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.com

Guest Interview:

• Brian Baker – Father/Grandfather, Retired from US Army

Some 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 move
• Why and how Brian chose Castle Rock, CO as his next home
• How he has adjusted to the weather in CO
• What he noticed when meeting new people in CO
• Cost of living differences between California and Colorado

Podcast Host:

• Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.com

Guest 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 opportunity
• How the "transient nature" of living in the Bay Area impacted their decision to move
• The process of making their move to Colorado
• What he loves about Colorado and what he still misses about CA 
• Kaleb discusses income tax and sales tax in CO
• Kaleb discusses financial planning strategies for retirees

Podcast Host:

• Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.com

Guest 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 Texas
• State income tax and property tax implications in Texas
• How Texas is preparing for rapid growth and in-migration
• How Texas is shaping public policy directives
• Cost of living comparisons between California and Texas

Podcast Host:

• Scott Fuller – Founder – LeavingTheBayArea.com / LeavingSoCal.com

Guest 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 CA
• The process of making his move to Mexico
• Tips and advice for how to prepare for a move to Mexico
• What he loves about Mexico and what he still misses about CA
• What starting and operating a business in Mexico is really like
• His new business venture in Cabo San Lucas - Cabolectric