On today's episode of Great Points, Matt speaks with custom construction professional Ken Kumph of Premier Builders in Georgetown, MA. What are some of the things you might do to make your current house more livable, even as you age? What are the challenges that come along with these projects? What is the timeline? And how can you use your current financial assets to make the projects a reality? Listen in to learn about single-floor living, garage conversion, primary suite creation, and more.

On today's episode of Great Points, continuing with the theme of Real Estate, Matt speaks with Shawn Grenier. Shawn is the founder of Real Property Management Reliance, specializing in helping clients manage rental properties in the North Shore of Massachusetts. Matt and Shawn talk about some of the challenges of managing your own rental property, especially when it's a second home or your only property. While it may seem easy to manage one property, it can be hard to deal with vacancies, repairs, and legal concerns. Even if you are a "Snow Bird" considering renting one or both of your residences, this episode will help you consider the risk and trade-offs.

On today's episode, Matt speaks with realtors Shea and Matt Munson of Munson Realty Group. Inspired by the TV show "Love it or List it", Matt speaks with his guests about some of the reasons people might make a housing change, especially in or near retirement age. From relocating, to adding an in-law suite, to downsizing, there is no one size fits all approach. But a bit of forethought can drastically reduce the chance of buyer's or seller's remorse.