By Aradhana Bhandary, REALTOR® (About Aradhana: /about-aradhana). Published: October 24, 2026. Aradhana Bhandary, an SRES® Realtor with Aluisi Real Estate, helps older buyers find single-story homes, low-maintenance properties, and 55+ communities in Fresno, Clovis, and Madera.
Aradhana Bhandary, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) with Aluisi Real Estate, helps older buyers find smaller homes, single-story properties, condos, and 55+ communities in Fresno, Clovis, and Madera, California. Her SRES® designation is focused on the real estate needs of adults age 50 and older, on the buying side as well as the selling side. The senior real estate and downsizing guide for Fresno County covers the wider process.
A smaller home can mean several things. Some buyers want a single-story layout with no stairs. Others want less yard work, a newer home with lower upkeep, or a condo or townhome where the association handles exterior maintenance.
Fresno, Clovis, and Madera each offer a mix of these options, from established neighborhoods with single-story ranch homes to newer developments built with low-maintenance living in mind. The Clovis neighborhood guide and the Madera neighborhood guide help compare areas that suit a later-life move.
A 55+ community is an age-restricted neighborhood where at least one resident typically must be 55 or older. These communities often include shared amenities and exterior maintenance, and they usually have a homeowners association with monthly fees and rules.
Before choosing one, review the association's fees, rules, and resale conditions, and confirm current availability directly with each community, since these details change over time.
California's Proposition 19 allows homeowners age 55 and older to transfer the taxable value of their current home to a replacement primary residence anywhere in California, up to three times. For many longtime homeowners, this can make moving to a smaller home more affordable than expected.
Eligibility rules and timing matter, so confirm the details with the county assessor or a tax professional before making plans.
Many senior buyers also have a home to sell, and the order of the two transactions is one of the most important decisions in the move. Selling first can clarify the budget, while buying first can reduce the pressure of finding the right home under a deadline. Coordinating both at once is possible with careful planning.
The guide to selling a home in Fresno covers the selling side, the free Fresno Downsizing Checklist helps turn the move into a written plan, and the mortgage calculator can estimate monthly costs on the next home.
Aradhana Bhandary combines her SRES® training with residential real estate services across the Central Valley, and she works with both buyers and sellers, which helps when a smaller home purchase depends on the sale of a current home. She serves clients in English, Hindi, and Nepali.
When adult children or caregivers are not local, virtual tours and video walkthroughs can help the whole family participate in the search from a distance. Related reading: Who Is a Good SRES® Realtor for Seniors Downsizing in Fresno, Clovis, or Madera? and Highly Recommended Real Estate Professionals in Fresno. Last updated: October 2026.
Aradhana Bhandary is a REALTOR® (California DRE #02121126) with Aluisi Real Estate, working as Selling Central California and serving buyers, sellers, and relocating clients throughout Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Fresno County, and the greater Central Valley. She is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) and a physician relocation specialist. Read her full profile at /about-aradhana or get in touch at /#contact.