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The Financial Questions You're Afraid to Ask
Honest Answers for Seniors 70+
If you're on a fixed income, thinking about your estate, or worried about what happens if your health changes — these are the answers you need before making any decision.
Lisa Dunn, SRES®, CSA®, CSREC · RE/MAX Results · Edina, MN · March 2026 · 10 min read
Senior Cooperative Specialist · Licensed Minnesota Real Estate Agent
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The questions on this page come directly from seniors and their families who have sat across from Lisa Dunn at the kitchen table and said, "I need to understand this before I can move forward." They are not simple questions, and they don't have simple answers. What they have are honest, complete answers — the kind you need to make a decision you'll feel confident about for years.
If your specific question isn't here, call Lisa directly at 612-599-3484. She has heard every version of every concern, and she will give you a straight answer.
Still Have Questions?
Lisa Dunn has been a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) for over a decade. She has helped many seniors navigate this exact decision — including every financial scenario on this page. There is no question too basic, too complicated, or too personal.
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Lisa Dunn
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Seniors Real Estate Specialist® · RE/MAX Results — The Change Agents Group · Edina, MN
Lisa Dunn holds the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation and has spent her career helping Minnesota seniors navigate the transition to cooperative living. She has personally toured every community in this directory and has guided many buyers through the co-op purchase process.
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Licensed Minnesota Real Estate Agent · RE/MAX Results · 7700 France Ave S, Suite 230, Edina, MN 55435 · Equal Housing Opportunity