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Bill VanGorder had been a runner all his “fitness life” until his knees started to bother him 14 years ago. Scores of 10ks and 6 marathons had taken their toll. Bill discovered Nordic Walking when he accidentally met the late Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck the former German Olympic Coach who popularized Nordic Pole Walking in North…
Moving from the family home is something to do only when it’s difficult to manage where you are. There is a certain amount of nostalgia built around staying in the Halifax home where you raised your kids, and where you created many of the most important memories of your life. Even as you move through…
Identity Theft Every year, there’s a new wave of scams directed toward the elderly. The dishonest assume that increasing age makes people stupid. Identity theft and deceptive ploys run over the Internet, by mail, and in-person. It pays to be cautious. Remember the old adage: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably…
One of the most common dilemmas faced by retirees is when should I downsize and move to a new place? It’s never easy to decide when to leave the family home you have lived in for decades. I have clients that have been in the family for over 60 years. Here are 5 points to…
Falls in a home can result in minor injuries or may even become fatal, but a fall in the bathroom is a commonplace where people can get hurt. Take the necessary steps to increase bathroom safety for seniors who want to live independent lives. A few simple and inexpensive changes to your bathroom can decrease…
Buyers wary of purchasing a home with costly defects always ask for a home inspection as a condition of sale. If the report comes back with problems, the buyer might use flaws in the house as a reason to renegotiate the price or walk away from the deal. This can be prevented with a pre-listing…
When you list your home for sale, don’t overlook the importance of your exterior landscaping as a tool for increasing the volume of potential buyers and selling your home more quickly. In real estate, while you can’t always “tell a book by its cover,” having a home with curb appeal is more likely to get…
Most likely your home is your biggest asset. It’s also your biggest expense. Unfortunately, when it comes to retirement planning, the family home is often last on the list of later in life changes. There are many reasons for this delay Emotionally it’s difficult to let go of a home filled with memories. Moving can…