We know that the journey to a new home is about more than choosing a floorplan. It’s about preparing emotionally, financially, and practically for a new season of life. That’s why we host events designed to meet you where you are in the process. These events offer guidance, clarity, and community along the way. On May 20, our community room was filled with eager faces for our Decluttering & Rightsizing Tips event. This was a relaxed, informative evening focused on helping attendees take meaningful next steps toward their dream lifestyle.
Understanding Your Real Estate Timeline
Realtor Erin Johnson from Outstanding Ohio gave a timely update on the Northeast Ohio housing market. She kicked off the night with a presentation that addressed critical questions like:
- How long does it typically take to sell a home?
- Should you sell first or build first?
- How do you best prepare your home to list?
Her expertise offered clarity and confidence to those unsure how to get started.
Decluttering Without the Overwhelm
Emily Kelly of EMK Incorporated gave approachable, compassionate guidance on how to organize your home and your mind as you prepare for a move. With years of experience as a Certified Professional Organizer, Emily’s tips were simple and effective:
- Set a 20-minute timer and work room by room to avoid overwhelm.
- Start a “home binder” that tracks renovation history, paint colors, and other useful info for future buyers.
Emily’s advice struck a chord with attendees ready to take action. Especially those who are in the process of organizing their current home, or managing the belongings of a loved one.
Making Your Money Work For You
The final segment featured Bill Cavanaugh from Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, who introduced the Lifestyle Home Loan. This is a government-insured mortgage product that allows buyers age 62+ to purchase a new primary residence without monthly mortgage payments.
Attendees learned how this solution allows for financial flexibility and rightsizing with dignity. Key benefits include:
- No required monthly mortgage payments
- FHA-insured non-recourse protection
- Minimal income and credit requirements
- Retained ownership of the home
For those seeking to rightsize or relocate closer to loved ones while preserving cash, the Lifestyle Home Loan stood out as a powerful tool.
What’s Next? The Muddy Boots Tour on June 24
Our event was a meaningful evening of practical insights, shared stories, and small stepping stones toward big decisions. But the journey doesn’t stop there.
Join us for our Muddy Boots Tour on June 24
This next event offers a behind-the-scenes tour of The Retreat at Cobblestone’s construction progress. You’ll walk the site with the New Leaf team, see the homesites in progress, and ask questions about the build timeline, design process, and more.
Whether you’re in the middle of your rightsizing journey or just starting to explore your options, this is the perfect opportunity to envision what life could look like in your next chapter.
Register now for the Muddy Boots Tour
We hope to see you there!
