Alicia Forbes - Licensed Professional Realtor

Alicia Forbes - Licensed Professional Realtor Senior Real Estate & Transition Specialist helping seniors and their adult children with downsizing, buying, selling, and smart moves in DFW.

I'm a full service REALTOR who helps families navigate housing moves during life changes with a clear, simple plan. I work with seniors and their adult children to guide moves with less stress, whether that means preparing and selling a home, buying or leasing the right next home, or choosing new construction. From getting a home ready to sell to finding the right place to move next, I handle the details so my clients can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Taking a moment today to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives serving our country. ❤️🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Taking a moment today to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives serving our country. ❤️🇺🇸

Trying to help aging parents make housing decisions can feel overwhelming.The house may need work.You may not know where...
05/22/2026

Trying to help aging parents make housing decisions can feel overwhelming.

The house may need work.
You may not know where to start.
And you may be carrying the weight of it all alone.

You do have options.

📲 Call or text me to schedule a confidential consultation.

Most adult children are one phone call away from their life completely changing.A fall. A hospital stay. A dementia di...
05/19/2026

Most adult children are one phone call away from their life completely changing.

A fall.
A hospital stay.
A dementia diagnosis.
A parent who can no longer safely live alone.

And suddenly they are trying to make housing, care, financial, and family decisions with no plan.

That is why I stay connected to rooms like this.

Because helping seniors and their adult children is about so much more than real estate.

Families need guidance.
Resources.
People they can trust when life gets hard.

That’s the work I’m committed to every day.

05/12/2026

One of the reasons I attend senior fairs and community events like this is because families need more than just a REALTOR.

Most people think I just help seniors sell homes. What they don’t see is the time spent connecting with resources that help seniors and their adult children navigate caregiving, housing decisions, aging parents, and major life transitions.

Many adult children are trying to manage all of this while balancing careers, kids, and their own lives too.

That support matters.

05/12/2026

Behind the scenes before the La Frontera open house.

I door knock nearby homes, ask neighbors who they know that may want to move into the area, and ask what they love most about the neighborhood so I can share real insight with buyers walking through the home.

That local insight matters.

05/09/2026

Not just the house. The lifestyle around it matters too.

Here’s a look at what’s minutes from 8118 La Frontera Trail in Arlington.

Groceries. Fitness. Coffee Shop. Dining. Everyday convenience.

Then you come home to a single-story layout in Mansfield ISD with flexible living space and a home that has already had major preparation completed before hitting the market.

8118 La Frontera Trail
Arlington, TX
$344,900

Open House
Today, May 9th
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

JUST LISTED | Arlington, TX8118 La Frontera Trail is officially live at $344,900.3 bedrooms2 bathsDedicated officeEnclos...
05/07/2026

JUST LISTED | Arlington, TX

8118 La Frontera Trail is officially live at $344,900.

3 bedrooms
2 baths
Dedicated office
Enclosed flex room with closet
2,169 sq ft
Mansfield ISD

This home has a layout that just makes sense. The spaces are separated well, there’s room to work from home, space for guests, and enough flexibility for how people really live day to day.

The seller also took the time to properly prepare the home before going on the market with important inspections, documentation, and updates already completed.

In today’s market, buyers are paying attention to more than just finishes. They want to feel informed and comfortable with the home they’re buying.

Open house details are posted on this page.

Private tours are available now for buyers who would rather see it before the weekend rush.

05/06/2026

Some of the hardest family decisions happen quietly.

Today I walked a home where a family is trying to protect someone they love while also trying not to take away their independence.

And that’s the part people do not see.

The late night worry.
The cameras installed just to make sure someone is okay.
The medication reminders.
The fear of getting a phone call that something happened.

Meanwhile, the person they love may still want life to stay exactly the same.

These situations are emotional.
And families are carrying far more than most people realize.

05/05/2026

Most families wait until something happens.

This may look like just land,
but I just helped a client close on it, and a home will be built here.

And what this really represents is a choice.

I talk to families every week trying to figure out what’s next for their parents.
And that conversation usually starts after something happens.

A fall.
A hospital stay.
A moment where everything suddenly feels urgent.

This is the other way.

Planning ahead.
Choosing what comes next before life forces the decision.

If this has been on your mind, don’t wait.

Start the conversation now.

👩‍👩‍👧 Caring for aging parents is a journey that takes patience, planning, and heart. Each week I share helpful insights...
05/01/2026

👩‍👩‍👧 Caring for aging parents is a journey that takes patience, planning, and heart.

Each week I share helpful insights, resources, and real guidance to make that journey a little easier.

From preparing the home for safety to understanding care options and navigating emotional decisions, my weekly newsletter gives you practical tips you can use right away.

💌 Comment NEWSLETTER below and I will send you the link to subscribe and start receiving weekly tips and support designed for adult children helping their parents age with confidence and peace of mind.

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701 Highlander Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, TX
76015

Telephone

+16827041707

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