Caldwell + Bristol Luxe Real Estate Group
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Luxury home buyers touring a beautiful property

For Buyers

In the market for a new home?

Let us be a partner in your journey to find your perfect home!

It can be challenging to find the right home. Our team works closely with you to offer guidance and professional advice in order to avoid costly mistakes along the way.

View Our Recent Buyer Purchases

Why Choose Us

What We Bring to Every Buyer

Expert Guidance

Our team works closely with you to offer guidance and professional advice in order to avoid costly mistakes along the way.

Design Perspective

Our experienced design team can bring new perspective and options when a home may present a design challenge, opening up possibilities that could easily be overlooked.

Complimentary Design Consultation

We offer one complimentary home design consultation for our buyers after they purchase their home, ensuring a smooth transition into their new space!

First-time home buyers meeting with a real estate agent

First-Time Homebuyers — Welcome!

Seminars & Education Are Available

If you are a first time home buyer, and looking for more information about the home buying process, or have questions on getting started — get in touch! We would be happy to help you navigate the process of getting qualified for a home loan, to learn what options are available to you, and offer insight on the home buying process! We have information and education available, and will be hosting seminars for first time home buyers. We would love to help you through the process, and help you find the home of your dreams.

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Investment & Vacation

Looking to Purchase a Second Home or Investment Property?

Work with our team of specialists!

El Dorado County is teaming with beautiful scenery, stunning hiking trails, lakes and weekend festivals and activities. From Apple Hill to Desolation Wilderness, it's no wonder that so many people choose to vacation here! It's a perfect location for a second home or an investment property. We can help you find the ideal home and location based on your needs. We offer experienced vacation property management and design services if you are in the market for an Airbnb property.

Financing

Loan Options to Know

Adjustable Rate Loans

3/1, 5/1, and 7/1 ARMs

  • Monthly payments based on a 30-year repayment schedule.
  • The rate stays fixed for the first 3, 5, or 7 years (depending on chosen term), and then adjusts annually thereafter.

FHA Loans

Low down payment options

  • 3.50% minimum down payment required on purchase.
  • Minimum credit score usually 620.
  • Post-bankruptcy qualifying — 2 years after.
  • Post-foreclosure qualifying — 3 years after.

What Our Clients Say

I worked with Maria for a year to find just the right home. She is impressive, incredibly hard-working, supportive, reliable, and super knowledgeable. She knows the Real Estate business inside and out. She wants you to be happy and find just the right home, for you. She works tirelessly to do that and will fight for you every step of the way, for your success. I loved working with Maria. I cannot speak more highly of her professionalism, expertise and level of work ethic. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She's the absolute best!
Jennie Richards
Caldwell + Bristol Luxe Real Estate Group
Vista Sotheby's International Realty

Maria Caldwell

Agent — DRE #02014605

209-628-1794

Madison Bristol

Agent — DRE #02245584

916-430-7233

El Dorado Hills

1004 White Rock Rd. Suite 400

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Pollock Pines

4782 Sly Park Road

Pollock Pines, CA 95726

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