Cynthia Guerra

06/02/2026

If you've been waiting for the housing market to give buyers a break — June is looking like your moment.

Here's what's happening as the summer market opens up:
📈 More homes to choose from — inventory is sitting above year-ago levels
💰 Listing prices have eased year-over-year for 19 straight weeks (a record stretch), with more sellers pricing realistically from day one
📊 Mortgage rates are holding in the mid-6% range — and actually lower than they were a year ago
🤝 The takeaway: less bidding-war pressure, more room to negotiate
Smart buyers use a market like this to their advantage — and it starts with knowing your number.

📩 DM us "MARKET" and let's get you Pre-Qualified before you shop.
🔗 https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/cynthia-guerra

06/01/2026

There's a moment, keys in your hand, the door swinging open to a space that's finally yours, that changes everything.

June is National Homeownership Month, and we're spending it celebrating exactly that: the dreamers, the savers, and the soon-to-be homeowners getting closer every day.

Because owning a home means:
🏡 Putting down roots and building something lasting
💰 Monthly payments that grow your equity — not your landlord's
🎨 The freedom to make every corner truly yours
👨‍👩‍👧 A foundation your family can grow into for years to come
Your homeownership story doesn't have to wait for "someday."

Let's find out what's possible right now.
🔗 https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/cynthia-guerra

05/28/2026

The market found its balance and that's good news for buyers.

Here's what this week's data is telling us 👇

📉 30 straight weeks of softening prices — the longest stretch of buyer-friendly pricing we've seen in this cycle

🏡 Inventory keeps rising — more choices as sellers reengage heading into summer

📈 The caveat: mortgage rates are still hovering above 6.5%, keeping affordability tight for some buyers

The takeaway? This is a balanced market, not a frenzy, not a freeze. Steady demand, growing inventory, and 30 weeks of price relief make this one of the calmest, most navigable windows buyers have had in a long time.
If you've been waiting for things to "settle down" before making a move — they have. 🔑

DM "MARKET" for a free pre-qualification consultation
🌐 https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/cynthia-guerra

05/26/2026

You're closer to buying than you think.

Most people delay the conversation because they assume they're "not ready yet." They're waiting until:

— They have 20% down (you don't need that)

— Their credit is perfect (it doesn't have to be)

— Rates drop (they might not, and waiting could cost you more)

— They "feel ready" (you'll never feel ready, that's the trick)

Here's the truth: most buyers find out they qualify for more than they expected — but only after they have the conversation. The "I'm not ready yet" story keeps people renting for years longer than they need to.

Talking to a lender isn't a commitment. It's a clarity check.
Want to know where you actually stand? It takes 10 minutes.

📩 DM "CLOSER" to find out where you really are
🌐 https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/cynthia-guerra

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the ones who never came home — so we could come home to ours. 🇺🇸

For every life laid down so that ours could be lived freely.

For every family who carries a name they'll never stop saying.

For every flag folded, every salute held, every grave marked with a story that ended too soon.

We remember.

Not just today. Always.

05/21/2026

May is National Home Improvement Month — and if you've been thinking about renovating, you might have more options than you realize. 🔨

Most homeowners hear "home equity" and assume HELOC. But the truth is, there are 4 different ways to put your home's value to work and the right one depends on your project, your equity, and your timeline.

Swipe through to see what fits your situation 👉

Whether you're updating the kitchen, finishing the basement, or buying a fixer-upper with big plans, there's a financing path that makes it possible without draining your savings.

Save this post for later and DM "RENO" when you're ready to talk through your options.

📩 DM "RENO" for a renovation financing consultation
🌐 https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/cynthia-guerra

05/20/2026

We see you. 👀

You said "we're just looking" at that open house. You said "we're not in a rush." You said you'd "start the process in a few months."

Then you got home, opened Zillow, looked at the comps, did the math on rent vs. mortgage, asked your partner about it twice, and three days later, you're DMing us asking about pre-qualification.

It happens to the best of you. 😅
There's nothing wrong with going from "just looking" to "let's go" overnight. That's how it works for most buyers. The moment the right home pops into your feed, "someday" becomes "now."
When you're ready (or already pretending you're not) — we're here.

📩 DM "READY" when you're ready to stop pretending you're not ready
🌐 https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/cynthia-guerra

05/18/2026

Affordability is shifting and most buyers haven't noticed yet.

Here's what this week's data is telling us:

17 weeks of price softening — sellers continuing to price more competitively to attract serious buyers

2,600+ down payment assistance programs nationwide — a new high, with more options than most first-time buyers realize exist

One caveat: mortgage rates moved sharply upward late last week — worth watching as we head into summer

The takeaway? Even with rates climbing, the broader affordability picture is opening up — especially for first-time buyers who think they "can't afford it yet."

Most homebuyers don't know about the DPA programs that exist in their state. Most assume rates and prices are out of reach without checking. Most are wrong.

If you've been waiting on the sidelines, this might be your window.

📊 Source: Inside Lending Newsletter, Week of May 18, 2026

05/15/2026

Buying a home doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Start with a simple plan and the right team.

Here's all it takes to get started this spring:
✅ Check your credit
✅ Get pre-approved
✅ Find your home
✅ Close with confidence

You don't have to have it all figured out today. You just have to take the first step and we'll walk every step with you from there.

DM us "PLAN" to get started today.
🌐 https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/cynthia-guerra