With a childhood spent frequently moving around, Kaleen De Arcos’ earliest dreams were about living in a big home with a pool forever. Today, Kaleen feels fortunate to draw the bigger picture for others of what homeownership truly is: one not only about building equity but also stability and happiness.

Originally from Ventura, California, Kaleen has a B.S. in business and sociology and from the University of Oregon. She fell in love with San Dieg...