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Time To Start House Hunting
Once your agent is chosen and finances are prepared, it’s time to shop.
Explore
Drive through neighborhoods to feel the community, review online listings, and have your agent schedule showings for homes you like. Ask about long-term resale value and local market trends.
Narrow Your Search
Work with your agent to create search criteria—bedrooms, bathrooms, yard, and preferred school districts—to focus on suitable properties.
It's Time to Buy
When you find the right home, your agent’s negotiation and market analysis are critical. They’ll prepare an offer, consider potential costs and contingencies (home warranty, escrow, title), and guide you through the terms. The final decision on price and terms is always yours.
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Tips For Buying The Perfect Home
Don’t Max Out Your Budget
Approval for a top-dollar loan doesn’t mean you should spend it all—set aside funds for closing costs, taxes, and immediate repairs or upgrades.
Get To Know The Area
Confirm the neighborhood fits your lifestyle—proximity to schools, shopping, commute times, and resale potential matter.
Don’t Skip The Inspection
Professional inspections uncover issues you may miss and provide negotiating leverage or peace of mind.
Get Pre-Approved
A lender pre-approval signals to sellers that you’re serious and ready to move forward.
Make a List of Deal Breakers
Know what you can live with and what you cannot live without and also those things that can be taken care of with a simple remodel. If you need a 4 bedroom home, don't buy one with 2 that requires a massive addition which can break your budget.
Look At The Age Of Appliances & Other Systems
Some of the most expensive features of a home are Appliances, HVAC, Hot Water Heater, Septic/Well, and Roof. You should pay attention to their age and whether they have required service. You may even be able to get the seller to add a home warranty.
Check For HOA Requirements
Most neighborhoods have HOAs that govern what you can and can't do - be sure you know what the rules are for your neighborhood, and the fees associated with having an HOA. They are usually listed as annual fees.
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What Price Range Can I Afford?
Resources For Pleasanton Home Buyers
The journey to homeownership starts by understanding how much you can afford. One major thing to consider is your down payment, if any. Many consumers believe it's impossible to buy a home without at least 20 percent down. But thanks to various government-sponsored programs, many people can now buy a house with as little as 3.5 percent toward a down payment. Veterans of the U.S. military have zero-down programs available.
Finding a knowledgable Mortgage Loan Officer is key to recieving the most up-to-date information on available lending options. Feel free to check out or vetted list of preffered lenders below - or, if you just want to run some quick rough numbers, check out our free mortgage calculator.
Areas We Serve
- Pleasanton
- Livermore
- Dublin
- Tracy
- San Ramon
- Fremont