Jon Estes NMLS 546318 at Cornerstone Home Lending

Since 2015 the media has claimed that the housing market is going to crash, but home prices have gone up everyone of those years.

In fact, the average house from 2015 to 2022 went up $223,000 so homeowners made a ton of money on appreciation.

So if you're thinking about buying a home, schedule a call with me at the link below for a free mortgage consultation to learn more!

How Believing the Media Cost Some Buyers $223,000! Since 2015 the media has claimed that the housing market is going to crash, but home prices have gone up everyone of those years.In fact, the average house f...

A Recession is a Good Thing There's a lot of talk about a recession coming and most of it is bad. But despite all of this there are actually some positive aspects to a recession that wi...

If you're thinking about buying a home soon this is great information on how to get the best deal possible! If you'd like to learn more contact me for a free mortgage consultation.

How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd.

If you’re thinking about making a move this year, a turnaround in the housing market could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Contact me for a free mortgage consultation to see if it's the right time for you!

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023 The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year.

I honestly wish I never sold any of the homes I've owned, but converting your home into a rental isn’t a decision you should make without doing your research. Contact me to discuss the pros and cons and see if this makes sense for you.

Should You Rent Your House or Sell It? If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years....

If you’re in a good position to make a move, it may make sense to move before spring. If you'd like to learn more and see if you're ready to buy contact me for a free mortgage consultation!

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready...

If you're thinking home prices are going down nationally, thank again! Don't wait to buy if you're ready because most likely the prices will keep going up.

Contact me for a free mortgage consultation to learn if now is the right time for you!

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% n...

In most recessions, home values have appreciated and mortgage rates have declined and most experts are predicting a recession coming if we're not already in one.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year right not might be the best time before demand goes back up so contact me for a free mortgage consultation to see if it's the right time for you!

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tel...

Today’s housing market is nothing like the real estate market 15 years ago. If you’re a buyer right now, this may be the chance you’ve been waiting for so contact me to learn if it's the right time for you!

The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you.

If you’re thinking of renting this year, it’s important to keep in mind the true costs you’ll face. Let’s chat to see if now is a good time for you to buy a home!

Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023 If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting moving forward.

If you're thinking about buying a new home this year, contact me for a free mortgage consultation to learn more and see if it's the right time for you.

What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year? If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus.

Happy Thanksgiving from The Estes Team! Always so thankful to our referral partners for trusting us with their clients dreams of their home purchase! We hope everyone has a wonderful Turkey Day 🦃

Today we're going to be talking about the pros and cons of an ARM aka Adjustable Rate Mortgage.

These loans can have several benefits, but aren't for everyone so make sure you watch to the end to learn if it's possible a good loan product for you!

If you have any questions or would like to get pre-approved contact me.

What is an ARM Loan and Does it Make Sense for You? Today we're going to be talking about the pros and cons of an ARM aka Adjustable Rate Mortgage.These loans can have several benefits, but aren't for everyone...

If you want to know what’s happening with home prices or mortgage rates, let’s connect so you have the latest on what experts are saying and what that means for our area.

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices? Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so you can make your best move...

Buying a house shouldn’t be hard. 🤬

If you’re thinking about buying a home you need a great team to educate you and guide you through the process. Don’t try and do it online or on your own.

Whether it’s your first home or your 5th you want to make sure you follow the right process and work with good people who can help with bumps along the way - it can be a lot easier. 🙂🏡

Buying a house shouldn’t be hard. 🤬

Swing by this weekend and check out this new construction home in Lochwood!

While buyers still face challenges today, they’re not necessarily the same ones you may have been up against just a year or so ago. If you were outbid or had trouble finding a home in the past, now may be the moment you’ve been waiting for. Let’s connect to start the homebuying process today.

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home.

Don’t make these mistakes. 🤦🏻‍♂️

If you’re wanting to buy a house soon here are a couple of tips that can make sure you qualify for the best mortgage possible.

If you have any questions or concerns DM me and I’m happy to get you ready for your home loan.

Jon Estes NMLS ID # 546318 on Instagram: "Don’t make these mistakes. 🤦🏻‍♂️ If you’re wanting to buy a house soon here are a couple of tips that can make sure you qualify for the best mortgage possible. If you have any questions or con Jon Estes NMLS ID # 546318 shared a post on Instagram: "Don’t make these mistakes. 🤦🏻‍♂️ If you’re wanting to buy a house soon here are a couple of tips that can make sure you qualify for the best mortgage possible. If you have any questions or concerns DM me and I’m happy to get y...

If you’re concerned we’re making the same mistakes that led to the housing crash, these graphs should help alleviate your fears. Concrete data and expert insights clearly show why this is nothing like the last time.

If you're thinking about buying a new home contact me to learn more and get pre-approved!

3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008 With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is, there’s concrete data to...

Will home prices crash? 😦

The data shows they will not crash.

Yes, you will see home prices cool off especially in certain areas.

But smart investors and buyers are going to use this time to get a better deal on a home.

Cynical people will be waiting for a big dramatic crash that is very unlikely to happen.

Sometimes things aren’t as dramatic but you can still make smart investments. 🧠💵

Will home prices crash? 😧 The data shows they will not crash.Yes, you will see home prices cool off especially in certain areas.But smart investors and buyers are going to use this ti...

"Jon was such a pleasure to work with. I had quite a complicated work history, according to other lenders, but Jon assured me this wouldn’t be a problem securing a loan and was correct. During the pandemic, we had several delays with closing but his team remained professional and we still closed with a great rate! Highly recommend him for any future home purchase. Thank you Jon for everything! Your team’s work ethic is.." says Kristine

Cornerstone Home Lending - Jon Estes NMLS ID #546318 | Dallas, TX ★★★★★ Jon was such a pleasure to work with. I had quite a complicated work history, according to other lenders, but Jon assured me this wouldn’t be a problem securing a loan and was correct. During the pandemic, we had several delays with closing but his team remained professional and we...