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What does real estate really mean in the second half of life?

In this solo episode of Real Estate Connections, Mary Foerster looks back at five recent conversations that, on the surface, seem almost completely unrelated.

She talked with architect Seth Clarke of Bensonwood about offsite construction and creating homes around the way people actually want to live.

She talked with family divorce strategist Kim Korven about gray divorce and what happens when people approaching retirement suddenly have to rethink the house, finances, and future they expected to share.

Wealth strategist Natalie Kime returned to talk about financial preparation, caregiving, and the tools families may need as parents age.

Juli Ford brought the conversation into multigenerational living and what happens when families thoughtfully combine homes, resources, caregiving, and contributions that cannot always be measured in dollars.

Then Mary traveled to coastal Maine to spend time with her longtime friend Jill Finsen, an artist who has intentionally made room in her life for painting, community, friendship, and the places that allow her to continue doing what matters to her.

Five conversations. Five very different subjects.

But they all point toward the same question:

How do you want to live the next part of your life?

Mary also shares her own questions about the podcast, including whether this broad range of topics truly serves the over-50 audience, how much interviewing she has the capacity to do well, and what listeners want Real Estate Connections to explore next.

Then an unexpected message from a former AARP colleague helps answer one of those questions.

This episode is also an invitation.

What are you trying to figure out about your home, family, finances, retirement, caregiving, relationships, or next chapter?

Mary wants to hear from you.

Send Mary your thoughts, questions, and topic ideas:
info@realestateconnectionspodcast.com

Seth Clarke / Bensonwood

Bensonwood:
https://bensonwood.com/

Mary's episode with Seth Clarke:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553466/episodes/19768038-offsite-construction-and-high-performance-homes-what-buyers-need-to-know
Seth's episode explores offsite construction, panelized homes, energy efficiency, ADUs, and high-performance residential building. 

Kim Korven:
https://kimkorven.com/

Mary's episode with Kim:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553466/episodes/19846293-divorce-after-50-your-home-money-family-and-what-comes-next

Kim's conversation with Mary explores gray divorce, housing, family relationships, finances, and planning for what comes next after 50. 

Natalie Kime / The Chat with Nat Podcast
The Chat with Nat Podcast:
https://chatwithnatpod.buzzsprout.com/

Mary's caregiving episode with Natalie:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553466/episodes/19667737-when-aging-parents-can-t-live-alone-money-moving-and-caregiving-decisions

Mary's financial planning episode with Natalie:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553466/episodes/19739003-financial-planning-for-aging-parents-long-term-care-final-expenses-and-family-protection

Natalie's conversations cover caregiving, aging parents, long-term care, final expenses, selling a longtime home, and financial preparation. 

Juli Ford / Home After 50™
https://juliford.com/

Home After 50™ Podcast:
https://juliford.com/podcast

Multigenerational Living Resources:
https://juliford.com/multi-gen

Mary's episode with Juli:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553466/episodes/19813057-multi-generational-living-how-families-can-share-homes-money-and-care
Juli's work includes multigenerational living, caregiving, real estate, financing, and intentionally reimagining home in the next chapter of life. 

Jill Finsen Paintings:
https://w