TICs, condos, contingencies, and closing costs. I'll translate all of it — at your pace, without pressure.
Buying Your First Home in
San Francisco
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Buying your first home in San Francisco isn't like buying anywhere else. The terms are different. The process is different. The math is different. And most first-time buyers I meet are carrying the same quiet worry: "I probably can't afford this, and I'm going to look stupid asking about it."
You won't — not with me. When I moved to San Francisco in 2020, I was figuring out the city from scratch. I remember how overwhelming it all felt: neighborhoods I'd never heard of, prices that didn't compute, a rental market that felt like an obstacle course. Buying is a bigger version of that same feeling, and most people don't have anyone to translate it for them.
That's the part I like most about this work. I take first-time buyers seriously, move at your pace, and answer the questions no one else is giving you room to ask.
Hi, I’m Javier
Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just starting to wonder if it's the right time — I'm happy to answer questions, walk through scenarios, or just talk things through.