Taissa Vaz, Realtor

01/17/2026

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.

01/17/2026

If you want to talk through what investor activity actually looks like in our local market, and how it impacts your options (or doesn’t), let’s connect.
Sometimes a little context makes all the difference.

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.”

01/16/2026

Today, the biggest risk of selling without an agent isn’t the paperwork or the hassle. It’s the price. And once pricing goes wrong, it’s hard to course correct.

So, if you’re thinking about selling and want to understand what your home would realistically go for in our market today, let's connect. A quick pricing conversation now can save you from bigger regrets later.

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.

01/15/2026

Mortgage rates are down a full percentage point since last year.

That recent drop doesn’t sound dramatic, until you realize how much it can already save you on the typical $400k loan.

Compared to buying in January of last year, that saves you more than $330 a month and almost $120k over the life of your loan.

That’s the difference just one year makes.

If buying didn’t work for you last year, let’s re-run the numbers and see if 2026 could finally be your year.

01/14/2026

Mortgage rates are down a full percentage point from last year. That may not sound like a lot... until you see that it could save you $330 a month. If buying didn’t work for you last year, it’s time to re-run your numbers and see if 2026 is your year.

01/13/2026

Your credit score is important. But that doesn’t mean it has to be perfect.

If credit has been the reason you’ve been waiting to buy a home, it might be time to take another look at your options. If you want help understanding where you stand and what your next step could be, connect with a local lender.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to start the conversation.

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t.

01/12/2026

Pre-approval doesn’t box you in. It opens doors.

In today’s market, buyers who win aren’t the ones who wait. They’re the ones who plan. So, if you’re even thinking about buying in the next few months, get ahead of the game by connecting with your agent and a trusted lender.

They’ll help you understand what how the process works and walk you through every step along the way, so when the right home pops up, you’re ready.

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible.

01/12/2026

Selling your house as-is may sound like a good idea – until you look at what’s happening in the market.

On the surface, it feels easy. No repairs. No projects. No extra effort. But here’s the reality.
Right now, most sellers are making at least some repairs before they list.

Why? Because inventory is up, buyers have choices again, and condition matters.

Homes that feel move-in ready get more attention and stronger offers.
Homes that don’t? They sit longer and sell for less.

Now, that doesn’t mean selling as-is is wrong. It just means it comes with trade-offs.

Before you choose the easy route, let’s look at all your options. I’ll show you what buyers are responding to right now in our market – and help you decide what makes the most sense for your situation.