Upcoming Events
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
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
April's Presenters: Rebecca Ricards of RR Move Co. & Taylor Brommel Eastside Estate Liquidation Co.
Focus: Downsizing 360°: Move Management, Estate Sales & Real Estate
Selling a longtime home often comes with significant financial questions. 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
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.