Home Star Sellers

05/31/2026

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Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
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📞469-609-6789A

You’ve probably heard of the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan. But do you know what it offers?

In a recent survey, 68% of Veterans didn’t know they may be able to buy a home with zero money down. 77% didn’t know PMI isn’t always required.

Many also have no idea they may be able to count their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as income.

Any of those VA loan benefits could make homeownership more achievable than you realize.

If you’ve served (or know someone who has), get in touch with a trusted lender for more information on VA home loan options and what you may qualify for.

05/30/2026

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Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

05/29/2026

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Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/27/2026

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Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

Price Cuts Get Bigger the Longer a House Sits Without Offers

Pricing your house high just to “see what happens” can cost you. Buyers today are quick to ignore overpriced homes. And the longer a house sits without any offers, the less it usually sells for. Want to know the right list price for your house to avoid this headache? Let’s chat.

05/26/2026

As we’ve traveled this country over the last several months… one thing has become so incredibly clear to us.

So many lives have been given so we can have the freedoms and privileges we enjoy today...

We live in an AMAZING country filled with AMAZING people. Truly. From the West Coast to the East Coast, from the North to the South… we have met kind, generous, hardworking people everywhere we’ve gone, and I feel so grateful that Ava is getting to experience that firsthand...

Honestly… turn off the TV for a little while. Travel. Meet people. Sit and talk. Explore small towns. Visit memorials. Walk battlefields. Hear stories. You realize very quickly what a beautiful country this really is.

Today, we are taking a moment to remember and pray for the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Memorial Day carries such deep meaning, and my heart is especially with those families today

05/26/2026

Reach out to us - we're here to help every step of the way! 🤝🗝️
Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

VA home loans can put homeownership within reach, and a trusted lender can help make sure you understand the details before you move forward. If you’re active duty, you’ve served, or know someone who has, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through whether you’d qualify and what the VA benefit offers. You may be able to buy a home sooner than you thought.

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

05/25/2026

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Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

Now might be a smart time to look at newly built homes.

Builders are motivated to keep their inventory moving, so they’re offering incentives like mortgage rate buydowns and closing cost help to draw in buyers.

It also means they may be more flexible on price. In fact, the median price for newly built homes just hit a five-year low for this exact reason.

Builder perks and lower prices? That’s a combo worth paying attention to.

DM me to talk through what’s available in our area and which builders are offering the best incentives today.

05/24/2026

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Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

Builder incentives and lower new home prices are working to your advantage in a way they haven't in years. Want to see what's available in your area and what kind of deal a builder may be willing to make? Let's connect.

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

05/23/2026

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Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

Home prices have a long track record of going up over time. And that’s why buying a home is generally considered a safe long-term investment.

That certainly doesn’t mean you have to buy now. You should only move when it makes sense, and you plan to live there for a while.

But if you’re interested, let this reassure you. If you want to talk through what home prices are doing in our market, your goals, or your timelines, let’s have a quick conversation.

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”

05/22/2026

Reach out to us - we're here to help every step of the way! 🤝🗝️
Juan and Bettina Sastoque, Realtor
📩[email protected]
📞469-609-6789A

Nearly 40% of potential sellers say they're planning to offer concessions this year – up from 30% in 2025.

That increase means you could see more flexibility on things like sellers covering your closing costs, adjusting the price, or making repairs.

But what’s worth asking for and what’s a long shot will vary depending on where you’re looking. That’s where I can help.

DM me and let's talk about what concessions make sense in our market. Because, for buyers, the right ask could save you thousands.