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When you choose to work with Rachael, you'll maximize your housing budget and feel more assured as you navigate the path to homeownership.
What People Are Saying
“Rachael was recommended to me by a friend and I could not have asked for a more perfect realtor. Rachael was responsive, reliable, professional, and easy to work with. This is my first home buying experience and Rachael explained everything during each process so well that I was never stressed out or worried about any facet of the purchasing checklist. If you are thinking of buying a home, I can not recommend her enough. When people ask me how I found such a great place and at such an amazing price, I'll be sure to let them know who to call.”
— First Time Home Buyer, Sam
“It was important to me to work with someone I felt I could be honest with, especially when making the biggest purchase of our lives. Rachael really got to know us and what we liked and didn't like. There is so much vulnerability and emotion in the home buying process, especially in a sellers market, and Rachael showed compassion and even comfort when I was ready to give up.”
— First Time Home Buyer, Jackie
“Rachael was a dream to work with. She went above and beyond to assist in making both selling and buying a house (simultaneously) as smooth as possible. Rachael was our magical genie- from coordinating contractors, to assisting with deliveries, to negotiating all the details of our purchase and sale… we could not have had a better experience, Rachael!”
— First Time Seller, Tracy
Down Payment Source
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), last year (2022) 78% of recent buyers financed their home purchase. 26% of first time buyers said sourcing and saving the cash for a downpayment was the most difficult step in the home buying process. Below shows the breakdown of how buyers sourced their down payment. Reach out to me to get an idea on how much to save and if you qualify for any local programs. Something not listed below might actually be best for you!
Breakdown of Buyers
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), last year (2022) 88% of buyers reported that buying home is a good investment. Typically buyers start their search online and then reach out to a real estate agent. Depending on the season and where you’re at with finances, you should expect to look at homes for at least one month before putting in an offer. This could be quicker if the market has plenty of inventory! Below is a breakdown of who bought homes in 2022.