Nestor Cortesi - Realty ONE Group Capital

04/07/2026

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet?

Because if you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

While you may be tempted to wait until you’re really serious about a house, that actually puts you behind the game.

The better bet is getting pre-approved before you fall in love with something.

It’ll give you clarity on what you can borrow, your ideal price point, and what your monthly payment could look like. That’s information you’re going to want up front, so you don’t fall for something outside of your range.

Plus, when a house you love hits the market, you’ll be ready to go – not scrambling to figure it out.

If you’re about to start looking or just casually browsing, let’s talk about where to start.

04/01/2026

The best week to list your house is almost here. Are you ready for it?

Data shows April 12–18 is expected to be the strongest window for sellers this year.

Based on the research, if your house hits the market during this sweet spot, you can expect:

More buyers.
A faster sale.
And a better sales price.

If you want to make the most of this ideal week, it’s officially go-time.

To find out what you need to do now to get ready, DM me or drop a comment below.

03/31/2026

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard: “Investors are buying everything.” But take a look at this.

Most of the biggest investors in the country are actually selling more homes than they’re buying right now.

That means they’re not dominating the market the way it might feel, and that could open up more opportunities for you.

If you want to understand what’s really going on in today’s market, let’s talk it through.

03/12/2026

03/09/2026

A lot of buyers think rates dropping from the low 6s into the upper 5s would dramatically change their monthly payment. But the math tells another story.

On a $500k loan, the difference between getting a 6.1% and 5.9% mortgage rate is only about $64 a month. Not $300. Not $500. Only $60.

That’s not the massive swing many buyers imagine when they say they’re “waiting for the 5s.”

If you’re holding out for a lower rate, my advice is to double check the math. Because rates have already come down significantly from just one year ago. And you may not need to wait any longer.

The numbers could already work better than you expect.

03/03/2026

Homebuilders are in deal mode right now. Here’s why.

There are more new builds on the market than usual. Now, this doesn’t mean builders are overbuilding. But it does mean they’re motivated to sell their current inventory before they build more – and that’s good for buyers like you.

It’s why the majority are offering incentives like rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and free upgrades. And roughly one-third are even cutting prices.

The opportunity to get a good deal is there. You just need a partner to help you make the most of it.

DM me if you want to know which builders are offering the best incentives in our area.

02/23/2026

There’s one number that decides how your sale goes before buyers ever step inside your home – and that’s your asking price.

Set it too high, and your house sits while buyers scroll past it.
But set it too low and you’ll leave real money on the table.

Here’s the problem. A lot of homeowners are basing their number on an online home value tool. And that’s where things can go sideways.

DM me and I’ll help you get the number that’s actually working in our market right now.




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02/13/2026

The number of homes for sale is finally making a real comeback.

While how much inventory’s grown varies a lot by area, some states are already back to the inventory levels that were considered normal in 2017-2019.

And with more homes on the market, you have more options.

Now, it’s not the same everywhere, but the direction is clear. This is the most buyer-friendly set up we’ve seen in years.

Want to know how much things have improved in our area? DM me.

02/11/2026

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the options don’t seem to match your budget. But if you check out townhomes, the numbers may actually work better than you’d expect.

Townhomes make up nearly 1 in 5 new homes being built today, which is the highest share on record.

And with more townhomes on the market, you have more options in what’s typically one of the most affordable ways into homeownership.

Sure, they may be a bit smaller – but that usually means they’re priced a bit lower, too.

So why not consider a townhouse for your first place? DM me if you want to see what’s available locally.

02/06/2026

It can feel like big investors are buying up all the homes right now. But the data tells a different story.

Large institutional investors – the ones owning 100+ homes – made up just 1.2% of home purchases in late 2025.

That means 99 out of 100 homes were bought by everyday buyers and small, local investors. Not big corporations.

In a few areas, investor activity is more noticeable. But nationally, big investors are a much smaller part of the market than most people think.

If you’re wondering how this plays out right here in our local market, let’s talk. A little context can make a big difference when you’re deciding your next move.

02/05/2026

Everyone talks about how spring is the best time to buy a home.

But there’s another window buyers often overlook that has some seriously great perks: winter.

Want to know 3 reasons buying just a few weeks earlier could save you thousands?

Drop a comment or DM me and I’ll send the details.