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Dwayne Reece -Ins and Outs of Purchasing a Beach Home - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

A Creative Way to Purchase a Beach Home

Beach Home, Podcast

A question we get asked from time to time, what are some of the difference if you are purchasing a second home or investment home at the beach. While there are many similarities, there are some differences. There is also the question of how to choose to invest in the property. Will you be living in it? Will you rent it? If so, how do you rent it? What should you know about renting beach property? How do you make sure you have the right tenants? Then there is the issue of the ocean, how does being at the ocean affect the upkeep and maintenance, if any? In this episode[…]

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Vicky Hortman - What You Should Know About Your Water and How to Solve it - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What You Need to Know About Your Water

Appraisal, Buyer Beware, Home issues, Podcast, Water

We don’t think about it very often, but water is essential. We drink it, wash with it, clean with it, use it for all sorts of things. Water can be like breathing, we only notice it when something is wrong with it. Water stains, poor taste quality, etc. Every city wants their citizens to believe they have “great” water. But is that really true? What is in your water? And whether your water comes from the city or you have your own well, water issues will and often arise. How do we handle them? In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Vicky Hortman of Aqua Solve NC joins us[…]

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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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MIchael Martin - Questions and Answers About Morgages and Real Estate - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Q & A: The Relationship Between Mortgage and Real Estate

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[…]

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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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Tony Fink - Leading Indicators for Understanding Current Market Conditions - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Stats to Help Us Understand the Future Real Estate Market

Leading Indicators, Predictive Statistics, Real Estate Market Future

When it comes to real estate, so often we deal with numbers on what have already happened, and we try to make sense of the future. But what about predicting the future? True, we do not have a crystal ball, but we do have some numbers that are reliable for us to make some pretty good predictions about the real estate market. Part of that prediction process is understanding the current market dynamics. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now Listing and Sales, Real Estate Expert Tony Fink of Linda Craft Team Realtors, pulls the numbers to help you make more sound predictions of the real estate market for[…]

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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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