Victoria Schafer NMLSR ID 291791 - Wells Fargo

06/02/2026

Looking for a new home? Estimate your price range and check out your loan options before you shop. Getting a preapproval can help you put some clout behind your offer. Terms apply. I’m available to help, call me today at 858-888-9686

05/29/2026

If you have clients aiming for a larger or more luxurious home, let’s connect. I understand what it takes to finance high-end properties and can offer your clients a seamless experience from start to finish. They deserve a dedicated expert to manage every step of the process-and I’m here to help. Equal Housing Lender

Your unique wealth management needs deserve the service and attention that come with a leader among jumbo mortgage lenders.

05/28/2026

I’m proud to celebrate my Fargo colleague Sandra Ho, our head of Home Lending Sales. Sandra leads by staying close to the frontline, communicating openly, and making thoughtful decisions with people at the center. She believes access, transparency, and listening are essential to leading well — and that decisions are strongest when people understand the “why” behind them. It’s inspiring to work for a company that values leaders who listen, learn, and help teams move forward together.

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.

This page provides national and regional data on the number of new housing units authorized by building permits; authorized, but not started; started; under construction; and completed. The data are for new, privately-owned housing units, excluding "HUD-code" manufactured (mobile) homes. The data ar...

05/22/2026

AREAA WIRE - Women in Real Estate -San Diego event was fabulous - just like all the attendees and the amazing panelists.

Real Estate: Blooming Empires event was a huge success.

What a beautiful day filled with inspiration, empowerment, connection, and so many meaningful conversations. It was truly special to see such an incredible community of women and industry leaders come together to uplift one another, share their experiences, support each other’s growth, and celebrate together. The encouragement and genuine connection throughout the event made the day so meaningful.
A huge thank you to the amazing panelists;
Melissa Sofia, Founder of The Avenue Home Collective
Claudia Zaker, Founding Partner of Realty of America
Shaylie Gilliland, Founder and President of Coastline Real Estate Group
Kate Goodwin, Founder of San Diego Real Estate Company

Thank you for sharing your journeys, wisdom, leadership, and real-life experiences so openly and authentically. Your conversations around confidence, leadership, growth, motherhood, business, and breaking barriers left such a meaningful impact on everyone in the room. It reminded us all of the power of showing up with purpose while continuing to grow our own blooming empires.

05/21/2026

Real Estate Agents: Our Homebuyer Access®️ grant may be able to help more buyers get into homes. It offers $10,000 towards a down payment on a primary residence in select areas, including San Diego, CA Terms apply. Get income and location requirements here, then let me know if you are interested in learning more. Equal Housing Lender

Wells Fargo offers low down payment home loans and grants that can help with closing costs and make homebuying more affordable. Contact us today to learn more.

05/21/2026

Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the start of another. Congratulations to the class of 2026!

05/20/2026

Real estate friends: In today’s market, your clients will need a competitive edge to buy the home they want. Help them get preapproved so they can let sellers know they’re a serious buyer. Terms apply. Call me at 858-888-9686

05/19/2026

At Wells Fargo, we truly value our real estate partners and the opportunity to grow together. One of the ways we strengthen those relationships is through Lunch & Learn sessions, designed to keep you and your team informed on the latest lending updates, market insights, and tools to help you close more transactions.
If your team is interested in learning how a partnership with myself and Wells Fargo can support your business and drive more successful closings, I’d love to connect.
We’re happy to host your team at your favorite restaurant and provide a convenient, informative, and engaging experience.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly at 858-888-9686 to schedule a lunch and learn.
Special thank you to Eric Tai- Senior Business Growth Strategy Consultant and to all the agents that attended:

05/14/2026

May is Military Appreciation Month. We salute the service of our military friends and family.