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Scott Silvers - What is Unique About the Home Closing Process in North Carolina - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

How Home Closing are Orchestrated in North Carolina

Podcast

We all get excited about the day the house closes. When you are handed those keys you realize you now have a home. However, the closing process in North Carolina is a bit unique compared with other states. Even if you live here there are some things you may not know about the closing process that will make it easier when you do close on your home. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Closing Attorney Scott Silvers of Hilton, Silvers, and McClanahan PLLC joins us to help you understand how the closing process works on the day you get to close your home. This show is certain to[…]

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Kim Crump - How has Real Estate Changed as a Result of the NAR Settlement - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

How has Real Estate Changed as a Result of the NAR Settlement?

NAR Settlement, Podcast

As many of you know there has been a change in the way Residential Real Estate is being conducted as a result of the NAR settlement. A few of the changes include that the MLS (the system that houses the listing inventory) is not allowed to post anything in regard to who is paying a commission to the buyer’s agent. Or anything about commissions. Another change that we have seen across the country for most states is that the potential buyer must sign a buyers’ agency agreement most of the time agreeing to pay the commission, or portion of the commission, to the buyers’ agent if the seller is not[…]

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Fred Pierson - How to Plan When Its Time to Downsize to a New Home - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What You Should Plan for When You Are Ready to Downsize

Downsizing, Podcast

There comes a time in everyone’s life where we realize it is just time to downsize from where we are living. It doesn’t matter the reason, you simply recognize that you just do not need all the space you are currently living in, and it is time to become more economical living space. The problem for most people is, and we all know this is true, we have quickly accumulated so much “stuff”! What do we do with it all! This is when we need an expert to help us. So on this episode of Real Estate Right Now, CEO and President of Show Homes Raleigh, Fred Pierson joins us[…]

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MIchael McCarthy - Fall Landscaping Grass Trees Plants and More - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Getting Your Lawn and Outside Landscaping Ready for Winter

Fall and Winter Landscaping, Landscaping, Podcast

Here we are in the beginning of the fall season, and that means taking care of our property starts to change. What do we do with our lawn? What treatments should you be doing this time of year? If you are looking to dress up the outside of the house, what are the best things to plant? And how about your trees? Are there treatments that you should be enlisting right now to ensure their health? What about preparing for the winter? In this episode of Real Estate Right Now Michael McCarthy from Yardology Landscaping Service returns to join us address all these questions and more! Linda Craft Team, Realtors,[…]

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Adam Whitesell - Real Estate as Part of Your Financial Portfolio - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Real Estate as Part of a Financial Portfolio

Podcast, Real Estate Financial Advising.

Many people love the thought of investing in real estate. However, there are risks with any investment. Should real estate be part of your investment strategy? How might it fit into a portfolio? What are the challenges when it comes to using real estate as part of your financial plan? Is real estate a better investment plan? How does it compare to other investments? In this episode of Real Estate Right Now Adam Whitesell, CFP®, CRPC™, APMA™, CEP®, Private Wealth Advisor, Managing Director at Inspired Capital joins us to talk about how real estate can be a part of your financial future.   Linda Craft Team, Realtors www.LindaCraft.com Linda Craft[…]

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Bayne Schulstad - Protecting the Computer in Your Home - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Computer Protection for You, Your Family, and Your Business

Computers, Podcast

The home computer. Very few of us can remember a time we didn’t have one. Whether it be stand alone, the laptop, the tablet, etc. The home computer is part of the home. And with the home computer has come computer viruses, phishing attempts and more. What should you do to protect yourself? And how do you protect your family? Today, many of us work from home, and because of that the computer that we use can be more subject to possible threats than behind a work firewall. What is the best way to protect your work information. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Bayne Shulstad, Owner and[…]

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Chris Coy - Real Estate Mortgage Update 2024 - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What Can We Expect From Mortgage Rates and More!

Mortgage Predictions, Mortgage Rates, Podcast

As we approach the 2024 Presidential Election, there are rumblings in the mortgage market. Will this be like every other election year that right before the election, interest rates “magically” decline? We shall see. Because mortgage rates have been higher than in past years, are there new programs that you may be able to take advantage of? Then, with the recent National Association of Realtors settlement that is affecting buyers more specifically, how does the mortgage industry react for the first time homebuyer and VA loans? Senior Lending Officer with Townebank Morgage Chris Coy joins us on Real Estate Right Now to answer these questions and more! Linda Craft Team,[…]

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Baxter Walker - Commercial Real Estate Update-Whats Hot and Whats Not - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What’s Hot and What’s Not in Commercial Real Estate

commercial real estate, Podcast

http://www.realestaterightnowshow.com We cannot talk about real estate and neglect the Commercial Real Estate world. The fact is commercial real estate is connected to residential real estate. So what is going on in the commercial market? Are prices going up? Are there certain sectors in the market that have value for you? Have you considered commercial real estate as an investment? We have heard there are some vacancies in commercial, especially in the office space sector, what does that mean? Could that be an opportunity? To answer those questions and more we at Real Estate Right Now bring back Baxter Walker Principal with Avison Young to give us the State of[…]

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Kristy Slater - How to Stage Your Home in the Summer - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Staging Your House for a Summer Sale

Podcast

With more homes on the market right now, making sure that your home stands out is an absolute must. So how do you “stage” your house in the summer months? What should you do to add little nuances that may make your home the bigger winner when it comes to winning the buyer over? In this episode of Real Estate Right Now we are joined by the return of Kristy Slater of Show Homes of Raleigh joins us to give us her staging insights. By the way even if your home is not going on the market, her ideas make your home more inviting even if your having a summer[…]

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MIchael McCarthy - Yardology Landscaping Services- What to do about your yard in the hot summer - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

How to Treat Your Grass in the Heat of the Summer

Grass Care, Landscaping, Podcast

To say we have been going through a heat wave is an understatement. Temperatures have climbed into the triple digits. Let’s face it…It’s hot! While you and I can escape the heat by going into the airconditioned house, what about your lawn, trees, and shrubs? Is there something you can do to help protect your lawn and plants? What options are available? And what are the dos and don’ts in the summer when it is this hot? Well on this episode of Real Estate Right Now Michael McCarthy with Yardology Landscaping joins us to help you keep your yard and plants from becoming extinct due to the heat. Yardology is[…]

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