Are you of the age (40+) where you might move one more time?  Here are my resources to assist you.

Reasons to move again:

1. Be closer to family (primarily to be near the grandkids).
2. Change from two-story to one-story home.
3. Better neighborhood for you.

Being closer to family, and especially to be near the grandkids, is high up the list of reasons for seniors to move. Not only will it be easier for you to get some help from them as you grow older, but they will appreciate the free babysitting and help around the house!

If that means you will be leaving San Diego County, then Donna is the best at finding a quality agent in your new neighborhood.  We are part of two different agent networks, and she will screen agents from those and make a recommendation. Cut & paste her email: donna@klingerealty.com

Are you thinking about buying a single-level home around here?

I upload the best one-story homes for sale from the MLS into my public collection here – it might ask you to sign-in but I promise I won’t call you every day:

Link to Jim’s Favorite One-Story Homes For Sale

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If you want to buy and wouldn’t mind getting a reverse mortgage with no monthly payments, then Dean Jones is your guy. There are other private lenders that can do larger amounts but they cost more and the lenders want a piece of the equity – Dean only does government-backed FHA reverse mortgages:

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You may already be in a terrific neighborhood, but it may not be the best for you at this age.  There are several active senior communities that have homes for sale and for rent. Some examples:

https://www.oceanhillscountryclub.com/

https://aubergecommunity.org/

https://www.portolaseniorapts.com/

I can help you with the ones that are for sale.

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Looking for a senior community with services?

Check these popular websites for alternatives all around the country:

www.aplaceformom.com

www.caring.com

www.seniorly.com

www.familyassets.com

Some of the best senior communities in Carlsbad/Encinitas include:

La Costa Glen: (760) 496-5487

Carlsbad-By-The-Sea: (760) 720-4580

La Marea Senior Living: (442) 325-3510

Bayshire Carlsbad: (760) 720-9898

Silverado Memory Care: (760) 753-1245

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Do you need help with organizing/packing/moving?

We had a fantastic experience with seniormovemasters.com in San Marcos. They moved the belongings for our seller and set them up in the new home for $1,000!

Here is another local company:

https://silverliningstransitions.com/senior-move-management/

If you need senior-moving help in other areas of the country, then check the website of the National Association of Senior Move Managers:

Link to NASMM website

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Are you satisfied to age-in-place, and just need some help around your home? Check these:

https://www.elderhelpofsandiego.org/solutions-for-living/

https://www.visitingangels.com/northcounty/articles/senior-care-in-carlsbad/17838

https://www.agingcare.com/local/in-home-care

https://www.homeinstead.com/location/255/home-care-services/

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If you need to donate stuff to a good cause, rather than move it to your next home, then Rancho Coastal Humane Society is a good option because they take most everything.

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Hauling the remainder, including mattresses, can be done by Junk King in Carlsbad.

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One more thing – if you are thinking about giving your house to your kids, read this:

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Here is a resource for checking the costs of assisted living in each area:

https://www.seniorcare.com/assisted-living/resources/assisted-living-costs/

Contact Jim today with questions or help!

(858) 997-3801 or klingerealty@gmail.com