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Kim Crump - Before You Do It Yourself - Lessons from a DIYer - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Advice and Examples from an DIYer

December 21, 2023 jayizso Podcast

DIY or “Do It Yourself” shows are extremely popular. They are watched on TV with regularity. What is more when it comes to doing work in a home, many people will go to the “University of YouTube” (as I like to call it), and learn how they can take on those home projects themselves. But when it comes to “Doing It Yourself” it’s not all what the TV shows like to show you. What really happens when someone decides to DIY? this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Kim Crump, Listing and Buyers Expert with Linda Craft Team, Realtors joins us. Kim is a DIYer. And she recently redid one[…]

Brad Biggs - What You Should Know About Heating Your Home - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What You Should Know About Winterizing Your Heating System

December 8, 2023 jayizso Home Heating, HVAC, Podcast

Technically winter does not start until later in December. However, if you ask most people, they will tell you winter is already here. We are experiencing cold and in different parts of the country extreme cold and snow and other elements. That means that your heating system is going to be put under pressure. And most of the time we just make the assumption that is going to work. And as long as we feel heat, we feel that everything is okay. But is it really? On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Brad Biggs, President of Biggs HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing joins us to talk about a few[…]

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[…]

Kim Crump - 11 Myths in Todays Real Estate Market - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso - Linda Craft Team Realtors

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[…]

Paul Fitts - Are Interest Rates Artificially Inflated - Real Estate Right Now - Linda Craft Team Realtors

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[…]

Michael Martin - Todays Real Estate Market and the Future - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

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[…]

Dwyane Reece 4 Housing Myths - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

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[…]

Paul Fitts - Leveraging Your Low Interest Rate and Creating Wealth - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

A Creative Way to Leverage Your Low Interest Rate and Create Wealth

July 10, 2023 jayizso Low Interest Rate, Podast

You may be one of those people who have a low interest rate and you are reluctant to sell because you see current interest rates. You ultimately you want to purchase a new home, but it is difficult for you to let go. But suppose there was a way that you didn’t have to give up your interest rate and still get into that new home you desire, would that interest you? Well in this episode or Real Estate Right Now Senior Loan Officer Paul Fitts of Advantage Mortgage joins again with a creative way you may be able to not lose that mortgage rate and still get into your[…]