The second empty nest takes some getting used to
By Marianne Delorey ©
John Andrew Holmes once wrote, “A child enters your home and makes so much noise for 20 years that you can...
Our Roots are One
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“A tree’s beauty lies in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots” – Mashona Dhilwayo
Meet Karen and Priscilla, sisters...
Accessory Dwelling Units are one approach to expanding senior housing options
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - It’s certainly no secret that there’s a housing shortage in Massachusetts, especially in the greater Boston area. State...
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...
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...
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...
Worcester Realtors Offer Experience, Client Commitment
WORCESTER - The housing market, like businesses everywhere, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For realtors, that has meant dealing with limited inventory, something...
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...
No Place Like Home
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“Home is heaven for beginners.” – Charles Henry Parkhurst
A few years ago, my brother and I were playing a game with...
Apply early and often for housing as you age
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“You can’t plan for everything or you never get started in the first place." ...