Alba Melena, Realtor

06/05/2026

The timing of your home purchase can have a lasting impact. Buyers who purchase their first home at age 30 may build an average of $119,000 more net worth by age 50 than those who wait until age 40. Want to explore your options? Let's connect and build a plan that works for you.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

🎶 B-A-N-A-N-A-S… 🍌

You just opened escrow. What could possibly go wrong? 😅

Then comes:
🚗 Bought a new car
👋 Quit their job
💸 Made a large deposit
📸 Submitted blurry documents

Every loan officer watching this: 😳

The good news? Most of these issues can be avoided with a quick conversation before making a move.

Thinking about buying a home? Save this reel so you know what NOT to do during escrow. 🏡

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06/04/2026

👻🏡 Top 5 Mortgage Horror Stories:

💵 Large cash deposits with no paper trail
🚗 Buying a new car during escrow
📊 Trusting Credit Karma over an actual mortgage credit pull
🗣️ Taking mortgage advice from your cousin’s neighbor
💼 Changing jobs right before closing

These are some of the most common mistakes that can delay a loan, reduce buying power, or create unnecessary stress during the homebuying process. 😅

The good news? Most of them are completely avoidable with the right guidance.

📩 Thinking about buying a home? Send me a message and let’s make sure your mortgage story doesn’t turn into a horror story.

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06/03/2026

The median price of newly built homes is at its lowest level in years, opening the door for more buyers to consider new construction. Curious whether a new build fits your budget? Reach out and let's explore your options.

06/03/2026

⚠️ Waiting for rates to drop has become one of the most expensive financial decisions for many buyers.

2020: “I’ll wait.”
2021: “I’ll wait.”
2022: “I’ll wait.”
2023: “I’ll wait.”
2024: “I’ll wait.”

The problem? Homes don’t stop appreciating while you’re waiting.

If you’re ready to buy, focus on the monthly payment, your goals, and the opportunities available today.

🏡 Date the rate. Marry the house.

📩 Message us to see what’s possible.

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