Shelley Puentes Realtor

06/19/2026

Real estate isn't a solo sport. Just like this training, the best outcomes happen when experienced professionals come together, share ideas, and keep learning.

06/18/2026

Shelley Puentes, Realtor® CaDRE #01395691
Your Mountain House Listing Agent
shelleypuentes.com

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/18/2026

Shelley Puentes, Realtor® CaDRE #01395691
Your Mountain House Listing Agent
shelleypuentes.com

Putting off buying a home? Maybe you're waiting for a crash to get a better deal – or afraid you'll buy now and watch your home's value fall later.

Either way, the widespread drop you're bracing for may not be coming.

Yes, a few markets are seeing mild declines. But more than 100 economists and housing experts expect home prices will actually rise nationally over the next five years – not fall.

And waiting for a deal that never comes could mean passing up the chance to gain thousands in equity or paying more in a few years for the same home.

So before you decide to wait, let's talk about your options and what prices are really doing in our area.

06/18/2026

I'm investing in advanced real estate training because I believe my clients deserve an agent who's always learning. I'll be sharing my biggest takeaways when I get back.

👋Hi, I’m Shelley, and I’m a licensed California real estate agent and Realtor who sells in Tracy CA, Mountain House, CA and the surrounding cities with a focus on single story homes in and outside of active adult 55+ communities…. so if you’re looking to move out of a two-story and downsize into a single story then I’m your go-to.

Tired of stairs? Too much house? I help Tracy and Mountain House homeowners 55+ simplify their move to a single story home + we use Prop 19 so your property taxes don’t increase. ��👇 Start here DM MOVE for my downsizing guide OR call or text me at 209-278-0839.

06/17/2026

Shelley Puentes, Realtor® CaDRE #01395691
Your Mountain House Listing Agent
shelleypuentes.com

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think prices will fall, but that’s not what the experts are saying.

If you're trying to decide whether waiting still makes sense, let's connect. That way you understand what's happening in our local market and what it could mean for your plans.

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/17/2026

CA homeowners react with disbelief because, for decades, the opposite was true. They were told, "If you move, your property taxes will go way up." For many Californians, that was accurate before Proposition 19 expanded the transfer rules.
Here are the biggest reasons people don't believe it:
* It sounds too good to be true. Someone paying taxes based on a home they bought in 1995 may be paying a fraction of what they'd pay if they bought today. The idea that they can take that tax base with them feels unbelievable.
* They're remembering the old law. Before Proposition 19, you could only transfer your tax base under much more limited circumstances and only to participating counties. Many people—and even some professionals—still think those old rules apply.
* People misunderstand "transfer." They think you're literally paying the exact same property taxes forever. That's not how it works. You're transferring your base year value. If you buy a more expensive home, an adjustment is added for the price difference.
* Friends and neighbors repeat outdated information. You'll often hear, "My cousin moved and his taxes doubled." That may have happened before Proposition 19, or they may not have qualified or filed the claim correctly.
* They've heard horror stories about reassessment. California homeowners know buying a new home usually triggers reassessment, so it's hard to believe there's an exception.







👋Hi, I’m Shelley, and I’m a licensed California real estate agent and Realtor who sells in Tracy CA, Mountain House, CA and the surrounding cities with a focus on single story homes in and outside of active adult 55+ communities…. so if you’re looking to move out of a two-story and downsize into a single story then I’m your go-to.

Shelley Puentes
California Advantage Real Estate #01395691
Active Adult 55+ Real Estate Specialist
Tracy, California
Realtor®, RENE, PSA, ePRO, SRES®

06/16/2026

I’d say one of the biggest benefits of owning a home in retirement is financial stability.
But many homeowners stay in homes that no longer fit their lifestyle because they're afraid of losing their low property tax rate.
That's where California's Prop 19 comes in.
If you're 55 or older, Prop 19 allows you to transfer your current property tax base to a new primary residence anywhere in California.
That means you could sell your larger two-story home and move to a more manageable single-story home in Tracy, Mountain House or another California community that better fits your retirement lifestyle—without taking on a huge property tax increase.
Imagine having fewer stairs, less maintenance, and a home that works for the next chapter of your life while keeping more money in your pocket.
Thinking about downsizing in Tracy or the surrounding area?
Send me a DM with the word DOWNSIZE and I'll send you my free Downsizing Guide plus information on how Prop 19 works.

👋Hi, I’m Shelley, and I’m a licensed California real estate agent and Active Adult 55+ Real Estate Agent and Realtor who sells in Tracy CA, Mountain House, CA and the surrounding cities with a focus on single story homes in and outside of active adult 55+ communities.

I help Tracy and Mountain House homeowners
simplify their moves and save money. You use Prop 19 so your property taxes don’t increase. ��👇 Start here: DM DOWNSIZING GUIDE for my downsizing guide OR call or text me at 209-278-0839.

Follow for answers to these common questions:

Is there a real plan to follow when home downsizing?

What’s the easiest way to clean out my storage area?

What’s the best way to declutter everything and make donation decisions?

Should I do any cosmetic updates or repairs on my home before selling?

How can I find the best property to move to next when I haven’t found someone to buy the house I have?




Shelley Puentes
Real Estate Agent
California Advantage Real Estate| #01395691
Realtor®, RENE, PSA, ePRO, SRES®

Licensed since 2004