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Holiday Visits: Prepare the Home, Protect Your Peace

Holiday Hosting#Holiday#Hosting#Home Safety#Family

A warm welcome doesn't require a perfect house. Whether family is coming for an afternoon or staying a few nights, a little planning now can make holiday gatherings more comfortable for everyone.

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October 7, 2026·3 min read·Felicia Saraceno, SRES®

Fall Cleanup: Small Steps, Less Clutter

Moving & Downsizing#Downsizing#Decluttering#Fall

Decluttering doesn't have to mean emptying every closet or spending an entire weekend sorting belongings. Start with one small space and a short session — even fifteen minutes can make a difference.

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August 8, 2026·6 min read·Felicia Saraceno, SRES®

The Half Back Life: Why Thousands of Florida Retirees Are Moving to the Carolinas, Tennessee & Georgia

Relocation#Relocation#Half Back Move#Southeast

For decades, Florida was the retirement dream. Now a quiet movement is underway: seniors moving "halfway back" to the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia. Here's what families need to know.

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July 19, 2026·6 min read·Senior Agent Collective Editorial Team

Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care? A Plain-Language Guide for Families

Caregiving#Senior Living#Care Options#Family Guide

When a parent or loved one can no longer live safely at home, families face confusing senior-living options. This guide breaks down independent living, assisted living, and memory care — and how a Senior Real Estate Transition Specialist can help fund the transition.

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July 7, 2026·6 min read·Felicia Saraceno

7 Essential Steps for Seniors Planning a Move

Moving & Downsizing#Moving#Planning#Checklists

Selling a home you've lived in for decades is more than a real estate transaction—it's a major emotional milestone. Use this checklist to take control, protect your equity, and start your next chapter on your own terms.

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June 18, 2026·8 min read·Felicia Saraceno

How to Find a Senior Real Estate Agent Who Actually Gets It

Finding an Agent#Agents#SRES#Family Guide

Most real estate agents can sell a house. Far fewer can guide a family through one of the most emotionally charged transitions of their lives. Here is how to tell the difference.

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June 12, 2026·5 min read·Felicia Saraceno

New Bill Could Let Senior Homeowners Keep Up to $1 Million Tax-Free When Selling

Costs & Taxes#Taxes#Home Sale#Finances

A new bill in Congress, the "Nest Egg Protection Act" (H.R. 9064), would temporarily raise the capital gains tax exclusion to $1 million for homeowners 65+ who've owned their home at least 25 years.

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June 9, 2026·7 min read·Felicia Saraceno

5 Signs It's Time to Help Your Parent Downsize

Moving & Downsizing#Downsizing#Family Guide#Aging in Place

A pile of unopened mail, an overgrown yard, a parent who seems more tired than usual. Here are five signals that it may be time to talk about downsizing.

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May 31, 2026·6 min read·Felicia Saraceno

What No One Tells You About Choosing the Right Senior Living Community

Caregiving#Senior Living#Care Options#Costs

Look past the chandeliers and glossy brochures. Here's what families actually need to look for when choosing a senior living community.

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