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Roberts Realty Group is a husband-and-wife team led by Robin & Shawna Roberts, delivering expert real estate guidance, creative marketing, strong negotiation, and exceptional service to buyers, sellers, and investors across the Bay Area. 🏡🔥

09/04/2026

🏡✨ TWO HOMES. 3.2 ACRES. ONE INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY. ✨🏡
Just listed in Copper Cove! 📍 1464 Papoose Dr, Copperopolis
😍 3BD/3BA main home (2021 build) with TWO primary suites
🏘️ PLUS a 2-year-old tiny home (1BD/1BA + kitchen!)
🐴 Horse property with covered RV parking
🌄 Gorgeous views + room to build your dream shop
🏊 HOA access to Lake Tulloch, equestrian trails, pool & more!
This is multi-gen living, rental income, or your own private retreat — all rolled into one rare find. 🙌
📞 DM me or call to schedule your private tour — this one won't last long!

Robin & Shawna Roberts , Intero Real Estate Services
CA DRE # 01233703-01326950 | Roberts Realty Group — Your Forever Agents

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09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

Here's the difference between buying a home comfortably in California and buying a home that keeps you up at night.

Most buyers only learn one number from their lender: the maximum they qualify for. But qualifying for a payment and being able to live with that payment for 30 years are two very different things.

That's why I give my clients two numbers before they ever look at a single listing.

The comfortable number the 28% rule:
Take your gross monthly income and multiply by 0.28. That's what most financial guidelines consider a healthy housing payment one that leaves room for savings, emergencies, lifestyle, and life.

On a $180,000 combined household income:
$15,000/month × 0.28 = $4,200/month
That comfortably supports a home around $580,000–$620,000 in California at today's rates.

The maximum number the 45% DTI rule:
Take that same monthly income, multiply by 0.45, then subtract every monthly debt you carry car payments, student loans, credit card minimums. What's left is the ceiling your lender will approve.
$15,000 × 0.45 = $6,750
− $800 in monthly debts
= $5,950 maximum mortgage payment
That supports a home around $800,000–$850,000 in California.

The gap between those two numbers $4,200 and $5,950 is where most buyers get into trouble. Lenders will approve you up to the ceiling. Nobody tells you what living at the ceiling actually feels like month to month.
The smart move is knowing both numbers before you search. Then deciding which range you actually want to live in not just qualify for.
Start here. Then open Zillow.

📌 Save this it's the most important math to run before you start your home search.
🔄 Share it with someone planning to buy in California this year.
— Robin | CA Realtor + Business Coach

09/03/2026

Nobody talks about this side of California homeownership and it's one I want to normalize more.

You don't have to be a couple to buy a home. You don't have to wait for a partner, a raise, or a perfect moment. Single buyers are one of the fastest-growing segments of homeowners in California right now and the math is more accessible than most people think.

Here's what consistent saving actually looks like:
$250 a week. That's $35 a day. Skip two restaurant meals, cut one subscription, make coffee at home most mornings. Over 2 years that's $26,000 sitting in your account enough for a 3.5% FHA down payment on a home priced around $742,000.
Can't swing $250? $175 a week gets you $18,200 enough for 3.5% down on a $520,000 home, which is absolutely still in range in several Northern California markets.

The FHA loan exists specifically for this. Low down payment, flexible credit requirements, and designed for first-time buyers who are doing it on their own terms.

A few things worth knowing if you're buying solo in California:
You only need to qualify on your own income which means your debt-to-income ratio matters more than in a dual-income scenario. Paying down any recurring monthly debt before you apply can meaningfully increase how much you qualify for.
Your credit score carries more weight when there's one profile instead of two. Even moving from a 680 to a 720 can improve your rate and your qualifying amount.

And buying solo doesn't mean you're limited. I've worked with single buyers who purchased homes in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, and the Central Valley people who made a plan, stuck to it for 18–24 months, and closed on a home by themselves.

