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Finding a Location that Makes Aging in Place Comfortable

 

For homebuyers looking for a location to age in place, comfort starts meaning something deeper than when they were buying their first home. When downsizing, or “rightsizing,” it’s just about square footage or a trendy address. It’s more about single-story floor plans and easily maintained surfaces.

It’s also about living somewhere that supports the life you actually want to live every day, finding a location that makes aging in place more comfortable. What are the points to consider:

 Access to healthcare and transportation
 Walkability and nearby amenities
 Opportunities for community and friendships
 Climate and day-to-day comfort
 Cost of living and future needs

One especially thoughtful takeaway is that the “perfect” place often has less to do with luxury and more to do with ease. Finding a place where errands feel simple, neighbors feel familiar, and daily life feels less stressful can make an enormous difference over time. Let us help you with your search.

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About Emilie

A transplant from the Pacific Northwest, Emilie has first-hand knowledge of the ins-and-outs of first-time home ownership and remodeling. She has become involved in the local art community and all the diversity Southern California has to offer and more recently has expanded her knowledge to include New Mexico.

Emilie’s passion to be involved in her community led her to become a licensed Realtor and Broker.  She continues to educate herself on different aspects of real estate to support clients with a variety of needs.  She is certified as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) to work with U.S. Service families and veterans to find affordable housing solutions.

Having worked for both a small boutique firm and a company with a global presence, in 2023 she formed Emilie Broughton Real Estate to work with buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in California and New Mexico.

Splitting her time between the Land of Enchantment and the Golden State, Emilie focuses on Los Angeles County and the Greater Albuquerque metro area, helping her clients achieve their real estate goals in both Mountain and Pacific Time Zones.

Emilie represented her region as a California Real Estate State Director for three years.  She has served as President of the Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors and is a multi-year recipient of the Five-Star Real Estate Professionals Award for the outstanding service she provides to her clients.

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