Regina Shaw- Intero Real Estate Services - Monterey, Santa Cruz County

09/21/2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/20/2026

You'll love this year’s new fall home decor trends!

Discover how to infuse your home with this fall’s coolest colors and decor trends.

09/18/2026

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/17/2026

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

If you want to buy a house this year, there’s still a way to make it happen, even with today’s rates. This fall gives you the chance to get some of the best seasonal perks the market has to offer.

Want help figuring out when those advantages typically show up in our market?

Let's have a quick conversation about how our market works and the steps you’ll need to take to get ready.

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

09/17/2026

This one underutilized investment tool could be the program you’re seeking.

Discover how permanent life insurance plans may actually be wise investment options.

09/16/2026

Waiting for mortgage rates to come down may feel like the only way to make buying a home possible.

But 41% of buyers who waited wish they'd bought sooner – before rates and prices rose again.

Right now, factors like inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and it’s not in the direction you’d hope.

So, for a lot of buyers, waiting might not pay off. Sometimes it just means putting your life on hold for what feels like too long.

Before you decide to hit pause on your move, talk to a trusted lender. They’ll go over options that can help make buying work at today’s rates, and how to get the best rate you can.

You certainly don’t have to buy now. You should buy when the numbers work for you. But you should at least know your options before making a decision.

09/15/2026

Still Waiting for Rates To Come Down?

When affordability is this tight, waiting for lower mortgage rates can feel like your only way in. But 41% of buyers who waited actually wish they'd bought sooner. And right now, inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and could even nudge them up. So, waiting might not pay off the way you hope. You don’t have to buy now. Move only when the numbers work for you. But talk to a trusted lender first, so you know all your options.

09/15/2026

Clean spaces, happy places! 🏡 ✨ Did you know that a well-maintained home not only enhances your living experience but also adds significant value when it's time to sell? 📈✅ So tackle that soap scum and put a little elbow grease into other problem areas—these chores are investments that are sure to pay off!

Let's work together to showcase your property at its absolute best, because a little cleanliness goes a long way toward unlocking your home's true potential! Send a message today! 🌟 🧹

09/14/2026

Need to move, but worried you missed the window to sell your house until next year or next spring? Don’t count yourself out of the market so fast.

About a third of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year – and that share has been growing every year since 2023.

Based on the forecasts, that means roughly 11,800 houses are expected to sell every single day between now and the end of December.

Buyers are still out there, ready to move before the new year. Let’s connect and get your house in front of them.

09/14/2026

Just Listed: 266 Manfre Road, Watsonville, CA, off Larkin Valley Road. $565,000
This contractor/investor fixer won't last at this price. This 1110 sq. ft. 3Bd/1Ba home sits on an 8494 sq. ft. lot. There is also plenty of room to grow, including the possibility of an ADU (permits needed).

Email from Intero Real Estate Services 1443 sq. ft. Updates Throughout       Just Listed 246 Loma Drive N. Salinas UPDATED- ROOM FOR POSSIBLE ADU WITH SEPERATE ENTRY     $750,000 Updated 1443 Sq. Ft.