Just bought a home and Alex answered every single question I had - He was very patient with me…read more Alex has a good team and lots of experience with loans. Once Alessandra started helping out with the underwriting process and started to have direct communication with her - everything flowed so easily. I am happy to recommend them 100%

It was amazing experience working with Alex. I had other issues with another lender and Alex came…read morein and literally saved the deal. He was professional, responsive, walked me through the entire process. I was able to close my loan earlier than expected. I highly recommend Alex to anyone who is in need of a lender.

I am officially a homeowner, and I truly don't think it would have happened without David Feldberg…read moreat Coastal Real Estate Group! Dave somehow helped us pull off what felt impossible, finding our home and closing in under two months. His dedication throughout the entire process was incredible. He was always willing to go out of his way for us and made us feel like finding the right home was just as important to him as it was to us. As a first-time homebuyer, there were so many things I didn't know or even know to ask about. Dave took the time to explain everything, answer every question, and make sure I was 100% clear and comfortable with each step before moving forward. I never felt rushed or like I was left to figure things out on my own. I genuinely can't imagine having gone through this process with a better realtor. Dave was patient, responsive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in getting us into the right home. We are so grateful for everything he did to make this happen and I would recommend Dave to anyone looking to buy a home!

David sold my condo. He lined up options and presented them to me in an easy-to-understand…read morespreadsheet. I picked the option that best suited my needs, and then every thing proceeded the way David said it would. No hiccups, no surprises. Very professional. Easy peasy. Thank you David!

I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Chris since 2009. He was both a friend and mentor to me…read more He has left us too soon. Chris passed away on March 14. It would have been his 48th birthday on August 24. He managed to accomplish so much during his time on earth. He built a loyal network of friends, professionals, and clients with a natural, inviting way that always felt real and honest. He was our real estate agent to begin with, and shortly thereafter, quite naturally, he became a close family friend. He went out of his way to help us with renting our condo in Aliso Viejo since 2010, and even took it upon himself (being a mom and pop shop) to look over our property while it was being rented throughout our relocation to Hong Kong since early 2011 and up until his departure in March. He would check in on the tenants here and there, take a look around the exterior for HOA needs, and would even grab our mail when the tenants were out of town. He never charged us a dime for this. On a personal note, he would call me in Hong Kong just to check in on my family. Nothing business related. At some points he would call at 2am over here, and I picked up the phone laughing because I knew that most likely he forgot about the time difference. He so easily laughed at his little mixups reminding us that he is human like the rest of us. There was one time where Chris inadvertently patched up a heated disagreement I had with my then girlfriend back in 2010. My gf (now wife) were arguing about something and then ding dong, it was Chris at the door who just stopped by to see how our relocation packing was going. This broke the tension. He came in with his trademark charm and charisma and it eased the tension and completely dissolved the spat my gf and I were having. I never told him about this. Chris also got real chummy with my mom, and even drove from OC to La Verne to help her with getting things in order to sell the place. He took her out to lunch and she never felt any pressure from him, and his genuine way about him was always felt. Thanks buddy for being a great friend. You always reciprocated with everything, even outside of business. You made me feel 1% client and 99% true friend. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for gracing us with the short time you had with us. Have a great birthday week up above and see you one day for a toast in the heavens.

Stacie and Chris are the most kind, loving, and caring people we met. We were looking to buy and we…read morefound them. They took us through the process step by step on how it works. Trust me, I'm picky and I have to say we went and looked at almost 50 houses that listed on the market. Chris and Stacie went with us and show us all those houses. Then finally we found our dream home. We put in the offered and at the same time someone else's did too. Thank goodness that we have Stacie and Chris with their knowledgeable and talents they pushed through or us and got us our dream home. Stacie and Chris are out to help people and do whatever they can to make sure you get what you want. They both are hard working people and they are on top of everything. I don't think I ever met any realtor like them. We have use them to help us rent out our current condos. Yes I recommend them to anyone that really want realtors that are hard working, details, loving, caring, reliable, and treating you like family. We have use them for the past 5 years. They are the best in the business with what they are doing.

