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Supporting Aging Parents Through a Major Home Transition
A Gentle and Practical Guide for Families Facing One of Life’s Biggest Transitions

Allison Costelow
Jun 257 min read


Retired but Still Paying a Mortgage? You’re Not Alone
For many Americans, the dream of entering retirement mortgage-free is just that—a dream. In fact, a growing number of retirees in the U.S. are carrying mortgage debt well into their golden years.

Allison Costelow
Jun 115 min read


Maximize Your Home’s Value in Benicia: Simple Upgrades & Smarter Downsizing
Selling your home can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re 65 or older. You want to get the best price for your property without overspending on unnecessary fixes or exhausting yourself with renovations. The good news? Small, strategic upgrades can make a big difference—while some expensive projects won’t give you a good return.
ALLISON COSTELOW
May 75 min read


Marketing Strategies for a Successful Open House in the Bay Area
Hosting an open house is one of the best ways to generate interest in a home for sale. In the competitive Bay Area real estate market, a...

Allison Costelow
Mar 56 min read


Why Bay Area Homebuyers Shouldn’t Wait to Purchase Their Dream Home in 2025
Buying a home in the Bay Area is a smart move today, what’s driving home price appreciation, and what makes Solano County an attractive cho

Allison Costelow
Jan 86 min read


Navigating Home Inspections in 2025: Key Changes to Building Codes for Bay Area Homeowners
As we step into 2025, the real estate world in the Bay Area is buzzing with updates to building codes that could impact your next move.

Allison Costelow
Dec 11, 20246 min read
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