Information for Buyers 

Pre-approval letter

The first item on your to-do list for buying a home should be getting a pre-approval letter. I can help you understand what you will need to make it easier to get what you need. A pre-approval letter is the first step on the path to buying your dream home.

Finding the right-priced home

While you want to find the home that feels right to you, you also want to be sure that you don't regret buying it with every mortgage payment. In today's market, many sellers may be pricing their homes with stars in their eyes - expecting a huge return on their home investment. Sometimes the list price is justifiable; many times it is not. I will help you find the right home at the right price.



Search and get instant updates on available homes

Houston's housing market has picked up substantially in the last few years. Once you are armed with your pre-approval letter and ready to shop, you may need to act quickly to buy the home you want. Our e-mail updates can help you stay on top of any new additions to the marketplace. The sooner you know what's available, the sooner you can act on it!

Start your search here, or contact me to set up a more personalized search or to ask about my app!



Free Pre-Offer Repair Evaluation

When you find a home that you want to make an offer on, I can arrange to have an evaluation of the home's condition made to provide you with the approximate cost of possible needed repairs.

Of course, you should always have an inspection done once you have your offer accepted.



For first-time home buyers

Buying your first home can be scary and exciting. You want to get the home of your dreams, but you may be intimidated by the way agents and other real estate professionals talk about disclosures, MUD notices, and even WDI reports. I will walk you through the process, so that you know what to expect and what you will need to find your perfect home. I will answer your questions in plain English, but I won't talk down to you. I am your advocate.

Here are some more useful search tools to help you find your new home!

Neighborhood Finder

School Finder

Master Planned Community

For mature home buyers

Are you an empty-nester now? Would you like to downsize to an easier to keep up home or upsize to accommodate your visting grandchildren? Does a retirement community sound attractive? I have studied the particular needs of mature buyers and have received the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation. I also have experience with the needs of the disabled.

Senior Living Finder



Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

Evangelina Vela, REALTOR
Direct: 713-542-1424
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