I personally do not believe in coincidence and there is a reason for each person that comes into…read moreyour life at a particular time. Ending of 2017 going to 2018 have been mixtures of unexpected situations that continuously changes leaving me speechless.. My boyfriend and I decided to move in together and rented a quite lovely place ($3,000/mo) with a year agreement. After just 1 month, Barely got a hang of this new life together, haven't had a chance to really settle in or unpack anything, an unfortunate situation occurred that caused me to be quite annoyed and angry when the landlord wanted to take the house back so the frustration began. Month after month of calls and texts asking us when are we gonna move? We could have just ignore it because the contract was already signed and there isn't anything they can do but thinking about it clearly, it's certain that they will I'll end the agreement once the contract ended so we have decided if we were going to pay that much to rent and be harassed, might as well pay for our own property. Months we searched but the results was very disappointing. The minute I thought the search is over, we lost to a cash offer. Our first agent was a douche, No need to put out any name but he was non responsive so we started searching ourselves. We walked into an open house one Saturday and there was David Pham at National Brokers. Typical Asian male, I didn't talk to him much but he made a good impression with my boyfriend. David was different and he wasn't a real estate agent to us, more of a friend because he took his time to learn about our situations. We made the offer right away but at the end, lost to another cash deal, not a big surprise that we lost the house but this time around, we gained a friend. David Pham worked very hard for us, I knew that very well. Our work schedules are very hectic so just being able to go see houses was an issue. But David, never a complaint. He just smiled and it does not matter what time of the day or day of the week, he was always ready and on time. I believe he waited for us every time we meet. But never a sign of agitation but a smile. Sometimes he would go in casual clothes without his hair done, some people may find that unprofessional, but We actually felt very warm and closer towards him more like a brother. Houses denied us, we rejected I don't even know how many houses. We are particularly difficult and the process of it all was absolutely dreadful and took a toll downhill for us and we were at the verge of calling it quits. Quit from the house, and from our relationship because of so many disagreements. But my boyfriend continued working with David and they came across a house for which was way over our initial offering price that 99.9% denial would be expected, they worked and kept at it with the listing agent & homeowner for god knows how long until one day as I was ready to pack because deadline was up to return the house, he told me we are entering escrow. Yikes, escrow.. the paperwork, the never ending requests for back up documents. I thought house hunting was stressful, it was just a teaser of what I call a wanted nightmare. I was not prepared for the sleepless nights, bad indigestion, constant worry, and extreme anxiety that continuously on the rise whenever my phone rang. Our loan ran into a problem, Ivy started working her magic with the underwriters while David negotiated to request an extension due to the delay in funding. The day finally came when David group texted us while both of us were at work to inform that the loan just got funded and escrow is officially closed. I cried, at work... I laughed, then I cried, then I laugh again. It was the most relieving feeling ever just because we finally have a place of our own and the kids to call home, one big happy family... and we have to thanked David & Ivy for the work that they have done. With our utmost respect & appreciation to the both of you. We thank you for your patience, your understanding, but most of all is for being you. Thank you!!!

Me and my wife recently bought a condo with Ivy and David and they were very helpful throughout the…read morewhole process. They made the whole thing very easy. I am a first time home buyer and had pretty much everything answered. I would definitely work with David and Ivy again on my next house purchase.

We used Ricardo for our purchase of our latest home that we have always been looking for. We were…read moreon the hunt for several years for a property that checked all the boxes, Ricardo is super knowledgeable in the Belmont Shore/Naples/East Long Beach area, if you don't know already Long Beach has many nice neighborhoods and some less appealing, he knows how to steer you in the right direction in terms of what you can afford and the location that you could be landing in. Our situation for our purchase I would say was unique, on our first attempt at our current house we lost the bid for just a few thousand dollars. We were quite disappointed but we mentioned to just keep looking and also stay on top of the house we lost our bid to. As luck would have it, the property went back on the market and because of his good will to the selling agent gave us the first opportunity to purchase our house. To sum up some of Ricardo's qualities: 1.) Knows the East Long Beach area well, and has many connections in the area, to look at listings that may come up in the future 2.) Super responsive and keeps you informed and up to date in your transactions 3.) Very professional, but easy to talk to, can mingle with any sort of personality. 4.) Persistent and Reliable will go to great lengths to get you information and options 5.) Overall nice guy, if you see him in his Yellow Golf cart, say hello, he always take the time to chat with you!

