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...

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...

Reverse Mortgage: How to make the right decision

 By Alain Valles Does it makes sense for you to get the newly improved, federally insured reverse mortgage? A decision like this can seem overwhelming....

Should I stay or should I move?

Real estate values continue to increase but so do major living expenses. Does it make more sense to downsize or figure out a plan to remain financially independent at home?  It reminds me of the old Clash song - “Should I stay or should I go?”

Reverse mortgage myth busters

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By Alain Valles Reverse mortgages are becoming a crucial component of financial planning for senior homeowners. These government-insured loans, also known as Home Equity Conversion...

Are Reverse Mortgages good or bad?

Learn From A Local Expert By Alain Valles, MBA, MS A reverse mortgage gives qualified borrowers, 62 years old or older, the option to receive cash...

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 – Financial Security

Know your options - Take action By Alain Valles, MBS, MS I’ve been helping older homeowners for over 20 years navigate how  to financially keep their...

Social Security and reverse mortgages

By Alain Valles, CRMP, MBA, CSA Is 62 the best time to start receiving Social Security? According to the Social Security Administration, you may start receiving...

Reverse mortgages: ‘The Times They Are a Changin’

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director For those Bob Dylan fans and casual listeners, the timeless anthem “The Times They Are...