How to Choose a Real Estate Agent Who Fits Your Goals
Learn how to choose a real estate agent who fits your goals, from local knowledge and experience to communication, reviews, and the questions to ask…
Category: Buying
What Happens During Escrow, Step by Step
Here's the escrow process explained step by step, from your deposit and inspections to loan approval, final signing, and getting the keys to your new…
Understanding Contingencies in a California Purchase Contract
The safety nets in your offer, and why the deadlines matter so muchWhen buyers hear the word "contingency," their eyes sometimes glaze over. I get…
New Construction vs. Resale: What Buyers Should Weigh
Almost every buyer I work with eventually asks the same question: should we build new, or buy something that already exists? There's no universally right…
Should I Rent or Buy a Home?
Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your life. And the decision as to whether it is the right time to…
Navigating HOA Structures in New Build Communities
Learn how new construction HOA fees and structures work, from builder control and budgets to public reports and what to ask before you buy a…
The Difference Between Production and Semi-Custom Builders
How much do you want to choose, and how long are you willing to wait? When buyers start looking at new homes, the words fly…
Understanding Builder Incentives and How They Work
Almost every buyer who walks into a new home sales office hears some version of the same pitch: an incentive worth thousands of dollars, available…
New Construction in Elk Grove
Thinking about buying new construction in Elk Grove? Here's what's being built, which builders are active, and how to navigate the process without leaving money…
Things You Shouldn’t Do When Buying a Home
With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing a home, it seems counterproductive to focus on what you should not do.…