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Guy and Jennifer work with many homeowner's as they try to make the move of a lifetime. Many of the stories they will share are from homeowners that have lived in the same home for 20+ years and are now facing a move either into a smaller home/condo, apartment, retirement community, assisted living or even an RV lifestyle. Join them on this journey as they discuss how to get from your current living situation and into the one that would better fit this chapter in your life. Moving is always stressful but From Here to There will help you feel a little less overwhelmed and a whole lot more knowledgeable.

Jennifer Wilson, The Wilson Group


    • Mar 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 35 Positives and Negatives of Different Over 55 Living Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 27:39


    In this episode Jennifer goes through the positive and negative attributes of moving into an over 55 neighborhood, independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing facility.  Sometimes it's hard for individuals and their families to decide what type of over 55 environment is best for their needs.  This episode sheds some light on the most common options in senior housing.  

    Episode 34 2025 Real Estate Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 24:57


    The last 5 years have proven to be quite a rollercoaster in the real estate world.  We went from a time where putting a sign in the yard equaled multiple showings the next day or even an hour later to a time where you might actually have to move that sign several times when mowing your grass before you even get a showing!  Where did we end 2024 and what does this mean for 2025 if you are thinking of entering the real estate market as a buyer or seller?

    Independent Living and Assisted Living An Option in Leon Springs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 34:33


    Vessie from The Lodge at Leon Springs talks to us today about a hidden gem of a community halfway between San Antonio and Boerne offering both assisted living and cottage style independent living.  Vessie walks us through common reasons some of her residents have chosen to make the move from a traditional single family home into a community setting.  Join us to see if this type of living might be a good fit for you or your loved one!

    Episode 32: You Bought a House, Now What? 5 Things to Do Right Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 32:51


    On this episode Jennifer talks about a few things you need to take care of right away when you buy a home as well as a few things to be cautious of.  Additionally, she discusses a few basic maintenance items to keep top of mind.  If you have questions or suggestions for upcoming episodes please reach out to Jennifer at RealtorJenniferWilson@gmail.com or 210-621-4153 or through Facebook by searching Redefining Home Real Estate Brokerage or her website at www.RedefiningHomeSA.com

    What Buyers Really Say (and Think) When Looking at Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 34:28


    Today you will hear from Jennifer Wilson and Danni Springfield, both experienced agents in the Greater San Antonio Metroplex.  They will share the inside scoop on what comes out of buyers mouths when they are looking at your home as well as some of the psychology behind buyer's viewing experience.  Take this information to help you get your home as show time ready as possible to help set you apart from other competing homes for sale!Feel free to call, text or email Jennifer with questions or comments at 210-621-4153 or Jennifer@RedefiningHomeSA.com or visit the website at www.RedefiningHomeSA.com or find us on Facebook by searching Redefining Home Real Estate Brokerage

    Episode 30: The Role of The Title Company in Your Real Estate Transaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 14:54


    In Texas we primarily close at a title company verses an attorney's office.  Learn a little more detail about the title company's role in ensuring good title to your property and a few other insights into how to have the best experience for your closing.  Nannette Williams with Alamo Title joins us today to discuss!

    Episode 29: Legal Complexities to Consider When Selling Your Home - An Interview with an Attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 37:27


    Listen to this fantastic podcast where we interview Brennen Boze  from the law office of Carol Bertsch. He has lots of insight on wills, trusts, probate, and other legal related complexities to consider when selling your home, or even simply if you are a homeowner. There are several things That you should consider having in place to protect your assets and your heirs.

    Independent Living and Retirement Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 22:20


    Welcome to this episode where we meet with Amber who has worked many years in a retirement community.  She discusses both cottage living (with a garage and full kitchen) as well as independent living in a multi-story building.  She discusses who should consider each option, amenities available to residents and many other common questions that prospective residents have about moving into a retirement community.  

    Home for The Holidays With Beth Nixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 28:19


    What do you do when you visit a loved one or aging parent during the holidays and realize that they aren't managing their home and their life like they were the last time you saw them?  What signs should you look for when visiting mom and dad during the holidays?  How do you know that a loved one shouldn't be living in their home any longer and what steps should you take to help them?We hope this episode answers some of those questions for you and helps you know that their are experts out there to help you make the best decisions for your loved ones.  

    Episode 26 - The Scoop on Closing Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 24:20


    Many clients of ours have lots of questions and misconceptions when it come to who pays which closing costs and what is negotiable.  This brief episode discusses both buyer and seller closing costs and which fees are dictated by other agreements and obligations to be paid by particular parties and which fees are often negotiated.  

    8 Things That Subtract Value From Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 35:25


    On this episode we will discuss a list of items that subtract value from a home in a buyer's mind. . .something that no homeowner wants to do.  I encourage all homeowners to listen to this list and work on crossing some of these items off your list sooner than later.  You never know when a surprise move may enter your world and it's so much easier to do small improvements over the years rather than all in the 2 weeks before a move!

