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Limit Challenges During the California Luxury Homebuying Journey

by Ted Stumpf 12/01/2019

Buying a California luxury house should be a stress-free experience. However, challenges may arise that prevent you from discovering your dream residence in Los Angeles, San Francisco or any other Golden State city or town.

Luxury homebuyers who understand the ins and outs of the California real estate market may be better equipped than others to enjoy a stress-free homebuying experience. In fact, these buyers likely can address potential problems before they get out of hand.

Now, let's take a look at three problems that California luxury homebuyers may encounter, as well as ways to resolve such issues.

1. Honing Your Luxury Home Search

When it comes to pursuing a California luxury house, it helps to enter the real estate market with homebuying criteria. That way, you can narrow your luxury home search and speed up the homebuying journey.

Think about where you want to live in California. For example, if you want to live close to Disneyland, you may want to pursue luxury houses in and around Anaheim. Or, if you want quick, easy access to Staples Center, you may choose to check out luxury residences in Los Angeles.

2. Obtaining a Jumbo Mortgage

A jumbo mortgage is a must-have for most California luxury homebuyers. Although homebuyers sometimes think it can be tough to obtain a jumbo mortgage, meeting with lenders will enable you to quickly and effortlessly get the financing you need to buy a Golden State luxury home.

Of course, when you meet with lenders, don't hesitate to ask lots of questions about jumbo mortgages. Lenders employ friendly, knowledgeable mortgage specialists who can teach you about a variety of jumbo mortgage options. With expert insights into jumbo mortgages, you can make an informed mortgage decision.

3. Determining How Much to Spend on a Luxury Home

You know that you want to buy a California luxury house, but you're uncertain about whether to submit an offer to purchase at, above or below a seller's initial home asking price. Luckily, real estate agents are available who can help you put together a competitive offer on any Golden State luxury residence.

Hiring a real estate agent who possesses luxury housing market experience is a must, particularly for those who are searching for a California luxury residence for the first time. A real estate agent can provide a broad assortment of housing market data. Also, he or she will make it simple to submit an offer to purchase a luxury residence that matches a seller's expectations.

Let's not forget about the comprehensive support that a real estate agent can provide at each stage of the homebuying journey, either. If you have questions as you pursue a luxury residence in San Diego, Sacramento or any other California city or town, a real estate agent is happy to respond to them at any time.

Limit challenges as you pursue a California luxury home – collaborate with a real estate agent, and you can receive plenty of assistance throughout the Golden State luxury homebuying journey.

About the Author
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Ted Stumpf

Ted draws energy and joy from building synergetic relationships with his Clients. Ted's nature is graciously gregarious and persevering; he's honest; and he's been dedicated to a substantial list of clientele throughout his 25 years in the hospitality business and almost two years as a REALTOR. His passion is creating a sincere, successful relationship with people.

Ted grew up in a family of Realtors in central Indiana, earned a degree in economics and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, and jumped into all aspects of the restaurant business. His ensuing hospitality career path eventually led him into the Event Management Sales & Service role in hotels and quickly guided him to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and finally to a luxury resort in the Napa Valley, where he, his husband, and their dog have resided for almost a decade now.  

The irony is not lost on Ted that his ‘growth’ journey has culminated in“living happily ever after” in an agricultural area with a small-town feel and sense of community strikingly reminiscent of his youth…and as a REALTOR nonetheless!