CA Conservation Act of 1965 (“Williamson Act”) – BONUS Part 6 in my What to Know About CA Property Taxes Series If you have been wondering what California property taxes are all about and how they stack up to the rest of the country, then you’re in the right place! I’m my 5 week series, […]
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Fire Hardening & Defensible Space Compliance – Part 5 in my Fire Hardening & Defensible Space Series Being a Californian these days, means that we have to put up with potential natural disasters like earthquakes, and now wildfires. It’s just plain SMART to be prepared for them. In my Fire Hardening & Defensible Space for […]
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I find that taking a hands-on approach with my clients not only helps them understand what to do and when, but also what I’m doing in the background to make their real estate transaction as successful as possible!
There’s nothing worse than having your home on the market or looking for houses online everyday without so much as a whisper from their agent. The last thing I want my clients to think is, “Where is my agent?” Because I want to be there WITH my clients each step of the way and even be a few steps ahead so I can truly be their guide to keep them in the loop throughout each and every stage of the process.
So, whether it’s your first time buying, selling, moving-up, downsizing, relocating, or even investing for the first time (or you just like what I’m preaching), I would love to help you make your real estate goals a reality and help you overcome any hurdles that you may face to get you there!
I absolutely love what I do because there’s NOTHING more rewarding than being able to hand my first-time buyers their very own first set of keys, who when we first met, thought they couldn’t afford to buy a home in today’s real estate market! But through all the many first-time buyer programs I know are out there (e.g., down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, rate-reduction loans, etc.), I was able to help them overcome the obstacle in front of them to realize that they COULD afford a home in today's market and achieve the American Dream of Homeownership!
Stories like this are TRULY the most rewarding part of being a real estate agent! Seeing my clients dreams come true and knowing that I was a part of it, is why I continue to do it each and every day.
Military members, Veterans and their families also have a special place in my heart because I know first-hand what it's like to purchase a home with a VA loan, not only as a real estate agent, but also from purchasing the last two homes with my husband using his VA benefits. There are some unique challenges that come along with VA loans (e.g. the dreaded "VA Home Inspection"), so working with a real estate agent that not only understands these challenges from a professional standpoint but has also overcome them personally can make all the difference. I've got your back!
I want to help my clients far beyond just the real estate transaction itself because buying a home is likely the biggest purchase my client will ever make in their lifetime and I don’t take that lightly! Especially with my background working as a paralegal at an estate planning/wealth management law firm where I learned just how easily one can build an entire legacy that can be passed down from generation to generation simply because Grandpa invested well in his first home, built some equity, and made smart financial decisions from there to ultimately build a $30 Million Estate!
Purchasing real estate is just one stepping stone to a strong financial future. That is probably why buying a home is often called the “American Dream” because it's the key to creating something for yourself that you can control the outcome of, based on how hard you work to achieve it, maintain it, and never give up on it. Buying your first home can be the catalyst to SO MUCH MORE than just having a place to call home!