The timeline is real. The goal is reachable. The first step is deciding to start.

📌 Save this if you're thinking about buying on your own timeline.
🔄 Share it with someone who thinks they have to wait to be ready.
💬 Are you buying solo or with a partner? Drop it in the comments — I'd love to know where you're at.
— Robin | CA Realtor + Business Coach

09/02/2026

Most people get a tax return, a work bonus, or a commission check and spend it. Nothing wrong with that. But if you own a home and you're thinking about long-term wealth there's a move worth knowing about first.

A single lump sum payment applied directly to your mortgage principal can have an outsized impact on your payoff timeline. Because of how amortization works, extra payments made early in your loan eliminate years of interest from the back end not just a few months.

On a California mortgage in the $700K–$800K range, a $10,000 one-time principal payment can shave roughly 3 years off your loan and save $60,000–$80,000 in interest. A $20,000 payment can eliminate 6 years and save six figures. You don't have to do it every year. Even once makes a meaningful difference.

The critical step: when you make the payment, contact your loan servicer by phone, online portal, or in writing — and explicitly tell them to apply it to the principal balance. If you don't specify, some servicers will treat it as a future payment credit instead, which eliminates the payoff benefit entirely.

Every dollar that hits your principal today saves you multiple dollars in interest over the life of the loan. That's not a secret. That's just math.

📌 Save this before your next bonus hits.
🔄 Tag a homeowner who needs to hear this today.
💬 Have you ever made a lump sum principal payment? Drop it in the comments.
— Robin | CA Realtor + Business Coach

09/02/2026

A lot of buyers I talk to in California are waiting for rates to drop. And honestly I get it. Lower rate sounds like the obvious move.
But here's what the market actually does when rates fall, and why the math doesn't always work out the way people expect.

Let's run the real numbers on an $850K California home:
🏠 Buy now at 6.5%
Home price: $850,000
Down payment (10%): $85,000
Monthly P&I: $4,855
🏠 Wait for rates to drop to 5.5%
California homes appreciate ~4–5% per year historically. A 5% price increase while you wait means:
Home price: $892,500
Down payment (10%): $89,250 — that's $4,250 more cash out of pocket just to get to the table
Monthly P&I: $4,561
Yes your monthly payment dropped $294. That part is real.
But here's what else is real:
❌ You paid $42,500 more for the same house
❌ You need $4,250 more in cash just to close
❌ You competed with every buyer who also waited for that rate
❌ You likely waived contingencies just to win in that environment

And here's the part most people miss entirely:
💡 You can refinance your rate later.
You cannot go back and renegotiate the price.
The rate is temporary. The purchase price is permanent. When rates eventually drop and they likely will you refinance and capture the lower payment without having paid $42,500 more for the home. That's the actual play.
Now to be fair: if rates drop significantly and prices don't rise much, waiting can work out. Every situation is different and there's no universal answer. What I do know is that waiting "for the perfect rate" while California prices continue to climb is a strategy that has cost buyers more than it's saved them consistently, over time.
The best time to buy in California is when you're financially ready. Not when the rate is perfect.
Worth thinking about before you put your search on hold.

— Robin | CA Realtor + Business Coach

📌 Save this share it with someone who's been waiting on the sidelines.
🔄 Tag a buyer who needs to see this math today.
💬 Are you waiting for rates to drop? Drop it in the comments I'd love to hear your thinking.

08/22/2026

Too many California buyers skip this step because they think it will hurt their credit score. It won't. And skipping it could cost you nearly $100,000.

Here's the mistake: going with the first lender who pre-approves you without shopping around.
Here's the truth about how it actually works.
When you apply for a mortgage, the lender runs a hard credit inquiry. That's unavoidable. But after that first pull, you have a window typically 14–45 days depending on the scoring model where multiple mortgage credit inquiries are grouped and treated as a single hard pull. Credit bureaus recognize rate shopping as responsible financial behavior, not reckless borrowing. Shopping multiple lenders within that window will not tank your score.

