Author: Stuart Raney

  • Tech-Savvy Living: A Guide to Property Technology for Seniors

    Tech-Savvy Living: A Guide to Property Technology for Seniors

    Property technology is shifting how people buy, sell, and manage their homes and real estate transactions. Although several different types of technology are used in the housing industry, here are three types you may benefit from adopting. 1. SMART HOME TECHNOLOGYSmart home technology offers many benefits, including increased comfort, convenience, and safety. These devices allow…

  • What Does It Mean to Have an Eco-Friendly Home?

    What Does It Mean to Have an Eco-Friendly Home?

    Being “eco-friendly” involves adopting practices that conserve and protect the environment. Making simple changes around the house can minimize environmental harm, and it’s easier than you might think. These small adjustments not only help the environment but can also save you money and improve your health. Start gradually, and you’ll be on your way to…

  • SRES® MARKETPLACE | Mar 2024

    SRES® MARKETPLACE | Mar 2024

    Whether you’re planning for retirement or are already retired, you’ve likely examined all the key indicators to see whether your financial cushion is solid enough to meet your long-term needs.  But one wildcard you may not have considered is your adult children turning to you for money or moving back home. Such requests can reshape…

  • Introducing Raney Barnes Group

    Introducing Raney Barnes Group

    Raney Barnes Group is a team of REALTORS® associated with Marshall Lane Real Estate, a brokerage with offices in Frankfort and Lexington, Kentucky. The team was formed in 2023 and Raney Barnes Group officially launched in March 2024 to assemble a group of real estate professionals and resources dedicated to providing solutions to the needs of clients as…

  • SRES® MARKETPLACE | Feb 2024

    SRES® MARKETPLACE | Feb 2024

    Sometimes, a parent’s decline comes gradually, giving you time and mental energy to plan. At other times, you’re thrust into a full-on caregiving role after a sudden event: a stroke, a fall, or a significant illness.  No matter how you arrive in your caregiving role, you land in unknown territory trying to figure out your…

  • SRES® MARKETPLACE | Jan 2024

    SRES® MARKETPLACE | Jan 2024

    Traditional New Year’s resolutions usually entail diet, exercise, and weight loss. Why not take a different approach in 2024 by channeling your energy into home upgrades that can enhance your comfort, safety, and enjoyment now and possibly increase the resale value of your home down the road? Here are nine ideas: Note: This edition of…

  • SRES® MARKETPLACE | Dec 2023

    SRES® MARKETPLACE | Dec 2023

    If you’re considering your future living arrangements, take a look at Buying a Home to Age-In-Place: A Guide by SeniorHomes.com to kickstart your planning. The guide walks you through some of the big question marks about where to age, your ideal future community, age-friendly amenities to search for, and options for future care needs. Here…

  • SRES® MARKETPLACE | Nov 2023

    SRES® MARKETPLACE | Nov 2023

    Homeowners are increasingly focused on aging and safety when they renovate their bathrooms, and they’re incorporating universal design features that address their future needs and are functional for people of all ages and abilities.  That’s one takeaway from the recent 2023 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. It’s good news because bathrooms often are among the…

  • SRES® MARKETPLACE | Oct 2023

    SRES® MARKETPLACE | Oct 2023

    10 Smart Financial Moves to Wrap up 2023, Set Yourself Up to Thrive in 2024 As tempting as it is to leave your year-end financial to-dos until December, you’re better off getting started months earlier. Now. After all, the time between November and the new year can be a mad dash with holiday prep, travel,…