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08/28/2026

Backyard bash. Sunset appetizers. A grilling night with zero oven required. However you send summer off, make it count. Didn't receive my flyer this month with ideas? DM me and I'll send it your way.

arriondogroup | KW Signature
Licensed Professional Real Estate Consultants

08/28/2026

2026 Forecasts for Rates and Prices

Still waiting for mortgage rates and home prices to come down? Here’s what the forecasts shows. Expect more of the same. Rates likely won’t change much – and prices will likely rise. Sometimes the best move isn't waiting for the market to change. It's finding out what's still possible right now. Let’s talk it over.

08/27/2026

Think you need a perfect credit score to buy a home? Not true! ✅

While higher scores may get you better rates, many loan programs accept a range of credit scores. Plus, lenders often help you find ways to improve your score before applying.

The bottom line: perfect credit isn’t required to become a homeowner. 🙌

arriondogroup | KW Signature
Licensed Professional Real Estate Consultants

08/26/2026

Back to school energy is creeping in, but you've still got time to soak up the season. Schedule one fun thing this week and watch your whole outlook shift. What's one thing you still want to do before fall hits?

arriondogroup | KW Signature
Licensed Professional Real Estate Consultants

08/25/2026

This month, get answers, clarity, and a plan for your next real estate move. Let’s connect.

arriondogroup | KW Signature
Licensed Professional Real Estate Consultants

08/24/2026

August doesn't mean summer's over,; it just means you get a bonus round. Redefine it as a mindset, not a deadline, and squeeze in everything you haven't gotten to yet. And if a move is part of your fall plans, send me a message and let's map it out together.

arriondogroup | KW Signature
Licensed Professional Real Estate Consultants

08/24/2026

The latest home price data just made one thing clear.

More markets are seeing prices rise. And fewer are seeing them fall.

Just one quarter ago, home prices were rising in 71% of markets. Today, it's 80%. That’s a pretty big shift in just 3 months.

Now, that doesn't mean prices are climbing everywhere. But it does mean there’s no widespread crash happening. If anything, prices may have turned a corner.

Thinking about making a move? Send me a DM, and let's look at what's happening in our market before you decide what to do.

And don’t buy into every headline you see about prices falling. The data clearly tells a different story.

08/24/2026

Rumor has it that Aiko is one of the best Japanese restaurants in town. Do you agree?

arriondogroup | KW Signature
Licensed Professional Real Estate Consultants

Japanese in Houston, TX

08/23/2026

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

The number of homes for sale is growing slowly but surely, and that means more options for your move. Want to see what’s available in our area? Reach out, and let's take a look together.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

08/22/2026

When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth?

Not what some online estimate says. Not what your neighbor's place sold for. What your house is actually worth today.

If you're like most people, it's been years. And that number is worth a second look, especially now because it also tells you how much equity you have.

Data shows homeowners have an average of about $311k of equity today. That’s six figures. Once you sell, you can use that to put more money down or even buy your next house in cash.

So, today’s rates and prices may not be holding you back as much as you think.

If you're even thinking about what's next, let's talk. I’d be happy to do a free equity assessment and show you exactly what you're working with.

The number might just change what you thought was possible.

-UpHomebuyer