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Pacita Dimacali
Pacita C. Dimacali, REALTOR®, e-Pro, SRES, MBA

Buying a home


Because b uying your home is one of the most important purchases you will make, Let's start by making sure everyone you love is factored in your search process.

Finding the right home for you

Help You Get Pre-Qualified
This step will show you how much you can afford.  Shop around for a lender. Establish what monthly payments you will be comfortable with. Today, we have the luxury of choosing from a variety of programs for nearly every situation.

Determine Your Wants and Needs
This is the single most important step. By asking you a series of questions I will establish what you are looking for. My goal is to maximize your time by looking at properties that have the characteristics of the home you want, and are in your stated price range. Throughout the buying process I will maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests.

As your agent, I'll let you know when suitable properties become available, and advise you on the current situation to help you make an informed decision.

Home Shopping
It helps to know if you are in a Seller's, Buyer's or Balanced market. In an active market, timing is key.

I will use every available method to locate a property that matches your search parameters.  This will include properties listed with my office at Gallagher and Lindsey, Inc., those offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties.  I will disclose known facts about the property that may help you with your decision-making process. 

When we find the home that meets your criteria, I will help you strategize on writing an offer, and I will be an active advocate for your interests. 


Home buying 101


There are many sources of information that can guide you the home buyer through the process starting from getting prequalified for a loan, finding the right realtor, estimating if it's better tax-wise to buy or rent, understanding escrow, decorating, and more. Here's a start.
 

So you wanna buy a house?

Buying a home

Financing your home

How to estimate your closing costs

Tax Benefits of Buying a home

Questions new home buyers ask

FREE First TIme Home Buyer Kit from Quicken

Interior decorating from A to Z

Two houses/studio on one lot


Ultimate urban lifestyle in thriving Temescal, steps to shops, restaurants, public transport.
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Spectacular views


Fabulous open plan command bay, city and hill views. Lower level can function as separate and private quarters.
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Better than a starter home


Fabulous bungalow in story book village near Mills College.

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Fixer duplex downtown


Opportunities abound for visionary re-modeler and developer.
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