Resources for Seniors
September 4, 2024
We want to help you buy or sell your home with confidence. As a senior, you may have different questions or needs than you did as a first-time homebuyer. Whether you're searching for senior housing or thinking of working with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®, we've got answers to your questions.
Finding Aging Resources Near You
There are plenty of resources for seniors in the Chicago area and statewide. Learn about how these local services can support your needs.
Your home is your largest investment, making it a prime target for opportunistic scammers. While many contractors are honest professionals, fraudsters use aggressive tactics to exploit homeowners—especially after severe weather. Here is how you can spot the warning signs and protect your hard-earned money.
Imagine a holiday season with zero presents because someone emptied your bank account in the blink of an eye. Which means you can also say goodbye to that mortgage payment.
Outdoor entertainment in the Chicago suburbs is easy to find; if you know where to look.
Moving vs. Aging in Place Are you looking to make your own house an easier place to live as you grow older? Or hoping to find a home where assistance is always available?
Working with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) Are you looking for a Mainstreet REALTOR® who understands your needs? Seniors Real Estate Specialist designees are REALTORS® who specialize in helping homebuyers and homesellers over age 50. Many of Mainstreet's Senior Services Committee members are SRES designees. You can use the National Association of REALTORS® site to search for an SRES designee near you .
Tax and Seniors When it comes to retirement, every chance for savings makes a difference. As a senior, you may qualify for more property tax exemptions than other homeowners. See if these exemptions could benefit you. The Senior Homestead Exemption can save homeowners over age 65 up to $5,000. Learn more about your county's senior homestead exemption rules: Cook County DuPage County Lake County Will County
Scams and Seniors Fraud can happen to anyone, but some criminals target seniors. Scammers can target you anywhere - online, on the phone, in person or by mail. Stay safe by knowing the warning signs of fraud when selling or buying a home.
