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Baby Boomers, Downsizing, and Aging in Place

Baby Boomers, Downsizing, and Aging in Place

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...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Zero-Threshold Shower vs. Walk-In Tub

 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...

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Scholl Canyon Estates

Scholl Canyon Estates – Senior Living

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 ...

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When should seniors sell their home

When should seniors sell their home?

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...

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Is downsizing the right answer for you

Is downsizing the right answer for you?

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...

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What to Consider When Downsizing

What to Consider When Downsizing

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...

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What to Keep in Mind When Downsizing

What to Keep in Mind When Downsizing

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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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Planning a home sale and retirement

  Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.  Have a question about real estate?  Email us here Planning a home sale and retirement Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are hoping to sell our home and reti...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Downsizing Options

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...

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