Free video series from Tricia Garcia
Thinking About Downsizing? Keep the Decisions in Your Hands.
Seven short videos for Ventura and Los Angeles County homeowners: the regrets to avoid, how to sort decades of belongings, what to fix (and skip) before you sell, and the California rules that can follow you to your next home.
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Planning ahead doesn't mean you've decided to move. It means that when the time comes, you're choosing, not reacting to a fall, an illness, or a big repair.
Watch these in order, at your own pace. When you want real numbers for your own home, we're a phone call away.
What's in the series
The Truth About Downsizing: 7 Regrets You Don't Have to Make
Timing, the true cost of staying, family paperwork, and how Prop 19 works for homeowners 55 and older.How to Downsize and Declutter Without Overwhelm, Guilt, or Family Drama
A calm, 30-to-60-minutes-a-day way to sort a lifetime of belongings.7 Things People Regret When Moving to a Smaller Home
What to move, what to let go, and who to trust with the move itself.Waited Too Long to Downsize? 10 Things That Are Scaring Buyers Away
Permits, panels, plumbing, and the small things that add up when a home has been lived in for decades.Selling Your Home After 60? 3 Renovations That Won't Pay You Back
Why a $45,000 kitchen often isn't the answer, and the simple refresh that is.Should You Sell Your Home After Your Spouse Passes Away?
How title, your trust, and a two-year tax window can protect the spouse who stays, and the questions to bring to your attorney now.The Housing Law Truth: Why Most Seniors Are Getting the Math Wrong
What the new federal housing law (July 2026) does and doesn't change, and why it's not a reason to wait.
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Tell us where to send it. You'll go straight to the videos, and we'll email you the link and the Senior Home Sellers Planning Guide so you can come back anytime.
Who's teaching
Tricia GarciaSeniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Tricia hosts the series and works with families on inherited homes, trusts, and downsizing across Ventura and Los Angeles County.
Steve HiseTogether, Steve and Tricia bring about 20 years of combined experience and have helped hundreds of families buy and sell in Simi Valley and beyond.
Questions families ask
Is the video series really free?
Yes. There's no cost and no obligation to list your home with us.
Do I have to be ready to move?
No. Planning ahead doesn't mean you've decided to move. The series helps you understand your options so the decision stays in your hands.
How does Prop 19 work when I downsize?
If you're 55 or older (or severely disabled, or a disaster victim), Prop 19 may let you transfer your current property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in California, up to three times. If the new home costs more, the difference is added. Check with your county assessor and tax professional.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. Steve Hise and Tricia Garcia are licensed Realtors, not attorneys or tax advisors.
This series is general education from licensed Realtors. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Trust, probate, and property tax rules depend on your situation, so talk with an estate attorney, a tax professional, and your county assessor before you decide.