Del Fierro Real Estate Group

08/29/2026

Mid-year rate update: the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.55% this week. That’s up slightly from 6.49% last week, but down from 6.75% a year ago.

This isn’t a dramatic drop — and it doesn’t need to be one to matter. A steadier rate environment makes it easier to plan around the payment, compare homes thoughtfully, and make a decision based on your real timeline instead of a guess about next week’s headlines.

The useful question isn’t whether rates are perfect. It’s whether today’s numbers make sense for your budget, your move, and the home you want.

08/22/2026

Here’s a shift worth noticing if you’re buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again.

Nearly half of sellers — 46% in May — gave buyers some form of concession, a record for that month. Price reductions are far more common than they were during the frenzy.

For buyers, that’s not a warning sign. A reduced price is often an invitation to look closer, not a reason to stay away. Inspections, repairs, closing costs, timing — these are conversations again, not sacrifices you make to win a bidding war.

One honest caveat: more negotiation doesn’t mean buyers control every market. A well-priced home in a tight area can still move fast. But the list price is no longer the whole conversation.

08/09/2026

For two years, the plan was basically the same for everyone: wait for rates to drop, then make a move. 🏡

That dramatic drop never really came — but the market changed anyway.

Halfway through 2026, buyers in a lot of markets have more homes to choose from, more time to decide, and more room to negotiate than they’ve had in years. Sellers are adjusting to a slower, more selective market.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just staying put, here’s the short version: this is finally a market you can plan in, not just react to.

07/26/2026

Here’s a number most buyers don’t know: about 44% of sellers recently gave buyers a concession — close to the highest share on record. 💰

A concession is money the seller credits toward your closing costs instead of cutting the price, which lowers the cash you bring on closing day. There’s another lever too: a rate buydown, where the seller pays to lower your mortgage rate. Take $10,000 off the price and your payment barely moves — put that same $10,000 toward your rate and you feel it every month.

Same money out of the seller’s pocket. A much bigger result in yours.

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Most buyers think negotiating a home comes down to one number: the price. It’s only a fraction of what’s actually on the table. 🏡

Right now buyers have more room to ask than they’ve had in years — in 2025, 62.2% of buyers paid below list price. The real wins are in the terms underneath the price:

– Seller credits toward your closing costs (which run 2–5% of the price)
– Repairs — or a cash credit — after the inspection
– A closing timeline built around the seller’s needs
– Appliances, fixtures, and extras that stay with the home

The buyers who come out ahead aren’t the ones who push hardest on price. They’re the ones who know everything they can ask for.

05/05/2026

After a decade of all-gray interiors and sterile minimalism, buyers are looking for something completely different: warmth, texture, and homes that actually feel like sanctuaries. 🏡

Here’s what’s moving the market in 2026:

✨ Warm color palettes — beiges, terra cotta, sage, soft navy
🎨 Art Deco details — curves, arches, brass accents
🪨 Statement materials — dramatic natural stone, limewashed walls
🍳 Personalized kitchens — earth tones and wood-grain over all-white
🏠 Semi-closed floor plans — connection with purpose and privacy
🌿 Wellness-focused spaces — biophilic design, natural light, quiet zones
⚡ Climate-resilient features — solar, battery systems, EV charging

The takeaway? Buyers want homes that feel intentional, layered, and designed for how they actually live.

https://delfierrogroup.com/?p=2497

04/24/2026

¿Pueden los chilenos financiar bienes raíces en EE. UU.? Podría sorprenderse.

Video completo aquí: https://youtu.be/XbEXi152DRQ?si=DekAijrEWvR4g4yH

04/12/2026

“I think that decision by President Trump to tear up a diplomatic deal will go down in history as one of the worst decisions in the foreign policy space ever made by an American president,” Sen. Tim Kaine said. “If you make diplomacy impossible, you tend to make war inevitable.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5827762-kaine-slams-trump-iran-deal/