Kathy Burgos Valdez - Real Estate

11/16/2025

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Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

You don’t have to wait for 5.99%. You have the chance to move (and save) right now. So, ask yourself: Would you let $80 hold you back from buying a home?

If you find a home you love and the math makes sense, getting ahead may be the best strategy. Let’s run your numbers so you can see what you’re working with in our market.

A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now.

11/15/2025

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7 in 10 Veterans aren't aware they may be able to buy a home with no down payment.

That’s one of the biggest advantages of the VA home loan.

If you’ve served, you’ve earned this benefit. It’s time to make sure you’re getting everything you qualify for.

Want to find out what’s possible? Talk to a trusted lender.

11/14/2025

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Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.

Seeing more new homes for sale doesn’t mean builders are overdoing it. Since building permits have been declining for eight straight months, it’s clear this isn’t an out-of-control boom. It’s a measured recovery.

If you want to know more about what builders are doing in our area, let’s connect.

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong.

11/13/2025

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Would you let $80 hold you back from buying a home?

Because that’s about all you’ll save per month if mortgage rates drop from where they’ve been lately to 5.99%. Of course, that’ll give or take a bit based on your price point and the rate your lender quotes you.

Rates have already come down enough to save buyers almost $400 a month compared to what they would have spent on a typical home earlier this spring. So, waiting for that last tiny dip could mean missing your shot.

Because when rates do fall below 6%, mindsets will shift, and more buyers will get back in the market.

That’ll create more competition for you. And it may drive prices high enough to cancel out the savings you’re waiting for.

So, is $80 a month really worth the wait?

Let’s run the numbers for your price point in our market, so you can see exactly what you’re working with. The...

11/12/2025

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Trying to break into the market without breaking the bank? You may want to look at fixer-uppers.

The median listing price for the typical single-family home is $436,000.

But for fixer-uppers? It’s only around $200,000.

And if you’re doing the math, that’s about 54% difference.

Now, a house that needs elbow grease isn’t going to be right for everyone. Repairs and updates cost time and money.

But for handy buyers, that price gap could be what gets their foot in the door.

Would you take on a house with potential if it helped you become a homeowner? DM me or drop a comment below.

11/11/2025

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Consider Fixer Uppers

Trying to break into the market without breaking the bank? The list price for fixer uppers is about 54% lower. Let’s connect and see if a house with potential could be your way in.

11/10/2025

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Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

Even with prices coming down in some markets, today’s homeowners are still sitting on near record amounts of equity.

If you’re wondering how much equity you have (or how far ahead you really are), let’s connect.

You might be surprised by what your home is actually worth today.

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know.

11/09/2025

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Seeing headlines about home prices dropping? Don’t panic.

First of all, prices are still rising in much of the country, just at a slower pace.

But even in the select metros where prices are down slightly, it’s not a red flag. It’s a signal prices are normalizing after several years of rapid appreciation.
Here's a stat to put those drops into perspective.

Over the past 5 years, home prices rose by 45% nationwide.

The cities seeing drops right now are only down an average of 4%.

That doesn’t come close to erasing the big gains most homeowners had since 2020.

So, don’t let the headlines rattle your confidence. Chances are, you probably still have a lot more equity than you realize.

Want to know how much? DM me and I'll run the numbers.

11/08/2025

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If one simple step could help you avoid the number one deal killer in today’s market, would you do it?

Because here’s the thing. More deals are falling through right now, and it’s not for the reason most people think.

70% of agents say inspections are the top reason buyers back out. Not financing. Not rates. Repairs.

There’s a way you can prevent that from becoming an issue for your sale. It’s called a pre-listing inspection. While it’s not required, it can help you find (and fix) issues before you list.

But whether it’s worth it (or not) really depends on the conditions in your local market. Let’s talk about whether it makes sense for your house and market.

11/07/2025

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What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

A government shutdown can cause short-term delays for some buyers, but it doesn’t derail the housing market. The last time this happened, sales picked back up as soon as the government re-opened.

If you’re unsure how this might affect your plans, or just want to make sense of what’s happening, let’s connect.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?