Does he know how hip he is wearing a vintage Hawaiin shirt and cargo khakis? Probably! Is it his sense of style, love for life, genes, healthy diet, daily exercise, positive attitude contributing factors to my dad aging actively at 95? Absolutely, however, I do believe (and facts show) his active social life is what also keeps him healthy mentally and physically. Every day he goes to Delbrook Rec Centre to exercise, and chat with friends, then off to McDonald's to grab a coffee before he heads to the beach to enjoy his coffee and catch up with more friends. Every Tuesday is happy hour with another group of his friends who since covid continue to meet via zoom!  Activities including volunteering, taking up a hobby, and social media are all ways people can remain socially active and connected. The Canadian government website is a great resource if you or someone you know is looking for resources to help age actively. Looking for more resources for seniors, from tips and suggestions to help seniors age actively in their homes, tips on how as adult children we can help vs interfere, or if it’s time to move and you need resources- companies that will help declutter and pack? Just ask! #askjanet #morethanjustamove #senior #senioradvocate #retire #downsize #resize #resizewithjanet  #activeaging #ageinplace #yourguidehelm #atthehelm #navigator #squamish #northvancouver  #delbrook #edgemontvillage  #lonsdale #pittmeadows #mapleridge #grateful #caregiver #mom #dad #ElmerHelm

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Opportunities like this are rare!  Being passionate and knowledgable about all things vintage, including design, architecture, furniture and even fashion, it's an absolute delight to collaborate with the owner of this mid-century modern beauty, sharing the features and architectural details with buyers- who most likely appreciate the quality of craftsmanship from a time gone by! This sprawling 2,700 + sq. ft 4 bed, 2 bath rancher, with additional basement entry has been renovated keeping the integrity of the mid-century modern architecture and complementing the 9,000+ sqft private well-designed garden which backs on to Mission Creek, in the sought after Delbrook neighbourhood. Details include hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, skylights, wood sash windows, free-standing wood stove & a see-through gas fireplace that seamlessly connects the dining and living room, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Ideally located close to Delbrook Rec Centre, Edgemont Village, Grouse Mountain, Highlands & Handsworth schools. This is the one! For more information please call me directly.

Enjoy the YouTube video! MLS R2603801

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Happy Father's Day!! 

“Janet, thank you for your insights, and deep dives into the properties and knowledge about each community, you really made this a lot easier.”  Congratulations to my clients, resizing from their Vancouver condo to the suburbs to have more space for their growing family. It was rewarding securing their dream home- which had more than a few boxes to check off: open concept main, pool, hot tub, cabana with entertainment center, primary bedroom with luxurious ensuite, games room, wet bar, and the location also had a few boxes to check off: on a cul de sac in a community with ideally other like-minded young families, and close to nature. Their back yard looks over a greenbelt so will provide privacy forever! BONUS A/C, triple garage, and RV parking! Knowing what your dream home looks like is important, understand the community you are choosing is as important. Resizing from the city to the suburbs is a typical move for most young couples with a family or one on the way. Who do you know is looking for their dream home and is deciding where to live? Let me share my knowledge, insights, and facts! Just ask! 

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This photo is of my dad, taken last summer. 95, healthy, and prefers to age in place, he can. One of my sisters and her husband live with him in our original family home in North Vancouver which he built in1953. With the support of our entire family with visits and meal drop-offs and check-ins, it works great and we are all grateful it is working so well. Deciding to move or age in place is a life-changing decision. Aging in place is a viable option for many, who are healthy mentally and physically.  As a Realtor, I see too many times seniors having to make rushed, reactive decisions regarding moving as they waited too long to either outfit their home or get help with daily tasks like gardening they once did happily and with ease. I’ve created HELM, a  guide with a few questions, and insights. I know there are many health factors involved, and there aren't always easy solutions. There are answers and resources to help. Please ask me.  HELM is a start, a few easy questions to consider to help guide you in the direction, that is right for you and your family, to make proactive decisions versus reactive ones. My goal is to provide facts so you and your family can take action happily and with confidence. Whether you decide to age in place and simply need trusted resources from gardeners to handy persons, or do want to move, whatever is right for you, I’m happy to be your guide. I look forward to hearing from you.  Janet 604 730 2600

HELM, 

H Home. Do you still love your home? How easy is it for you to accomplish daily activities in your home? You have considered moving yet feel you need to declutter and that is holding you back somewhat? What do I do with our antiques and fine dishes, as no family member wants them?

E Expense Have you looked at the costs to move or stay? Sometimes the cost to hire a gardener or hand person equals the cost of what one would pay in monthly strata fees. Property taxes and the cost of heating, cooling, and maintaining a single-family home can be weighed against the costs of moving to a new home. Can your home be outfitted so you can age in place, for example, move the washer and dryer upstairs? Renovate a bathroom to have a walk-in shower instead of a tub? Renovate to have the main bedroom on the ground level floor?

L Location is staying in the exact location important or necessary to you? Have you considered the benefits of moving closer to your children and grandchildren important to you? 

M  Move Where would we go? What are the options? Condo? Townhome? Assisted living? With our children? There are many options, which is right for you?

To move or not to move! Once you know what you want your future to look like, to age in place or find a new home to ensure you achieve your goals becomes crystal clear.

Have more questions, just ask! I’m happy to answer them. 

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January area market stats are out! Many of my clients, whether first-time buyers upsizing from the city to the suburbs or seniors, resizing from the suburbs to a different suburb, obviously want to know about the neighborhood they are considering living in! How can you choose the right community?  When choosing a community to live in seeing a new neighborhood through a tourist’s eyes is ideal for getting a lay of the land! When I travel, I always do research prior to visiting the city. As well as asking friends and family, I read the local newspaper and online blogs, and enjoy reviews and articles of restaurants, hotels, galleries as well as what new neighborhoods and new shops are worth a visit. When I’m there, I always walk the neighborhoods as I'm guaranteed to stumble upon a little gem of a local designer boutique, restaurant, or vintage shop! When moving I recommend the same, take time to get to know the neighborhood as if you were a tourist. Walk it, run it, bike it, shop it, enjoy it! For a full list of what to look for including transit, schools, and other must-knows, when choosing a community,  just ask! Which area are you interested in? Curious about a neighborhood, call me! After all, it is more than just a move and I'm here to help every step of the way!

Janet