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LTC Stephen F.
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Thank you LTC Eugene Chu for posting the link to the Forbes article
I retired in 2016 and my wife and I are taking care of my 97-year-old mother-in-law who is bedridden

4 Things to Consider Before You Sell Your Home
Whether you’re selling your home and moving down the street or across the country, there are some serious factors homeowners should keep in mind before planting a “for sale” sign in the front yard. From getting your house ready for prospective buyers to financial questions you should ask before moving, experts offer their best advice for retirees looking for their next dream home.

1. Do a Cost-of-living Analysis if You Plan to Leave Your City
Ready to swap snow boots for flip flops? Experts say that before you make a move outside of your city, examine what it will mean for your wallet.
Homebuyers should talk to their real estate agent in the new area about local property taxes, insurance costs, homeowners association fees and any other expenses related to your new area and home. Average power and water bills also can vary by state.

2. Get a Current Home Appraisal
Make sure you know exactly how much your home is worth before you sell it or put it on the market. This is especially important if you don’t plan on listing your home, but decide to sell to someone you know.

3. Take Time to Organize, Store and Purge
If you’ve lived in your home for decades, chances are you have built up quite a collection of possessions—from the useful to the useless and even redundant (there are probably many households that have several can openers, hammers, tire pumps and other multiples of things).

4. Invest in Small Repairs and Curb Appeal
Take stock of minor repairs and updates to your home before you start showing it. Small fixes can help juice your profits in today’s seller’s market. These can be low-budget projects that give your home a clean, bright feel or minor tasks, like changing out old light bulbs.

5. In 2020, the cities which saw the greatest increase in view share were:
Naples, Florida
Miami, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Southport, North Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Marathon, Florida
Savannah, Georgia
Okatie, South Carolina
Oak Island, North Carolina
Bradenton Beach, Florida

Thank you my friend CSM Charles Hayden for mentioning me.
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SGT Steve McFarland
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I retired in 2011.
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Maj Robert Thornton
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Been retired for awhile now.
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CSM Charles Hayden
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I claim 32 years, (Feb 26, 1989), of not being gainfully employed Maj Robert Thornton I was very occupied twice, as a caregiver for two, now deceased wives. Time disappears when you shoulder responsibilities like that. SGT Philip Roncari SFC William Farrell LTC (Join to see)SGT (Join to see) LTC Stephen F. LTC Stephen C. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSLSP5 Jim Curry
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Maj Robert Thornton
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CSM Charles Hayden I can understand that, my dad buried 3 wives and still had a girlfriend when he died at 85, 6 days before my retirement ceremony from the Air Force.
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I'm good to go in Arizona.
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