Why Blue Pebble Exists

    The real estate industry is designed to squeeze you. We designed Blue Pebble to serve you.

    This is the story of why we built something different, and why it matters for you.

    The Squeeze Is Real

    The American dream of homeownership is slipping away—not because people aren't working hard enough, but because the system wasn't built to serve them.

    Big tech platforms have commoditized real estate, treating the biggest financial decision of your life like an Amazon purchase. Legacy brokerages maintain bloated cost structures that keep prices high while their agents scramble to chase leads instead of serving clients. You're caught in the middle—squeezed from both sides—with no one actually in your corner.

    The Affordability Crisis

    75%
    Of U.S. households cannot afford a median-priced new home
    Source: NAHB, 2025
    91%
    Of homebuyers report the process as stressful
    Source: U.S. News, 2024
    40
    Median age of first-time buyers—up from 28 in 1991
    Source: NAR, 2025
    60%
    Home price increase since 2019
    Source: Harvard JCHS, 2025

    We Did the Math First.
    The Mission Followed.

    Blue Pebble didn't start with a mission statement. It started with an engineer's frustration.

    Our founder came from aerospace engineering and Wall Street—worlds where the numbers have to work or the whole thing falls apart. When he looked at real estate, he saw something broken: an industry full of inefficiencies that got passed directly to families at the most important financial moments of their lives.

    The bloated overhead. The misaligned incentives. The structures that squeeze both consumers and the good agents trying to serve them. None of it was inevitable. It was just how things had always been done.

    So we built something different. Shared services that spread overhead efficiently. Vertical integration that captures savings typically lost between disconnected firms. A partnership model where the people who do the real work own the company—aligning everyone's interests around one outcome: your success.

    The mission to make homeownership more affordable? That emerged once we saw what was possible when you actually do the math.

    How We Beat the Squeeze

    Blue Pebble isn't a discount brokerage cutting corners. It's a re-engineered model that creates real value—then passes it to you.

    Integrated Services

    By combining real estate brokerage and mortgage services under one roof, we eliminate the inefficiencies and redundancies that drive up hidden costs. When you work with Blue Pebble, your agent and lender are already aligned—which means faster closings, fewer surprises, and real savings on your monthly payment.

    Partnership Ownership

    Blue Pebble is owned by the agents and professionals who serve you—not outside investors chasing quarterly returns. This means our team's success is tied directly to your outcome, not to extracting maximum fees from your transaction.

    Transparent Pricing

    No hidden fees. No surprises at closing. We tell you upfront what things cost and where the money goes. Straight talk builds trust—and trust is how we earn referrals, not by squeezing every dollar out of a single transaction.

    Relationship Over Transaction

    Because our agents aren't scrambling on marketing tasks that would otherwise distract them from client service, they can properly serve your needs. Face-to-face meetings. Real conversations. Guidance tailored to your specific situation—not a one-size-fits-all pitch.

    Real Results for Real Families

    $100M+
    In transactions closed
    Up to 10%
    Saved on monthly mortgage payments versus market alternatives*
    5→30
    Partners in 18 months—professionals who see the model want to be part of it
    16 Days
    Average contract to clear-to-close in 2025 (business days)

    *Cost estimates derived from differences in traditional lender- & borrower-paid compensation amounts against spreads charged at Blue Pebble Loans with our average transaction size. Your individual results will vary depending on credit profile, loan amount, property type, loan-to-value, and market conditions.

    Don't Take Our Word For It

    "We had an amazing experience working with Blue Pebble on the sale of our home. They guided us through every step of the process, making what could have been overwhelming feel seamless. Their deep knowledge and attention to detail ensured we were always informed and confident."
    Josh F. - Home Seller
    Josh F.
    Home Seller

    Ready to Experience the Difference?

    Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing—start with a conversation. No pressure. See the difference for yourself.

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    Are You a Real Estate Pro Who Thinks This Model Might Fit?

    We built what we wished existed. If you're building a relationship-based business and want support without the squeeze, let's talk.

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    We believe in ethical competition and full disclosure in every market in which we operate. We can provide the most competitive pricing on your transaction as a result of our affiliated business arrangements, and you are never required to work with multiple affiliates of Blue Pebble Group to close on your transaction. Please review our and our . Please who are not affiliated with Blue Pebble Group.

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    Vanna Lending, LLC dba Blue Pebble Loans, NMLS #2447767, Licensed in CA, CO, FL, & NM

    Licensed by California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Loans made or arranged pursuant to under the California Financing Law License #60DBO-187034. Colorado Mortgage Company Registration, regulated by the Division of Real Estate

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