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Downsizing Retirees Take Advantage of HECM for Purchase Option

Home equity conversion mortgages can be a smart solution for both aging in place and purchasing a new or more suitable home. Designed for those age 62 and older, there are many reasons Oklahoma City homeowners choose this option over cash.

The Hunt for Suitable Senior Living Options

by Nikki Buckelew

A few decades ago there were only two options when mom or dad could no longer manage living in their Oklahoma City home alone. The first was to move them into a local nursing home, and the second was to move them in with a family member. Now there are far more choices.

Start to Finish Solutions Make Downsizing Easier

by Nikki Buckelew

By the time you are ready to retire, downsize, and enjoy a simpler life, chances are you have accumulated a lot of stuff. When choosing to move into a smaller home or 55+ apartment community to enjoy travel, connect with others, or simply to cut down on home maintenance responsibilities, getting rid of the extra stuff can be a chore for some.

[Video] What’s the Difference Between an Age-Restricted and an Age-Targeted Community?

by Nikki Buckelew

Are you confused by the ads for senior communities? In this video we will describe the difference between age-restricted and age-targeted communities designed for mature adults.

Strategies for Making Downsizing with Dementia Easier

by Nikki Buckelew

Downsizing can be hard, especially if someone in the family is dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. There are ways to help alleviate some of the stress when moving from a familiar home to a new place.

[Video] Do You Need an Organizer, Designer, or Move Manager?

by Nikki Buckelew

Are you unsure about which type of service you need to help you get your house in order? In this video we will discuss the types of downsizing support available and what areas they tend to specialize.

Home Values & Low Inventory: Longtime Homeowners Have the Upperhand

by Nikki Buckelew

The national media would have us believe it to be a one-size-fits-all housing market. About the only thing they have reported correctly of late is that the most active group of buyers and sellers in the market in the past year or two is the over age 65 segment.

[Video] Can I Sell My Home in “As-Is” Condition?

by Nikki Buckelew

In this video we will share some considerations when it comes to selling a home in as-is condition.

[Video] Can I Fire My Agent?

by Nikki Buckelew

In this video we share the best way to communicate with your real estate agent if things aren’t going as planned.

Oklahoma Downsizer Clubs Offer Solutions to Those Planning Ahead

by Nikki Buckelew

Our response to this “do-it-yourself at all costs” mentality was establishing a community of like-minded and learning-based people who want to be prepared before making the “big move.” We’re a small network providing both professional and peer support. Members champion each other as they make downsizing decisions and take steps toward achieving their relocation goals.

[Video] How Can Downsizing Affect Holiday Traditions?

by Nikki Buckelew

In this video we discuss how holiday traditions and rituals might look different after downsizing and how planning ahead can help make the adjustment easier.

[Video] 5 Steps to Downsize Holiday Decor

by Nikki Buckelew

In this video we will share a simple strategy for downsizing your holiday decor.

[Video] What is a 2-Phase Move?

by Nikki Buckelew

In this video we will describe the 2-phase move strategy for those who don’t want to be up to their ear lobes in boxes for days following the big move!