Leaving California Live

Many homeowners are considering making a move out of the Bay Area to a lower cost area. For people 62yrs and over, a Reverse Mortgage can be a great tool for homeowners on a fixed income to purchase their next home. Join Amanda Keith, Reverse Mortgage Specialist, and Scott Fuller, Founder of www.LeavingTheBayArea.com on this informative session to learn what a reverse mortgage is, how it works, who qualifies and some of the common misconceptions typically heard. We will also talk about strategies and real life examples of how a reverse mortgage has helped homeowners purchase their next home.

What are the most recent trends in out-migration, and how does COVID and the ability for working from home impact relocation in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Podcast Host:Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.comGuest Interview:Denise Willet – VP - IT Solutions/Cybersecurity ServicesSome of the topics that we cover in our chat with Denise Willet include:Comparing Austin and Phoenix to CaliforniaWhy it is still cheaper to live in the Phoenix area and travel back to CA to see familyChallenges she ran into when making her move The difference she noticed in the working environment in ArizonaAdvice she would give someone who is considering moving out of CA

Podcast Host:Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.comGuest Interview:Brian Baker – Father/Grandfather, Retired from US ArmySome of the topics that we cover in our chat with Brian Baker include:The changes that took place in CA that prompted Brian to make a moveWhy and how Brian chose Castle Rock, CO as his next homeHow he has adjusted to the weather in COWhat he noticed when meeting new people in COCost of living differences between California and Colorado

Podcast Host:Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.comGuest Interview:Kaleb Paddock – Father, Husband and Certified Financial Planner Some of the topics that we cover in our chat with Kaleb Paddock include:Why Kaleb never intended to leave CA, but found an opportunityHow the "transient nature" of living in the Bay Area impacted their decision to moveThe process of making their move to ColoradoWhat he loves about Colorado and what he still misses about CA Kaleb discusses income tax and sales tax in COKaleb discusses financial planning strategies for retirees

Podcast Host:Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.comGuest Interview:Chuck DeVore – Vice President of National Initiatives at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Former CA State Assembly Member (2004-2010)Some of the topics that we cover in our chat with Chuck DeVores include:Chuck's reason for moving his family from California to TexasState income tax and property tax implications in TexasHow Texas is preparing for rapid growth and in-migrationHow Texas is shaping public policy directivesCost of living comparisons between California and Texas

Podcast Host:Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.comGuest Interview:Philippe Pagan – Founder of Cabolectric, entrepreneur and watersports enthusiast Some of the topics that we cover in our chat with Philippe Pagan include:Philippe's reason for leaving CA and for not starting his new business concept in CAThe process of making his move to MexicoTips and advice for how to prepare for a move to MexicoWhat he loves about Mexico and what he still misses about CAWhat starting and operating a business in Mexico is really likeHis new business venture in Cabo San Lucas - Cabolectric