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Real Estate Investments in My Retirement Account, Really?

Did you know you can purchase real estate investments with your retirement plan? Well, you can!

Contrary to what your stock broker or financial planner may have told you, stocks, bonds and mutual funds are not the only permissible investment choices for your retirement account. If you are increasingly dissatisfied with your stock-market-based retirement plan portfolio, there are alternatives. A self-directed retirement plan may be the solution. […]

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Have You Always Wanted to Live on a Golf Course

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO LIVE ON A GOLF COURSE?
Don Graham, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)

If you love golf and can afford the lifestyle, it’s hard not to dream of living in a golf course community. Here are some thoughts to consider when purchasing your property: […]

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Location, Luxury and Lifestyle: Fairway Villas Residents Have It All

The secret is out: Today’s 55+ set can have it all––location, luxury and lifestyle––at Oakwood Homes Fairway Villas. Located just off Pena Blvd., minutes from DIA, downtown and amenities, this active community is drawing people from diverse backgrounds and locations who desire to make a change, and do it in style. […]

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Reverse Mortgages Help You Enjoy a Better Lifestyle

Reverse mortgages are an excellent financial tool to enhance your senior lifestyle by maximizing one of your greatest resources to remain as independent as possible. With this low interest loan, you can use the tax free money that you have in the equity of your home to reduce bills, pay for medical expenses, take a nice vacation or just enjoy life. […]

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2013 Best of the Best Phoenix Real Estate Agents––Realty AZ Central

According to Realty AZ Central co-founder Richard Simon, the listing of top agents is also backed by a $1,000 performance guarantee. In the event anyone experiences a negative outcome from dealing with a “Best of the Best” agent, the company will compensate the buyer accordingly. The 2013 “Best of the Best” agents were selected based on several factors including time in the business, local market knowledge, and a successful track record. […]

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Facing the Fear of Downsizing – Designing Moves

Facing the Fear of Downsizing
By Christine Smart, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

I was recently contacted by a writer from national newspaper who was looking for people to talk to who had downsized. The journalist wanted a pulse on the regrets, the advantages, stories that would help others as they face downsizing for financial reasons.
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Ready to sell your house?

Ready to sell your house?

Karen Knight, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Making the decision to sell your house can be easy or complicated depending on your circumstances. Selling your home takes time, patience and preparation. I’m going to discuss preparing your home prior to listing it for sale.
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