A Retirement Resources Blog for Seniors and Retirees – HOME

Statistics released on Thursday by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service indicate an increase in homes sold over this same time last year. Read more.

Wesley Homes is the premier sponsor of Aging Successfully in Auburn and Beyond on Saturday, August 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Auburn. Over 30 exhibitors and a complete schedule of break-out sessions address how to age successfully. This event is designed especially for baby boomers, older adults and [...]

What do you want your retirement to be like? Visit Wesley Homes in April and May, and we’ll introduce you to some folks at our seminars who can help you form your retirement. Come on over. We’d love to see you – and bring your friends. Remember, all Wesley Homes seminars and workshops are free.

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!