Stephen Vingiello

08/19/2026

Curious what Port Washington homes are really selling for? 📈🏠

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Research home values, real estate market trends, schools, community info, and homes for sale in Port Washington.

08/13/2026

Stephen Vingiello
HomeSmart
917-767-0037

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

That’s the trade-off with a narrowing spread. Rates may not be where you want them, but they're better than they could've been. If you want help figuring out what that means for your monthly payment, reach out to a local lender

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

08/12/2026

RelentlessRealtor

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

That’s the trade-off with a narrowing spread. Rates may not be where you want them, but they're better than they could've been. If you want help figuring out what that means for your monthly payment, reach out to a local lender

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

08/12/2026

Stephen Vingiello
HomeSmart
917-767-0037

Mortgage rates aren’t random. They’re affected by 2 numbers.

The 10-year treasury yield and something called "the spread." That's the gap between the 10-year treasury yield and mortgage rates, and it usually sits around 1.76 percentage points.

Back in 2023, the gap in the spread ballooned up to 3.19 in response to economic uncertainty. If it were still that wide today, rates would be pushing almost 8%.

But the good news is the gap has narrowed to 2.01 (a lot closer to the long-term norm). And that’s a big positive for rates. It’s why today’s mortgage rate is in the upper 6s instead of touching 8%.

Here's the part a lot of people miss. Where rates are right now are already pretty close to what a totally normal spread would produce – a mortgage rate around 6.5%.

In other words, the fact that the spread has narrowed in recent years has helped mortgage rates. Sure, they’re still higher than you may...

08/06/2026

Stephen Vingiello
HomeSmart
917-767-0037

Think big investors are snapping up all the homes? The data says otherwise.

The largest institutional investors are now selling more homes than they're buying – and the gap is growing every quarter.

That means those homes are going back on the market for regular buyers. And since big investors tend to own lower-priced homes, a lot of them are right in the range first-time buyers want.

Less competition. More options for you.

DM me and I'll show you what's hitting the market in our area.

08/05/2026

RelentlessRealtor

Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

Big investors are stepping back, and they're adding homes to the market as they go. If you've been waiting for a better shot at buying, this could be it. Let’s connect so you can see what's popping up in our area. You may have more options than you think.

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

08/05/2026

Stephen Vingiello
HomeSmart
917-767-0037

Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

Big investors are stepping back, and they're adding homes to the market as they go. If you've been waiting for a better shot at buying, this could be it. Let’s connect so you can see what's popping up in our area. You may have more options than you think.

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

08/03/2026

Port Washington real estate is on fire this July 🔥

Median price: $1.18M (up 4% YoY)
Homes sell in about 21 days ⏱️
Low inventory = strong leverage for sellers

Curious what your home could sell for? Get the full market report:
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July 2026 brought a dynamic shift to the Port Washington real estate market

07/30/2026

Stephen Vingiello
HomeSmart
917-767-0037

Did home prices just hit a turning point?

Even though all the headlines out there make it sound like prices are crashing, here’s what the data really says.

Yes, price growth cooled from around 7% in mid-2024 to closer to 3% today. But that’s not a crash. It’s just a slowdown.

And if you look at the right side of this graph, it seems like price growth may have hit its low point and started to turn.

Now, two months of data doesn’t necessarily make a trend. But a few things back this up.

Compared to earlier this year, fewer markets are seeing price declines right now. And, forecasts call for price growth to pick up a bit before end of year.

Whether you’re buying or selling, I want you to have breaking info like this as soon as I have it – especially when it looks like something is changing.

DM me "PRICES" and I'll show you exactly what home prices are doing in our local market and what that means for you.

07/30/2026

Soak up the last month of summer in Port Washington ☀️

Live harbor concerts, Main Street strolls, HarborFest, farmers’ market finds, day trips to Sands Point & more.

Thinking of moving, upsizing or downsizing here? Let’s talk homes after the fun.

Details: https://sgvrealestateadvisor.com/d8r6gp3r

Events & Things to Do in August 2026 Around Port Washington August in Port Washington is the perfect time to soak up summer’s last hurrah. Whether you’re a local or just visiting