We had the pleasure of working with Ricardo recently when we listed our home for sale with him. We…read moreinterviewed a few realtors and decided to work with Ricardo due to his extensive knowledge about selling a home plus his confidence that he could get us top dollar for our property. He did exactly as he promised, and we are thrilled! He also kept us cool, calm and collected during the stressful process of being in escrow (rather quickly, I might add) due to banking delays. He has a very positive and upbeat personality, and his conversations with us were always reassuring and optimistic. We highly recommend Ricardo for your real estate needs.

I just finished my second re-fi with Jason Barlow. He was always responsive and helpful during the…read moreprocess. He is very knowledgeable and ready to help in any way. I highly recommend Jason. You will be in good hands.

As a first time home buyer everything can seem so big to get your head around. Jason provided…read moreincredible assistance, patiently teaching while giving excellent recommendations. He's detailed and willing to go the extra mile to make sure his clients make informed decisions. He helped me get closer to my personal goals. He will be highly recommended to my friends and family.

I JUST WANT TO GIVE A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO ALEX! Alex assisted…read moremy wife and I on obtaining our first home. Alex was always a call or text away with any questions throughout the buying process. It was a little hesitant at first but Alex made sure everything was going to be great and sure enough it was beyond great! Thank you Alex at Homesmart advisors! I recommend Alex to anyone buying a home

Want to send a big thank you to the team at Home Smart Advisors. Once again HSA locked us in with…read morethe best rate and best terms. We purchased our home earlier this year from a well-respected builder, part of the buying process required us to get approved by their lender. This lender offered a great bonus of 5K towards closing costs. After comparing rates, terms, and additional cost it was clear that HSA was saving us hundreds per month. Over the term of 360 months this added up very quickly. I recommend all home buyers to compare not just rates but also the final number including costs (sometimes these are hidden fees). Alex, Martha, and Vanessa you have made this home buying experience a comforting one. Thank you, Anthony &Tiffany Garcia

Mike was awesome to work with during my home refinance. As a new homeowner (and one that is always…read morelooking to save, yet doesn't know exactly how to do so), Mike was incredibly helpful all throughout the process. He educated me on the pros and cons of doing so and also made it very applicable to our specific situation. It's important to note that this all happened during the first six months of the pandemic where there was just so much uncertainty. All in all the process took maybe 3ish months from start to finish and we have been happily locked into our new rate the last year and a half or so. Throughout this time he was incredibly responsive, sending text replies within minutes of me sending off any questions (but not so responsive that it became unmanageable). Communication is so important and doing it right means you always earn my business. I plan to continue discussions with Mike for future similar inquiries. Thanks, Mike!

Our amazing financial journey with Mike Lee began in the first quarter of 2021. He was referred to…read moreus by an amazing Real Estate company, Livingstone Realty Group. We were looking for ways to reduce our debt. Mike was and is very professional. He guided us through the process and offered personal professional assistance at anytime of day and the few times that we needed questions answered late into the night, he was there for us both times. Yes, that's not a typo. He facilitated our cash out refinance and the last quarter of 2021, he facilitated a refinance to further reduce our interest rate!! He is an amazing mortgage broker and we highly recommend him for anyone who needs an honest, thoughtful, professional, and genuinely caring person whom you can trust has your best interest at heart. As we move forward into semi-retirement, we are relatively debt free thanks to Mike and his guidance while facilitating our financial needs. He is simply the best of the eight mortgage brokers we have used in our property purchases and refinances. Gail and Rufus Thompson