The top uses for reverse mortgages

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Charitable Managing Director We’ve all heard the words “Reverse Mortgage” but so few have had the opportunity...

Stock market concerns and your home

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA Nonprofit Charitable Managing Director Stock market uncertainty and rising interest rates Ouch!  Stock market gains can be wiped out in...
Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

Reverse mortgages – FEAR or F.E.A.R.?  

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By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA FEAR: (1) an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger; (2) anxious concern; (3)...

Survey finds Medicare beneficiaries at risk from card-replacement scams

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By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts As a major federal government initiative is underway to issue new identification cards to the 1,289,320 Medicare beneficiaries in...
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Reverse mortgages – What’s the process?

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA Too many ads and TV commercials only highlight the benefits of reverse mortgages, and are silent about the...

Reverse mortgages – uncomfortable questions

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA (Photo Alain Valles, Photo submitted) Many have heard the words “reverse mortgage,” but few have a clear understanding of...

Reverse Mortgages – Ask the Expert

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA (Photo Alain Valles, Photo submitted) You are invited to ask the questions. No question is too trivial or...

Reverse mortgages. The magic wand?

By Alain Valles, CRMP, MBA, CSA Managing Director Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc. How will you pay for retirement? If you are over 61-years-old, own a home...

Your home may never be more valuable

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By Alain Valles, CRMP, MBA, CSA, Managing Director Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc. The real estate market in Massachusetts is red hot. Housing prices have climbed...
Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

Senior housing finance:  You’re a winner

By Alain Valles, CRMP, MBA, CSA, Managing Director Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc. “The winner is...” – YOU! I enjoyed watching the Academy Awards last month to see...