Simplifying Downsizing for Seniors Moving to a smaller home can be a major life transition for seniors. The tension of finding a new home, the anxiety of selling the old one, and the emotions involved with downsizing belongings can all be a little much for seniors to process on their own, which is why simplifying […]
We’re NOT Moving!
We’re NOT Moving! Baby Boomers, the Silent Generation and seniors born after 1931 are deciding to stay home. There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others […]
Sell or Buy First?
Sell or Buy First? This is probably the second most popular question I’m asked when speaking to a home owner about selling their home. It comes directly after ‘What is My Home Worth?” I’ve happily answered the same questions hundreds of times over the past two decades. Now I’ve published my answer. Below is the […]
Omakase OMG at Kokoro Restaurant
Omakase OMG at Kokoro Restaurant Subtly seductive sushi and other delicacies at Serra Mesa spot The dish started with the familiar: a comforting crunch and a flavor not entirely unlike that of French fries. But that didn’t last long. As my teeth sank into the interior, I became lost. Was it meaty or crunchy? It […]
Saving San Diego’s Skateworld
Saving San Diego’s Skateworld The San Diego City Council Monday voted down a proposal to sell the city’s only remaining wooden roller skating rink to a developer who planned to demolish it and replace it with a big box retail store. After listening to dozens of speakers who pleaded with council members to save the […]
Serra Mesa Mid-Century Bomb Shelter
Serra Mesa mid-century bomb shelters aren’t something we see or hear about every day. You’ve got to read this! If Serra Mesa resident Amy Holles ever gets married again, she has the perfect room for her future mother-in-law. Holles’s home came equipped with a 1950s-era bomb shelter dug underneath the driveway. The shelter is accessed […]
New VA Outpatient Clinic Serra Mesa
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it plans to develop a new outpatient clinic in Serra Mesa to replace and expand its existing facility in Mission Valley. “Over the years, the demand for outpatient services has continued to grow in the central San Diego area, so we are very happy to be […]
Seniors Purchasing a Home in San Diego
Seniors Purchasing a home in San Diego, home buying is a complicated process no matter what your age. Yet, for seniors searching for a property for retirement and beyond there are a number of special considerations in play. Whether you’re new to San Diego or a local whose just beginning to look at properties or […]
Independent Living Using Smart Home Technology for Seniors
Independent living using smart home technology for seniors, the idea of an assisted living can serve as an appealing solution for their loved ones. With the rise of smart home technology, independent living for seniors becomes a more realistic and budget friendly idea to explore. From everything to automatic stove turn-off devices and medication dispensers […]
Seniors Downsizing: Big Changes Will Mean A lot in Your Home
Seniors Downsizing to a smaller, more manageable living situation is an inevitability. Whether you’re moving in with a family caregiver or heading to a senior living facility, you’ll need to remove clutter and downsize. It can be a stressful and powerfully emotional experience, getting rid of belongings that have personal meaning that only you truly understand. […]