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Steve Kruger - Featured - What I wish I would have known before I got into real estate - real estate right now with Jay Izso

What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Into Real Estate

Many people want to believe that going to real estate as a career is easy. But the fact is you spend hours taking a pre-licensing course. Then you must past the provisional brokers exam. Then in two years you must take classes to become a full-broker. And once you make it through all those things then you have to build a business. Building a business is not easy. Trying find clients is not easy. And then when you do have a client say a buyer, you spend hours researching and showing homes. And then what if they don’t buy anything? Perhaps you do sell a home, but then you realize[…]

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Chris Coy - Steve Kruger - Real Estate Right Now - Is the Housing Market in a Stalemate with Jay Izso

Is the Housing Market in a Stalemate? What Should You Do?

Recently an article posted on LinkedIn By Tiffany Moustakas, Editor at LinkedIn News posted an article that the U.S. housing market is in a stalemate. She presents a case that there is an increase mortgage inquiries, while at the same time a survey by Realtor.com suggests that people do not want to sell their homes in fear of having a higher mortgage rate. What is really happening? Well in this episode of Real Estate Right Now we bring on two guests to discuss the issue of stalemate in the housing market. We will be joined by Christopher Coy, senior loan officer from Townebank Morgage and Steve Kruger, senior home listing[…]

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Tony Fink Pro Buyer or Pro Seller - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Is North Carolina a “Pro Buyer” or “Pro Seller” State?

If you are moving to North Carolina, like so many people are from so many different states, then you probably are asking the question, “is North Carolina a ‘Pro Buyer’ or ‘Pro Seller” state?”  And the answer is not an easy one.  Depending on what side you are on you actually may paint for yourself a different picture.  The unique contract that is used in the buying and selling process may not help you either.  So what is it? In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Tony Fink Listing and Home Buying Expert for Linda Craft Team, Realtors shares his insights into the debate in a fun and informative[…]

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What Gen Y Millennials and You Should Purchasing a Home - Tony Fink

What Gen Y (Millennials) and You Should Know About Purchasing a Home

Are you part of Gen Y a.k.a. Millennials? Or do you work with Gen Y buyers. Gen Y’s are very different when it comes to purchases than your previous generations. What should you know when it comes to purchasing your first home?  And how should you as a seller consider when selling to a Gen Y buyer.  And yes there is a difference in the generational cohorts. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Tony Fink, Listing and Buyers Expert with Linda Craft Team, Realtors and I discuss the differences in the psychology of the generations when it comes to the home purchase. It is certainly going to be[…]

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MIke Martin and Jay Izso Lets get real about the real estate market

Let’s Get Real About the Real Estate Market

Let’s get real about the real estate market. What is really happening out there? What should you know when it comes to buying and home and selling a home? Not from a Real Estate Professional perspective, but from a Mortgage Lender perspective. What are interest rates doing? Should you wait to sell or buy a home? What does the future look like? Could we see another buying frenzy? Michael Martin or Martin Mortgage Group part of Fairway Morgage talks to us about the realities of what the numbers are showing in the real estate market right now! This a show you just do not want to miss! Michael also has[…]

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Doug Schoonmaker - SVB Band and Real Estate Conversations - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Effects of the SVB Collapse and Real Estate Conversations You Should Be Having

We have all seen the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. There has been a ripple effect for sure, but what does that mean for local banks?  And what are the effects when it comes to investing in real estate? Senior Loan Officer Team | United Community Bank (ucbi.com) joins us on this episode of Real Estate Right Now to talk about the variety of implications on buying and selling real estate. Then we dive into conversations that if you are buying or selling with your mortgage lender and real estate professional.  Really an insightful show!  Reach out to Doug personally by going to www.applywithdoug.com Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS,[…]

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Steve Kruger Real Estate Investing 101 -Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Real Estate Investing 101: Terms You Need to Know and Understand

People are still investing in the residential real estate market. Perhaps you are someone who has always considered investing in the real estate market, but you were not quite sure of the terminology. What do some of those words even mean? On this episode of Real Estate Right Now Steve Kruger of Linda Craft Team, Realtors returns to help simplify those investment real estate terms so you can make a more informed decision on your next real estate investment.  You can contact Steve at:  (919) 740-9795  Steve@lindacraft.com Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS for more than 35 years they have been at the top of the list when it comes to real estate. […]

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Jason Langdon - Home Painting - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

How Paint Can Affect Your Home Both Inside and Out

We all know that painting your home is important.  The truth is you need to paint to protect the outside of the house…but it is just not paint that protects the house as our guest expert on this episode of Real Estate Right Now Jason Langdon owner of Platinum Painting explains.  The truth is your paint is only a good as your caulking. Jason takes us through how to check to see if it is time to paint, what are some of the hottest and most popular paint colors.  The differences in types of paint and how to know how long a color should last.  He also takes us through[…]

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Paul Fitts Histor of Mortgage Rates - Real Estaet Right Now Show - Jay Izso

How History of Interest Rates Gives More Confidence to Buy A Home

Anyone buying a home is affected by an interest rate, everyone buying a home in our current rate market asks the same question “are rates coming down?” We just left an 80 year low rate market for several years and as we become accustomed to the market the mortgage rates are perceived as a big change…but are they really? In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Paul Fitts | Advantage Lending Senior Loan Officer takes us through the history of interest rates and how we can have a more full understanding of how interest rates have changed over the years.  Through his research and data he will explain that[…]

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Blake Cook USA Flooring - Floors and More - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Why Flooring Matter in Your Home

We take it for granted. We walk all over it, and rarely consider it. It comes in different forms, tile, hardwood, LVP, carpet, and so many variations of each. Flooring, it has more importance and significance than we even realize. And it can affect the look, feel, and even the value of your home? On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Blake Cook from USA flooring joins us to talk about flooring affects the look and feel of your home, the different types and styles of flooring, and how it can help add value to your home. Linda Craft Team, REALTORS for more than 38 years and going strong[…]

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