First-Time Homebuyer Success: Finding the Right New Construction Home

First Responder & First-Time Homebuyer, | Still happy 2+ years later

I was a first-time homebuyer and have known Sharon for years, so I already trusted her. We started our search in Fallbrook and saw a few places that just didn’t feel right. Then we checked out a KB Home community that looked like a great deal at first — but Sharon took the time to break everything down for me. She went over the real monthly costs, including the mortgage, taxes, HOA, Mello-Roos, lot premiums, and temporary buydowns. Once she laid it all out, I realized it wasn’t such a great deal after all.

That’s when she found a DR Horton home that checked every box — a bigger lot, a bedroom and bathroom downstairs, and an open kitchen — and it was about the same price! Even though there was a builder’s sales agent, Sharon always had my back. She walked me through every document, explained things clearly, and made sure we stayed on schedule so I didn’t lose out on incentives.

Thanks to her, I got a special interest rate and $15,000 in first-responder closing help, and we closed in July 2023. Two years later, I’m still so happy with my home. Sharon made the whole experience smooth and stress-free — I couldn’t have done it without her. If you’re buying a home, especially for the first time, Sharon is the one you want in your corner. Looking forward to working with Sharon in the future.

Comment from Sharon Corcoran:

Carlos, thank you so much for this awesome review!

Watching you go from a high school graduate to becoming a first responder and now a homeowner has been such a privilege. You worked hard to achieve your dreams, and being part of that journey is exactly why I do what I do.

I love working with first-time buyers, especially when it comes to new construction. There's so much to learn, and making sure you understood the real costs and found the home that truly worked for you was so important to me. I'm thrilled you got the first-responder benefits you deserved and that the home is still everything you hoped for two years later!

Thank you for your trust and kind words — I'm always here whenever you need me.