Hi there -- I'm a retired schoolteacher, how about you?
I'm a realtor. I haven't quite reached the point where I can stop employment completely. I wish! lol
I know what you mean -- while I'm a retired schoolteacher, I'm an *engaged* individual who still works on outside consulting projects around education. Thankfully, I love to work doing work I love.
So are you considered semi-retired with the reduction of hours? You are lucky to love your work!
I guess -- honestly, in this day and age I find the term "retirement" odd. I mean, if you're engaged in a "hobby" that you happen to get paid for, but you're no longer an "employee" -- that's not really retirement. Maybe retirement from one employer, but not from life, you know?
I completely understand! Many individuals are choosing to put off retirement today and decide to exist in a pre-retirement state. Not the same as you though.
How is the real estate market where you are? Where I live, it's booming.
It is definitely improving although location plays a critical role in the valuation of properties.
So much so. We watched a real turnaround here, where it went from a buyers to sellers market in a very short span of time.
I live on the beach so it's mostly an investor's market. Due to the fact that location can't be changed, at this stage improving a property's value relies on upgrades and improvements.