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Weymouth, MA seminar – Free, educational Home Sellers workshop at Fairing Way, Weymouth

Weymouth, MA seminar – Free, educational Home Sellers workshop at Fairing Way, Weymouth

Been in your home for 10 years or more? Ready to downsize or relocate, but not sure where to start?

With that in mind, Seniors First, a collaborative of vetted professionals serving the senior community, are offering a free educational and objective panel discussion focused on helping home sellers prepare and determine next steps. 

The dynamic, interactive discussion will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Fairing Way, 25 Stonehaven Drive, South Weymouth, MA 029190. Complimentary light refreshments will be served.

The workshop is geared toward owners who haven’t sold in at least 10 years. The event will cover recent changes in the law and other trends affecting local real estate transactions in 2019.

Topics covered by a panel of industry experts will include:

  • Will you owe capital gains tax if you sell?
  • Selling or transferring a property held in trust or if an owner is deceased
  • When a Title 5 inspection is required (and when it isn’t)
  • Formula to calculate your net sale proceeds to within $1,000
  • Flood insurance: Are you impacted by recent changes in the flood maps?
  • Importance of conducting a preliminary title review
  • State sales tax and other forgotten closing costs
  • Strategies for simultaneously selling and buying in a low inventory market
  • Pros and cons of For Sale by Owner
  • Pre-sale repair & improvement strategies (update or leave alone?)
  • Can you buy before you sell? Bridge loans and other financing options in carrying 2 properties

The discussion will be led and moderated by George Downey, Housing Wealth Management Advisor, Harbor Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Braintree, MA.  Panelists will include Attorney Timothy J. van der Veen, Conveyance Attorney, Marshfield, MA; Midge Durgin, Realtor with Coldwell Banker, Hingham, MA; Attorney John O’Connor, Estate and Elder Law Attorney, Braintree, MA; Chris Petrik, Ameriprise Finance, Braintree, MA ; and Chris Downey of Harbor Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Braintree, MA

Seniors First offers educational and objective seminars to Councils on Aging, senior organizations, religious groups, fraternal organizations, labor unions, college staff and faculty, human resources departments and business groups throughout Eastern Massachusetts. The seminars are presented as moderated panel discussions including experienced professionals’ expert on the subject matter.

Fairing Way is a 55+ independent living retirement community located within the intergenerational community of Union Point, and is located at 25 Stonehaven Drive,  South Weymouth, MA 02190. Information about opportunities to move to Fairing Way will also be presented at the seminar.

Although the seminars are free, seating is limited, and reservations are required.  Please RSVP for yourself and a guest by calling (781) 660-5021 or register online at https://bit.ly/2BaW8oS.

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Think Small. Downsizing and Decluttering your home?

Relocating to a smaller house or condo?  Looking to remove clutter and enjoy your current space?
A free, objective and educational seminar will provide some insight and tips on downsizing and decluttering. The workshop will be led by Anne Sharp, a Professional Organizer and Owner of ‘a sharp space’ based in Winchester, MA.
Anne is in her third year of business, having spent the two previous years learning about organizational products and closet design.  She has a background in change management consulting and recently completed Life Transitions Certification through the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.  She works with busy professionals, seniors and families to help them make the best use of the space they have.
The seminar will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 – 123 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA  02494 (directly across from Panera Bread and next door to Petco).
There is ample, free parking both in the front and rear of the office building. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Imagine. What small steps could you take to feel less stressed and more productive in your everyday life, both at home and at work? Learn more about how being organized can help you find more space, more time and more joy in your life.   And bring your organizing questions and challenges!
Topics will include how to get started and create decluttering momentum, what to gift to friends and family, how to separate the throw or go piles, options for selling unwanted items and alternatives for donating to non-profit organizations.
The session will be augmented by Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program.
She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.  Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
This interactive presentation encourages participants to ask questions and provide their own anecdotes.
About FirstLight Home Care
FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals in more than 30 states achieve the quality of life they deserve. The company has set a new standard in home care by creating an unmatched Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client and employee satisfaction. FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance. Care can be provided at private residences, as well as independent and assisted living communities.
To RSVP, please visit https://goo.gl/nGkLek.
For additional information, please contact FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, (781) 559-0220, https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/contact/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When your company is going places…Boston Pack and Ship helps relocating companies with delicate moves.

BRAINTREE, MA…

Whether it’s for business or personally, nobody enjoys a move. Yet the degree of difficulty can go up significantly when moving a business, particularly moving fragile electronic equipment like computers, monitors and servers. Boston Pack and Ship, a small load shipping specialist for two decades, has helped a number of companies through this transitional process.

“When a company relocates, all the equipment doesn’t necessarily go from Point A to Point B. Some goes to the new office, some might go to another location in the company, some is sold and some might be thrown out. Most companies don’t have the staff to handle that kind of move and it’s a job larger moving companies probably won’t touch if it’s less than 1,000 pounds,” said Joe Fell, co-owner of Boston Pack and Ship.

Boston Pack and Ship specializes in moves of 1,000 pounds or less. In addition, it offers customized package and custom crate building services at its workshop in Braintree. For items like computer equipment, artwork and other fragile items, Boston Pack and Ship employs foam-in-place technology to “lock” those items in place and limit movement within the package.

“Closing up our Providence office meant two moves, one to an office in Newport and another to our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Both involved the shipping of some very delicate and expensive equipment—hard drives, servers, printers and displays—as well as office furniture. Boston Pack and Ship conducted two separate moves to two of our locations in Denver. One was an expedited pack and ship of electronics and the other was a more cost effective blanket wrap service of office furniture. Not only did Boston Pack and Ship handle both moves seamlessly, but did so within a month’s time,” said Maureen Cronin, of Worldways Social Marketing.

The breadth of Boston Pack and Ship’s relocation services include: 

  •  Small loads – with no minimum requirement; blanket-wrapping for fragile, delicate moves; full insurance available
  • Custom crates and packaging for computers, electronic instruments, prototypes, antiques and artwork. 
  • State-of-the-art, foam-in-place solutions to protect valuables
  • Multiple U.S. and International shipping options—ocean or air—to help lower costs
  •  Door-to-door and door-to-port delivery with insurance available
  • On-time pickups by appointment

For more information, you can visit the company Web site at www.bostonpackandship.com. For a free quote on an out-of-state or international move or shipment, please call (800) 400-7204.

Small load specialists

Formerly known as The Packaging Store and now repackaged as Boston Pack and Ship, these small load specialists have been a trusted strategic partner of many movers in eastern Massachusetts for more than two decades. Based in Braintree, Massachusetts, Boston Pack and Ship employs custom crates and packaging and foam-in-place solutions to pack and ship everything from artwork to heirlooms, computers to antiques to both out-of-state and international destinations. Known for its fast and efficient customer service, one call is usually all it takes to schedule a pickup for a door-to-door or door-to-port shipment. For more information, visit www.bostonpackandship.com or call (800) 400-7204 for a free quote.

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