Shelly Sierra, Realtor

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Jayden drew Leonardo DaVinci today for his school project and it looks so amazing. Proud of my little man.

05/23/2024

Sellers, are you worried buyers aren’t out there? Just check out the data.

They may not be as active as they were during the ‘unicorn’ years, but buyer traffic is well above what we’d see in a normal market.

This means there are still people out there looking for homes. So, let’s get yours listed and in front of them.

05/21/2024

Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This

If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a previous owner).

Newly Built Homes Need Less Upfront Maintenance

If you can afford it, you may find a newly built home could help ease your worries about maintenance costs. Think about it, if everything in the house is brand new, it won’t have the wear and tear you may see in an existing home – and that means it’s less likely to need repairs. Plus, many builders also have warranties on their homes that would cover some of the more major expenses that could pop up.

Existing Homes Can Still Have Great Perks

But it’s worth mentioning, that it’s not just newly built homes that can have warranties. It’s an option for existing homes too.

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If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes.

05/20/2024

What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?

If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates.

1. What’s Next for Home Prices?

One reliable place you can turn to for information on home price forecasts is the Home Price Expectations Survey from Fannie Mae – a survey of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists.

According to the most recent release, experts are projecting home prices will continue to rise at least through 2028.

While the percent of appreciation varies year-to-year, this survey says we’ll see prices rise (not fall) for at least the next 5 years, and at a much more normal pace.

2. When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?

This is the million-dollar question in the industry. And there’s no easy way to answer it. That’s because there are a number of factors...

If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates.

05/16/2024

More homes are hitting the market this year, and that means more options if you’ve been looking to buy.

But, while inventory is growing, we're still below where we’d be in a normal year.

That's where I come in. Let's team up and navigate this evolving market together. Your future home might be closer than you think.

05/14/2024

Considering buying or selling? Here's the latest on home prices nationally.

After being virtually flat in January – which is normal for that time of year – prices are climbing again. And experts project this rise will continue.

Want to find out what’s happening in our area? DM me.

05/13/2024

The Sun Is Shining on Sellers

Thinking of selling your house soon? Let’s work together to get your house listed, so we can find your dream home.

05/09/2024

How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community

If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.

When a house is sold, it really boosts the local economy. That’s because of all the people needed to build, fix up, and sell homes. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), explains how the housing industry adds jobs to a community: “. . . housing is a significant job creator. In fact, for every single-family home built, enough economic activity is generated to sustain three full-time jobs for a year . . .”

It makes sense that housing creates a lot of jobs because so many different kinds of work are involved in the industry.

Think about all the people involved with selling a house—city officials, contractors, lawyers, real estate agents, specialists, etc. Everyone has a job...

If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.

05/07/2024

Smaller Homes Are Coming to Market

Looking for smaller, more budget-friendly options? To find out what’s available locally and in other areas nearby, let’s connect and explore your options together.

05/06/2024

Hearing that mortgage rates are going to stay high? Here’s why.
The Fed just met and decided inflation is still too high, so they won’t bring down the Federal Funds Rate.
While that doesn’t determine mortgage rates, it does have an impact. It means they’ll be volatile for a while longer.

05/02/2024

If you’ve been a homeowner for at least a couple of years, keep reading.

Because that means you may be sitting on a solid amount of equity. And if so, there are a few different ways you can use it to fuel your next move.

Wanna know what your equity might unlock for you? Let’s talk through it.