This is a follow-up to my last blog titled Senior Housing in Florida – Sell or Stay?
Are you a senior considering selling your property to downsize or pay for long term care? Are you helping your parent with this decision? In an effort to continue to provide resources to our community, here are additional sites to help inform and assist seniors and their families when deciding to sell a home.
The majority of seniors will need to make a decision on “aging in place” or selling their property to downsize, moving to a retirement community or into assisted living. There are many resources to aid in this decision and to help our senior community make the decision that best fits their needs.
My previous blog, Senior Housing in Florida – Sell or Stay? included a comprehensive list of resources for seniors. Since then, I have had a few additional resources shared with me for seniors in our community preparing to take the next transactional steps in their housing.
Oscar Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator with Retireguide.com shared their recently published step-by-step guide to downsizing for seniors or those working towards retirement. He stated, “Here we cover everything from finances and moving logistics to coping with the emotions that come from parting with a family home.” You can access their guide here:
https://www.retireguide.com/guides/downsizing-for-retirement
Mary Williams, Community Outreach and Senior Advocate with Caring.com also provided a new resource that is a guide for seniors and their families who are selling a home to pay for senior care. You can access the information here:
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/selling-a-home-to-pay-for-senior-care
Elder Affairs Florida also provides valuable resources on housing and other senior programs and assistance.
Elder Affairs Florida’s Mission Statement is
To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s seniors, their families, and caregivers
Elder Affairs Florida’s Vision:
For all Floridians to live well and age well
Link:
As I have stated before, supporting our seniors should be a top priority. Seniors contribute so much to their communities. They shop, they use services (which employ people), and they pay taxes. They also volunteer; in fact, many organizations would be hard pressed to function without their older volunteers. Seniors also give generously: they make more charitable donations per capita than any other age group.
Please reach out to me or any of the resources listed in this article. We are here to guide you, provide referrals and help you through senior living decisions, wherever you decide to live comfortably.
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
Single Family Homes
Condominium & Townhouses
Commonly asked questions while reviewing the reports:
What is the difference between “Median Sales Price” and “Average Sales Price”?
Median Sales Price | Price of the “”middle”” property sold -an equal number of sales were above and below this price.
Average Sales Price | Average sales price for all properties sold.
What does “Absorption Rate” mean?
Absorption Rate | Looks at the past year’s monthly supply of inventory. In a normal market there should be a 6 month supply. The higher the rate above 6 the more aggressive a seller has to be with the competition; price and having a picture perfect property.
Single Family Home Area Report listed first, Condo/Townhouses listed second:
Please contact me if you would like to be automatically sent updated area market reports for Fort Lauderdale or another SE Florida city. I am here to help.
Let’s start working together!
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
Let’s start working together this holiday season!
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
Your home is a place you want to feel safe and secure from the outside world. Implementing simple security practices helps create a secure environment for your loved ones.
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
Single Family Homes
Condominium & Townhouses
Commonly asked questions while reviewing the reports:
What is the difference between “Median Sales Price” and “Average Sales Price”?
Median Sales Price | Price of the “”middle”” property sold -an equal number of sales were above and below this price.
Average Sales Price | Average sales price for all properties sold.
What does “Absorption Rate” mean?
Absorption Rate | Looks at the past year’s monthly supply of inventory. In a normal market there should be a 6 month supply. The higher the rate above 6 the more aggressive a seller has to be with the competition; price and having a picture perfect property.
Single Family Home Area Report listed first, Condo/Townhouses listed second:
Please contact me if you would like to be automatically sent updated area market reports for Fort Lauderdale or another SE Florida city. I am here to help.
Let’s start working together!
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
Owning a home brings joy, belonging, and countless benefits to your life. From stability and personalization to building equity and creating a lasting legacy, homeownership is a game-changer. Join the celebration and discover why having a place to call your own is a dream worth achieving!
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
Single Family Homes
Condominium & Townhouses
Commonly asked questions while reviewing the reports:
What is the difference between “Median Sales Price” and “Average Sales Price”?
Median Sales Price | Price of the “”middle”” property sold -an equal number of sales were above and below this price.
Average Sales Price | Average sales price for all properties sold.
What does “Absorption Rate” mean?
Absorption Rate | Looks at the past year’s monthly supply of inventory. In a normal market there should be a 6 month supply. The higher the rate above 6 the more aggressive a seller has to be with the competition; price and having a picture perfect property.
Please contact me if you would like to be automatically sent updated area market reports for Fort Lauderdale or another SE Florida city. I am here to help.
Let’s start working together!
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
Fort Lauderdale, FL has an active real estate market. Here are the April, 2023 Market Snapshot reports for both Single Family Homes and Condos.
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Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or familial status (families with children under the age of 18; pregnant women and people in the process of obtaining custody of children under 18, or persons with written permission of the parent or legal guardian). However, it contains a limited exemption from the familial status prohibitions for housing for older persons.
The Fair Housing Act specifically exempts three types of housing for older persons from liability for familial status discrimination. Such exempt housing facilities or communities can lawfully refuse to sell or rent dwellings to families with minor children only if they qualify for the exemption. In order to qualify for the “housing for older persons” exemption, a facility or community must comply with all the requirements of the exemption.
The Housing for Older Persons exemptions apply to the following housing:
The 55 or older exemption is the most common of the three.
In order to qualify for the “55 or older” housing exemption, a facility or community must satisfy each of the following requirements:
The “housing for older persons” exemption does not protect such housing facilities or communities from liability for housing discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.
If you think your fair housing rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with HUD or contact your local FHEO office.
Article and Information Courtesy of US Department of Housing and Urban Development
If you are looking for a property that is approved for HOPA, contact me today. I can search for that perfect property to suit your needs.
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
The right renovations won’t just make your space more comfortable to live in, they can also increase the overall value of your home. Curious about which home renovations experts say are worth the time and effort? I’ve got you covered!
🛁 Update an old-fashioned bathroom.
🚰 Upgrade the kitchen with modern appliances and finishes.
🏠 Preserve interesting architectural elements.
🛠️ Renovate an underused area of your home.
🌳 Create an outdoor oasis.
Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
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