How does smart home tech benefit you? Angela Moscaritolo from PC Magazine shares the best smart home devices including doorbells, floodlights, and locks for your house and why it’s important to look at the power source for your smart home tech. Pennsylvania REALTOR® Bill Lublin tells us why he made his home brilliant and how home buyers are leaning toward technology as they look for a new home. And Kate Peters from Eversource explains how smart thermostats make homes more efficient and save you ...
Apr 28, 2023•35 min
What type of mortgage should you get with the current interest rates? Keith Gumbinger from HSH.com shares how interest rates are impacting the mortgages home buyers are qualifying for and why they may need a 30% increase in income to qualify for the same loan they would have been able to get last year. Las Vegas REALTOR® Linda Rheinberger shares how home buyers can utilize down payment assistance programs, temporary buydowns, or adjustable-rate mortgages to get the house they thought they were s...
Apr 21, 2023•32 min
Want to know how you can increase the value of your home? Ohio REALTOR® Greg Blatt talks about floors, landscaping, and other home improvement projects that a homeowner can do easily and affordably to get the most value out of their house. Newport, Rhode Island REALTOR® and home appraiser Jamie Moore shares the home appraisal process steps and what an appraiser is looking for so you can make sure your home gets the highest appraisal price. Do you renovate your basement or the space above your ga...
Apr 14, 2023•34 min
How can you get started investing in real estate this spring? Louisiana REALTOR® Matt Ritchie explains how to get going despite higher interest rates and how today’s real estate market can be an opportunity. Plus, he defines many of the most important terms that real estate investors need to know. Chicago REALTOR® Dan Wagner explains 1031 like-kind exchanges and how you can use the tax deferral program to build your portfolio. And REALTOR® Luke Worrell from Jacksonville, Illinois tells us about ...
Apr 07, 2023•33 min
How can first-time buyers achieve homeownership despite low housing inventory and mortgage rates in the sixes? Colorado REALTOR® Natalie Davis shares the steps renters can—and should—take to become homeowners. She also explains why finding a good local lender to walk you through different loan products is so important. Sean Moss of Down Payment Resource takes us through a variety of down payment assistance plans and says why it’s a mistake to assume you don’t qualify for one. Frank Lesh from the...
Mar 31, 2023•36 min
Are you ready to sell your house this spring? NAR Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz explains why the latest existing-home sales data saw the largest increase since the summer of 2020, what the median home price in the United States is, and if home sellers are once again getting multiple offers for their houses. REALTOR® J. Lennox Scott discusses how home sellers are dealing with higher interest rates and what they need to do to get their homes ready to sell for the best price. And interio...
Mar 24, 2023•26 min
Will the spring real estate market be hot or cool for home buyers and sellers? Washington state REALTOR® J. Lennox Scott explains how interest rates and inventory are impacting the real estate market and why potential home buyers should get fully underwritten before they sign a purchase agreement. Alicia Huey, chairman of the board of directors for the National Association of Home Builders, talks new build timelines and how labor challenges and supply issues are impacting the construction of new...
Mar 17, 2023•35 min
Do you wish you had a new home? Can you improve your home or should you move to a new house? We look into what may be the best option for you. Idaho REALTOR® Chris Pelkola Lee discusses the pros and cons of moving to a new home versus renovating or fixing your current house. NAR Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz shares what they found in their Home Remodeling Impact Study. What projects do homeowners want, do the improvements warrant the cost, and were people happy with their decision? El...
Mar 10, 2023•33 min
So, you bought your home and have moved in. Now it’s time to make it your own. But where do you even start? REALTOR® and home designer Addie Mulry explains how she works with her clients to help them reimagine their homes. She walks through the steps: What is normally the first thing to be updated; how to overhaul your kitchen without a complete renovation and adjust your floors without replacing them; and how to pick colors. And speaking of home colors, Sue Wadden from Sherwin-Williams talks ab...
Mar 03, 2023•35 min
It’s moving day! Laura Roth from United Van Lines and Mayflower goes over all you need to know about moving and what the benefits are for hiring people to pack your stuff and what the benefits of packing your own items are. Laura also lets us know why you better make sure you have your coffee on moving day. Washington, D.C. metro area REALTOR® Dale Mattison shares what he tells home sellers and home buyers about moving and why you should shop around and get referrals for a moving company. And do...
