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.

Downsizing Is The Key To Enjoying A Stress-free And Fulfilling Retirement

Downsizing Is The Key To Enjoying A Stress-free And Fulfilling Retirement in Leisure Village By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Downsizing to Leisure Village can cut your upkeep, free up home equity, and put you in an active 55+ community with golf, a heated [...]

Downsizing Is The Key To Enjoying A Stress-free And Fulfilling Retirement2026-11-03T08:43:09-08:00

The Top Benefits of Living in Leisure Village, Camarillo

The Top Benefits of Living in Leisure Village, Camarillo By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The top benefits of living in Leisure Village include a gated 55+ community with HOA-handled exterior upkeep, an 18-hole par-3 golf course and heated pool, dozens of clubs, and [...]

The Top Benefits of Living in Leisure Village, Camarillo2026-11-03T08:31:26-08:00

Aging in Place at Leisure Village: The Perfect Community for Your Golden Years

Aging in Place at Leisure Village: The Perfect Community for Your Golden Years By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Aging in place at Leisure Village works well for many older adults because the homes are single-story, the HOA handles exterior upkeep, and neighbors, clubs, [...]

Aging in Place at Leisure Village: The Perfect Community for Your Golden Years2026-11-03T09:08:45-08:00

Inheriting a Home in Leisure Village? 5 Essential Steps to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Inheriting a Home in Leisure Village? 5 Essential Steps to Avoid Costly Mistakes By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER After inheriting a home in Leisure Village, confirm who has authority to act (a successor trustee or a probate executor), secure and insure the home, [...]

Inheriting a Home in Leisure Village? 5 Essential Steps to Avoid Costly Mistakes2026-11-08T11:06:32-08:00

The Best Time to Buy or Sell a Home in Leisure Village Senior Community

The Best Time to Buy or Sell a Home in Leisure Village Senior Community By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The best time to buy or sell in Leisure Village depends on your goals: spring and summer bring the most buyers and activity, while [...]

The Best Time to Buy or Sell a Home in Leisure Village Senior Community2026-11-02T20:45:50-08:00

How to Split an Inherited Home Among Siblings

How to Split an Inherited Home Among Siblings By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Most heirs split an inherited home among siblings in one of three ways: sell and divide the proceeds, have one sibling buy out the others at an appraised value, or [...]

How to Split an Inherited Home Among Siblings2026-11-02T20:45:52-08:00

Avoid Probate Delays: 7 Proven Tips to Skip Costly Mistakes

Avoid Probate Delays: 7 Proven Tips to Skip Costly Mistakes By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The best way to avoid probate delays is to ask for full authority under California's Independent Administration of Estates Act, which usually lets the executor sell without a [...]

Avoid Probate Delays: 7 Proven Tips to Skip Costly Mistakes2026-11-02T20:45:53-08:00

The Benefits of Downsizing to Leisure Village Camarillo (55+ Community Guide)

The Benefits of Downsizing to Leisure Village Camarillo (55+ Community Guide) By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER The biggest benefits of downsizing to Leisure Village are less upkeep, lower monthly costs, freed-up equity, and a built-in community with golf, a heated pool, fitness classes, [...]

The Benefits of Downsizing to Leisure Village Camarillo (55+ Community Guide)2026-11-02T20:45:55-08:00

Selling Your Home in Leisure Village Senior Community in Camarillo

Selling Your Home in Leisure Village Senior Community in Camarillo By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Selling your home in Leisure Village goes best when you price it on recent Leisure Village sales, handle small repairs and staging, and market the 55+ lifestyle along [...]

Selling Your Home in Leisure Village Senior Community in Camarillo2026-11-03T08:43:12-08:00

How to Sell Your Parent’s Home in Leisure Village: 5 Easy, Stress-Free Steps

How to Sell Your Parent's Home in Leisure Village: 5 Easy, Stress-Free Steps By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER To sell your parent's home in Leisure Village smoothly, start with a realistic price based on recent Leisure Village sales, confirm the HOA's buyer requirements [...]

How to Sell Your Parent’s Home in Leisure Village: 5 Easy, Stress-Free Steps2026-11-03T08:32:49-08:00

The Best Amenities at Leisure Village Camarillo (55+ Community Guide)

The Best Amenities at Leisure Village Camarillo (55+ Community Guide) By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER Leisure Village amenities include an 18-hole, par-3 golf course, a heated pool and spa, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, hobby rooms like woodworking and ceramics, walking [...]

The Best Amenities at Leisure Village Camarillo (55+ Community Guide)2026-11-03T09:08:40-08:00

How to Sell an Inherited Home Fast for Top Dollar (California Guide)

How to Sell an Inherited Home Fast for Top Dollar (California Guide) By Tricia Garcia, Senior Real Estate & Inherited Home Specialist | Real Estate Toolbox THE SHORT ANSWER To sell an inherited home fast and still get top dollar, confirm who has authority to sell, price it on real comparables from day one, make [...]

How to Sell an Inherited Home Fast for Top Dollar (California Guide)2026-11-02T20:46:00-08:00
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