• Amenity Hours Matter: What to Ask Before Choosing a 55+ Community,Robert O'Keefe

    Amenity Hours Matter: What to Ask Before Choosing a 55+ Community

    When buyers compare 55+ communities, amenities often get a lot of attention. Clubhouse. Pool. Fitness center. Pickleball courts. Walking trails. Card rooms. Billiards. Meeting spaces. Social clubs. Amenities can be a major part of the lifestyle. But there is one detail buyers sometimes overlook: Whe

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  • How Much Storage Do You Really Need After Downsizing?,Robert O'Keefe

    How Much Storage Do You Really Need After Downsizing?

    When people think about downsizing, they usually focus on square footage. They compare the size of their current home to the size of the next home and assume the difference tells the whole story. But storage is often the detail that determines whether downsizing feels comfortable or frustrating. A s

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  • Can You Add a Fence in a 55+ Community? Why the Answer Varies,Robert O'Keefe

    Can You Add a Fence in a 55+ Community? Why the Answer Varies

    Many buyers assume that if they own the home, they can add a fence. In a regular single-family neighborhood, that may still require local zoning approval, a permit, or compliance with municipal fence rules. But in a 55+ community, the answer can be more complicated. In some communities, fences are a

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