Joe lived in southern California and called me one day with excitement in his voice!  He had just looked at a piece of land in northern California on the internet with the view of a lake and was excited about building a home on it.  He wanted to know if I would help him buy […]

So, you’re thinking of moving because it’s a little too inconvenient to live at home. Many folks age 60+ begin contemplating a life change due to new circumstances.  Some people have too much house.  The kids are gone and here sits a large 4-bedroom home that is barely being used.  The question becomes, do I […]

Does it matter which real estate agent I use?  Aren’t they all the same? First of all, you may be wondering, “What is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®?  A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® or SRES® is a Realtor® who is uniquely qualified to assist seniors in housing sales and purchases.  The SRES® designation is awarded […]

How not to be swindled by the professionals when buying a house. Make a list of questions you may have about the house prior to viewing and take a notepad to write down the answers and jot down additional questions you may have during the showing.  If something doesn’t sound right, ask your agent to […]