Now here's what the math looks like on a California home:
On an $850K purchase with 10% down, your loan is $765,000.
🏦 If you don't shop and accept the first offer:
Rate: ~6.79% → $4,982/month → $1,028,568 in total interest
🏦 If you shop 3 lenders and find a better rate:
Rate: ~6.29% → $4,730/month → $937,856 in total interest
That 0.5% difference = $252 less per month.
Over 30 years = $90,712 saved.
From one phone call to two extra lenders.

Here's what to compare when you shop: the interest rate, the APR, the lender fees, and the loan estimate side by side. The lowest rate doesn't always mean the lowest cost if the fees are buried elsewhere. Get all three quotes within the same 14-day window, compare the Loan Estimates line by line, and then decide.
On a California mortgage, the numbers are large enough that even a small rate difference produces massive long-term savings. This is one of the highest-leverage moves available to any buyer and it costs you nothing but an hour of your time.

Don't leave that kind of money on the table.

📌 Save this before you get pre-approved the order of operations matters.
🔄 Share it with someone currently shopping for a home in California.
💬 Did you shop multiple lenders when you bought? Drop it in the comments.

— Robin | CA Realtor + Business Coach

Another milestone worth celebrating. 🏡✨2123 Camelia Ct is officially SOLD!From Just Listed → Pending → SOLD, it’s always...
08/19/2026

Another milestone worth celebrating. 🏡✨

2123 Camelia Ct is officially SOLD!

From Just Listed → Pending → SOLD, it’s always rewarding to see a home make it all the way to the finish line.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this successful closing. We’re grateful for the trust placed in us throughout the process.

Thinking about selling your home or curious what your property could be worth in today’s market? Let’s talk about your next move.

📍 Pittsburg, CA
Roberts Realty Group
DRE Number: 01233703

08/17/2026

🏡 9 Things I Learned After Buying My First Home 👇

Buying a home teaches you lessons no one tells you until you’re living in it. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning your next move, these tips can help you make smarter decisions.

✨ My biggest takeaways:
✔️ Your first home doesn’t have to be your forever home.
✔️ Don’t rush into expensive renovations.
✔️ A fresh coat of paint can completely transform a space.
✔️ Mortgage payments often become more manageable over time as your income grows.
✔️ There’s no such thing as a perfect home.
✔️ Get to know your neighbors early.
✔️ It’s okay to sell if life changes.
✔️ Renovate wisely and avoid over-improving for the neighborhood.
✔️ If you’re financially ready, don’t wait forever to start home buying.

If you’re thinking about home buying in California, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ll guide you through every step, explain the process, answer your questions, and help you avoid costly mistakes so you can buy with confidence. 🏠🤝

Ready to start your home buying journey in California? Let’s make a plan that fits your goals and budget. 🌴🔑

📩 DM me “HOME” for a free buyer consultation, or leave a 🏡 in the comments and I’ll reach out!

08/17/2026

🏡 Before you fall in love with the house, go see the neighborhood.

A 30-minute showing tells you what the home looks like. It doesn’t tell you what daily life there actually feels like.

Before making an offer, I recommend 3 drive-bys: 👇

☀️ 7AM — Morning check
What’s parking like? 🚗 How’s traffic? Is the street quiet or already busy?

🏫 3PM — Activity check
School pickup, commuters, kids, parks, traffic — this is when you’ll see how active the neighborhood really gets.

🌙 9PM — Night check
Is the street well lit? Do you feel comfortable? Does it feel like somewhere you’d enjoy coming home to?

In Northern California, you’re not just buying a house. You’re buying the neighborhood, commute, community, and lifestyle. 📍

Three quick drive-bys can reveal things listing photos never will — and potentially save you from a very expensive mistake. 💰

📌 Save this before your next showing
🔄 Share with someone house hunting in California
💬 Have you ever noticed something on a second drive-by that you missed during the showing?

— Robin | Northern CA Realtor + Business Coach

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