Feb 24, 2023•33 min
We detail all the information you need to know before you close on your home. Georgia REALTOR® Vanessa Goggans goes over how to prepare for a home closing, what documents you need to bring, and why an insurance binder is so critical. Colorado REALTOR® Michael Labout tells us what buyers and sellers need to do between signing the contract of sale and sitting down at the settlement. We’re talking inspections, appraisals, and a whole bunch of contingencies. And don’t forget about the loan underwrit...
Feb 17, 2023•33 min
Let’s put some love in your home. We talk to married San Antonio REALTORS® Krista and Phillip Becker on what buyers have to do to get that home they love. Home stager and lifestyle specialist Tori Toth gives us tips on how to put some love back in your home and how important the five senses are in making your home more romantic. Also, Kell Phelps from the National BBQ & Grilling Association tells us how to make that perfect steak dinner for Valentine’s Day. And Are whites and grays hot bedro...
Feb 10, 2023•30 min
What does it take to make a winning offer on a home? Michigan REALTOR® Pat Vredevoogd Combs talks earnest money, contingencies, and where there may be room to negotiate on your offer. Elizabeth Renter from NerdWallet discusses their 2022 Home Buyer Report and what sellers and buyers are expecting to see and just how misinformed they are. Do you think you can get a home for less than $270,000 like the majority of Americans? And Chief Appraiser at HomeSight Appraisal, Peter Gallo, walks us through...
Feb 03, 2023•31 min
What will it take to buy a newly built home in 2023? Gonzalo Mejia, a REALTOR® from Jacksonville, Florida, shares the benefits of buying a newly constructed home and walks us through the process and how to navigate changing mortgage rates while your house is being built. Rose Quint from the National Association of Home Builders tells us what types of homes and features new home buyers are looking for (hint: home offices are big) and where homeowners want the laundry room. Also, National Associat...
Jan 27, 2023•26 min
Are you selling your home in 2023? We’ll get you ready. Portland, Oregon REALTOR® Caitlin Williams shares how a home seller can get their home market ready and if they can expect multiple offers. Andi Batchelor from U-Haul discusses their state growth report and what states people are moving to and moving from. CEO of the Real Estate Staging Association Shell Brodnax tells us how home staging makes your home more marketable and will help you get the best price. And the host of You Bet Your Garde...
Jan 20, 2023•34 min
What will buying a home be like in 2023? Massachusetts REALTOR® Arlene Castellano, who teaches a class for first-time buyers, shares what she’s hearing from buyers and sellers and how inventory and mortgage rates are changing expectations. Keith Gumbinger from HSH.com explains the latest on mortgages and what you should look for in your home loan. We also speak to Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chrane who goes through down payment assistance programs you can use to purchase your home. And Melissa...
Jan 13, 2023•28 min
Let’s kick off 2023 with some ways you can achieve financial security by investing in real estate! Chicago REALTOR® Mabél Guzmán shares how she prepares clients to invest in real estate and how she guides them to reach their goals. Learn how to get started in real estate investing and add investment properties to your portfolio with REALTOR® Peter West. And Cynthia Shelton from LandQwest Commercial Real Estate dives into Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) so you can invest in real estate with...
Jan 06, 2023•27 min
Is 2023 the year for you to invest in real estate? We talk to young real estate investors to learn how they got started and how they are gaining wealth to set themselves up to have financial security for life. Illinois REALTOR® and broker Kyle Killebrew, who owns over 60 properties, shares tips for what he looks for in investment properties. San Antonio REALTOR® Philip Becker talks about how looking outside of the market where you live can be beneficial. And Des Moines REALTOR® Krista Clark high...
Dec 30, 2022•26 min
We’re covering homeownership—building memories, celebrating milestones, building generational wealth, and creating a sense of community. Virginia REALTOR® Mary Dykstra joins us to talk about how owning a home contributes to your family’s wealth. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun covers the latest Existing-Home Sales report, and credit expert Gerri Detweiler speaks about credit scores and what factors impact them. Lastly, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares what you should NOT store in your home garage...
Dec 23, 2022•33 min
Let’s examine the winter housing market! This week, we’ll discuss home prices, mortgage rates and whether there will be more homes for sale. We’re joined by NAR’s 2022 President and broker-associate Leslie Rouda Smith who shares what she thinks buyers and sellers should do this winter. PCMag ’s Smart Home Analyst Angela Moscaritolo returns this week to talk about the best smart home tech gifts of 2022. We also spoke to Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s CEO Kris Kiser about winter equipment, sn...
