S1E6: Search to Sold! with Matthew "MG" Garcia | Offer Time: How Not to Lowball Yourself into Oblivion

Making a Competitive Offer: How to Stand Out Without the Drama So, you found the one—the house that checks all your boxes. Ready to make your move? Crafting an offer isn’t like haggling at a garage sale. A lowball approach could cost you your dream home, so let’s get real about what it takes to p

S1E5: Search to Sold! with Matthew "MG" Garcia | House Hunting: How to Find the One Without Losing Your Mind

  House Hunting: How to Find “The One” Without Losing Your Mind Are you ready to dive into the exhilarating—and sometimes overwhelming—adventure of house hunting? Before you’re swept into a whirlwind of open houses and perfectly staged living rooms, let’s talk strategy. Finding the right home sho

S1E4: Search to Sold! with Matthew "MG" Garcia | Not All Agents Are Built Equal

How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent (Without Losing Your Mind) Navigating the real estate market alone can feel like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions — sure, you can YouTube it, but results may vary. That’s where your real estate agent comes in. Finding the right one,

S1E3: Search to Sold! with Matthew "MG" Garcia | Wants, Non-Negotiables... What Are You Looking For?

Wants, Needs, and “Nice-to-Haves”: How to Prioritize Your Home Search So—you’re ready to find your dream home in the San Gabriel Valley. Let’s get after it. But before you start sprinting through every open house in Pasadena, Monrovia, or Alhambra, we need to pause and talk about what’s actually i