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Where to Next? Tips for Deciding How and Where You Want to Live

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

To enhance the match between your housing and your lifestyle, you first need to figure out what your ideal lifestyle is. To get started, consider “the three Rs” about the place where you live: Your Relationships The Region... Continue

How To Create a Home Inventory

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

If you experience a disaster and need to file a claim with an insurance company, it will be extremely helpful to have a completed inventory of your possessions. After the disaster, you’ll contact the insurance company to report details... Continue

Home Landscaping Do’s and Don’ts

Kristin Flyntz and Brian Lamb

Landscaping can have numerous benefits. It beautifies your property and can add to the curb appeal and resale value of your home. It also can provide great physical exercise and a connection with nature if you do it... Continue

Preparing Your Home and Your Family in the Event of a Wildfire

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

In some areas of the United States, regions that used to have designated “wildfire seasons” are finding that these seasons extend much longer – and in some cases, all year long. In recent years, we have seen some of the country’s... Continue

Have You Checked the Roof Over Your Head (Here’s What to Look For)

Michele Lerner

One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is to wait until they see a leak inside their home before checking out their roof. After all, why look for trouble, right? Unfortunately, avoiding home maintenance in this manner could cost... Continue

Moving Horror Stories

Nancy Mann Jackson

Moving to a new home can be both exciting and stressful, especially if you haven't moved in quite some time. As you start the process, it can be helpful to learn a few moving tricks and tips. But, even when you plan and prepare carefully,... Continue

40 Household Items You Probably Need to Replace Right Now

Ashley Eneriz

Even the cleanest, most fastidious among us need to replace common household items often - for better health. According to the Reader's Digest, a study of 1,000 dishcloths and kitchen sponges found that 10% contained salmonella, noting:... Continue

15 Best Unexpected Snowbird Places

Johnna Kaplan

When most people think of the typical snowbird lifestyle, they think Florida, or maybe Phoenix or San Diego. But, increasingly, more and more retired travelers are seeking alternative snowbird places in their quest to escape the winter... Continue

Stay in the Home You Love and Love the Home You’re In

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence®

Your home is more than four walls and a roof. Filled with the people and things you love, it tells the story of your life. No wonder many studies have found that most people age 50+ say they want to stay in their current residence for as... Continue

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