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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Ideally you have been planning the financial aspect of retirement for years. Deciding where to live is another matter. Obviously the amount of equity in your home will impact where you relocate. The good news is that Southern California re...