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What is a HECM Loan?
A HECM loan is a great reverse mortgage option designed for borrowers who are 62 or older and can make Aventura a living option for more people.
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Recipes for Happiness
Explore more ways to honor the past with the recipes for happiness that have stood the test of time and made people happy.
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Find Your New Passion
Taking up a new hobby is an easy way to open new doors to positive thinking, reduce stress and actually lower your heart rate.
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What’s Coming Up?
Container gardens are the ideal way to keep seasonal color blooming at home. Put down some roots and see what happens!
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Downsize to Donate
The secret to good downsizing is to stay right-sized. Look around your home to see what you’d be glad to get rid of.
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Space Making
Here are some ideas that can keep you up to date on your organizational skills and enjoy peace of mind.
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Brush Up & Save
Explore ways to give yourself a relaxed, self-paced update on what’s happening on the road – and even save some money!
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Trippin’ with Confidence
You’ve got a head start on locking and leaving simply because you enjoy Aventura life, but you can take it a bit further with this checklist and enjoy your travels.
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Colors of the Year
Most of the major players in the paint, home décor, and fabric worlds publish an array of exciting new shades as their Color Of The Year.
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Cool Shopping Buddies
It’s time to explore alternatives to the old-school wire shopping trolly – and there are plenty of choices available.
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The Grandkid Connection
Ten minutes or less is all it takes to begin a memorable biking adventure with grandkids and friends.
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New Idea for Old Treasures
Your move to condo living may take some creative downsizing, yet some of your precious items can be given a new life as home decor or gifts.