Turning Dreams into Reality: Alex & Alicia's Journey to Homeownership

For the past couple of years, I’ve had the privilege of working with Alex and Alicia as they explored homeownership options, including multigenerational living. Like many renters, they initially believed that owning a home was beyond their reach.

After renting the same home for eight years, their landlord approached them about the possibility of purchasing the property. Recognizing this as a unique opportunity, I conducted a detailed market analysis and found that the home's value aligned closely with the owner’s asking price.

While Alex and Alicia had some financial resources, the biggest hurdle was securing a mortgage that fit their monthly budget amidst today’s elevated interest rates. We carefully selected three reputable lenders, obtained quotes, and worked diligently to find a loan option that made their dream attainable.

Many assume that an off-market transaction is straightforward, but this one presented its own unique set of challenges. Together, we tackled each obstacle, one by one, until every requirement was met.

On December 17th, we closed escrow, and what once seemed like an impossible dream became a beautiful reality.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to help Alex, Alicia, and Olie achieve homeownership. Their journey is a testament to persistence, teamwork, and the power of believing in possibilities.

A huge thank you to Alex for this thoughtful review!

“As first-time home buyers the tasks that come along with this journey can be confusing and even discouraging at times. Doug's experience and insight helped put our worries to ease. He answered all the questions we had and always made sure we understood the process as it went along (if we didn't ask a question, he would ask us if we understood before ever moving on). Doug always found time to be available for us, even with our busy schedule. We even came to see him as part of the family. We really appreciate Doug and highly recommend him for any realtor needs.”

Alex Ortiz