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State vs Federal Level Solutions To The Affordable Housing Crisis

Two different philosophy's on the affordable housing crisis: While the Federal Government is evaluating sizable cuts HUD's staff and budget, States like Michigan are amping up budgets and launching new programs.

LARA Red Tape Report Comes Out: What does that mean for real estate agents

We cover the most recent LARA Red Tape Report. Some interesting proposals include: * eliminating the requirement for physical offices * allowing agents to incorporate themselves * modernizing the real estate salesperson class * creating a public database of all licensed agents, including disciplinary actions Give it a listen and let us know what you think about these proposed changes coming to a Michigan real estate license near you!

Part 2+3: Senior Living Conversations You Need To Have Now

Welcome back for part two and three covering the rising costs and new options available for senior housing, We are talking about the conversations you need to have now with loved ones to prepare for that move and how you can start planning now for them to live on site with you; navigating zoning regulations, construction costs, and care they may need, etc. We also dive into what healthy living looks like in this next chapter for the Lots of topics, feel free to add your thoughts in the comments or by leaving us a review.

Part 1: Senior Living Costs are On The Rise

Senior, living facilities, and care costs are on the rise! In this episode, we cover independent and assisted care facility options, cost to expect, alternatives to senior facilities, as well as some conversations to have with loved ones now in preparation for that move.

The Average Home Buyer Is Getting Older

Hi, welcome back! Today's we're talking about NAR's recent reports that the average first time buyer is 38, and homebuyers as a whole are around 56. Why? What in the world is going on out there? We tackle this conversation, including interest rates, the rising cost of senior centers, and lack of housing contributing to the rising age of the average homebuyer.