{"podcast":{"title":"Answers For Elders Radio Network","slug":"answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278","podcast_index_feed_id":7052278,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/answers-for-elders/","website_url":"https://www.answersforelders.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2e80f936-a849-40d5-9153-8032d7b1ab67/image.jpg","author":"Suzanne Newman","episode_count":1412,"summary":"Answers for Elders is the North Star in Navigating Senior Care. Our content is designed to Empower Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging. Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health & Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money & Law.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T00:18:58.343565+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278"},"episode":{"title":"Should You Stay or Sell? Avoid These Costly Mistakes","slug":"should-you-stay-or-sell-avoid-these-costly-mistakes","published_at":"2026-08-08T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278/should-you-stay-or-sell-avoid-these-costly-mistakes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278","url":"https://www.answersforelders.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d521e07c-ae49-4a35-ac06-b173c5e333b7.mp3","summary":"If you've ever wondered whether your home could do more than simply provide a place to live, this episode is for you. In this special three-part Answers for Elders episode, host Suzanne Newman welcomes Certified Senior Real Estate Planner Cory Boldhoff to discuss why your home may be your greatest financial tool in retirement. Together they explore how thoughtful planning can help older adults improve their quality of life, prepare for future care needs, and even create opportunities to build generational wealth—all before a crisis occurs. Many families wait until a health emergency forces difficult decisions about senior living, downsizing, or paying for long-term care. Cory explains why proactive planning gives families far more choices, from aging in place and home modifications to assisted living, ADUs, reverse mortgage strategies, and using home equity wisely. Suzanne and Cory also discuss why senior real estate planning is about much more than selling a house—it's about coordinating financial planning, tax considerations, estate planning, senior housing options, and trusted professional guidance that puts the family's goals first. Rather than encouraging people to sell their homes, Cory explains why every decision should begin with a personalized strategy. Is your home safe for the years ahead? Would renovations make sense, or would moving improve your quality of life? Could sharing a home, relocating closer to family, or choosing a 55+ community better fit your long-term goals? Suzanne and Cory also discuss common misconceptions about property taxes, capital gains taxes, caregiving costs, and why planning several years ahead creates far more choices than waiting until a medical crisis forces a decision. Cory explains why selling a senior's home is about much mor…","meta_description":"If you've ever wondered whether your home could do more than simply provide a place to live, this episode is for you. In this special three-part Answers f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5426,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278/episodes/should-you-stay-or-sell-avoid-these-costly-mistakes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278/should-you-stay-or-sell-avoid-these-costly-mistakes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}