Strategic Mortgage Advisors

06/02/2026

Please Join Us in Welcoming Karen Cely Chavez to the Strategic Mortgage Advisors Family!

We are thrilled to share that Karen Cely Chavez has joined our team, and we could not be more excited about what she brings to SMA.

Karen is the kind of person who makes everyone around her better. She leads with heart, brings genuine warmth to every interaction, and has a natural gift for making clients and teammates feel valued and understood. From the moment you meet her, you can tell she truly cares about the people she serves.

One of the many things that makes Karen such a powerful addition to our team is that she is fully bilingual, allowing her to connect with and serve a broader community of clients in a way that is personal, clear, and genuinely meaningful. In our business, helping families navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives takes trust, and Karen has a special ability to build that trust across communities.

Personally, I could not be more excited to support Karen and watch her career reach new heights. Welcoming someone with her talent, drive, and character is exactly the kind of growth we are building here at SMA. The future is bright, and Karen is going to be a huge part of it.

Karen, welcome to the family. We are so glad you are here.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy every day — including the freedom to call a place home.

05/11/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing Client Services Manager, Alissa Pazda! 🎉

Alissa goes above and beyond every day to take care of our clients, support our team, and help keep everything running smoothly at Strategic Mortgage Advisors. We are incredibly grateful for her hard work, positive attitude, and the care she brings to everything she does.

We hope you have an incredible birthday and an even better year ahead! 🎂💙💛

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. To the women who turn a house into a home — we appreciate you more than you know. Wishing you a day that's every bit as special as you are. 🌸

05/06/2026

🏡 Lower Payments. Easier Start to Homeownership.

At Strategic Mortgage Advisors, we're making homeownership more affordable from day one.

For a limited time, eligible buyers can take advantage of a 1-0 temporary rate buydown on qualifying purchases — your rate is effectively 1% lower for the first 12 months, meaning a lower payment right out of the gate.

✅ Lower monthly payments for the first year
✅ No additional cost to the buyer
✅ More budget breathing room while you settle in

Locks must be in by June 30 — so if you're in the market this spring or summer, now is the time.

On a $400,000 mortgage that is roughly $250/month back in your pocket for 12 months.

📩 Reach out today to see if you qualify.

05/01/2026

We are so thrilled to introduce Valerie Gravitt as the newest member of the Strategic Mortgage Advisors team, joining us as a Loan Processor!

Behind every smooth, stress-free closing is someone who made it happen -- and that is exactly what Valerie brings to our operation. Valerie is the kind of professional every team needs: detail-oriented, steady under pressure, and committed to doing things the right way the first time. She understands that a clean file is not just an internal metric -- it is the difference between a client closing on time and a dream being delayed.

Valerie's approach is built on trust and reliability. Clients, loan officers, and referral partners alike will quickly discover that when Valerie is on a file, things move. Communication is clear, deadlines are respected, and nothing falls through the cracks.

For our borrowers, having Valerie on their team means their loan is in the best possible hands from application to closing table. For our realtor partners, it means the kind of consistent, professional ex*****on that makes you look good every single time.

We could not be more grateful to have Valerie as part of what we are building here at SMA. Her commitment to excellence is exactly the standard we hold ourselves to, and she embodies everything we stand for.

Welcome to the family, Valerie. We are so glad you are here.

04/30/2026

Please join us in giving a huge welcome to Payton Hill, who is joining the SMA team as a Loan Officer Associate!

Payton is exactly the kind of person we love to build with -- energetic, people-first, and genuinely passionate about making a difference in her clients' lives. She has a natural ability to connect with people, build trust quickly, and create the kind of client experience that turns a one-time transaction into a lifelong relationship.

Payton is on our structured LO Development Track here at SMA, which means she is not just joining a company -- she is building a career with a clear roadmap in front of her.

What excites us most about Payton is her mindset. She is competitive, she wants to win for her clients, and she understands that homeownership is not just a financial transaction -- it is a life moment that deserves to be handled with care. That combination of passion and people skills is rare, and we are thrilled to help her develop it into something extraordinary.

Watch this space -- Payton is just getting started, and we could not be more proud to have her in the SMA family.

04/29/2026

We are beyond excited to welcome Jeff Buchweitz to the Strategic Mortgage Advisors family as a Senior Loan Officer!

Jeff brings over 20 years of mortgage experience and has helped more than 1,000 families achieve the dream of homeownership across the Atlanta metro. His career speaks for itself -- a 4.98-star rating from over 130 client reviews, a reputation built on responsiveness, transparency, and a genuine commitment to every single borrower he works with.

What makes Jeff exceptional is not just his knowledge -- it is the way he shows up for people. Clients consistently describe him as patient, attentive, and someone who makes one of life's biggest decisions feel manageable. He takes the complexity out of the process and puts the confidence back in.

Jeff is fluent in every major loan program -- Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, Renovation, Bank Statement, and more -- and he brings that full toolkit to every client conversation. Whether you are a first-time buyer navigating the process for the first time, a seasoned investor growing your portfolio, or a family ready to make a move, Jeff has the experience and the heart to get you to the closing table.

We are proud to have someone of Jeff's caliber on this team, and we know his clients and referral partners are going to love working with him here at SMA. Welcome, Jeff -- let's go build something great together. We are super excited to support your growth.

04/17/2026