Luis A Ramos Real Estate Agentpreneur

06/02/2026

A strong digital presentation will help sellers attract more attention before buyers decide whether to schedule an in-person showing. A home’s first impression no longer begins at the curb. For many buyers, it starts on a phone or computer. A recent Forbes article said while curb appeal still matt...

06/01/2026

Tax planning can play a bigger role in long-term wealth building than many realize Tax planning is often treated as an annual, or quarterly, task tied to filing deadlines, but financial experts say it can have a much larger influence on long-term wealth building if it’s approached as an ongoing fi...

05/30/2026

Pending home sales inched higher last month as housing affordability improved, but new challenges are emerging. Read more from NAR’s latest home sales report. Contract signings for home sales climbed slightly in February as buyers emerged amid lower mortgage rates and moderating home prices. But c...

05/29/2026

The housing market is sending some mixed signals this spring. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report. Existing-home sales were mostly stuck in place in April, despite what’s typically a busy spring real estate season. The number of For Sale signs in the existing-home market remains relativel...

05/27/2026

NAR’s chief economist says “cautious optimism” is emerging as the real estate market shakes off some economic headwinds. Pending home sales rose last month, building on March’s modest gains and helping to reverse what had been a sluggish start to the spring housing market. By even some econo...

05/26/2026

Florida’s housing market is entering a period where the next several months could help determine whether conditions stabilize or soften later in 2026, according to Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor. Florida’s housing market is entering a stretch where the next few months could...

05/23/2026

El gigante asiático ya es el tercer destino de las exportaciones no petroleras ecuatorianas

l El gigante asiático ya es el tercer destino de las exportaciones no petroleras ecuatorianas, tras dos años de vigencia del TLC entre Ecuador y China. Las exportaciones de productos ecuatorianos bordearon los US$ 6.000 millones en 2025. Para sectores como el camarón generó más de US$...

05/20/2026

Many first-time homebuyers still plan to purchase homes despite affordability challenges, with buyers increasingly willing to compromise on location, size and financing strategies to enter the market. First-time buyers may be growing more flexible and financially prepared, even as affordability chal...

05/19/2026

The spring housing market is showing a mix of encouraging signs and ongoing challenges. While home sales are not surging, they are holding relatively steady, and improving affordability may create opportunities for buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines. Existing-home sales in April were near...

05/18/2026

Updated scoring models will allow government-backed loan programs to consider additional data in underwriting, including rent and utility payment history. WASHINGTON — Federal housing officials on Wednesday announced a major overhaul of mortgage credit scoring that could expand access to home loan...