Home is where the heart is
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“The nail that sticks up will be hammered down.” –Japanese expression.
When I was in my twenties, I worked as a Resident...
Shipping container homes becoming a lower-cost housing option
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - An abode is described as a place of residence, a house or home. The type of structure for...
ECRG Autumn 2021-Spring 2022
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Work camping and camp host jobs offer adventure and perks
By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer
REGION - Visiting RV parks and campgrounds is an ideal way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Massachusetts and a...
Cohousing another option for some people as they age
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION – When Julie Wittes Schlack and her husband Mark Schlack were in their 50s they didn’t consider themselves old....
55-plus housing communities offer maintenance-free living in an intimate social setting
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - Fifty-five-plus communities, also known as active adult communities, offer another potential housing option for older adults to consider...
Top home improvements that pay off when selling
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - The housing situation in Boston and most of Massachusetts these days is best described as “sizzling.” Big demand...
Green House Project offers an alternative to traditional nursing homes
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
CHELSEA - When Steve McAlilly left his Mississippi home for a Leading Age convention in Los Angeles more than two...
Demystifying your home selling costs
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - When selling your home in Massachusetts, what you will pay the realtor might be the initial expense that...
