is the cornerstone of the American Dream. But before you start looking, there are a number of things you need to consider. First, you should determine what your needs are and whether owning your own home will meet those needs. Do you picture yourself mowing the lawn on Saturday, or leaving your urban condo for the beach? The best advice is to look at buying a home as a lifestyle investment, and only secondly as a financial investment. Even if housing prices don't continue to increase at the torrid pace seen in recent years in many areas, buying a home can be a good financial investment. Making mortgage payments forces you to save, and after 15 to 30 years you will own a substantial asset that can be converted into cash to help fund retirement or a child's education. There are also tax benefits. Like many other investments, however, real estate prices can fluctuate considerably. If you aren't ready to settle down in one spot for a few years, you probably should defer buying a home until you are. If you are ready to take the plunge, you'll need to determine how much you can spend and where you want to live.

outstanding history speaks for itself: Our team of professionals has reviewed over $750,000,000 in real estate applications and/or transactions and has successfully closed over 1,000 transactions in excess of $400,000,000!  In 2007 TGC was selected as a "FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent" in the San Diego area...fewer than 7% of all licensed Real Estate agents were chosen for this prestigious award.  In 2008 TGC followed that up with being selected again as a "FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent" in the San Diego area...and this time only the top 3% of all licensed Real Estate agents were awarded this prestigious title.  We are unequivocally committed to handling all of our clients' transactions in a professional manner.  We do not just meet, but time after time, exceed expectations, providing real value to you, our #1 priority, the client. It is this dedication and insight that nurture solid, long-term relationships with our clients.