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08/31/2026

🏡 DOES YOUR HOME STILL FIT YOUR LIFE?

We spend years making our homes fit our families.

Extra bedrooms for the kids. A big yard for them to play in. A basement full of toys. A dining room big enough for holidays. And somehow… a garage and storage room that collected everything along the way. 😂

But eventually, the kids grow up, life changes, and it might be worth asking:

Does my home still fit the life I live TODAY?

Here are 5 signs it may be time to at least think about what comes next:

🏠 You have rooms you rarely—or never—use.

🪜 Stairs are becoming more of an inconvenience than they used to be.
🌳 The yard you once loved is starting to feel like a LOT of work.
🔨 Home maintenance and repairs seem to be piling up.
✈️ You'd rather spend your time and money traveling, visiting family, enjoying hobbies, or simply doing something other than taking care of a house!

And here's the important part:

Right-sizing doesn't automatically mean moving into a tiny house or giving up everything you love.

It means asking, “What would the RIGHT home look like for the life I want now?”

Sometimes the answer is a smaller home. Sometimes it's one-level living or less maintenance. And sometimes you realize you're perfectly happy right where you are.

The goal isn't LESS HOUSE just for the sake of having less.
It's MORE LIFE. ❤️

— Donna Hency & Maggie Hase
573.528.1240 | 314.952.8784
Seniors Real Estate Specialists® (SRES®)

Main St. Real Estate-Washington
636.432.1340

🎓 BOOMER U | Helping you plan what's next—before you have to.
https://maggie.mainstre.com/boomeru

08/29/2026

🏡 HELPING YOUR PARENTS RIGHT-SIZE? YOU DON’T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ALONE.

Maybe Mom is tired of maintaining the house.

Maybe Dad shouldn’t be climbing that ladder anymore.

Maybe there are rooms that haven’t been used in years, a basement full of decades of belongings, or a yard that has become more work than enjoyment.

Or maybe nothing is “wrong.”

The house simply doesn’t fit their life anymore.

For adult children, recognizing that can be difficult. You want to help—but suddenly you’re thinking about the house, the belongings, repairs, finances, where they’ll go next and how to even start the conversation.

And somewhere in all of that, you’re still trying to just be their son or daughter. ❤️

That’s why we focus on RIGHT-SIZING, not simply downsizing.

Right-sizing is about finding the home—and lifestyle—that makes sense for the years ahead. The goal isn’t simply LESS HOUSE. It’s what they gain:

✨ Less maintenance
✨ Less worry
✨ More freedom
✨ More accessibility
✨ More time to enjoy life

And you don’t have to figure out the entire transition yourself.

As Seniors Real Estate Specialists®, we help families create a roadmap—from evaluating the current home and deciding what improvements actually make sense, to discussing future housing options and connecting you with trusted resources for moving, organizing, estate sales, donations and clean-outs.

Most importantly, Mom and Dad remain part of the conversation.

Maybe the right move is six weeks from now. Maybe six months. Maybe two years.

Planning doesn’t mean they have to move. It simply means your family will know what to do when the time is right.

❤️ Less House. More Life.

If you’re starting to have this conversation with your parents and don’t know where to begin, start with us.

No pressure. No commitment.
Just a conversation and a plan.
https://maggie.mainstre.com/boomeru
Donna Hency & Maggie Hase, SRES®
Seniors Real Estate Specialists®
📱 314.952.8784 | 573.528.1240
636.432.1340-Main St. Real Estate

08/07/2026

Because helping your parents shouldn't feel like carrying the weight of the world alone.

If you're helping your parents downsize...

You don't need all the answers.
You just need a place to start.
Should they sell first?
Should they declutter first?
What stays? What goes?
Who coordinates movers?
What if Mom wants to keep everything?
It can feel overwhelming before you've even packed the first box.

We help families navigate every step of the downsizing journey—with patience, resources, and a plan that actually makes sense.

Message us with the word START and let's make a plan together.
Maggie Hase-Realtor Donna Hency - Main St. Real Estate

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

With 10,000 boomers reaching age 65 every day, it’s a good time to think about how you might help them navigate this complicated life stage. So many [boomers] say, ‘"I’m not moving.’" But what is left out of most conversations is what comes next. The follow-up statement is almost always, "‘unless I have to."

A fall, illness, lower fixed income—may necessitate change, even though many like to remain in control and are accustomed to researching to find the best options.

Unlike first-time buyers, this group typically has several options. It’s part of our job to help formulate which option might be best. No single solution works for all.

That takes more than one conversation. It’s the largest life move for a lot of seniors and requires asking thought-provoking questions and listening to their answers. We ask them what they like to do, if they want to stay in place or downsize, and to share what they want their life to be like in 10 years, so we can make a plan that fits their specific wants/needs. Many seniors who are moving want to stay near what they know.

Both Maggie’s parents and mine are currently living in their own homes, and they’ve made changes that will allow them to stay there as long as possible. But not all boomers envision the same future. Some want the freedom to chase grandbabies—even if that means moving to another state. Others are staying put while their adult millennial children live at home, giving them an opportunity to save for a house or pay down student loan debt. Multigenerational living is another option that has become increasingly popular in recent decades, according to the Pew Research Center.

Whatever your motive is for rightsizing, we are honored to guide you through this significant transition.

Call now to connect with business.

04/06/2026

Ready to Rightsize your life?

You’ve built a beautiful life—and collected a lifetime of memories along the way. But now you might be wondering… what’s next?

Rightsizing isn’t about giving things up. It’s about gaining freedom, simplicity, and peace of mind.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by “stuff” or just ready for a fresh chapter, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We help you take it one step at a time—with a plan that fits your goals, timeline, and lifestyle.
✨ Less maintenance
✨ More time for what matters
✨ A home that truly fits your life today

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04/02/2026

Is NOW the time to consider RightSizing? We’re experts in helping you make the right decisions, at the right time. And it’s not ALWAYS about making a move!
Donna Hency, Realtor
Maggie Hase-Realtor

01/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our first BoomerU monthly resource hour held at The Historic John B. Busch Brewery Event Center. Special thanks to our panelist, Jonathan Pickens- Thrivent, Jennifer DiCarlo of Special Trust Legal, and facilitator Kelly Tenny Tecklenburg of SOS Senior Services ! We’re looking forward to next month’s topic: Rightsizing your Real Estate with Senior Real Estate Specialists, Maggie Hase-Realtor and Donna Hency, Realtor.
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