Michael Stein NMLSR ID 404117 - Wells Fargo

06/01/2026

May Closings Recap 💥
Proud to share our May production, another month where the team truly stepped up and delivered in a challenging market environment.

✅ $9.6MM in total volume
✅ 5 Purchase transactions
✅ 3 Refinance transactions

What stands out most isn’t just the numbers; it’s how this team continues to perform under pressure. Every deal comes with its own complexities, tight timelines, and moving parts, yet the focus never shifts away from the client experience.
Whether it’s helping buyers achieve homeownership or securing better terms for customers through refinancing, the commitment remains the same: get it done, and get it done right.
A huge thank you to our partners and team members who make this possible every day, processing, underwriting, operations, and our referral partners. Success like this is never a solo effort.
Looking forward to building on this momentum heading into June.

05/27/2026

Through the first four months of 2026, housing starts are running 2.2% ahead of the pace from last year. Nevertheless, single-family starts declined 9.0% in April and are down 5.1% year-to-date. In contrast, multifamily housing starts have surged, with year-to-date starts up 20.1%. Specifically, April multifamily starts hit an annual rate of 529,000 units, a 27.1% increase over total starts in 2025.

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember. Thank you to all the heroes who sacrificed. We honor their courage and service.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Your love shapes the world. Thank you for every hug, every lesson, and every sacrifice. We celebrate you today!

04/30/2026

Proud to wrap up April with $8.78M closed across 9 family transactions, including 7 purchase loans in NY, FL, CA, and MA.
This success comes down to teamwork, precision, and putting customers first. We take the time to understand each customers full financial picture, guide them step by step, and address lending policies upfront so the path to homeownership is seamless.
Thank you to our partners and referral partners who trust us day in and day out. No matter the time zone, we’re here to get it done.
We lend in all 50 states and are always here for you.
On to May.
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04/29/2026

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04/29/2026

Buying a home or refinancing comes with big decisions,
especially in a changing market. Learn what Wells Fargo experts
say can help you navigate your options with confidence.

With a Wells Fargo expert as your guide, explore the pros, cons, and costs of making a home financing move this spring.

04/01/2026

Wrapped up Q1 strong with 24 funded units totaling $28,830,000!
It’s been a cold, snowy winter, and global uncertainty threw us a few curveballs but the fundamentals remain the same. Buyers still want to buy, and homeowners are still looking for opportunities to reduce their monthly payments.

Moments like these reinforce what matters most to me: staying proactive, knowledgeable, and focused even when conditions aren’t perfect. Success isn’t about waiting for the market to cooperate; it’s about how effectively we navigate it.

Grateful for our partners and internal teams who made this quarter possible, and especially for the continued trust our customers place in us. Proud to lend in all 50 states.

Here’s to the spring market.

02/27/2026

February in NYC didn’t go as planned… and still delivered.

Between a bomb cyclone blizzard and several snowy days, February threw everything it had at us yet we still closed $12,900,000 in funded volume.

✅ 4 purchases
✅ 3 refinances

This is a reminder that even when the weather slows the city down, the right strategy, teamwork, and commitment keep deals moving forward.

If you’re thinking about a purchase, exploring refinancing options, or just want to understand what today’s market means for you I’m always happy to connect.

Let’s keep building, no matter the forecast.

02/23/2026

Housing starts ended 2025 with solid gains of 3.9% and 6.2% in November and December, respectively. Nevertheless, the total of 1.359 million starts last year was a 0.6% decline from 2024. Single-family starts, about 70% of total starts, dropped 6.9% in 2025 to 943,000 units. Multifamily starts, on the other hand, climbed to 415,700 units, 17.3% above 2024’s starts.