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Are you being served: Dispelling myths of the FHA VA stigmas

December 7, 2023 jayizso FHA, Podcast, VA

If you have a career in real estate or think you may want one, then one of the areas that can be difficult to understand are government backed loan programs. Programs like FHA loans which are mortgage loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration can be beneficial for those who are trying to build their credit, and are actually have less risk for mortgage lenders. VA loans backed by the Veterans Administration require specific and certain qualifications. But again have less risk on the lender. So why do we not see more of these opportunities with real estate agents? Part of it, is there is just a misunderstanding of how[…]

New Trends and Ideas for Christmas

November 29, 2023 jayizso Christmas Ideas, Christmas Trends

Holiday season is upon us. You can’t avoid it. The Christmas seasonal stuff was already coming out in September! Seriously!? And when are being bombarded earlier and earlier with holiday things to add to our homes to decorate them to the hilt. But what are really some of the decorating trends? And can there be a point when decorating gets to be too much? And what if you are in the middle of selling your home? How much should you decorate? Well on this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Kristy Slater joins us to talk about home holiday decorating, and gives all of us some great advice on what[…]

Why Waiting for Interest Rates to Go Down May Not Be In Your Best Interest

November 29, 2023 jayizso Podcast

“I will wait until interest rates go down.” We have heard it said. You may have even said it yourself. But as we have seen interest rates have not gone down, and the cost of housing has increased. Now what is the strategy? Is now the time to wait out the market? For many it is still I will wait, but what factors are you not considering by waiting? Could it be in reality costing you more? That dream house you have had your eye on…is it getting more expensive? In this episode of Real Estate Right Now Seller and Buyer Expert Dwayne Reese with Linda Craft Team Realtors joins[…]

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Real Estate Mythbusters: 3 Seller Myths 3 Buyer Myths

November 3, 2023 jayizso Podcast, real estate myths

Real Estate Mythbusting There are so many things happening in real estate right now. Interest rates have increased, low housing inventory, some places and prices are still experiencing multiple offers. Some people are afraid to sell, some are trying to buy, but not sure if they can. It can feel all quite chaotic. And then couple that with different things we all hear from different people it is difficult to sort the myths to the realty. Well in this episode of Real Estate Right Now we do some more Real Estate Mythbusting with Buyers Seller and Buyers Expert Tony Fink of Linda Craft Team Realtors. This is a fun show,[…]

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11 Seller and Buyer Myths in Today’s Market

September 29, 2023 jayizso Buyer Myths, Podcast, real estate myths, Seller Myths

Today’s market has a number of challenges. Especially with inventory issues, mortgage rates, and consumer sentiment. And because of all of these issues and more, many sellers and buyers have come to believe several myths that simply are not true. If you are a seller, you may believe that you are in the driver seat and you pretty much can do what you want in the market. But you as a buyer in this market, may believe that with higher interest rates you should wait. Is this truth or fiction? It’s time to do a little myth busting. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Seller and Buyer Expert[…]

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How Interest Rates Are Artificially Inflated

September 14, 2023 jayizso Interest Rates, Podcast

Are Interest Artificially Inflated? Do you understand how interest rates work? If you do you are probably in the mortgage or banking industry. The fact is that most people who buy a home have no idea how mortgage companies arrive at the interest rate you are told. The fact is there is a lot of people involved. There are some other entities involved. And truthfully speaking the mortgage company is typically not to blame. So how do they arrive a the interest rate you and I pay? Well, when you combine data, technical support areas and politics the rate market has quite possibly reached it’s peak, and interest rates are[…]

Building a New Home and Luxury Homes in Today’s Market

August 28, 2023 jayizso Building a Home, Luxury Homes, Podast

Right now the current resale market has a limited inventory. Fewer homes are on the market and that makes it tough on today’s buyers. But there is another option and that is New Homes. So what are some of the challenges with building a new home? Are builders experiencing any issues with building a new home? Are new home builds slower than normal in this market or have they stayed the same, or faster? What should you know about building a home that can make the process faster and more stress free? Well in this episode of Real Estate Right Now Luxury Builder John Finan of Exeter Building Company in[…]

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What is the Real Estate Market Doing – What is the Future?

August 12, 2023 jayizso Podcast, Real Estate Market Update

So many things are happening in the real estate market. Inventory shortages, higher interest rates, decisions on buying and selling, how can we make sense of it all? Then what about the economy? Inflation and job numbers all of these things and more have an effect on our current real estate market. And we are all trying to time the market…should I sell, should I buy, what’s the answer? On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Michael Martin of of the Martin Mortgage Group and Senior Branch Manager of Fairway Mortgage helps us navigate these uneasy waters, to give us a little more clarity and even gives us some[…]

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4 Myths in Real Estate Affecting Home Buyers and Sellers

August 2, 2023 jayizso Home Buyes, Home sellers, Podcast, real estate myths

4 Myths in Real Estate Affecting Home Buyers and Sellers When it comes to buying and selling residential real estate there is a lot of rumors going around. It’s hard to know what is real and what is not. And let’s be honest social media is not helping. Yes, it is true interest rates are higher than what we knew a couple of years ago, but that does not mean the sky is falling when it comes to real estate. It’s also true the many people are reluctant to give up their 3% interest rates out of fear of having a higher payment. But again, there is more to the[…]

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How Remote Work Affects Real Estate and Provides Opportunities

July 22, 2023 jayizso Opportunities in Real Estate, Remote Work

The fact is remote work is here, and it is here to stay. Because of remote work many cities and states are losing population while other cities and states are seeing an increase. Is remote work affecting the housing market? Well according to a couple of articles by the New York Times and Money Magazine we are seeing some affects on different markets nationwide with regard to inventory rises and declines. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now Senior Listing and Buyers Expert for Linda Craft Team Realtors Steve Kruger takes a closer look at how remote work may be affecting certain areas and what the opportunities and costs[…]