    Episode 24 - Adding Value vs Desirability to Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 21:43


    In this episode we discuss language that comes up frequently when we are visiting with a seller about the market value of their home.  Items that add value and items that add desirability are both smart improvements but some items tend to add an actual tangible increase in value of your home vs just making a buyer like and choose your home over another.  Listen to this episode to learn the difference between the two. 

    Episode 23 - A Discussion of Living Options for Those 55 and Better with Guest, Beth Nixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 37:58


    In this episode of From Here to There, Redefining Home we meet with Beth Nixon to tap into her wealth of knowledge of living options for the over 55 demographic.  Beth speaks with us about common questions and concerns that individuals and their families have when considering all of the options in senior housing as well as some of the benefits of moving out of one's home and into one of the myriad of options in our metroplex.  If you need to contact Beth directly you can call or text her at 210-632-1701 or email her at BethPNixon@gmail.comReach out to us directly: jennifer@redefininghomesa.com  210.621.4153www.redefininghomesa.comor find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Redefininghome/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews  

    Episode 22 - Real Estate Market Update Late Summer 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 27:29


    Reach out to us directly: jennifer@redefininghomesa.com  210.621.4153www.redefininghomesa.comor find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Redefininghome/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews  

    Common Seller Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 21:30


    Listen to today's podcast to learn many common seller mistakes and how to avoid them. You'll never get a second chance to make a first impression when selling your home!Reach out to us directly:teamwilsongroup@gmail.com 210.621.4153www.redefininghomesa.comor find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Redefininghome/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 20 - First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 19:18


    We all know that first impressions are critical but what counts in first impressions when selling your home? Today we will discuss the most important items to concentrate on when you are trying to make a great first impression on a potential buyer when selling your home. These tips will help you get your home sold fast and to create more showings and, therefore, more offers on your home.Reach out to us directly:teamwilsongroup@gmail.com210.621.4153www.redefininghomesa.comor find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Redefininghome/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 19 - 6 Great Investments to Make in the Most Expensive Thing You Own--Your Home!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 48:55


    Join us today as Jennifer gives advice about great features in your home to enhance or upgrade that will matter to future buyers and that you can enjoy as well. Many homeowners realize that their home is a large piece of their financial health and a big chunk of their net worth. It makes sense to invest a little bit every year into your home due to its importance in your financial picture. Listen to this episode to get tips on the top 6 areas in your home to make smart investments and improvements!Reach out to us directly:teamwilsongroup@gmail.com210.621.4153www.txdreamhouse.comor find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 18 - Estate Sale Expert Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 50:21


    Kyndra Vigil joins us today to give us insight into what estate sales look like these days and how to know if your home is a good candidate for an estate sale. She also gives us some insight into donating your items as well. If you see yourself needing to have an estate sale in the near future you won't want to miss this episode!If you would like to reach Kyndra directly her information is below:Kyndra VigilAlamo City Estate and Liquidation Salesacelssanantonio@gmail.com210.316.0204Or find her business page on FacebookReach out to us directly:teamwilsongroup@gmail.com210.621.4153www.txdreamhouse.comor find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 17 - Home Inspection Process Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 22:35


    Today Guy and Jennifer touch on a scary topic for many home buyers and sellers. . .inspections! We will discuss what you should do before your home goes on the market to help ease some inspection issues and what the most common items are that inspections reveal and how those findings are handled. Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 16 - Timing the Selling of Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 36:42


    Timing is everything. . .or is it? Timing is one of the most common questions we get asked by clients or prospective clients. Is there a good (or bad) time to put your home on the market? How far in advance do we need to start getting ready if we want to put our home on the market? How long will it take to sell my home? How long does the contract process take before my house is closed with the new buyer? We will answer these timing questions along with a few other tips that are centered around timing and selling your home. Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 15 - Yoga by Charity, Creating a Calmer Mind Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 38:41


    This episode features Charity Matthews and her studio called Yoga by Charity. Listen in as Charity explains how transformative even a small dose of yoga in our regular lives can be. Our world today can feel full of chaos and stress and a lack of time to get everything done, especially if you are in the midst of a major life change such as an impending move. Yoga can be transformative and actually give you back more time as well as reduce your stress level, aches and pains and offer you a sense of peace and calmness. Charity offers yoga for every BODY no matter your range of motion, limitations due to injury or ailments. Listen in on this podcast and I promise you'll gain some insight and hopefully a desire to give yoga a shot to help improve your physical and psychological health!You can reach Charity on her website at yogabycharity.comHer email at Charity@yogabycharity.comOn Facebook and Instagram at yogabycharityOr her phone number at 210-441-9238Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode - 14 Covid 19 Effects on Home Buyers and Home Sellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 33:58


