It’s time for our annual Wesley Homes Autumn Harvest Open House! Wesley Homes Des Moines retirement community is once again opening its campus for its annual Autumn Harvest Open House. This year, the Des Moines campus has a new day and time for its Open House: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [...]
When we purchase a home, chances are it’s because we love it. Our home is a symbol of our successes and independence. We spend years enjoying our homes and building them up to meet our ever-growing needs. Then the upkeep of the home becomes too much, and we feel trapped yet we allow the excuses [...]
The retirement living plans and needs of baby boomers won’t necessarily resemble the retirement of their parents or grandparents. Current trends signify that retirement communities and care providers must anticipate and satisfy the personal needs and interests of residents by offering choices beyond the basics, including home health care, pets, memory care, menu choices, open [...]
The 2011 Real Estate Forecast at Wesley Homes in Des Moines and Auburn was well attended and offered encouraging information about selling a home in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know: Indicators show that our economy is recovering Home prices are beginning to stabilize Washington was “late in” and will be “early out” [...]
After great success in 2010, Wesley Homes is delighted to present the 2011 Real Estate Forecast. We’re bringing together an expert panel of professionals in the area of real estate, moving transitions and personal investments to share their insights on what you can expect in the coming year. They will discuss the realities of the [...]
Were you unable to attend the Downsizing to Simplicity seminar by Benevia? Here are several tips to help transform the overwhelming to the manageable and reduce the stress of downsizing:
The process of moving to a smaller space requires some thinking, not only about your new home’s style and function but also about how you live your daily life. Whether you are a minimalist or a clutterer by nature, there are downsizing strategies you can use to make your move easier both physically and emotionally!
The day I arrived to follow up on how Herman and Marcella Wright were doing in their new brownstone apartment at Wesley Homes Retirement Community, I met six of their family members who have been very involved in helping the Wrights get resettled. The Wrights moved into Wesley Homes Lea Hill on July 16th. [...]
Herman and Marcella Wright, a couple of young and spritely seniors were all packed up and ready to move Friday July 16th to their new apartment at Wesley Homes Lea Hill. The Wrights have some interesting stories to tell about living through three different economic turndowns; they moved several times as a result of their [...]
Following the excitement of seeing their plans turned into reality, the Douglas’ say everything is going well. “We’re still going through boxes, of course,” said Hazel, and of course every move carries with it some trauma.” Once the Dust Settles “I admit we’ve had our “blue” moments,” said Hazel. It’s a big move to leave [...]
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