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Is ‘Just Right’ Sizing the Key to Buying a Home These Days?
If you’re trying to buy a home these days, you know how challenging—if not downright impossible—it can be. Rising interest rates, sky-high prices, and low inventory have turned an otherwise exciting home shopping experience into a seemingly hopeless prospect. But what if you took a page or two from the time-tested tale of “Goldilocks and…
More Americans over 75 are working than ever — and they’re probably having more fun than you
“I’m one of those lucky people — I adore what I do and I’ve never contemplated giving it up,” said the 78-year-old Kraus, owner of Ursus Books in Manhattan. Kraus said he started Ursus Books — which sells rare books such as a 1926 publication by surrealist Man Ray called “Revolving Doors” (price tag: $85,000)…
Senior Community Resources
The Reno Seniors EngAGED initiative is a series of engaging events that include resource fairs, informative guest speaker sessions, technology classes, and more for older adults. You’re invited to join the last sessions of 2023. Seniors Day Out: Did you know that garlic thrives in the Nevada climate? You’re invited to participate in a garlic workshop at…
New Senior Engagement Coordinator
The City of Reno is pleased to announce the hiring of the new Senior Engagement Coordinator under the Equity and Relations Office. The focus of this position is to serve the Reno senior community to increase engagement opportunities and meet the growing needs. Izabella Baumann recently obtained her Master of Social Work from the University…
The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation
If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend. In the housing market, there are…
Why Americans plan to take Social Security earlier, and even leave retirement money behind
More Americans plan to tap Social Security benefits earlier than later, even if it means they won’t receive the maximum payout, according to asset management firm Schroders. Only 10% of nonretired Americans say they will wait until 70 to receive their maximum Social Security benefit payments, according to the 2023 Schroders U.S. Retirement Survey of 2,000 U.S. investors nationwide ages…
Senior Connect
Celebrating Reno Seniors May is Older Americans Month and the City of Reno and its Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC) are celebrating the accomplishments, contributions, and lives of its Senior Citizens. SCAC is tasked with engaging those aged 60 or older by Reno’s City Council so Seniors can be active and involved. This improves a Senior’s…
Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners
Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates. How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years Because of the imbalance…
One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home
One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.” With spring approaching, now’s a great time to consider…