Who you gonna call? How ‘solo agers’ do it
Think fast: You need someone to drive you home from surgery and help you around the house for a couple days. Who do you call? If you couldn’t name a trusted helper, you might be a solo ager. Around 22% of older adults are considered solo agers — people who aren’t supported by a partner or adult children as they age. Without this built-in support system, solo agers may not... READ MORE
Baltimore Housing News April 2025
Edenwald launches university program Maryland’s senior living is getting its first university-based retirement community. Goucher College and Edenwald Senior Living, both founded in the 1880s, have announced an innovative collaboration that aims to blend Goucher’s educational program with Edenwald’s senior living amenities. In 1985, Edenwald developed its current location in... READ MORE
Home equity can boost retirement income
Many retirees have built up significant home equity over the years, but surprisingly, they often overlook it in their retirement planning. With the average home equity for homeowners in the U.S. sitting at around $300,000, a house is a valuable asset that can be leveraged to support retirement. “You can do a couple of different things with your home equity,” said Pam Krueger,... READ MORE
Grow a tidy native-plant garden
For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners’ minds. Most nurseries didn’t stock them. But that’s slowly changing. Native plants provide food and shelter for bees, butterflies, birds and other beneficial critters. They effortlessly grow healthier and stronger than exotic species, seldom need fertilizers or other amendments, and... READ MORE
When — and how — to ask for help at home
Most people want to stay in their own homes as they age: Nearly 80% of older adults say they prefer to age in place, according to AARP. But when cooking, yardwork and stairs become too much trouble, who do you ask for help? Dozens of home healthcare companies exist in our area, and in a matter of hours, they can send someone to your house to help make meals, shop, run errands,... READ MORE
Know which remodeling projects pay off
Are you planning to spruce up your home? Whether you’re getting ready to sell your house or you’re just tired of having a dated kitchen or bathroom, it’s important to make smart, cost-effective choices when you renovate. If you expect to stay put for a while, even a minor remodeling project can enhance your enjoyment of the space. And if you plan to put your house on... READ MORE
Understanding the new real estate rules
A $418 million settlement reached last year with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) led to new requirements for real estate transactions in ways that could save you money on the purchase or sale of a home. The settlement stemmed from class-action lawsuits that claimed the industry-wide practice of requiring seller’s agents to specify the commission being offered to buyer’s... READ MORE
How tech makes aging in place possible
Older adults may not have grown up with the internet or smartphones, but this generation of retirees is increasingly embracing tech solutions to help them age in place. “Technology has an array of uses that are really going to help people retire in almost a different way,” said Kathleen Cameron, senior director of the National Council on Aging’s Center for Healthy... READ MORE
Ten safe, livable communities for retirees
Retirement is all about freedom and choice. It’s doing what you want on your terms — like moving to a new town to be closer to family, craving warmer weather, or simply wishing for a different view from your kitchen window. Making sure the retirement town you choose is safe and yet still provides everything you need when you retire is vital to any move. Analyzing data from the... READ MORE
January Housing News
New law protects Maryland renters If you rent your home and your landlord decides to sell it, a new Maryland law grants you first rights to buy the property. The Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act, which Gov. Wes Moore signed last fall, allows tenants a 30-day window to make an offer before the property can be put on the real estate market. Landlords who don’t comply will be fined... READ MORE
