The Holiday Homecoming Wake Up Call
The Holiday Homecoming Wake Up Call Every December, so many adult children make that familiar trip home. You excitedly grab a suitcase, pack the car and expect to walk into the house you remember…the same warmth, the same routines, the same version of Mom or Dad you have always known.But every year I hear the […]
Two Sides of the Same Coin: What the Senior Market Can Teach the Default Industry
A Foreclosure Wave Is Coming, But Equity Will Keep Some Owners Afloat Two Sides of the Same Coin: What the Senior Market Can Teach the Default Industry Mortgage default and senior housing transitions may look like separate specialties. In practice they share the same pressure points: financial strain, tight timelines, and the need for clear […]
A Foreclosure Wave Is Coming, But Equity Will Keep Some Owners Afloat
A Foreclosure Wave Is Coming, But Equity Will Keep Some Owners Afloat A Perspective Earned Through Experience Before the data and the headlines, understand this. I have sold more than seven thousand homes and personally handled thousands of foreclosures during the last crash. My work stretched across more than forty counties in California and nine […]
The Unanticipated Housing Crunch in California
The Unanticipated Housing Crunch in California: Southern California feels it most: According to The Signal, in L.A. County, the average waitlist for subsidized senior housing is more than five years If you’re over 60 and living in Southern California, there’s a good chance the home you’re in now may not serve you well in the […]
Caught in the Crunch: The Generation with No Exit Row
Caught in the Crunch: The Generation with No Exit Row We hear about Boomers. Millennials. Gen Z with their trends and side hustles. But what about the group no one is talking about enough? The Sandwich Generation. These are the people quietly juggling life in both directions. Raising kids. Caring for aging parents. Holding down […]
The Hidden Costs of Holding Onto the Family Home
The Hidden Costs of Holding Onto the Family Home “Explaining the real risks to someone I care about.” When I talk with aging homeowners getting ready to downsize their living arrangements, I ask what are they doing with the home…selling it, renting it, keeping for the kids? Very often the answer I get starts the […]
AB 2016: A New Change to California Probate Law That Families Need to Know
AB 2016: A New Change to California Probate Law That Families Need to Know On April 1, 2025, California implemented a new law that hasn’t made many headlines but could have a meaningful impact on families throughout the state—especially those navigating the estate process after the loss of a loved one. Assembly Bill 2016 (AB […]
Seniors Targeted: The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home to ‘Fast Cash’ Buyers
Seniors Targeted: The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home to ‘Fast Cash’ Buyers Selling a home, especially for seniors, should be a well-planned process that maximizes value. However, too many homeowners fall for the promise of a quick sale, only to lose out on tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The convenience of […]
The Downsizing Dilemma: 6 Factors You Shouldn’t Ignore
The Downsizing Dilemma: 6 Factors You Shouldn’t Ignore I get it—making the decision to leave the family home is tough. I’ve helped hundreds of families through this process, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that most people wait too long. They tell themselves they have time, that they still feel young, that the […]
No Home, No Help: How Wildfires Expose California’s Broken Safety Net for Seniors
No Home, No Help: How Wildfires Expose California’s Broken Safety Net for Seniors Wildfires have become a harsh reality in California, leaving behind not just charred homes but lives turned upside down. While news outlets focus on property values and insurance claims, there’s one group that often gets overlooked: senior citizens who’ve lost everything. This […]