I asked my kids whether they'd rather have a dad making more money but barely home, or a dad making a modest living but actually around. They chose the second one.That decision means more than you'd think. I spent years in foster homes and shelters starting at age eight, before reuniting with my mother in my twenties. The dad I'm trying to be is the dad I didn't have. That's why I'm sitting at this desk right now, and it's why I work the way I do.

Getting into real estate had its own story. I tried to sell my own house through an agent at a discount brokerage, and the experience was a disaster. The home wasn't moving, and instead of suggesting price adjustments or a real strategy shift, the agent just let it ride and asked for an extension. I canceled the listing out of frustration.

That's when I realized something: the industry needs agents willing to risk a commission to tell the seller or buyer the truth. I hate wasting time, mine or anyone else's. So I got licensed, and I built my business around being the agent I wish I'd had.

I'm not a salesperson. I'm your resource, here to protect you through one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. My job is to break down what's actually happening in the market, give you real numbers, and help you make the right move.

I don't pretend to know what I don't know. I research, I run scenarios, and I put in the work before I bring it back to you. Most homes that don't sell aren't overpriced, they're mispositioned. Most buyers don't lose on budget, they lose on strategy. I treat every deal like a system to be diagnosed, adjusted, and executed.

I've lived in Lake Elsinore since 2018, specifically in Canyon Hills, which we picked because it screams family: the community, the schools, the parks, the hiking nearby, and a central location that puts snow, beaches, and desert all within a two hour drive.

I bought my first home in 2015 and still run it as a rental, with a reputation for being the kind of landlord who actually listens and takes care of his tenants.

I'll also tell you the truth about Lake Elsinore: the local job market is limited, so a lot of residents commute long hours, and the summers are brutally hot while winter nights can drop near freezing. None of that is a dealbreaker, but it's the kind of thing you should know going in.

That's the job. Tell you what's working, what's not, and what you actually need to think about.

I work best with clients who want a partner, not just a yes man. If you're ready to trust the process, listen to the data, and move with confidence, we'll do well together. If you want someone to tell you what you already want to hear, I'm probably not your guy.