first time home buyers

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

October 22, 2024 jayizso 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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Q & A: The Relationship Between Mortgage and Real Estate

October 18, 2024 jayizso Mortgage Lenders

To say that things are strange in the Real Estate market right now is an understatement. And if you ask the mortgage industry professionals they will tell you the same thing…things are changing and it is a bit unusual. So what are some questions that people often ask about the mortgage industry that we have not addressed or need more clarity on. For example, what are partnerships in the mortgage and real estate industry? What is the role of an “annual Mortgage review”? Should we be refinancing in the current market? What advice would a mortgage lender give a first time homebuyer? Why would mortgage rates move up when the[…]

July 29, 2022 jayizso First Time Home Buyers, Podcast, Real Estate

The market has changed. Higher interest rates, low inventory, higher prices is there room for the first time home buyer? Yes there is! What does it take to be a first time home buyer in this new market? What should you know that you don’t know as first time home buyer? What mortgage options are there for first time home buyers? All these questions and more, including some funny stories all on this episode of Real Estate Right Now! Our first guest is Kim Crump, listing and buyers expert from Linda Craft Team, Realtors. She opens Real Estate Right Now talking about the typical first time home buyers emotions, how[…]