--- title: How The Steeles Helped The Osmuns Find Their California Dream Home description: The Osmuns found their California dream home, but there was one giant hurdle standing in their way. See how we used hard work and creativity to overcome. --- [![logo-steel](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hubfs/Group%20336.svg)](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/) [![logo-steel](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hubfs/Group%20336.svg)](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/) - [About Us](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/about-us/) - [Sell](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/sell/) - [Buy](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/buy/) - [Relocate](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/relocate/) - [Listings](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/listings/) - [Blog](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/) - [Resources+](https://steelesandiegohomes.com/resources/) - [+1 (619) 8874429](tel:+16198874429) - [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2756673/1eb87d79-e947-4154-ae61-e5ca91077e96.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2756673/1eb87d79-e947-4154-ae61-e5ca91077e96) - [+1 (619) 8874429](tel:+16198874429) - [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2756673/1eb87d79-e947-4154-ae61-e5ca91077e96.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2756673/1eb87d79-e947-4154-ae61-e5ca91077e96) ![default-image](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hubfs/image%2044.png) ## How The Steeles Helped The Osmuns Find Their California Dream Home Last year, Bruce and Cindy Osmun hired the Steele team to help them buy an investment property in San Diego. The deal went so well for the Boulder, CO. couple that they asked Melissa and John to help them find a second home in California. This time, the house wasn’t just an income stream — the Osmuns were looking for their dream home, and they found it in Mission Bay. Because they were out of state, the Steeles used state-of-the-art technology like 360-degree video walk-throughs and video tours to involve them throughout both of their San Diego home searches. With the help of technology like the virtual tours, Bruce and Cindy viewed properties, asked questions, and found the perfect California homes to suit their needs — all without leaving Boulder.  **In both instances, the Osmuns put in offers on the homes without ever stepping foot inside.** It was only after the offers were accepted that they visited San Diego to see their new new home in person.  With their Mission Bay condo, the Osmuns saw it for the first time during the home inspection, and confirmed their belief that this was their dream home. ***Related:** [How the Steeles Helped the Myers Successfully Relocate to San Diego](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/how-the-steeles-helped-the-myers-successfully-relocate-to-san-diego)* But then, two days before the deal was supposed to close, the Osmuns’ came up against some major hurdles. In the 11th hour, their bank told them they couldn’t finance their loan, and they had to come up with a larger down payment— or get stuck with a higher interest rate on the $1.44 million property. “The deal could have fallen apart if not for John and Melissa’s negotiating and problem solving,” Cindy said. John and Melissa negotiated extra time to complete the deal, and worked with the couple to find solutions. The Osmuns, hesitant, initially asked the Steeles to start the cancellation process. But in the end, Bruce and Cindy couldn’t let go of their dream home. The sale closed successfully, and the Steeles helped the Osmuns find a property manager who could rent the condo until they moved to San Diego the following year. “We appreciated their hardworking in an otherwise stressful experience. They got us the very best price,” Cindy said. “They are a pleasure to work with, no pressure, we highly recommend them.”   Share [![Share on facebook](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook-color.png?width=39&name=facebook-color.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/california-dream-home?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin-color.png?width=39&name=linkedin-color.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/california-dream-home?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) Blog posts ### SIMILAR BLOG POSTS [![SEE ALL BLOG POSTS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2756673/14844045-54bf-4c52-a6bc-0f2ff7705105.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2756673/14844045-54bf-4c52-a6bc-0f2ff7705105) ![no image](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hubfs/image%2044.png) Common Misconceptions (and the Realities) of Finding an Accessible Home Many people have misconceptions about the cost and requirements that make a home accessible. You may worry that you need an... [Read More](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/common-misconceptions-and-the-realities-of-finding-an-accessible-home) ![no image](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hubfs/image%2044.png) The Financial Benefits of Home Ownership A home is where you feel warm and cozy. It’s where you go to retreat from the world, spend time alone or with family and friends.... [Read More](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/the-financial-benefits-of-home-ownership) ![no image](https://blog.steelesandiegohomes.com/hubfs/image%2044.png) 6 Preparations That Will Help You Sell Your Home Faster If you’re trying to sell your home, the saying, “You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression,” definitely... 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