November 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Aging in Place
When considering all of the housing options for an aging loved one, we are often faced with difficult and overwhelming decisions. Those decisions are made even more challenging when they follow an emergency event as is so often the case. Taking a proactive approach and making changes before an emergency can help to create a […]
Continue ReadingNov 14, 2023
Senior Real Estate Specialist or SRES
A Senior Real Estate Specialist, or SRES, is a designation a realtor can earn to better serve senior homeowners. SRES specialists are well-informed in retirement planning, downsizing, and estate planning. This distinction is important because the needs, financial means, and options of senior homeowners vary greatly from traditional homeowners. More realtors see the benefit of […]
Continue ReadingOctober 2023
Oct 17, 2023
October Newsletter
We’ve had a lot to celebrate this October! Soft Landings, Solutions for Seniors celebrated 10 years of serving seniors in our community. This milestone means a great deal to us. Take a look at our monthly newsletter for more updates. Read full October newsletter here If you’d like to sign up to receive our monthly […]
Continue ReadingOct 04, 2023
KGW 8, Hello! Rose City segment on downsizing
Our Founder, Theresa Corcoran, was recently interviewed for a segment on KGW8 Hello, Rose City! Thank you Lacey for such a fun time. If you are interested in quick downsizing tips and tools, please watch the segment. Watch TV segment with Hello! Rose City
Continue ReadingSeptember 2023
Sep 11, 2023
Update from Theresa: My Experience Downsizing and Moving Cross Country
You can be any age to downsize and move! This summer I personally walked through all the steps our clients do with a move and would love to share my own cross-country move experience. About a year ago, with my aging mother living in Florida and my youngest son about to graduate from high school in […]
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Downsizing Tip: Pack a Survival Bag
We always recommend our clients put together a survival bag for the first night in their new place. This helps to alleviate stress and makes sure that you have what you need at your fingertips especially medication, important documents, valuables and keys. Here is a list to get you started. As with most […]
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Relationship/Marketing Manager
Want to join a fun and fast paced team? We are looking for a new Relationship & Marketing Manager! Our amazing Stephanie is taking a job with a community and will be moving on soon. Please contact us right away using the employment opportunity tab if you are interested. Relationship/Marketing Manager We are a growing […]
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Aug 16, 2023
Update from Theresa Corcoran, owner and founder of Soft Landings
Hi Everyone, Wow, what an amazing, full, and powerful past two months I have had! May 29th-My first grandbaby, Lila Rose was born. (That’s right, I am a Nana now.) June 3rd-My oldest and only daughter married the love of her life. June 9th- My youngest son graduated from high school and we travelled across […]
Continue ReadingAug 09, 2023
Monthly Downsizing Tip: Stay in Contact
Have a plan for how you want to maintain contact with your friends and family after a move. Whether sending an email or sending out a letter, meeting up for coffee or just making a call to reconnect it is important to nurture your relationships. Create a list of people, places, and utilities/services that […]
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Jul 31, 2023
Meet Our New Operations Manager
Welcome to our new Operations Manager, Allison Grebe Lee. Allison is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and has worked in finance for more than twenty years, most recently working with older clients to help them plan the next stage of their life. In her previous professional life Allison worked as a trust officer […]
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