The Charbonneau Villager Newspaper 2020_Feb issue Villager newspaper | Page 28

28 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER February 2020 PAID ADVERTISMENT Creating community connections for seniors in Charbonneau People love Charbonneau- many of us wouldn’t ever dream of mov- ing away. We love the endless greenery, fresh air and even the rainy days. For many of our neigh- bors, aging can bring an unintend- ed yet very real problem to many seniors- Loneliness, isolation and depression. Even when we have deep roots established in a com- munity and maybe at one time had a lively group of friends and fam- ily; over time many seniors find themselves alone- with no one to call on.  Jeff Foody at Northwest Reverse Mortgage works with people 62 and older; helping them achieve a more secure future through ac- cessing their home equity as tax- free cash to use for anything they want or need. He has heard about the struggle of feeling isolation take over first hand from his cli- ents “It would rip your heart out to hear some of these folks sto- ries.” he explains. “We hear way too often stories of depression and isolation- people in absolute de- spair in their current situations because they don’t know anyone to call on who can help them. Hu- man connection is very important for a happy and healthy life and many people are absolutely suffer- ing alone, in homes and locations that are no longer meeting their needs.”  Brad Eaton, realtor with Home- Smart Realty, has also seen his clients struggling with staying connected with family and friends “Many of my clients are elder- ly- because I have had so much experience working with many different scenarios in which se- niors are downsizing, it absolutely empowers me with the ability to best assist them with their needs. I have found that establishing a You’re Invited ixer Valentin e e’ n s i M for S ors 2th, 2020 February 1 llroom Uptown Ba _7LJDUG DFL¿F+Z\ 6:3 :30pm 6:00pm - 8 ne D r inner in ry re m e en D ta Comp F li m d Prizes n a s a e w ith G w ith H NH W W IÀ WLFNH UDIÀHWLF  HU UD S HU  S serving: We will be icken juicy BBQ ch OOWKH¿[LQJV D LWK WRZ EDNHGSRWD UHHQEHDQV VXFFXOHQWJ 5693E\FDOOLQJ RUYLVLWZZZQZUHYHUVHFRP Let’s come together as a community and make some new connections for a new year while supporting a good cause! new home in a community built specifically with senior lifestyles in mind can help people develop new connections and new habits that will hopefully lead to a hap- pier and healthier lifestyle.” Brad has guided many seniors through the decision making process of selling their current home and weighing the best options for the next chapter. For those that de- sire to age in place in a new home, using a reverse mortgage to pur- chase the new home is a great option for people who desire to maintain homeownership with- out paying a monthly mortgage payment. “This loan makes a new life possible for people who didn’t think they had any options.” Ex- plains Brad.   Brad and Jeff have a shared goal in helping seniors discover a more secure future and lead happier lives. Many retirees desire to move closer to family or into homes in communities tailored specifical- ly to seniors “people need other people, it’s just the way we work.” Says Brad. “Jeff and I want to do everything we can to serve our se- nior communities- we are going to be hosting several charity events this year to do just that.”  “Our hope is to create an oppor- tunity for older people, married and single, to connect with one an- other through delightful conversa- tion, uncovering shared interests and igniting sparks that lead to lasting relationships with folks they can call on.” says Mr Foody. Brad explains further “We are co-hosting our first event togeth- er: A Valentine’s Day Party bene- fitting the non profit organization Ride Connection who shares our goal of encouraging seniors to stay connected and active in their communities.”  Northwest Reverse Mortgage and HomeSmart Realty are host- ing a complementary, fun-filled night to bring the older communi- ty together. They will be serving a catered BBQ Chicken Dinner, baked potatoes with all the fixin’s and succulent green beans. Come and enjoy the dinner, games with prizes and a raffle benefitting Ride Connection at Uptown Ballroom Feb 12th at 6pm. Please RSVP to attend at www.nwreverse.com or by calling 503-427-1667. There is no cost to attend the event: the dinner, games and prizes are completely complementary- the raffle tickets will be 5$ each and are optional to purchase- all proceeds will go directly to Ride Connection. Come make a new friend or at least have a fabulous meal and maybe some fun. Getting older is the beginning to your next chapter- how is your story going to unfold? Jeff Foody MLO 253303 President and 2UGT5LéIKX Brad Eaton Realtor, HomeSmart Realty Northwest Reverse Mortgage, LLC. NMLS- 1834787. Equal Housing Lender. Credit on approval. Terms subject to change without notice. Not a commitment to lend. Contents not provided by, or approved by FHA, HUD or any other government agency. All potential tax benefi ts should be verifi ed with a professional licensed tax adviser. http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/1834787 At the conclusion of a reverse mortgage, the borrower must repay the loan and may have to sell the home or repay the loan from other proceeds; charges will be assessed with the loan, including an origination fee, closing costs, mortgage insurance premiums and servicing fees; the loan balance grows over time and interest is charged on the out- standing balance; the borrower remains responsible for property taxes, hazard insurance and home mainte- nance, and failure to pay these amounts may result in the loss of the home; interest on a reverse mortgage is not tax deductible until the borrower makes partial or full re-payment.