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Ready to start your home-buying journey? We're here to guide you from consultation to closing. Get started by browsing Santa Rosa Plateau homes for sale, viewing upcoming open houses, neighborhood information, public school rankings, and more.
Buy local with locals
La Cresta is more than just our speciality - it is our home. As locals, we'll guide you through every step of the home-buying process.
Exclusive access
In competitive real estate markets like the Santa Rosa Plateau, access can be the difference between forever searching - or finally securing your dream home.
Proven process
At La Cresta Real Estate, we believe process makes perfect. Our process ensures you'll enjoy a smooth buying experience from start to finish.
Frequently asked
How much can I afford?
The amount you can afford depends on your income, credit history, current monthly expenses, downpayment, and the mortgage interest rate. Lenders use these factors to determine your loan amount.
What is the first step when buying a home?
The first step is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. This involves a lender evaluating your financial situation to determine how much they are willing to lend you, which gives you a budget for your home purchase. La Cresta Real Estate can recommend various lenders if you prefer.
How much do I need for a down payment?
It varies, but many conventional loans require a minimum of 5% down. FHA loans can go as low as 3.5%. Some special programs even offer 0% down for qualified buyers.
Why are closing costs, and how much are they?
Closing costs are fees associated with completing the real estate transaction, including loan processing, title insurance, and escrow fees, typically ranging from 2% to 5% of the purchase price.
Can you negotiate the price of a home?
Yes, price negotiation is a standard part of the home buying process. La Cresta Real Estate will help you make a competitive offer based on comparable homes and market conditions.
What if the home inspector finds an issue?
If the inspection uncovers issues, you can negotiate with the seller to have them make repairs, reduce the sale price, or you may choose to walk away from the deal if the problems are significant and the seller is unwilling to budge.
Buyer reviews
Jake and Kelly are the real deal. If you have the good fortune of finding them to represent you to buy or sell you have struck gold. We have gone through both with them and they have been excellent to work with. They are experienced professionals in their field and know what to do in every unique situation to help you buy or sell. I have nothing but great things to say about them both. Then at the end of the deal you have got to know them and find out what genuine people they both are. I can’t say enough how much we love working with Jake and Kelly. How much we love knowing them and becoming friends. How outstanding they are as real estate agents.
Nicole
Our family purchased a property with Jake and Kelly representing us in La Cresta not knowing much about the community. They were both so Knowledgeable and helpful guiding us through the process of researching properties and following through on the escrow process. I would highly recommend them for your real estate needs. We are extremely happy as new residents in La Cresta. Kelly being a resident herself has helped us numerous times with resources after moving in. They come highly recommended.
Krieger Family
Kelly and Jake sold our home in La Cresta in 4Q22. They are professional, efficient, flexible and highly knowledgeable. The entire process was extremely smooth and their team ensured that the multitude of details that needed attention were adequately addressed in a timely manner. We highly recommend Kelly and Jake and would happily work with them again in the future.