December 01, 2022

Our Decision-Making Process Can Be Our Friend or Foe…Which is It?

December 01, 2022/ Erica Petri

How many times have you made a calculation based on logic and found that to be at odds with the result you were looking for? We have all made bets on the future based on hearsay and “pundits”, only to find that the result of that wager turned out to be a disaster. You can find ‘experts’ 24/7 who make predictions only to make excuses when looking back at their failed prediction. The stock market is a great example of ‘experts’ creating stories based on facts and then coming up short when results counter acts their convincing prognostication.

August 09, 2022

Best Cities to Retire…How to Best Navigate Such a Change

August 09, 2022/ Erica Petri

Inventory is at all time lows. Affordability is approaching historical highs based on home prices, interest rates, and competition amongst the large pool of potential young homeowners. That sounds good for anyone thinking about selling your long-time home and moving out of state to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of work and saving.

July 11, 2021

Change is Inevitable!

July 11, 2021/ Erica Petri

I keep close contact with senior communities and for the most part they are experiencing record numbers of ‘tours’ in their respective senior living communities. I expected this to happen as so many boomers and their parents have waited out the pandemic and now are taking action on their desire to downsize and move to a new lifestyle. I am not just talking about the ‘silent generation’ (born 1925-1945), but ‘baby boomers’ (born 1946-1964). Both of these groups constitute a whopping 67 million homeowners ready to make their move in the next few years. Yes, many of you will stay. But the future is now, and we are starting to see the effects of this movement in real time.