Expert Column
Lisa Dunn 
Lisa Dunn is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Minnesota. While...read more
Articles In This Column
- Selling Your Home: How the Housing Crisis & Economy Factor In
- How Moving Can Save Your Parents Money
- Reverse Mortgages: Pros and Cons
- How Can a Real Estate Agent Save Me Money?
- 8 Tips for Hiring a Great Real Estate Agent
- How to Hire a Realtor Who Specializes in Working with Seniors
- My Mom Needs to Move...I Think!
Senior Real Estate Answers
Selling Your Home: How the Housing Crisis & Economy Factor In
Earlier this year, everyone seemed to be focusing on the downward spiral of the housing market, and in the last few months we’ve been inundated with news about the downward spiral of Wall Street. One thing is clear: it’s been a year of uncertain economic times. However, none of the financial or real estate economic experts seem to agree on what the future holds. Market volatility makes it almost impossible to predict how soon we’ll see more stable economic...Read entire article » Related Articles
How Moving Can Save Your Parents Money
As a senior real estate specialist, I'm often approached by senior clients who say, “I'd like to move out of my home, but I don’t want a monthly payment.” It’s my job to remove that obstacle and help them make the move. To do that, I need to help my clients understand that even though they may own their homes outright, and even though they may not be writing out a monthly check to a mortgage company every month,...Read entire article » Related Articles
Reverse Mortgages: Pros and Cons
Reverse mortgages understandably have their fair share of both advocates and critics. A financial tool to help seniors pay for home improvements, stay in their home, and increase their standard of living, the downside of reverse mortgages is that the cost can be high. I recently met with a family who asked me to help them talk with their aging parent about moving. The senior and her adult children shared with me their concerns about why they thought it...Read entire article » Related Articles
How Can a Real Estate Agent Save Me Money?
At seminars, I’m often asked to talk with seniors about the process of selling a home. The most common question I get is: what do I need to do to get my home ready to sell? I usually tell the person who’s asking that I’d be glad to visit the home and make some suggestions. The response I almost always get: “Oh no! I would need to get my house in order before you came over.” We all think...Read entire article » Related Articles
8 Tips for Hiring a Great Real Estate Agent
Recently I wrote an article entitled “How to Hire a Realtor Who Specializes in Working with Seniors.” Once you’ve decided whether you want to work with a realtor who specializes in working with a senior clientele, it’s time to compile a shortlist of candidates and begin scheduling interviews. Let’s consider eight essential rules of thumb that you’ll want to keep in mind for these next crucial steps in the hiring process. 1. Ask someone who works with seniors if...Read entire article » 
