44 \\ Ready to turn your home buying dreams into reality? Here are the right steps and tips from an expert realtor!

Home buying can feel exciting yet nerve-wracking and many say that it's the biggest purchase you will probably ever make. Ha!  No pressure, right??? Have you dreamed about owning a home someday?  Hey, it's great to dream because I believe it all starts with a dream!    As you continue to declutter and organize your current dwelling, it may compel you to think "we need more space". Now, that thought may not lead you to take the steps towards home buying, but even if you're still in the dreaming and planning phase, this episode will still benefit you, as we take a bird's-eye view and the right steps towards home buying.   You don't have to feel overwhelmed and definitely don't need to spend your precious time and energy to become the expert, but allow an expert like David to assist you in navigating through the process.     David Gonzales, Jr. is a realtor at Livermore Valley Real Estate with over 25 years of experience in both mortgage and real estate. He owned a brokerage in Pleasanton, CA for several years.  Fun fact about David:  He loves the holiday season.   ****There is one item we didn't get to talk about within the interview, which is regarding the importance of your credit scores and credit card bills, and here is a tip from David:   Work on getting your credit scores up by paying off credit card bills and paying them on time.  Even paying off the smallest ones makes a huge difference.  A credit score of 580 and above can help.    If you are in the Central Valley, East Bay area of California, and are interested in speaking with David, you can connect with him by email:  [email protected]    Thanks for listening, friends!   Connect with me! Check out my website:  https://www.organizewithgrace.com/  ****Make sure you get my TOP 5 "MUST-LISTEN TO" PODCAST LIST when you check out my revamped website!  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/organizewithgrace/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/organizewithgracefb/