The Mark Villano Team

09/24/2026

Waiting for mortgage rates to come down? 👀

A 5-year ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) could be worth comparing with a fixed-rate mortgage...especially if your plans may change within the next few years.

Would you consider one if the numbers made sense?

09/23/2026

Pending home sales edged up 0.3% in August, showing buyers are still stepping into the market. Trends shift from neighborhood to neighborhood, so local insight matters more than ever. Let's connect and help your buyers find their next move. 📈

09/22/2026

A little Friday golf recap from our Lakewood team ⛳️

Lindsay and I started the day at Capital City Golf Club supporting the National Guard Association of Washington, and later Shad and Norman were out at Eagles Pride for the STEP Golf Tournament.

Because so much of what we do is helping Veterans, service members, and military families navigate VA financing, events like these hit close to home for us.

Really grateful to support both organizations and spend the day with some great people.

Tagging National Guard Association of Washington and Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) so they get some love too 👏

09/18/2026

Despite the common belief that buyers need a 20% down, the typical first-time homebuyer down payment is 10%. (Repeat buyers put 23% down, with more than half relying on funds from their primary home sale.) We’re separating myth from fact in our article: http://spr.ly/6180BG3HI6

09/16/2026

August existing home sales came in lower than July while available inventory increased, providing buyers with a wider selection of homes to choose from. More supply can also create better opportunities for buyers to negotiate – let’s connect!

09/14/2026

The purchase price isn’t the only part of a home offer that may be negotiable. 🏡

In the right situation, seller concessions can help cover eligible closing costs, prepaid expenses or an interest-rate buydown.

Save this for when you’re ready to make an offer—or share it with someone planning to buy.

Want to explore your options? Visit http://spr.ly/6184BGuN3g.

09/13/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Mark Villano by Sandra J - All the staff were so helpful especially Julie and Justin.
They kept me in the loop at all times, answered my questions. Excellent at returning phone calls and emails.
Would recommend this team for anyone. Closed very quickly!!

Read more: https://experience.com/reviews/mark-villano-338931/288fed3d-1d8d-4bbe-baad-87915059ccd3?V=1789261117&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=autopost&utm_content=13641187

09/10/2026

Would you ever trade a lower mortgage rate for a higher one?

At first, that probably sounds like a terrible idea. But your mortgage rate is only one part of your overall monthly budget.

If you’re carrying expensive credit card, vehicle or personal debt, a cash-out refinance may allow you to consolidate those payments using your home equity. Your mortgage payment could increase while the amount you spend across all your monthly debts decreases.

It won’t make sense for everyone, but it may be worth running the numbers before immediately dismissing the idea.

Have questions about your situation? Visit http://spr.ly/6182BGJN0m.

09/04/2026

Delayed homeownership has long-lasting financial impacts. Fewer years to grow home equity, less opportunity to be mortgage-free by age 65 and paying a mortgage later in life. See how it adds up in our article: http://spr.ly/6186BG6Oga

09/02/2026

Another success story in the books. 🙌🏻🏡💪🏻

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