For many buyers over 50, a lakefront home is not an impulse purchase. It is the reward. The place you imagined during long workweeks, busy family schedules, and years of putting everyone else first. Now the timing feels right. The kids are grown, careers are established, and the idea of slowing down near the water […]
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Embracing the Empty Nester Lifestyle: Downsizing to a Lake Home
Life is a journey filled with various stages, each offering unique experiences and opportunities. One such stage that many look forward to with anticipation is the empty nester phase. When the kids have flown the coop, and your home is suddenly quieter and more spacious, it’s time to reevaluate your living situation. For many empty […]
Lakeside Living: A Retirement Cabin in Idaho
A retirement cabin dream come true. Story by Melissa Mylchreest, Cabin Living Magazine Photos by Neumann Photography Nestled into the base of the Selkirk Mountains and perched on the northwest shore of Lake Pend Oreille, the little town of Sandpoint, Idaho, truly boasts the best of both worlds. With world-class skiing out the back door […]
Downsizing: Could You Live In A Tiny Home In Retirement?
Is it just a popular misconception that retirees downsize to smaller homes? While some certainly do, recent research from the National Association of Realtors shows that the median square footage of a home purchased by people 55 to 64 is 2,200 — actually 100 square feet larger than the house they just sold. Even folks […]