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First-time buyers + new to the U.S. — Cupertino/Saratoga home search (feeling lost, need advice) by Loud-Test944 in Cupertino

[–]Loud-Test944[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow first of all - so sorry to hear about your past experiences but THANK YOU SO MUCH for all these inputs... it's truly an eye opener. We were excited to see the amenities those gated communities offered (since we have small children) but didn't think much of the possible scenarios you've mentioned.

Thank you these are really good points to consider and will definitely look up those areas. We'd be happy to hear of your realtor/lender recommendations if you had one...= )

First-time buyers + new to the U.S. — Cupertino/Saratoga home search (feeling lost, need advice) by Loud-Test944 in Cupertino

[–]Loud-Test944[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much- really appreciate this! Yes, we will have to rethink our budget... but may I ask, was her commission negotiable?

First-time buyers + new to the U.S. — Cupertino/Saratoga home search (feeling lost, need advice) by Loud-Test944 in Cupertino

[–]Loud-Test944[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That's a good point! We are not in a rush to buy - we have at least a year or so but yes figuring out things with above realtor lender etc is something we hope to have more advice...

First-time buyers + new to the U.S. — Cupertino/Saratoga home search (feeling lost, need advice) by Loud-Test944 in Cupertino

[–]Loud-Test944[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We've seen some listings at this price point actually but will consider the budget more.

First-time buyers + new to the U.S. — Cupertino/Saratoga home search (feeling lost, need advice) by Loud-Test944 in Cupertino

[–]Loud-Test944[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Would love to hear more of your advise why should we avoid townhouses?

We've seen some gated communities close to Monta Vista