Support for Senior Homeowners
Welcome to Senior Homeowner Advisors. A trusted place where senior homeowners and their families can receive guidance and gain clarity for all things related to living well at home, transitioning to new spaces, or simply preparing for the future.
Here, you’ll find helpful information and resources — from home safety upgrades and downsizing support to estate planning and long-term care housing options. Whether staying put or planning for a move, we've got your covered.
Senior Homeowner Advisors offers complimentary consultations (for Chicagoland area residents) to help you figure out what makes sense for you regarding what is necessary (or will be necessary) to stay in your home as you age, and when it might be time to move on from your current home. We also provide referrals to vetted home service providers you can trust and who understand the senior market.
This is a place to learn, prepare, and connect.
The Story Begins Here
I’m Ira Dym — a longtime transitions coach, real estate professional, and advocate for older adults. After helping my own parents and others navigate the challenges of homeownership later in life, I saw a need: practical, compassionate, and no-pressure guidance for seniors making important home-related decisions. I founded Senior Homeowner Advisors as a personal project. It's not a business, but a resource for senior life planning. It’s my way of supporting a community often in need of answers. A way of sharing my expertise and helping others navigate the tricky (and often emotional) challenges that come with homeownership later in life.
If you’re a senior homeowner—or love someone who is—you may already know what I mean:
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The house starts feeling like more work than joy
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Repairs get pushed off or become overwhelming
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Safety becomes a concern, or you're not sure how long staying is realistic
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Conversations about "what’s next" are hard to start
I’ve seen it professionally. I’ve lived it personally. And I realized that many families either don’t know where to begin or get stuck somewhere along the way.
That’s where Senior Homeowner Advisors comes in. A community resource, developed to offer:
✔️ Articles and resources for managing homeownership as you age.
✔️ Complimentary guidance conversations to talk through options - from how best to age in place to deciding when it might be time to downsize or move to assisted living.
✔️ Trusted referrals to vetted professionals who can help with everything from home safety upgrades and decluttering support to estate planning and long-term care options.
My goal is simple: To help you make smart, informed decisions about your living situation as you age, so you can live comfortably with less stress - at any age.
Senior Homeowner Advisors has nothing to sell you. My advice, the resources on this site, and the referrals I offer are totally free. With that said, I am a licensed realtor, so if sometime down the line you decide it’s time to sell your home, I hope you'll think of me. Or if you learn of a friend or family member who is looking to buy or sell a home, I’d be honored to receive your referral.
Until then, take a look around. Read, learn, and reach out to me with your questions. This site is a labor of love. I hope you find value in the guidance and resources within.
— Ira
“I founded Senior Homeowner Advisors after seeing the lack of support many seniors face when managing homeownership as they age. Senior Homeowner Advisors is not a business. It's my way of sharing information and providing guidance for seniors and their families so they can be more prepared for the challenges of homeownership later in life.”
- Ira Dym
Support & Services
(Available to Chicagoland Area Residents Only)
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Life Planning Support
As a life and transitions coach, realtor, and senior advocate, I have partnered with other professionals to create a complimentary consulting session that reviews important questions that can help you think through and prepare for any and/or all aspects of your life:
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Financial
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Home
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Health
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Legal
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Social / Emotional
While many of us have worked with financial planners, attorneys, health practitioners, therapists, etc. throughout our adult life, we haven't necessarily taken a holistic approach to senior life planning.
Click the button below for more information on the benefits of this free service.
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Home Assessment
Is your home still the right fit? Let’s find out — together.
As we age, the home that once served us well may need adjustments to stay safe, comfortable, and manageable.
A Home Assessment is:
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a room-by-room review of your current home
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designed to help you understand what’s working, what might need attention, and what your options are going forward
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a 1-hour complimentary in-home consultation
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Vendor Referral Service
Would it help if you had a trusted advisor with a network of highly vetted, professionals with experience supporting seniors?
I have referrals for:
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Aging in Place Resources (e.g. Home Maintenance and Modifications)
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Financial Services (e.g. Reverse Mortgage Lenders, Sale Lease-Backs, Veteran's Assistance)
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Estate/Legal Services (e.g. Wills, Powers of Attorney)
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Housing and Healthcare Assistance (e.g. Assisted Living Locators, In-Home Care)
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Transition Support (e.g. Move Management, Downsizing and Decluttering)
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Real Estate Services
Thinking about selling you home? Want to know what you should and should not do in preparing an older home for sale?
Curious what other living options are available to you in the area?
Want to know the market value of your property?
I'm here to help:
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Free Comparative Market Analysis
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Review options for downsizing, renting, or assisted living
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Prepare and stage your home for sale
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Support for Decluttering and Move Management
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Educate - If you haven't sold a home in the past decade, you might be surprised how much the process has changed.
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Community Outreach: Seminars & Webinars
Get practical advice with real-word insights by attending one of our live webinars or seminars.
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Learn how new technologies can make living in your home easier and safer
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Learn how to avoid the plethora of endless scammers that plague seniors
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Or join us to discuss what's on your mind or to learn what's on the mind of other senior homeowners in your area.
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Tools & Resources
Not quite ready for a consultation or home visit? Click the button below to find a compilation of guides, questionnaires, and checklists that can help you navigate some of the questions regarding senior homeownership and can help guide you in your decision making as a senior homeowner:
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Home Safety Checklist
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Decluttering Roadmap
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Questions to Ask Before a Move
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Preparing a Home For Sale
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Family Conversation Starter Guide
Helpful Articles
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Legal Disclaimer: By submitting this form, you acknowledge that Senior Homeowner Advisors provides general guidance and informational resources only. Any referrals are suggestions, not endorsements, and you are encouraged to consult qualified professionals before making decisions regarding your home, health, or finances. There are no fees or obligations — just support when you need it.