Fran Torella - Realtor

08/28/2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

08/27/2026

2026 Forecasts for Rates and Prices

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

08/19/2026

Home Prices Are Rising in 80% of Markets

08/17/2026

The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house.

08/13/2026

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.

08/12/2026

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.