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Signs You Should Look For A Senior Apartment

Not everyone who is retirement age lives in a senior apartment. Many people at this age are still perfectly fine living in houses, and some in everyday apartment communities. So, when deciding whether to look for a senior apartment, age is not the only thing you should consider. Here are some of the key signs you may be ready to make this leap.

You're ready to do less.

Yes, you may still be capable of bringing in your own mail, cooking all of your own meals, and caring for a yard. But do you want to? As you get older, tasks of this sort become more and more work. It's okay to not feel like doing them anymore and to want to spend your time doing things you enjoy instead. Moving into a senior apartment can give you this freedom. Someone else will care for the common areas. You can clean your own apartment in most cases, but senior apartment communities also tend to have cleaners you can hire. All in all, it's a lot less work to live in these places, and there's no shame in wanting to work less when you're older.

You are worried about upcoming medical changes.

Right now you are healthy and mobile, but are you confident this will be true in a few years? If you have a family history of certain conditions or any other reason to think your health may go downhill in the next few years, that's a sign you may want to move into a senior apartment. It's nice to be moved in and settled into one of these communities before you really need any of the extra services. You'll have time to get to know friends and neighbors who you'll be able to rely on once your health does decline.

Your budget is limited.

Senior apartments are often more affordable than apartments for all ages. Plus, they often have rate lock agreements that specify your rent can't go up more than a certain amount per year. If you've been looking at apartments and are finding everything a bit too costly, then you may want to look into senior apartments if you qualify.

Moving into a senior apartment is not all about age. It's about reaching a point in your life where the lifestyle, community, cost, and amenities that come with senior apartment living feel like they suit your needs.

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Flipping Fixer Upper Homes

There is a lot of interest in flipping fixer upper homes, thanks in part to the various reality shows involving the subject that you can watch on TV. However, what you see on TV isn't always the reality of this type of work. My name is Mark Chavez and I have worked flipping fixer upper homes for over a decade now. While I love the work, there isn't always as much profit as they show on television and not every flip is successful. I decided to create this website to talk about the pros, cons and truths surrounding this industry. If you have been thinking about buying a home to flip, I hope my website educates you so you have a real idea as to what you can expect.