Seniors are the fastest growing segment of property owners in the country. Anyone who has kept an eye on new development knows that many of the communities are being built with the 55-plus group in mind.
Some issues facing seniors are now being recognized not only by builders but also by real estate agents. The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council has pioneered an educational program that enlightens real estate agents on how to better serve their senior customers. Now seniors who need advice about their homes and rental properties can turn to Bill McGarrigle, an Associate Broker with RE/MAX Main Line in Paoli. I have been in the real estate business since 1985 and in July 2002 earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) professional designation by The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council. By earning the SRES designation, I have demonstrated the requisite knowledge, experience and expertise to be a seniors real estate specialist and counselor.
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, I help seniors make wise decisions about selling the family home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community, and other issues. Whether you are thinking about selling, investing, relocating, or plan to stay where you are forever, you will want to discover your options plus learn how to obtain and develop the maximum return on your hard-earned equity.
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Links for Seniors |
| Pennsylvania Senior Citizen Transit Cards - |
| In order to ride public transit at no cost, senior citizens aged 65 and older need to obtain a Pennsylvania Senior Citizen Transit Card from the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) office: Great Valley Corporate Center 7 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 144 Malvern, PA 19355 |
| Rent & Tax Assistance |
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Also, you might want to check out the following web sites of interest to seniors:
- Seniors Real Estate.com - The SRES Agent provides services specifically designed for persons who are 55 and older. They will begin with a customized approach to your situation and offer a variety of choices to reduce out of pocket expenses, gain cash, or create or defer income streams to either stay independent or finance assistance.
- Eldercare - This government website offers a great deal of info for seniors and their family members. You will find anything from legal and financial information to health and well being.