The long-predicted wave of baby boomers downsizing or aging in place is here. Over 70 million Americans are now 65 or older. Baby Boomers, aged 60–78, make up the largest share of home buyers and sellers, reshaping the real estate market with...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Zero-Threshold Shower vs. Walk-In Tub
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your column for years and love it! My mom is almost ninety years old and lives in her ow...
Hiring a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) offers several advantages explicitly tailored to the unique needs of senior clients. Here are the key benefits of hiring a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) such as Phyllis Harb.
Understan...
Experienced Realtors are a valuable resource. Many clients contact me for recommendations for roofers, plumbers, etc. Working with many Seniors who have homes to sell, I am often asked about Senior Living. There is an apartment building across ...
The timeline for when most seniors will sell their houses remains uncertain. Despite annual predictions suggesting an imminent surge, it has yet to materialize on a large scale. When should seniors sell their home? A significant number of Boome...
In the not-too-distant past, empty-nesters and retirees often deemed a 3,000-square-foot house excessive for two people and opted to downsize to something smaller. However, many homeowners defy the retirement trend of moving to smaller homes. D...
When looking for a real estate agent to assist with a downsizing move, there are several qualities and considerations to remember. Phyllis Harb, a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), is a valuable resource for seniors contemplating...
There are a variety of reasons to downsize to a smaller home. Maybe you want to save money on your mortgage. Perhaps your children are grown, and you no longer need as much space. Or perhaps you’re no longer interested in the cleaning and mai...
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Planning a home sale and retirement
Dear Phyllis,
My wife and I are hoping to sell our home and reti...
Downsizing Options
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy reading your questions and answers, and now I have a question: My youngest is nearly done with college (next fall). My husband and I want to sell our large La Canada home and get something more...