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September 2026 ~ Your Home Equity, Downsizing and Busy Households
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As we welcome September and the subtle shift toward a new season, it’s the perfect time to take stock of where we are, prepare for what’s ahead, and make thoughtful decisions that support our goals at home and in life. Whether you’re settling back into routines, planning for the future, or simply looking for ways to simplify your daily life, this month’s newsletter is filled with practical insights designed to help you do just that. One of the questions I hear most often from homeowners is, “How much equity do I really have in my home?” With property values continuing to evolve, understanding your home equity can be a powerful tool for making informed financial decisions. This month, we’ll explore simple ways to estimate your equity and how it may impact your future plans. I’m also sharing helpful lifestyle tips, including easy meal planning strategies for busy households that can save time, reduce stress, and make weeknight dinners a little more enjoyable. If you’re facing a major life transition such as downsizing, relocating, retirement, or helping a loved one move, you’ll appreciate our guide on what to keep, donate, or digitize to make the process more manageable and organized. For those considering a move, we’ll take a closer look at Home-Buying Trends in 2026: Suburban vs. Urban Living, exploring what today’s buyers are prioritizing and how changing lifestyle preferences continue to shape the housing market. And, as always, you’ll find my latest local market reports and real estate updates for Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward County communities. Staying informed about neighborhood trends, home values, inventory levels, and buyer activity can help you make confident real estate decisions, whether you’re planning to buy, sell, invest, or simply keep an eye on your home’s value. Wishing you a wonderful September filled with fresh opportunities, meaningful connections, and a smooth transition into the season ahead. Warm regards, Annette |
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Thank you for allowing me to be your trusted local real estate resource. My goal is to provide useful information that helps you make smart decisions while staying connected to the community we all love. If you ever have questions about your home’s value, the local market, or your real estate goals, I’m always just a phone call, text, or email away.
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Annette Dammeyer, REALTOR®, ABR®, AHWD®
Coldwell Banker Realty
901 E Las Olas Blvd STE 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
808.747.3686
SL 3535792
Selling to Downsize or Pay for Senior Care?
Selling to Downsize or Pay for Senior Care?
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.
Downsizing?
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
Selling to Pay for Senior Care?
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
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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
