Author: Dan Ihara, RA, CAPS, CLHMS, SRES – RS-65892, Certified Real Estate Planner

  • Planning for the Future & Beyond

    Planning for the Future & Beyond

    Real estate is often considered one’s residential or rental property. But as we age, real estate can become a burden. If this is you, you’re not alone. Meet “Mrs. Lee,” a longtime homeowner who finds her home is too big and too much work to maintain. She receives support from a real estate planner who…

  • Five Proactive Conversations

    Dad passed away many years ago. Mom is 79 and very active. She golfs, plays mahjong, exercises and, of course, plays with her grandkids. Although we’re grateful Mom is healthy, we’re also  concerned because she now lives all alone in the large house we grew up in.

  • Resources to Help Aging Loved Ones

    By Dan Ihara, RA, CAPS, CLHMS, Senior Real Estate Specialist, RS-65892 As we all age and watch those around us get older, concerns about the safety of our loved ones may increase. Whether it is memory loss, falls, a decrease in appetite and hygiene, or the absence of family or friends, everyone will need some…

  • Financial: Home Exemptions for Seniors

    Many have told us that their Real Property Taxes seem to be going up. This may be true since our property taxes are a direct relation with the City’s value of the property. The higher the assessed value of your property, the higher your property taxes will be.. We have clients from all over the…