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Every tool you need
to buy smarter in SoCal

Calculators, quizzes, and an AI advisor built for Southern California buyers — free, no sign-up, no catch. Use any of them, then talk to us about your 1% cash back.

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5
free tools
50
SoCal cities
$0
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Five ways to plan your purchase

Each one shows your exact cash back along the way. Start anywhere — they all lead to the same place: real numbers for your situation.

Quiz · 2 min

Which SoCal city is right for you?

Answer 6 quick questions about budget, lifestyle, and commute — we match you with your ideal SoCal city and show your exact cash-back rebate.

City match Cash back shown
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Tool · Instant

City comparison tool

Pick any two of 50 SoCal cities and compare them side by side — home prices, your cash-back rebate, school ratings, walk scores, and commute times.

50 cities Live rebate calc
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Calculator · Instant

Mortgage calculator

Full monthly payment breakdown with principal, interest, tax, insurance, and HOA — plus a 30-year amortization schedule and your PHR cash back shown alongside.

Amortization table Rebate offset shown
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AI · Instant answers

AI rebate advisor

Ask anything — "How much would I get back on a $1.8M home in Manhattan Beach?" — and get an instant, accurate answer powered by Claude with PHR's full rebate data.

Powered by Claude 50 cities in context
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Quiz · 5 min

Buyer readiness quiz

7 questions on credit, down payment, employment, and timeline — get a personalized score from 0–100 with a specific action plan and your estimated cash back.

Readiness score Action plan
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Calculator · Instant

Home affordability calculator

See how much home you can afford in SoCal based on your income, debts, and down payment — with your monthly payment and PHR cash back shown alongside.

Max price Rebate shown
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Estimator · Instant

Closing cost estimator

Estimate the total cash you'll need to close in California — escrow, title, lender, and prepaids — then see how your 1% cash back offsets it.

Cash to close Rebate offset
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Checker · 2 min

Down payment assistance check

Answer a few questions to see which California down payment assistance programs you may qualify for — grants, forgivable loans, and first-time buyer help.

CA programs Eligibility
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Calculator · Instant

Rent vs. buy calculator

Compare the true long-term cost of renting versus buying in Southern California — break-even year, equity built, and the impact of your cash back.

Break-even year Equity vs rent
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Calculator · Instant

Cost of waiting calculator

See what delaying your purchase could cost in higher prices and rates — a clear dollar figure on waiting another 6 or 12 months in the SoCal market.

Price + rate impact 12-month view
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Estimator · 3 min

Offer strength estimator

Gauge how competitive your offer needs to be in today's SoCal market — price, contingencies, and terms — so you win without overpaying.

Competitiveness Strategy tips
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Tool · Instant

SoCal school finder

Find the best-rated schools by city across LA and Orange County — ratings and district info to help you choose the right neighborhood for your family.

By city Ratings
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Or call (949) 379-5320 · DRE #02232009
1%
of purchase price back at closing — always
50
SoCal cities — same rebate in every one
$0
extra cost — the seller pays our commission