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Tony Fink Real Estate By the Numbers - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

The ONE Number That Reveals Our Market: Buyer or Seller?

Podcast, Real Estate Market Statistics

Everyone’s got an opinion on the Triangle real estate market right now. Tony Fink doesn’t do opinions — he does data. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, I’m sitting down with Tony Fink, Listing & Buyers Expert with the Linda Craft Team, REALTORS®, to break down his August “Fink’s Facts” — and the numbers tell a story you need to hear before you make your next move. A few that jumped off the page: 📊 $1.341 BILLION in closed volume — 2,576 homes sold 💰 Median sold price: $419,900 | Average: $520,432 ⏱️ Homes are averaging just 29 days on market 🎯 Sellers are getting 98.8% of list[…]

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The Real Estate Market Who has the Advantage - Kim Crump - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Real Estate Has Changed — Who has the Advantage Now?

Podcast, Real Estate Market Update

Everyone keeps saying “the market has changed.” Fine — but changed for whom? Because “the market” isn’t one thing. It’s a negotiation happening in real time between buyers who suddenly have leverage and sellers who aren’t used to sharing it. Today on Real Estate Right Now, we’re putting that question on the table: Real Estate Has Changed — Who Has the Advantage Now? And we’re not guessing at the answer. We’re getting it from someone who’s in the trenches of Raleigh real estate every single day. My guest is Kim Crump, Listing and Buyer’s Specialist with the Linda Craft Team, REALTORS®. Kim doesn’t do theory — she does transactions. She’s[…]

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Fix it - List it - Profit - Steve Kruger - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Fix It – List It – Profit – The Smart Way to Sell for More

Fix and Flip, Podcast

What if the difference between listing your house as-is and walking away with real money came down to knowing exactly where to put $10,000 — and exactly where not to? That’s the question I dug into on this episode of Real Estate Right Now with Steve Kruger, Senior Listing and Sales Expert with Linda Craft Team, REALTORS. Steve’s team built a Fix & Flip program that lets sellers renovate before they list and pay at closing — but here’s what most people miss: the real value isn’t the financing. It’s Steve walking through a home and telling you, room by room, which fixes actually move the sale price and which[…]

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Paul Fitts and Jay Izso - Real Estate Headlines of the Week - Real Estate Right Now

Real Estate Headlines for the Week – What They May Mean for You and I

Podcast, Real Estate Headlines, Real Estate Predictions, Real Estate Questions

The housing market just pulled off something it hasn’t done in decades — and if you’re a buyer, renter, or anyone thinking about making a move in 2026, you need to hear this before the weekend. Mortgage rates jumped back to 6.22% this week after teasing a dip, new home sales dropped sharply, and yet somehow the data is quietly stacking up in the consumer’s favor. How is that possible? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking live tomorrow. Join me and Paul Fitts, Senior Loan Officer of Advantage Lending on Real Estate Right Now. Paul works in the trenches every day helping buyers navigate the rate environment, and together we’re breaking[…]

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Built to Win – The Masterclass Land Development & New Construction

New Construction, Podcast, Real Estate Development

The Architect of the Market: How Jim Allen Builds the Future… Most people see a “For Sale” sign and think the story starts there. The truth? The real money and the biggest moves happen years before a foundation is even poured. Today on Real Estate Right Now, we are sitting down with the man who sees the finish line before the race even begins. Jim Allen isn’t just a top-tier name at Coldwell Banker; he is a visionary in land development who understands the DNA of a successful community. If you want to know where the market is going, you have to talk to the person building it. We’re stripping[…]

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Chris Coy - The House You Think You Cannot Afford and How to Get it - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

The House You Think You Can’t Afford (And How to Get It)

Buy a home, Buyer Myths, First Time Home Seller, Podcast

Stop doom-scrolling through Zillow and assuming you’re priced out of the Triangle real estate market. The headlines want you to believe that without a 20% down payment and an 800 credit score, you’re stuck renting forever—but the actual math tells a different story. In our next episode, we are cracking the door open on the specific, often-overlooked programs that are helping normal people buy homes right now, even in this economy. We are joined by Christopher Coy, Vice President and Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at TowneBank Mortgage in Raleigh. Unlike big-box online lenders who treat you like an algorithm, Chris is a local expert who specializes in “hacking” the system[…]

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Tony Fink - What you do not know about buying a new home - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Luxury and Ultra-Luxury What You Need to Know

Luxury Homes, Podcast

Luxury and Ultra-Luxury A Different Way of Thinking About Real Estate When does a home shift from “luxury” to “ultra-luxury,” and why does that distinction matter significantly to your bottom line? The high-end real estate market is often viewed as a monolith, but the strategies required to navigate the stratosphere of ultra-luxury properties are vastly different from standard luxury transactions. From marketing reach to negotiation psychology, understanding these nuances is critical for buyers and sellers looking to protect their assets. In this episode, we sit down with Tony Fink, Senior Listing and Buyers Expert with Linda Craft REALTORS, to dissect these differences. Tony brings years of experience navigating the complex[…]

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Sara Howard - Clutter to Closing - How Organizing Increases Home Value - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

From Clutter to Closing: How Decluttering Adds to Your Home Value

Declutter, Podcast

Declutter and Increase Your Home Selling Value Is your home working for you, or are you working for your home? Whether you are preparing to put your house on the market, in the middle of a chaotic move, or simply drowning in “stuff,” the state of your environment directly impacts your peace of mind and your property value. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, we are tackling the clutter crisis head-on to help you reclaim your space. I am thrilled to be sitting down with Sara Howard, the expert behind Elevate Your Environment. Sara isn’t just about tidying up; she is a master at creating functional systems that[…]

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Paul Fitts - Whats Going on with mortgages - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What Is Going On With Morgages

Mortgages, Podcast

  What’s Going On with Mortgages? Paul Fitts of Advantage Lending joining us to break down what’s really going on in mortgages right now. First off: rate talk. The 30-year fixed is hovering near the low-to-mid 6% range—down from the peaks, yet still above what many buyers hope for. That means timing and strategy matter. We’ll dive into smart lock-windows, what “good enough and done” means in this market, and why waiting for the perfect dip could cost you. Next: the Fed & bond markets. Even though the Federal Reserve has signaled a more passive policy stance, mortgage rates don’t simply march in lockstep. Instead, they follow bond market sentiment, inflation[…]

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Steve Kruger - Selling in a Shift - What Today’s Data Says Every Seller Must Know - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Selling in a Shifted Market – Mindset Shifts and What to Do

Podcast, Selling in a Difficult Market

The real estate market has changed—and if you’re a home seller, you’ve probably felt it. This week on Real Estate Right Now, I’m joined by Home Selling Expert Steve Kruger of Linda Craft Team, Realtors, who will help us make sense of what’s really happening. We’re diving into the truth behind today’s inventory increase, why homes are sitting a little longer, and how pricing strategies need to evolve. If you’re thinking about selling, this episode could save you both time and money. Steve will bring in some of the latest market data that paints a much clearer picture of what’s happening across our area. The days of double-digit appreciation may[…]

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