Serving the Elk Grove & Sacramento Real Estate Market

Set yourself up for home buying success! 🏡👉 When you get pre-approved for a home loan, here are the documents that you will most likely need:✔️ Driver’s License & SSN✔️ One – Three Months of Paystubs✔️ Two Years of W-2’s and/or Tax Returns✔️ P&L (if self-employed)✔️ Two Months of Bank Statements*...

It is possible!  Have you ever seen that show, love it or list it?  Almost every time the family decides to LOVE IT!  Granted, they got a remodel out of it, but I think you can achieve the same affect by doing some small things to your home today!  The biggest is a deep clean and de-clutter, it's...

Have you ever heard of “Earnest Money” before? 💰👉 It’s essentially a good faith deposit that is provided by a buyer to a seller as a demonstration of their seriousness and commitment to purchasing a property.I tend to think of it as something like an engagement ring. 💍→ If you’re getting married,...

HOME PRICES STRESSING YOU OUT?I get it… between the home prices, lack of homes on the market and interest rates, a lot of buyers have been feeling the pain.Believe it or not, you can still score a deal on real estate in Elk Grove if you’re strategic.Here are a few ways:01. Buy in an “up and comin...

What are the major things to look for when house hunting? 🤔𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!📍Look for proximity to amenities like schools, shopping centers, parks, and public transportation.Think about your daily needs and lifestyle preferences to determine if the location aligns with your requiremen...

Thinking of buying a fixer-upper? 🏚It can be a rewarding investment, but it also comes with its own set of challenges.Here are some pros and cons to consider ↓↓↓PROS 👍01 – Potential Cost Savings: Fixer-uppers are often priced lower than move-in-ready homes, providing an opportunity for cost savin...

If you have student loans and are looking to purchase a home…. this post is for you🏡Here are some tips on how to secure a loan if you have student debt.01 – Manage your Other DebtsTry paying down any other debt you have. Lenders look at your debt-to-income ratio.02 – Save for a Larger Down Paymen...

I’ve been selling homes for 35 years, and this strategy always works.Alright, here’s the strategy.First, I use market data to determine what your house is worth.As a process, it’s a science and an art. And I’ll go ahead and tell you now, online estimators simply aren’t able to do that.Once I dete...

There’s many different loan options….Here are some of the common ones 👇01 – 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔: These are standard mortgage loans not insured or guaranteed by the government. They typically require a down payment of 3% to 20% of the home’s purchase price.02 – 𝑭𝑯𝑨 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔: Insured by the Federal Hou...

Thinking about downsizing but not sure? 🤔Take the quiz ↴01 – Are you looking to have less space to manage?02 – Do you want to reduce costs and save some money?03 – Do you want to simplify your lifestyle?If you’ve answered yes to the questions, maybe it’s time to consider downsizing!💬 Comment, “GU...