Two Sides of the Same Coin: What the Senior Market Can Teach the Default Industry
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 guidance. Professionals who understand the senior market bring insights that strengthen default […]
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 […]
How Gentrification is Reshaping Southern California: What’s Changing in Your Historic Neighborhood?
How Gentrification is Reshaping Southern California: What’s Changing in Your Historic Neighborhood? Gentrification is undeniably reshaping many neighborhoods across Southern California, bringing new businesses, amenities, and residents into areas that were once considered underdeveloped or overlooked. While these changes can rejuvenate neighborhoods, there are important ethical and cultural considerations at play that can impact the […]
2024 Election Results Will Affect The Local Real Estate Market – But How?
2024 Election Results Will Affect The Local Real Estate Market – But How? Now that the 2024 election is behind us, and with former President Donald Trump back in the White House, you might be wondering how this could affect the real estate market here in Los Angeles and Orange County…especially if you are thinking […]