Dec 16, 2022•33 min
How does a smart home make your life easier? How does home automation impact the value of your house? We look at the smart home devices and technology that can save you money on utilities and help you and your loved ones stay safe with REALTOR® Eileen Oldroyd and Jon Chase from Wirecutter. Angela Moscaritolo from PCMag gives a special report on Matter, the new internet protocol aimed at making all your devices work together seamlessly – whether they’re made by Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung or o...
Dec 09, 2022•35 min
What will 2023 mean to home buyers, home sellers, and homeowners? Let’s discuss mortgage rates, the supply of homes for sale, home prices, tax codes, and how they directly impact your real estate strategy. Philadelphia broker-owner Greg Herb joins us to talk about the biggest challenge of the new year: shortage of homes for sale. National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist Robert Dietz also spoke to us about the challenges facing home builders including the inventory shortage, and the ...
Dec 02, 2022•34 min
As you approach the holiday season, we’ll let you know whether you need to put a halt to your real estate plans or continue as usual. Washington, D.C, REALTOR® Donna Evers joins us to share how current buyers and sellers should navigate the holiday schedule. Professional interior design expert Mary Patton lets us in on how to transform your home for the holidays and Light Up Your Holidays owner Kelly Fitzsimmons covers outdoor holiday lighting and her charity work, decorating group homes. We wer...
Nov 25, 2022•30 min
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun provided the latest information on existing-home sales, hot off the press. Massachusetts REALTOR® and broker-owner Dawn Ruffini joined us to chat mortgages, and up-to-date strategies for buyers and sellers. In addition, HSH.com Vice President Keith Gumbinger spoke to us about mortgage rates and how to qualify for a home loan. And for HOT or NOT, Melissa Dittmann Tracey looked back at the housing trends in 2022, and what will be HOT in 2023. For more, follow Real ...
Nov 18, 2022•31 min
Let’s get your entire home ready for the winter months! This Old House host Tom Silva tells us what we should be doing with regards to insulation, the roof, and eliminating drafts. North Carolina REALTOR® Audrey June-Forshey advises us on how to keep odors out of the home and how to maintain a pleasant home scent. Scotts MiracleGrow’s Ashton Ritchie also talks gardening, landscaping, and what the numbers on fertilizer bags indicate. We’ll also speak to Melissa Dittmann Tracey who reminisces on s...
Nov 11, 2022•30 min
Let’s switch gears and discuss commercial real estate! We’re talking to real estate professionals about the future of office buildings, massive shopping malls, condos, and warehouses. Michigan REALTOR® Bill Milliken discusses how office space in America looks at this point in time, and whether office skyscrapers will be converted into other properties. We also spoke to New York City broker and commercial real estate expert James Prendamano about investing in commercial property. In addition, Man...
Nov 04, 2022•32 min
Some parts of real estate can be quite spooky! From skipping home inspections, to higher mortgage rates, to bad credit scores and more, we’ll touch on these different areas with real estate professionals to soothe your nerves. We talk to New Orleans REALTOR® and broker-owner Ron Mazier about historic properties that have different renovation rules, and we catch up with national credit expert Gerri Detweiler on fixing your credit score. We’ll also chat with home inspector Frank Lesh about the dan...
Oct 28, 2022•34 min
Let's explore second homes, short-term rentals, and the mortgage details you’ll need to know when it comes to buying a second home. Arizona REALTOR® Sindy Ready joins us to discuss how higher mortgage rates are affecting second home sales, while Michigan REALTOR® Beth Foley talks about the second home market in her area, and explains the rules of owning an Airbnb, Vrbo, or HomeAway properties. Last, but not least, we’ll reveal what’s HOT in smart-home tech with Melissa Dittmann Tracey.
Oct 21, 2022•33 min
Get started on the path to investing and gaining wealth in real estate with timely advice from actual investors! Dallas-area REALTOR® and investor Kristin Smith shares how she started out. REALTOR® Luke Worrell from Worrell Land Services, LLC tells us the different ways land can be used and how you can determine if a piece of land is a good purchase. And Cynthia Shelton from LandQwest Commercial Real Estate joins us to talk Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) while Knoxville REALTOR® Kendra Gr...
Oct 14, 2022•30 min
Pricing and staging your home are key when selling your home. Broker-Owner of C.J. Burleigh Real Estate Connie Burleigh discusses price, condition, and the offer. Gilbert Gonzalez, broker associate with Home Connect 512-Coldwell Banker Realty, joins us to talk about how to calculate your net profit. Home stager and design expert Krisztina Bell shares her advice on how virtual staging could end up saving sellers some money. We’ll also reveal the new colors of the year from paint companies on Hot ...
Oct 07, 2022•34 min
