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★ San Antonio's Mother-Son Team ★

She finds the homes.
He runs the numbers.
You get the keys.

A licensed REALTOR® and her Loan Officer son helping San Antonio families buy homes without the boring.

🏆 20+ Years Experience
⭐ 5-Star Reviews
🇲🇽 Bilingual
Homes Found.📈Numbers That Work.
Maria Finds | Ariel Finances
★ WATCH THIS ★

When mom directs...

Real estate doesn't have to be boring. Watch how we actually do this.

★ WHO WE HELP ★

Three audiences. One team.

First home? Military family? Hablas español? We got you.

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First-Time Buyers

You don't need perfect credit. You don't need 20% down. You just need a plan.

  • Low down payment programs
  • Credit roadmap
  • Real monthly payment math
  • HIP 80 / HIP 120 / SETH
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JBSA Military

VA loan specialists. PCS-timed closings. Ariel's former VA underwriting background = we speak your language.

  • 0% down VA loans
  • PCS-timed closings
  • BAH-to-mortgage math
  • JBSA neighborhood guidance
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Bilingual Buyers

Te ayudamos en español, inglés, o spanglish. Sin presión. Sin enredos.

  • Servicio bilingüe
  • ITIN buyer programs
  • Family co-buying
  • Sin presión, con paciencia
★ MEET THE TEAM ★

Mother & son. Not just a brand.

A REALTOR® who used to report the news. A loan officer who used to write code. Now we help families buy homes.

Maria Grangeno, REALTOR®
Maria
REALTOR® · "She Finds"

Former TV news reporter turned San Antonio REALTOR®. Roots deep in the JBSA military and bilingual buyer markets. Currently studying for her broker license. Believes in "Refire, Don't Retire."

TREC #717709
Ariel Lafuente, Mortgage Broker
Ariel
Mortgage Broker · "He Finances"

Maria's son. Engineer turned mortgage pro. Owner of Creative Mortgage. Specializes in VA loans, low-down-payment programs, and the math nobody bothered to explain to you.

NMLS #2172456
★ MYTH BUSTERS ★

You probably don't need
what you think you need.

Stop letting the internet tell you you can't.

  • "I need perfect credit."
  • "I need 20% down."
  • "I need 6 figures."
  • "I should wait til next year."
  • "Renting is cheaper."

The truth? 👀

Some of our buyers closed with under 3% down. Some with credit in the 580s. Some refied within 12 months for a better rate.

There's only one way to know your number — ask. ✨

★ REAL REVIEWS ★

From real San Antonio families.

Not paid testimonials. Actual humans we helped.

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"He explained every single detail and made sure I understood everything."
— J. Rodriguez
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"Ariel and Maria were absolutely a godsend blessing."
— B. Lozano
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"Top notch service is an understatement. Quick to respond and made sure I was informed."
— J. Salinas
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"I just bought my first house with the help of Ariel Lafuente."
— D. Sandoval
★ COMING SOON ★

SELLING
SAN ANTONIO

A reality show. A real broker journey. A mother. A son. One San Antonio. 🎬

📺 Premiering 2026
🎬 In Pre-Production
📍 sellingsanantonio.live
★ FREE CONSULT ★

Let's find out
what's possible.

15 minutes. Zero pressure. Maximum clarity.

  • See your real price range
  • Learn what down payment YOU actually need
  • Understand your true monthly payment
  • Build a step-by-step buying plan

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★ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ★

  1. We call or text you within 1 hour (Mon–Sat)
  2. 15-minute, zero-pressure conversation
  3. You leave with a clear plan — even if now isn't your moment
7+ Families Closed
5⭐ Avg. Rating
0% Down VA Loans
580s Credit Min. We've Worked With
Bilingüe EN + ES
NMLS #2172456 · TREC #717709
San Antonio TX Born & Based
Free 15-Min Consult — No Pressure
Mortgage Services

Creative Mortgage, LLC · NMLS #2324328
Ariel Lafuente, Mortgage Broker · NMLS #2172456
Licensed by the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending
Not a commitment to lend.
NMLS Consumer Access

Realtor Services

Grangeno Realty LLC · Broker License #9012683
Maria Grangeno, REALTOR® · License #717709
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