Ellen Beltran Realtor

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

NAR's Q2 2026 report found home prices increased in 80% of metro areas, with the national median existing single-family home price rising 1.5% year over year to $434,900. Sales improved in most regions despite higher mortgage rates, while affordability benefited from income growth. The report also h...

08/06/2026

So true!

Curb appeal is just one piece of getting your home market-ready. This week on Real Estate Today, learn which repairs are worth the investment, the small updates that can make a big impact on buyers, and the warning signs every homeowner should know before listing. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧

07/30/2026

Foreign buyers purchased 67,100 U.S. homes worth $45.3 billion from April 2025 to March 2026, according to NAR's latest report. Purchases fell 14% and dollar volume declined 19.1% from the prior year. Canada led in buyer share, while China generated the highest dollar volume. Florida remained the to...

07/30/2026

Home Buying tips

07/23/2026

The new-construction market is giving buyers plenty to think about.

On the latest episode of Real Estate Today, we explore why builder incentives are creating new opportunities, what to know before buying a newly built home and how a REALTOR® can help you navigate the process with confidence. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧

Christina Rordam

07/23/2026

Pool design is changing as homeowners seek more personalized outdoor spaces that blend recreation, relaxation and technology. Discover the trends that are transforming backyards into multiuse havens. https://bit.ly/4hiz5h0

07/19/2026

Affordability challenges continue to rattle buyers, but the latest data suggests conditions may soon start to improve.

07/19/2026

First-time buyers remained elevated year over year, making up 33% of buyers in June. Market activity softened slightly, with 21% of homes selling above list price and buyers averaging 2.2 offers per home.
Find more market insights: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index

04/26/2026

Pending home sales rose 1.5% in March from February, a positive sign for the housing market despite climbing mortgage rates and soaring gas prices from the Iran war, according to NAR. "A greater supply of inventory will help translate that demand into more home sales," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, who added that new construction should focus on smaller, more affordable starter homes to reach first-time buyers most squeezed by rate fluctuations.