Senior Resource
Senior housing myths and facts
Senior housing myths and facts As a Senior's Real Estate Specialist, I have been specifically trained and certified to meet the unique needs of Senior Citizens. Although State and federal laws prohibit discrimination based on age, rac...
Seniors Remodeling Trends
Most general questions regarding remodeling typically focus on future resale. But adapting in our homes as we age is a growing seniors remodeling trend. For many seniors, aging in place is the simplest option. The thought of moving is often ove...Senior Planning a Move
Senior Planning a Move Dear Phyllis, My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a senior’s apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I think it is too soon for her to give up her home. But I do concu...
Is a reverse mortgage the right option for you?
How do you determine if a reverse mortgage is the right option for you? It really depends on your circumstances and needs. Many of us have different retirement goals. More and more seniors are opting to "age in place". This sometimes requ...
Seniors who resist decluttering
Seniors who resist decluttering Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate column. We have lived in our La Crescenta home for more than thirty years. We raised our family here, and now it’s just the two of us. There are so man...
Transferring Property Taxes
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here This is an old question and answer, and the tax laws have changed. Learn more about Proposition 19 Dear Phyllis, ...
Planning Ahead
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, My siblings and I have been discussing moving our mother into senior apartments in the next year or t...
Selling As Is
Selling As Is Ask Phyllis! A blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am moving my mother into an assisted living facility. Her La Canada home is 70 years...
