Benchmark - NMLS #10490 - Nick Ellis

05/05/2026

“Should I just wait?” It’s the question it seems like everyone’s asking. And here’s your answer. Even with everything going on, people are still moving. More homes are going under contract. More people are applying for mortgages. And that means you can too. You just need a plan. Want to figure out what that looks like for you? Let’s talk.

04/21/2026

Remember when it felt like almost every house went for way over asking? In many places, that’s calmed down. Fewer homes are selling for over list price today. Want to know what to expect if you're buying in our market? Let’s talk.

03/31/2026

Feel like you’ve seen everything on the market, but nothing’s quite right? Remember, fresh options are popping up every day. In February, 362k more homes hit the market. And one of those could be exactly what you’re looking for.

02/10/2026

Renting isn’t bad . . . but some relationships are meant to be temporary.

For a lot of people, there comes a point when flexibility starts feeling like uncertainty, and they want something more committed, more stable.

If that sounds like you, maybe it’s time to stop renewing your lease and start falling in love with homeownership instead.

Ready to break up with renting? DM me and let’s talk it through.

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re grateful for the trust, relationships, and milestones we shared in the year behind us. Here’s to fresh goals, new beginnings, and helping more families feel at home in the year ahead. Cheers to a bright new year! 🏡🥂

12/25/2025

Wishing our clients, partners, and team a season filled with joy, gratitude, and time well spent with those who matter most. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your homeownership journey—here’s to a bright and prosperous year ahead! 🎁🏡

11/26/2025

Here’s something anyone torn between renting or buying needs to realize.

While renting can feel much less expensive right now, it also means missing out on the long-term wealth you build when you own.

This chart makes it clear. No matter when someone buys, homeowners end up building far more wealth than renters. And that’s true even after you factor in things like repairs and property taxes.

That’s because every mortgage payment adds to your equity, while every rent payment is money you never get back.

If you’ve been wondering whether you should rent or buy, this is your reminder that owning is a better long-term play.

10/07/2025

08/29/2025

🏡 At Benchmark, we’re proud to serve veterans and their families with expert guidance and unwavering dedication, giving our heroes the world class home buying experience they deserve. 🇺🇸

08/28/2025

Want to know the real reason you don’t need to be worried we’re building too many homes right now? This is it.

No matter what you’re seeing online about the number of new homes for sale, nationally we just don’t have the same surplus of inventory we had back in the crash of 2008. And this graph proves it.

If you combine how many homes we’ve built lately with all the existing homes for sale (those that have already been lived in by a previous owner), we’re still nowhere near crash territory.

Of course, inventory is going to vary by area. But nationally, we don’t have enough new homes to crash the market.

So, don’t believe everything you read or hear. If you need help cutting through the noise, let’s talk.