    Today on this episode we will discuss the shifts we have seen in buyer desires and motivations which are affecting the way we, as Realtors, show and sell homes. We will also touch on the best practices for selling a home as safely and strategically as possible during Covid 19. At the end of this episode we will also touch on the economical and logistical effects we are seeing on our real estate transactions. Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 13 - Downsizing by Purchasing Another Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 25:59


    Today we are going to talk about an option that many of our clients are considering or have considered. The option of downsizing their home either square footage wise or maintenance wise or both while still remaining home owners. If you are considering purchasing a home or condo that is better suited for your needs now that the kids are grown and gone this is the episode for you.Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 12 - Prepping Your Home for Sale Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 37:40


    In Part one of this episode we spoke about home prep and to prepare for showings. In Part two we will go through the process of starting to actual pack some items if you will be staying in your home while it is on the market.There are many great tips in this episode that explain how to capitalize on the time and energy you put into decluttering and simplifying your home while, simultaneously beginning to pack for your eventual move at the same time.Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 11 - Prepping Your Home for Sale Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 50:19


    If you do elect to remain living in your home while your home is actively on the market this episode is for you. We will go through how to make a home show in it's best light through depersonalization and decluttering, freshening up paint and flooring if needed, exterior deferred maintenance, staging, and being "show time ready"

    Episode 10 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 34:06


    When we first sit down with an individual or a couple we always address the question of if the home should go on the market for sale with the homeowner still in the home or if they should go ahead and move out and sell the home vacant.Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 9 - Adapting Your Current Home to Your Future Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 41:58


    We are speaking with an expert from The Living In Place Institute, Eric Listou. We offers lots of great tips for updating your home especially in the kitchen and bath areas for safety and accessibility.Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 8 - Managing Your Move with Karen Barlow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 77:13


    Our newest Podcast From Here to There, Redefining Home - Episode 8 features Karen Barlow a Move Manager and Interior Designer provides us with detailed information in regards to packing, sorting, moving, and setting up your new home. Many of our listeners are moving into much less square footage than they have grown accustomed to. In this interview we will discuss tips and strategies to help make your move easier, less stressful and more successful. If you are considering making a move that will involve downsizing, this episode is a must.Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 7 - Interview From the Perspective of an Adult Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 65:13


    Today our interview is with Anne, the adult daughter of a past client of ours. Anne is going to share her story with us about the process and the emotional journey she and her family went through to get mom moved from Here (her hone of many years) to There (an assisted living community that could meet her needs.)#retirementliving #over55housing #parentingyourparents #movingReach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 6 - COVID-19 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 9:35


    Our brief Covid 19 update and advice to our listeners. We are still here for you!Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 5 - The Story of One Couple's Move into Retirement Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 34:11


    This episode is one of our best. Tune in to hear from Don and Mary about their real life experience as they moved from their beloved home and into a retirement community. Don and Mary shoot straight with us and are quite entertaining as well. Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 4 - Questions to Ask a Retirement Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 29:27


    Our special guest Erika Franklin, with a wealth of experience in housing options for individuals 55 and over, is going to help our listeners know what questions they should be asking as they begin to explore options in their area as well as some frequently asked question about bringing pets, if insurance pays for living options, and the process of making a decision and signing a lease with a retirement community, assisted living or apartment community.Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 3 - Deciding Where to Move: Overview of Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 32:01


    Many of our listeners have said that they’ve been thinking about making a move for years and even when they decide that their current home is no longer the best fit it can be overwhelming to think about what their next home should look like. Over the next several episodes we will be exploring many of the options that are available and we will go through the pros and cons of each type of living choice. This episode is a general overview of many of the options including buying a smaller house, living in an apartment, selecting a retirement community or assisted living community. This episode will help you visualize what you like about your current living situation that you wouldn't be willing to give up in your next home. We will also discuss who to reach out to if you want a little help navigating through your options. Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 2 - How to Know it's Time with Special Guest Jill Piazzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 25:17


    In this episode we will have a special guest, Jill Piazzi, an aging life care manager discussing common signs that it may be time to consider making a move. She will discuss this from the point of a person living in their current home and considering a move and, additionally, from the perspective of an adult child or other loved one seeing signs that it may be time to encourage or support a move. She will also discuss the lifeline that an aging life care manager can give when someone is overwhelmed with their current living situation. She discusses retirement living, assisted living and other options. She answers one of the toughest questions our listeners face, how do I know that it's time to move?Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

    Episode 1 - From Here To There:The Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 22:45


    This introductory episode touches on the basis of why From Here to There was created. Guy and Jennifer work with many homeowner's as they try to make the move of a lifetime. Many of the stories they will share are from homeowners that have lived in the same home for 20+ years and are now facing a move either into a smaller home/condo, apartment, retirement community, assisted living or even an RV lifestyle. Join them on this journey as they discuss how to get from your current living situation and into the one that would better fit this chapter in your life. Moving is always stressful but From Here to There will help you feel a little less overwhelmed and a whole lot more knowledgeable. Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KWLegacyJennifer/Read reviews from our past clients https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Wilson3/#reviews

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