement community? Ever considered a reverse mortgage? Do you have a physical limitation that you need to be prepared for? Or maybe you are dealing with aging parents and don’t know what housing is the best for them….should they stay in their home or move? Let me know if I can assist in the home evaluation process. Check out this website for further information about this designation.

Renter Tip

Cindy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:21:12 +0000

To quote MSNBC.com: “Someone who plans on staying put for seven years would come out ahead by about $9,000 if they bought a median-priced home rather than being a tenant in a median-priced rental”

Tips for saving for a Downpayment

Cindy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:49:45 +0000

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Renters Take Note!

Cindy — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:44:05 +0000

Finally, a bottom for home prices

Cindy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:31:03 +0000

Finally, a bottom for home prices: According to Jerome Idaszak of Kiplinger’s, a key signal that the bottom is near is a change in the ratio of average homes prices to personal income—houses are affordable again. After soaring to 4 … Continue reading →

Reasons to List Your Home During the Winter

Cindy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:28:13 +0000

Reasons to List Your Home During the Winter
1. Serious Buyers: Why wouldn’t you stay by the fireplace if you weren’t serious
2. Less Competition: A Lot of people wait until the spring
3. Homes Show Nicely during the Holidays: Lights and crackling fires
4. January is the Biggest Transfer Month: Corporate Moves
5. Timing: Hit your springtime moving goals
6. Market: Interest Rates are at a 40 year low. $$power