Looking to Buy a Home
in Ventura County or Los Angeles County California?
Here's What You Need to Know About Owning or Buying a Home in Ventura & Los Angeles Counties
WELCOME TO VENTURA & LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOMEBUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Ventura & Los Angeles Counties
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Homebuyer's Course
You Need An Expert
Buyer Representation Agreement
Buyer's Compensation
Choosing the Right Lender
Making an Offer and Negotiations
Your Offer Is Accepted
Inspections Are Complete
The Final Steps
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Northern California, East County offers an unparalleled blend of serene suburban living and the convenience of city life.
Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your living situation, our tailored market updates, captivating community videos, and comprehensive real estate insights make your home-buying journey seamless and enjoyable.
Exclusive Market Updates
Stay ahead of the curve with our monthly market updates. From the latest listings to price trends, we ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions. Simi Valley's real estate landscape is dynamic, and with our expert analysis, you're always in the know.
Simi Valley Real Estate Market: September 2025
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Home Sellers ,Home Buyer
September 03, 2025•2 min read
Simi Valley Real Estate Market: August 2025
Explore Simi Valley's resilient housing market in our comprehensive August 2025 analysis. Despite a modest 3.9% median price decrease to $855,000, the market demonstrates remarkable stability with hom... ...more
Home Sellers ,Home Buyer
August 05, 2025•5 min read
Simi Valley Real Estate Market: July 2025
Simi Valley homes up 3.2% to $897K median! 58 sales, 48 days on market, selling at 100.2% of list price. Strong demand for 4BR homes. #SimiValleyRealEstate ...more
Home Sellers ,Home Buyer
July 03, 2025•4 min read
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WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR Ventura COUNTY & Los Angeles COUNTY
If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:
You're in the right place.
This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.
You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.
Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.
Krista Mashore | Realtor & Broker
The Mashore Group
Brokered by eXp Realty
DRE # 01346304
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2025 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
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Lets Get You Prepared To Buy A Home
MEET THE TEAM
Here's your team that will help you throughout the
entire selling & buying process
Steve Hise | Listing Specialist
DRE # 01702055
Tricia Garcia | Seller Specialist
DRE #02032007
Pat Saraceno | Buyer Specialist
DRE #01052064
Steve Hise, Tricia Garcia & Pat Saraceno Realtors
DRE # 01702055, 02032007, 01052064
Meet Steve, Tricia & Pat
Why Choose Steve, Tricia, and Pat ?
Local Expertise: Steve Hise, Tricia Garcia, and Pat Saraceno know Simi Valley real estate inside and out—from charming family homes in Wood Ranch to sprawling estates near Moorpark.
Ventura County & Beyond: Our services extend across Ventura County and into the San Fernando Valley, including Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, and Northridge.
Personalized Service: Buying or selling a home is personal. Steve, Tricia, and Pat tailor their approach to meet your unique goals.
Market Insights: Stay ahead with up-to-date Simi Valley housing trends and Ventura County property values from our experienced team.
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"We're so happy we found Steve and Tricia. They brought in SO MANY offers with their marketing techniques." - Mary & Troy
"We really appreciated your thoughtfulness and your professionalism."
"The way you were able to walk us through the whole process was really helpful and really
put us at ease. We certainly appreciated the marketing aspect of what you had presented to us. We felt that was far and above what we
have seen out there in the industry. We were very happy with that, it was fantastic!"
- Katie & Carson S.
"When Pat's team Guaranteed the sale of our home, so we wouldn't have to worry about having to pay two mortgages at the same time."
"We felt such relief knowing we
could make an offer on our dream home. Of course, they sold our home quickly and for much more than we expected which allowed us to put a huge down payment on our new family home. Also, they were very informative and responsive, which made us feel extremely comfortable."
-Greg & Teri S..
"Working with Pat and her team has been Amazing."
"Super organized, super communicative on every level… we always felt like we were taken care of. We are so grateful, we would definitely recommend Pat to anyone, and we have already. We’re very thankful for the easy process that we had.
- Jess & Becky.
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