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Elyse Berman PA is a Pet-Friendly REALTOR® who has been helping people buy and sell homes for 22 years. She serves Boca Raton/Delray Beach/Boynton Beach, Florida and the surrounding areas. Check out her blog.

Latest Posts By Elyse Berman

2 weeks ago

How to Work from Home Without Driving Your Pets (or Yourself) Crazy

Working from home is no longer a temporary shift – it’s a lifestyle for many of us and one that many women over 60 happily embrace. No more going to the office! And if you share your home with pets, chances are they’ve fully embraced this change, too. To them, it’s the best thing that ever happened – you’re home all day…

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1 month ago

Tips for Buying a Home with Pets

Pets are a big part of our world. Many women over 60 have pets, as well as many others. They’re part of our families. Thinking of moving? Just look at those faces and you know they’re coming with you. Honestly, would you go without them? I wouldn’t!

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3 months ago

How to Find an Honest Real Estate Agent (Whether Buying or Selling)

Let’s face it. Real estate agents get a bad rap. But there are some very good ones out there helping buyers and sellers every day, and doing a great job at it. It’s like any other profession. You have to find them. So how do you find an honest real estate agent to buy or sell your home? Good question!

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3 months ago

Should You Buy a Home without Seeing It First?

Buying a home is one of the largest purchases, if not the largest, you’ll make in your lifetime. And for women over 60, we want to be as careful as possible. Traditionally, buying a home involved multiple visits and inspections. However, in the past few years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic…

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5 months ago

Because They’re Family: Moving with Pets the Right Way

Moving to a new home can be both exciting and exhausting for those over 60. Moving with pets can make the process a bit more complicated….

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6 months ago

How to Make Your Home Pet Friendly

Pets are family today. They live with us. They provide companionship and are a great source of comfort, especially to those living alone. To make your home pet friendly, you must provide a safe environment for them. Puppies and kittens are like babies…

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7 months ago

Pets as Comfort in Life

Pets are a great source of comfort to many baby boomers these days. Pets have always been a source of comfort to people, but as you age, they help to fill many gaps. The benefits of living with pets are many. Here we will discuss only a short list. Please feel free to share how your pets…

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8 months ago

Should You Call the Number on the For Sale Sign? Here’s Why You Might Want to Think Twice

Picture this: you’re driving through a neighborhood you love, and there it is – the house. You’re in your 60s, so this is your final move. Perfect backyard. Beautiful landscaping. Maybe even an extended screened-in area or a pool. In the yard is a big “For Sale” sign…

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9 months ago

Tips to Sell a House with Pets

We adore our pets, but not everyone feels the same. Some people are afraid of cats and dogs. Some folks are allergic. You just never know. If you’re looking to sell your home, you don’t want to lose a potential sale if a buyer walks in to a barking dog, mess on the floor or a litter box…

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11 months ago

Should Your Pet Decide Where You Live?

I guess you could say it depends on who you ask. If you ask me, it’s non-negotiable. My pets have always been a deciding factor where I live. As a baby boomer who loves dogs, I won’t live in a place they’re not welcome. But, hey, that’s me. Will your cat or dog decide…

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