Maria Certo Real Estate

05/29/2026

Price Cuts Get Bigger the Longer a House Sits Without Offers

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.

05/27/2026

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/25/2026

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

05/25/2026

Wondering if buyers ever catch a break in this market? Look at this. 39% of sellers say they expect to make concessions this year. That’s up from 30% in 2025. So, you may have more room to negotiate than you think. Want to know what you can ask for as a buyer? Let’s chat.

05/21/2026

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

05/20/2026

More Sellers Are Open to Negotiating Right Now