About Tricia Garcia

Tricia Garcia is a Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist and Leisure Village Realtor in Camarillo, California (CA DRE #02032007). She helps seniors with their real estate needs, and families who have inherited a home, in Leisure Village and throughout Ventura County and Los Angeles County. With her brother and partner, Steve Hise, Tricia has sold hundreds of homes over more than 10 years, and they work with buyers and sellers in Leisure Village all the time. She explains every option before a family decides, plans each move around the family's timeline, and connects families with trusted vendors for clean-outs, estate sales, and repairs. She holds a Short Sale & Foreclosure certification, and on her YouTube channel she teaches families how to navigate downsizing, inherited homes, trusts, and probate.

Leisure Village Market in April 2026: Surprising 13.3% Price Drop and What’s Best for You

Leisure Village Market in April 2026: Surprising 13.3% Price Drop and What's Best for You By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The Leisure Village market in April 2026 saw the 30-day median fall 13.3% to $579,000 on just 3 sales, while active listings [...]

Leisure Village Market in April 2026: Surprising 13.3% Price Drop and What’s Best for You2026-11-03T08:34:01-08:00

Inherited a Home? First 30 Days Guide (Avoid Mistakes)

Inherited a Home? First 30 Days Guide (Avoid Mistakes) By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER If you inherited a home, use the first 30 days to stabilize, not decide: secure the property, find the will or trust and deed, keep insurance and bills current, [...]

Inherited a Home? First 30 Days Guide (Avoid Mistakes)2026-11-02T20:45:11-08:00

Leisure Village Market in March 2026: Surprisingly Steady Prices and What’s Best for You

Leisure Village Market in March 2026: Surprisingly Steady Prices and What's Best for You By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The Leisure Village market in March 2026 was steady: the median sale price held at $667,500 (down just 0.3%), 4 homes sold, 21 [...]

Leisure Village Market in March 2026: Surprisingly Steady Prices and What’s Best for You2026-11-02T20:45:13-08:00

Leisure Village Market in February 2026: Surprising 17.3% Price Jump and What’s Best for You

Leisure Village Market in February 2026: Surprising 17.3% Price Jump and What's Best for You By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The Leisure Village market in February 2026 saw the 30-day median jump 17.3% to $690,000 on only 3 sales, down from 8. [...]

Leisure Village Market in February 2026: Surprising 17.3% Price Jump and What’s Best for You2026-11-02T20:45:14-08:00

California Real Estate Forecast 2026: Essential Tips for Seniors to Avoid Costly Mistakes

California Real Estate Forecast 2026: Essential Tips for Seniors to Avoid Costly Mistakes By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Heading into this year, the California real estate forecast 2026 points to a more balanced market than recent years, with softer bidding wars and [...]

California Real Estate Forecast 2026: Essential Tips for Seniors to Avoid Costly Mistakes2026-11-02T20:45:15-08:00

Downsizing for Seniors in Leisure Village: The Best 2026 Buyer’s Guide

Downsizing for Seniors in Leisure Village: The Best 2026 Buyer's Guide By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Downsizing for seniors works best with a clear picture of how much space you need, a budget that includes closing and moving costs, and time to [...]

Downsizing for Seniors in Leisure Village: The Best 2026 Buyer’s Guide2026-11-02T20:45:17-08:00

Inheriting a House in California: What You Need to Know About Probate

Inheriting a House in California: What You Need to Know About Probate By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Inheriting a house in California usually starts with how the home was titled: a living trust often avoids probate, while a home in the deceased [...]

Inheriting a House in California: What You Need to Know About Probate2026-11-02T20:45:18-08:00

How to Talk to Aging Parents About Moving (Without Ruining Your Relationship)

How to Talk to Aging Parents About Moving (Without Ruining Your Relationship) By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER To talk to aging parents about moving, start early, before a crisis, and lead with questions instead of urgency. Keep conversations short and frequent, focus [...]

How to Talk to Aging Parents About Moving (Without Ruining Your Relationship)2026-11-02T20:45:19-08:00

5 Hidden Home Hazards Putting Seniors at Risk (Easy Fixes Before You Fall)

5 Hidden Home Hazards Putting Seniors at Risk (Easy Fixes Before You Fall) By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The most common hidden home hazards for seniors are loose rugs and cords, cluttered paths, dim lighting, slippery bathrooms without grab bars, and stairs [...]

5 Hidden Home Hazards Putting Seniors at Risk (Easy Fixes Before You Fall)2026-11-02T20:45:21-08:00

Inherited a House in California? Here’s the Tax Bill You Need to Know

Inherited a House in California? Here’s the Tax Bill You Need to Know By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER When you inherit a house in California, property tax reassessment usually resets the taxable value to current market value. Under Prop 19, a child [...]

Inherited a House in California? Here’s the Tax Bill You Need to Know2026-11-02T20:45:23-08:00

Leisure Village Market in November 2025: Surprising $1.28M Sale and What’s Best for You

Leisure Village Market in November 2025: Surprising .28M Sale and What's Best for You By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The Leisure Village market in November 2025 saw the 30-day median rise 8.9% to $680,500, plus a $1.28 million sale, while 6 homes [...]

Leisure Village Market in November 2025: Surprising $1.28M Sale and What’s Best for You2026-11-02T20:45:24-08:00

Leisure Village Market in October 2025: Surprising 11.6% Price Jump and What’s Best for You

Leisure Village Market in October 2025: Surprising 11.6% Price Jump and What's Best for You By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The Leisure Village market in October 2025 saw the 30-day median rise 11.6% to $625,000 with 11 homes sold, 22 active listings, [...]

Leisure Village Market in October 2025: Surprising 11.6% Price Jump and What’s Best for You2026-11-02T20:45:26-08:00
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