Lisa Salinero Real Estate Agent

06/17/2026

Working with an agent who truly understands VA loans can make all the difference especially when it comes to protecting your benefits and avoiding delays. If you're a veteran or active-duty service member thinking about buying, let's talk about how your VA benefits can help you own a home with confidence.

Helping clients buy and sell since 1969! Serving Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County.
(831) 419-3124 TedMendoza [email protected]

This article explains how working with a VA-savvy real estate agent helps veterans and service members save time, avoid surprises, and make the most of their home loan benefits.

06/16/2026

One of the biggest decisions homeowners face is whether to buy before they sell or sell before they buy and the right answer depends on your specific situation, not a one-size-fits-all rule. If you're starting to think about a move and want to understand your options clearly, I'm happy to walk you through what makes the most sense for you. Just reach out anytime.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/LisaSalineroandTedMendoza/2026/06/16/Buying-Before-Selling-when-it-makes-sense-when-it-doesn-t

06/15/2026

When you make a mortgage payment, it may feel like just another monthly expense, but there's more happening behind the scenes. A portion of each payment goes toward reducing your loan balance. That's called amortization, and it quietly builds equity over time.In the early years, the progress may seem slow. But as time goes on, more of each payment goes toward principal, accelerating that equity growth. Combine that with potential appreciation, and your home can become a powerful financial asset.It's one of the reasons homeownership is often viewed as a long-term wealth-building strategy. If you'd like to see how equity could build over time in your situation, I'd be glad to break it down for you.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/LisaSalineroandTedMendoza/2026/06/15/Every-Payment-Does-More-Than-You-Think

Helping clients buy and sell since 1969! Serving Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County.
(831) 419-3124 TedMendoza [email protected]

06/15/2026

We’ve been talking with a lot of people lately about making a move. If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling, we’d love to help.
Referrals always appreciated!
📲 Ted: 831-419-3124
📲 Lisa: 831-566-2907

06/12/2026

Buyers who feel they missed a window of opportunity to buy before rates started increasing should investigate financing alternatives. Waiting for rates to drop can mean missing out as inflation, rising prices and rents may outweigh any savings. And if rates do fall, you could face stiff competition from a flood of new buyers in the market.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/LisaSalineroandTedMendoza/2026/06/12/Waiting-for-lower-rates-can-cost-in-other-ways

Helping clients buy and sell since 1969! Serving Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County.
(831) 419-3124 TedMendoza [email protected]

06/11/2026

A Homeowner Advisory is a complimentary, no-pressure conversation designed to help homeowners get answers, clarity, and guidance about their home and the real estate market, now or in the future.As we move into the second half of this year, remember, you don't have to be moving to have a real estate advisor on your side and it's always available when questions arise.Call or DM me to schedule one.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/LisaSalineroandTedMendoza/2026/06/11/Schedule-a-Homeowner-Advisory-Soon

Helping clients buy and sell since 1969! Serving Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County.
(831) 419-3124 TedMendoza [email protected]

06/11/2026

Real estate has been keeping us busy lately — which is always a good thing!
If you or someone you know needs help buying or selling, we’d love to connect. Referrals are always appreciated.
📲 Ted: 831-419-3124
📲 Lisa: 831-566-2907

06/10/2026

Want to know how much equity you have now and what it could do for you in a new home? Message me today for a personalized review!

Helping clients buy and sell since 1969! Serving Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County.
(831) 419-3124 TedMendoza [email protected]

Homeowners clinging to their low mortgage rate may be missing the bigger financial advantage: leveraging their equity into a higher-value home that grows faster through appreciation and amortization.

06/09/2026

I've seen many sellers invest time and money into upgrades that don't actually impact the sale, and sometimes the simplest improvements make the biggest difference. If you're thinking about selling and want to focus your efforts where they'll truly pay off, I'm happy to walk through your home and help you prioritize what matters most.In the early years, the progress may seem slow. But as time goes on, more of each payment goes toward principal, accelerating that equity growth. Combine that with potential appreciation, and your home can become a powerful financial asset.It's one of the reasons homeownership is often viewed as a long-term wealth-building strategy. If you'd like to see how equity could build over time in your situation, I'd be glad to break it down for you.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/LisaSalineroandTedMendoza/2026/06/09/What-Sellers-Often-Fix

06/08/2026

Homes don't just sell because they're listed; they sell because they're positioned correctly. That positioning comes down to three key factors: price, presentation, and exposure.Pricing sets the stage. Presentation creates emotional connection. Exposure ensures the right buyers see it. When these three elements work together, homes tend to sell faster and often for better terms.When one is off, even slightly, it can slow momentum and impact results. The difference between sitting and selling is rarely luck. It's strategy.If you're curious what proper positioning would look like for your home in today's market, I'd be glad to share some insights.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/LisaSalineroandTedMendoza/2026/06/08/Homes-Don-t-Sell-They-Position

Helping clients buy and sell since 1969! Serving Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County.
(831) 419-3124 TedMendoza [email protected]