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Elder Real Estate Information Series

Our Elder Real Estate Series has been a trusted resource for comprehensive insights into elder real estate matters. Whether you're revisiting or discovering our series for the first time, here’s who will benefit the most:

  • Seniors (50+): Tailored content focused on your unique real estate needs and questions.
  • Pre-seniors and Young Adults: If you're under 50 but planning ahead for financial stability, this series is a valuable tool for you.
  • Advocates and Caregivers: If you're looking to protect an elderly loved one from financial exploitation or want to better understand real estate discussions relevant to elder care, this series will provide you with the necessary information.

Dive into our updated series and explore the crucial aspects of elder real estate that Deeds.com expertly covers. Here's what you'll find:

What Is a Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off for Property Taxes?

What Is a Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off for Property Taxes?

There’s a trend taking shape across the country. Seniors are working off part or all of their property tax bills. Some jurisdictions, like Pennsylvania,...

Published on: January 21, 2025

The Compass Real Estate Company Is About to Open a New Division Just for Boomers

The Compass Real Estate Company Is About to Open a New Division Just for Boomers

Compass is launching a new division to guide and serve senior clients. The agents who sign up will be certified by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Here’s...

Published on: January 16, 2025

Senior Deed Transfers: Is Capacity In Question?

Senior Deed Transfers: Is Capacity In Question?

When an older adult transfers property, sometimes questions come up about whether the deed holder had legal capacity to transfer it. Did the person grasp...

Published on: January 2, 2025

Does Starting a Mortgage Later in Life Make Sense?

Does Starting a Mortgage Later in Life Make Sense?

Some older adults might wonder. They also might wonder if the bank will want to lend to them. There are plenty of good reasons for older adults to buy...

Published on: December 28, 2024

Selling Your Home in Retirement: How to Manage Deed and Title Transfers

Selling Your Home in Retirement: How to Manage Deed and Title Transfers

Retired and thinking of selling your home? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Association of Realtors, baby boomers are the largest group...

Published on: December 3, 2024

Time for an Estate Planning Review? Check for 9 Common Deed Mistakes

Time for an Estate Planning Review? Check for 9 Common Deed Mistakes

Creating an estate plan is a wonderful thing to do for your loved ones. And it’s actually never too early to do your estate planning. Every homeowner...

Published on: November 26, 2024

When Parents Won’t Let Go: Micromanaging Homes in Family Trusts

When Parents Won’t Let Go: Micromanaging Homes in Family Trusts

Family trusts can be helpful estate planning tools. A trust can protect a household’s assets, and effectively pass wealth along to family members. ...

Published on: November 11, 2024

St. Louis County Deed Holders: Submit Your Property Tax Freeze Application Now

St. Louis County Deed Holders: Submit Your Property Tax Freeze Application Now

St. Louis County’s senior property tax freeze has begun. Rejoice! The program halts real estate property tax increases for eligible seniors. From now...

Published on: November 5, 2024

Selling the Family Home to Fund Retirement: Get It Done in 5 Steps

Selling the Family Home to Fund Retirement: Get It Done in 5 Steps

Thinking about the financial and practical aspects of selling your family home to fund your retirement? Wondering where to even begin? It’s a major...

Published on: October 29, 2024

As You Get Older, You May Need Medicaid. Protect Your Deed.

As You Get Older, You May Need Medicaid. Protect Your Deed.

Medicaid is a popular program, funding healthcare needs. For millions of eligible people, these needs include nursing home stays. First, the good news....

Published on: October 26, 2024

When a Co-Owner Has Dementia: What’s Ahead?

When a Co-Owner Has Dementia: What’s Ahead?

Do you co-own a home? Then you could one day be asking if your deed can be signed over to someone else if either co-owner develops dementia. You might...

Published on: October 17, 2024

Seniors Under Pressure: Could Someone You Love Sign a Deed Away?

Seniors Under Pressure: Could Someone You Love Sign a Deed Away?

It’s an all-too-common story. You’re caring for your parent, who’s a deed holder. And when you’re not looking, another person persuades the senior...

Published on: September 24, 2024

Estate Planning for Seniors With Multiple Properties

Estate Planning for Seniors With Multiple Properties

Seniors who own multiple properties have unique estate planning challenges. It’s a good problem to have. But if you’re in this situation, you’ll...

Published on: September 17, 2024

How a Durable Power of Attorney Works for a Home Deed—And How to Create the POA in 8 Steps

How a Durable Power of Attorney Works for a Home Deed—And How to Create the POA in 8 Steps

Have you thought about estate planning and your home? One tool you should know about is the durable power of attorney. A durable POA can help a senior...

Published on: August 15, 2024

When a Homeowner Dies, What Happens to the Home?

When a Homeowner Dies, What Happens to the Home?

What happens when a homeowner dies depends on whether there’s a will, the level of debt left behind, and how members of the deceased person’s circle...

Published on: August 14, 2024

Understanding Life Estate Deeds: Benefits and Drawbacks

Understanding Life Estate Deeds: Benefits and Drawbacks

It’s possible to deed your property into a co-ownership with the person who will receive your home after your life. Perhaps you plan to leave your house...

Published on: August 4, 2024

My Dad Put My Nickname on the Deed: What Should I Do?

My Dad Put My Nickname on the Deed: What Should I Do?

My dad passed away. His name and mine are on the home deed I just inherited from him. Here’s the issue. He put my nickname, Kathy, on the deed — though...

Published on: July 25, 2024

Lost Deed to Inherited Mineral or Oil Rights. What Should I Do?

Lost Deed to Inherited Mineral or Oil Rights. What Should I Do?

From time to time we’re asked what to do if a deed is missing to mineral or oil rights. Can you recover your interest in these rights if you’re missing...

Published on: July 18, 2024

Seniors’ Advocates Urge States to Ban Predatory ‘Cash for Listing’ Contracts

Seniors’ Advocates Urge States to Ban Predatory ‘Cash for Listing’ Contracts

States are outlawing listing agreements that bind homeowners to specific companies to sell their homes in the future. In the last two years, 30 states...

Published on: July 8, 2024

I’m a Senior, Looking for a Mortgage. Will I Be Treated Fairly?

I’m a Senior, Looking for a Mortgage. Will I Be Treated Fairly?

Great question. The first thing to know is that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is on your side! Under this federal law, lenders may not consider an...

Published on: May 31, 2024

Buying My Grandmother’s Home. What’s My Game Plan?

Buying My Grandmother’s Home. What’s My Game Plan?

Your grandma is selling her paid-off home. Perhaps your grandparents have moved into a retirement home and you’d like to buy their home. Or perhaps...

Published on: April 3, 2024

A “Silver Tide” of Boomers Will Pass Their Deeds Along — And It’s Rolling

A “Silver Tide” of Boomers Will Pass Their Deeds Along — And It’s Rolling

Freddie Mac is planning for nine million baby boomers to let their homes go — gradually. Freddie Mac’s recent analysis predicts just 300,000 boomer-owned...

Published on: April 1, 2024

Reverse Mortgage Scams? What Seniors Need to Know.

Reverse Mortgage Scams? What Seniors Need to Know.

If you or someone you care about is 62+, you’ll know it’s important to avoid sketchy financial offers targeting older adults. But what about reverse...

Published on: March 13, 2024

Is Moving to a 55+ Community a Good Decision?

Is Moving to a 55+ Community a Good Decision?

You or someone you know may be one of the generation of people aged 55+. And you might be thinking about downsizing or moving to a 55+ community. Here,...

Published on: February 28, 2024