Laura Arias, Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS ID 2011833

08/05/2026

Today marks 5 months since the beginning of the Iran war.

18 brave U.S. service members have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.

Today, and every day, we honor their service.

08/05/2026

On Barack Obama’s birthday, we’re revisiting a reminder that goes beyond any one leader: it’s easy to look around and wonder who’s going to fix things, but a lot of change starts with everyday choices — how we treat people, the conversations we’re willing to have, and the ways we show up in our communities.

08/05/2026

NAR's Q2 2026 report found home prices increased in 80% of metro areas, with the national median existing single-family home price rising 1.5% year over year to $434,900. Sales improved in most regions despite higher mortgage rates, while affordability benefited from income growth. The report also h...

08/05/2026

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, starting Jan. 7, 2027, could create more buying opportunities for individuals by restricting large institutional investors from acquiring additional single-family homes.

07/23/2026

Home prices hit another record in June, but that's only part of the story.

Buyer demand is picking up, competition is heating up and luxury buyers continue to shape today's market, while many first-time buyers are still navigating affordability challenges.

View the full report on what's driving the housing market and what it means for buyers and sellers here: https://www.redfin.com/news/home-prices-record-high-june-2026/ 🏡

07/23/2026

Breaking: Oil prices hit $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since May, after attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea threatened to squeeze global supplies further and reignite a global inflation shock.

Read more: https://ft.trib.al/4w24yHG

07/23/2026

Helping a first-time homebuyer achieve the dream of homeownership is always rewarding—but making the process smooth, seamless, and stress-free is what matters most.

Honored to have earned the trust of another Spanish-speaking family and to guide them every step of the way to the closing table.

Congratulations on your new home and the beginning of building generational wealth! 🏡💙

07/23/2026