It may sound strange, but money is “cheap” right now. When it comes to mortgages, the interest rates continue to remain incredibly low… and wise people are taking advantage their affordability. In fact, CNBC recently reported that mortgage application volumes are continuing to increase due to the lowest interest rates in three years. But these rates will not last forever.
Independence Day is always a special day at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee, and 2016 is no exception. We’ve got a fantastic lineup of events planned to celebrate this patriotic holiday.
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Recognize that sound? It is your alarm going off in the morning, rousing you extra early so you can beat the traffic to school and work. It’s just one facet of urban life that you and your family deal with on a daily basis. Talk about stress!. If you are growing tired of it, and other meddlesome metropolitan woes, you may want to consider moving to a place that can offer you and your family more tranquility -- and with that, more time and opportunities to have fun together outdoors.
You’ve worked hard and you’ve finally achieved the goal of retirement. Good for you! At this point, you may be considering moving someplace that is a better fit for your new lifestyle. A place where you can have a home that is the right size for you. A home where you can age in place. As scary as it may seem, moving from your old home doesn’t mean you have to give up all the things you hold dear. In fact, you may discover that moving was the best thing you ever did. So when researching new places, keep in mind the following:
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Aging in place. Have you heard of it? It’s largely a baby-boomer trend that has people retrofitting or adding to their homes to accommodate (or prepare for) their physical requirements as they get older. These changes give them the ability to stay in their own home, and remain in their familiar community, safely.
As we age, things change. What was once your large, vibrant home, full of life, may now be oddly quiet (and clean) as your children begin to “fly the coop.” Suddenly, you have this large space, with a large yard, all of which needs to be maintained on your own, since Junior isn’t around to help out anymore. And, worth mentioning, you’re heating and cooling now empty rooms that somehow keep accumulating more and more dust. It all gets old pretty fast. What to do? Downsize.
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