Contributing Writer
Jeff Yoncich

Jeff Yoncich is a long-time active adult community homeowner, a veteran real estate broker, and an accomplished feature and marketing writer. He wrote about California active adult communities and trends for 55places.com.
A native and life-long Californian, Jeff's home in active adult community Laguna Woods Village, Southern California's biggest retirement resort, has been in the family for nearly twenty years. As a realtor-broker, Jeff has served residents at several SoCal active adult communities, represented investors in the general housing market, and now oversees legal compliance for local real estate concerns as a designated broker.
Jeff has written on real estate and personal finance for trulia and MyBankTracker.com, and penned investment advice for NBC online. He's produced money and business news for web pioneer FasTV.com, and analyzed politics, economics, and edited daily news coverage, for LA newsradio icon KFWB.
Recognition and honors for Jeff's work have included a coveted national award for breaking news coverage from the Radio and Television News Directors' Association, and a prestigious Peabody Award nomination for documentary production.
20 Articles by this Author
Inland Empire Communities Offering New Construction Homes
by Jeff Yoncich on August 20th, 2020
Active adults shopping for new and affordable homes in California should look to the Inland Empire. Here, homebuyers will find some of the most affordable homes and communities in the Golden State. The Inland Empire (or "the IE") enjoys a lower cost of living than the rest of the state.
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Palm Springs Communities With New Construction Homes for Sale
by Jeff Yoncich on July 21st, 2020
With more and more active adults looking to adopt this lifestyle, something of a building boom is on at 55+ communities in the Palm Springs area. Of the nine developments offering new construction, seven feature homes priced as low as the $200k to $300k range.
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Touring the 55+ Communities of Bakersfield, California
by Jeff Yoncich on May 30th, 2019
Active adult homebuyers interested in the affordable, vibrant, and music-friendly city of Bakersfield, Califronia will be happy to know there are several options when it comes to 55+ communities. Here are just a few of the 55+ communities of Bakersfield.
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Best Southern California 55+ Communities Without Golf Courses
by Jeff Yoncich on May 23rd, 2019
In Southern California, there are several active adult communities that do not offer golf as an amenity for residents. All offer amenities and recreation other than golf, and all give residents a break from added fees. Check them out.
Affordable 55+ Options for Downsizing in Northern California
by Jeff Yoncich on May 17th, 2019
Downsizing is a big part of retirement. There are plenty of active adult communities in Northern California where retirees can do just that at an affordable price. Keep reading to learn more about these 55+ communities.
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