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How Your Home Computer Can Be Hacked – Bayne Schulstad

August 23, 2026 jayizso cyber security

What if the biggest risk to your next closing isn’t a low appraisal, a shaky buyer, or rising rates — but the laptop sitting open on your desk right now? Wire fraud, phishing emails disguised as title company updates, and data breaches are quietly costing real estate professionals and their clients real money, and most of us have no idea how exposed we actually are. That’s exactly why I’m sitting down with Bayne Schulstad, Owner of Triangle CompuDocs, on this week’s episode of Real Estate Right Now. Bayne has spent years in the trenches fixing what breaks, patching what’s vulnerable, and explaining tech in plain English to people who just[…]

Dwayne Reese - Listing and Sales Agent - Linda Craft Team Realtors - First Time Buyers

How to Get $15,000 to Buy a Home

August 10, 2026 jayizso Buy a home, First Time Home Buyers

Are you holding off on buying a home because you think you need 20% down, or that interest rates have priced you out of the market entirely? You might be leaving real money on the table. On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Jay sits down with Dwayne Reece, Listing Expert with Linda Craft Team Realtors, to reveal a major resource for North Carolina renters: the NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment Program, which offers up to $15,000 in assistance for qualified buyers across all 100 counties. Dwayne breaks down the most persistent real estate myths keeping renters stuck paying someone else’s mortgage. From waiting for price drops to assuming[…]

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

March 27, 2026 jayizso 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[…]

Built to Win – The Masterclass Land Development & New Construction

March 27, 2026 jayizso 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[…]

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

January 17, 2026 jayizso 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[…]

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

January 17, 2026 jayizso 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[…]

Gavin Martin - What to do with all that estate stuff - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What to Do with the Stuff from an Estate or You Collected

December 6, 2025 jayizso Estate Items, Get Rid of Stuff

This week on Real Estate Right Now we’re going to talk about something every homeowner eventually faces but almost nobody plans for: what do you do with a lifetime of “stuff” when it’s time to move on? My guest is Gavin Martin, Owner and CEO of Grandma’s Basement Estate Sales & Services, a veteran-owned company right here in North Carolina that specializes in estate sales, cleanouts, antiques, and vintage furniture. Gavin went from the U.S. Army to corporate life to turning his passion for finding hidden treasures into a full-time business helping families downsize, declutter, and uncover value in what’s been sitting in the attic, garage, or yes… grandma’s basement.[…]

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

What Is Going On With Morgages

November 14, 2025 jayizso 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[…]

Real Estate Closing Attorney Insights You Should Know

November 6, 2025 jayizso Closing a Home, Podast

Get ready for a really powerful episode of Real Estate Right Now dropping tomorrow, November 6, 2025 at 9 a.m. Eastern! I’m pumped to welcome the incredible Cara Gibbons, Closing Attorney and Branch Manager at Sterling Law in Apex, NC. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply keeping your finger on the pulse of the market, this is not one you’ll want to miss. Cara brings the sharp, boots-on-the-ground insight that turns confusion into clarity—especially when it comes time to cross the finish line and hold those keys. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens in those final moments of a real-estate transaction—what to watch out for, how to avoid hidden[…]

3 Keys to Navigating Senior Living with Confidence

September 30, 2025 jayizso Podcast, Senior Living

Join us live on Real Estate Right Now as we take a closer look at one of the fastest-growing sectors in today’s housing market—senior living. My special guest is Paige Van Lenten, Vice President of Placement and Marketing at Always Best Care Senior Living. Paige has been on the frontlines helping families navigate the often emotional and complex decisions around senior housing, and she brings a wealth of insight you don’t want to miss. If you’ve ever wondered when the “right time” is to start thinking about senior care options, or what choices really exist for loved ones as they age, Paige will break it all down. From assisted living[…]