Home Buying Services


Ready to buy?
I’ll help you find properties that match the criteria you set, understand the numbers, and navigate the process from start to finish. Whether you are a first-time buyer, moving up, or relocating for work, the focus is clear information and practical support so you can make your own decisions.

What you’ll find here

  • Create a Custom Search — Set up a search based on the price range, locations, and features you choose.
    Start a Custom Search

  • Buyer FAQs — Common questions on where to start, loan pre-approval, and closing costs.
    View Buyer FAQs

  • Rent vs Own Analysis — A review of the financial and practical differences between buying and continuing to rent.
    Discuss Rent vs Own

  • Area Resources — Public links and local contacts for your convenience:

    • Community information (local government, transportation, parks, libraries)
    • Utility setup contacts (gas, electric, water, trash, etc.)
    • Public school information and enrollment procedures
    • Public sex-offender registry (Megan’s Law) — Search by address or zip code

    These are provided as reference tools only. I do not recommend or steer clients toward or away from any neighborhood, school, or area. You decide what matters to you.

  • Loan & Affordability Guidance — Help understanding credit, down-payment options, pre-approval, and what you can afford based on the numbers.

Buyers & Relocations

Whether you are buying on your own or relocating for work (including employer-sponsored moves), a short consultation can help you sort through the practical questions.

For relocating employees:
If you are new to the area, I can work with your employer to serve as their relocation resource for new hires. This is financially beneficial to you at no cost to your employer. Contact me to discuss how it works.

I can also assist with:

  • Pointing you to public information on neighborhoods, commute times, schools, and local amenities so you can evaluate them yourself
  • Discussing renting versus buying based on your timeline and any employer package
  • Helping you search for a rental or purchase that matches the criteria you set
  • Providing contacts for practical steps such as school enrollment procedures and utility setup

We can also cover general buyer topics such as affordability, down-payment options, credit, pre-approval, and the after-tax cost of buying versus renting.

Why work with me
“Dave constantly showed us not only a broad knowledge of real estate and related areas, but also the necessary business and personal skill set for this market. He got us a home with all of our top priorities and even some other nice things. We appreciate how patient he was and that he never pushed us to buy something that we did not want or like. He listens, he cares about you and he works hard to get your dream come true. We definitely recommend him.”
— Maria del Carmen Arenas & Laurent Bouis, Belmont CA
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