Glenda Cowling

Many of my friends and clients are approaching or in retirement and I'm constantly fielding questions regarding not only their current and future needs but the housing needs of a parent or Grand parent

Some of these most resent topics

> What new adult lifestyle projects are being built around Ontario

> What work should I do to fix my house up if I'm going to sell in the next couple of years.

> What modifications should I do if I plan to stay in my home well into my retirement.

> My parents are getting older,what housing options are available to them.

> Where can I get a list of retirements communnities across the country.

I have recently completed two education programs,Housing-Transition and Lifestyle Consulting and The Seniors Real Estate Designation.In both programs they stress the need to build a comprehensive resource library for clients.

I have started creating a resource library and I will be constantly upgrading it,here is a partial list of materials I have available.

1.Active Adult Magazine-List all active communities across Ontario

2.The Care Guide-Listing all retirement communities across Canada

3.Maintaining seniors independence through home adapations

4.Housing-Transition and Lifestyle Consulting workbook

5.Renovation planners

6.Hiring a contractor

7.Home renovations

8.Accessibility issues

9.Energy conservation

10.Solar Energy

If you require information on a topic listed please give me a call and I will certainly research it for you.

A move today may not be in your plans,but working together to make the transition in the future a positive experience,whenever that may be,is one of the areas in which I specialize and which I very much enjoy.