Gifts of Real Estate

Do you own real estate you no longer use or that has become a burden? Is it time to make a decision about what to do with the property?

Owning real estate can be a rewarding experience, but, as circumstances change, you may be faced with difficult decisions. What do you do when a once-cherished summer home becomes too costly to maintain or too far to visit? Or, you may be planning to move and cannot decide what to do with your current home. There are solutions to these issues — solutions that benefit you and Elderhostel.

These benefits include: the satisfaction of supporting an organization you value; creating a lifetime income stream; and capital gain, income and estate tax benefits.

Ways to Give:

Outright Gift.
Donate & Receive Income:
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Charitable Gift Annuity
Donate Property and Continue to Live There.
Donate an Interest in Property.

For more information on ways to donate real estate to Elderhostel, click here.

Making a gift of real estate can help you meet your financial and charitable objectives. Such gifts require careful thought and consideration by you and your advisor.

To begin exploring the benefits of donating real estate, please contact Anne Forsyth, Senior Planned Giving Officer toll-free at (877) 737-0664 or at anne.forsyth@elderhostel.org

This is not intended to be legal advice. We recommend you consult your personal attorney or financial advisor.