Your Adult Children: A Financial Wildcard
Whether you’re planning for retirement or are already retired, you’ve likely examined all the key indicators to see whether your financial cushion is solid enough to meet your long-term needs. But one wildcard you may not have considered is your adult children turning to you for money or moving back home. Such requests can reshape […]
The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home
You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s the thing you really need to know – expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is priceless, now more than ever. […]
How Do Buyer Agents’ Commissions Work?
If you’re shopping for a home, you may have heard buyer agents tout their services as available “at no cost” to their clients.
All About Staging
Staging is the activity or practice of styling and furnishing the property for sale in such a way as to enhance its attractiveness to potential buyers.
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . . it seems our general expectation […]
Essential Conversations When Moving Near Family
Considering a move closer to family? Close proximity can often shift the dynamics of family relationships. Navigating these changes is difficult under any circumstances.
Becoming Your Parents’ Parent
Sometimes, a parent’s decline comes gradually, giving you time and mental energy to plan. At other times, you’re thrust into a full-on caregiving role after a sudden event: a stroke, a fall, or a significant illness. No matter how you arrive in your caregiving role, you land in unknown territory trying to figure out your […]
9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
Traditional New Year’s resolutions usually entail diet, exercise, and weight loss. Why not take a different approach in 2024 by channeling your energy into home upgrades that can enhance your comfort, safety, and enjoyment now and possibly increase the resale value of your home down the road? Here are nine ideas:
The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire
If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. Learn more about downsizing.
Rio Vista
A Tranquil Escape in the Sacramento Delta Rio Vista was Founded in 1858 as “Brazos del Rio” (Arms of the River), Rio Vista played a vital role in the development of California. Riverboats flourished, transporting goods and people along the Sacramento River. The town faced challenges, including floods and economic shifts, but persevered. Rio Vista […]