Upcoming Events
Senior Solutions: Meet the Experts Series
April's Presenters: Rebecca Ricards of RR Move Co. & Taylor Brommel Eastside Estate Liquidation Co.
Focus: Downsizing 360°: Move Management, Estate Sales & Real Estate
Getting your home organized for your next move or chapter in life can be overwhelming and stressful. This month’s session will focus on:
How to approach downsizing with less stress and more clarity
What to expect from move management and estate sales
How to decide what to keep, sell, donate, or pass along
How these decisions connect to the real estate process and overall planning
Senior Solutions: Meet the Experts Series
what you’ll gain:
How to navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence
Guidance on evaluating care, lifestyle, and housing options
Support in making thoughtful decisions that prioritize quality of life
Navigating the Market & Understanding Capital Gains
Navigating today’s real estate market—and making the most of your home sale proceeds.
Join Jim Badgley, Jackie Claessens, and Scott Schill as they share thoughtful insights and proven strategies to help you confidently prepare, position, and market your home in today’s economy. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of capital gains and smart investment approaches to support your next chapter.
Visit Fairwinds Senior Living Redmond’s Website
RSVP to kate@badgleyhomes.com
Moving With Confidence @ Murano Senior Living
Join us for an interactive experience where experts share their knowledge and strategies to make a transition to a retirement community smooth and stress-free.
Visit Murano Senior Living’s Website
RSVP to kate@badgleyhomes.com
Downsizing Simplified @ Regency Newcastle Senior Living
Join Jim and Jackie from the Badgley Homes Team to learn about their proven 5- step process for getting your home market ready. Rebecca Ricards from R&R Move Co. will share helpful tools and practical tips to make the downsizing process feel less overwhelming. Taylor Brommel from Eastside Estate Liquidation Co. will also provide valuable insights on which items typically bring the greatest monetary value during an estate sale.
Visit Regency Newcastle Senior Living’s Website
RSVP to kate@badgleyhomes.com
Trilogy Senior Resource Fair @ Trilogy at Redmond Ridge
Join Badgley Homes and several other senior care providers during the 5th annual Trilogy Resource Fair
Visit Trilogy at Redmond Ridge’s Website
RSVP to kate@badgleyhomes.com
The Road Ahead : Mapping Your Later Life Journey
Badgley Homes is proud to participate in “The Road Ahead: Mapping Your Later Life Journey,” a complimentary educational event at Woodland Terrace in Bothell.
This resource fair brings together trusted experts to guide attendees through the important decisions that come with retirement and later-life planning, including financial strategies, Social Security, Medicare, downsizing, and senior living options.
Come by and learn how thoughtful real estate planning can help make the next chapter simpler and more confident.
Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair
This free community event brings together trusted local resources focused on health, safety, aging well, and planning for the future.
Badgley Homes will be onsite with a booth to connect with seniors, caregivers, and families who may be thinking about downsizing, future housing options, or long-term planning. Stop by to say hello, ask questions, and gather helpful information in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Featured presentations will follow from 12:30–1:30 PM.
Senior Solutions: Meet the Experts Series
March's Presenters: S.R. Schill & Associates
Focus: Investing the Proceeds of the Sale of a Home & Addressing Capital Gains
Selling a longtime home often comes with significant financial questions. This month’s session will focus on:
What happens financially after the sale of a home
Understanding and planning for capital gains
Strategies for investing proceeds in a thoughtful, tax-aware way
How to align financial decisions with lifestyle goals for the years ahead
Downsizing Seminar
Downsizing Made Simple — with Team Badgley & Laura Leist
Join us for an informative downsizing presentation designed to help seniors and their families feel confident about the next chapter. Team Badgley and special guest Laura Leist will walk through the key steps of downsizing, including how to plan ahead, reduce overwhelm, and create a smooth transition from a longtime home to a new lifestyle.
We’ll cover practical tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and the proven systems we use to simplify everything — from preparing the home for sale to coordinating movers, estate sales, and timelines. Whether you’re downsizing soon or just starting to explore options, you’ll leave with clarity, resources, and a realistic game plan.