Real Estate Today

Some parts of real estate can be quite spooky! From skipping home inspections, to higher mortgage rates, to bad credit scores and more, we’ll touch on these different areas with real estate professionals to soothe your nerves. We talk to New Orleans REALTOR® and broker-owner Ron Mazier about historic properties that have different renovation rules, and we catch up with national credit expert Gerri Detweiler on fixing your credit score. We’ll also chat with home inspector Frank Lesh about the dangers of purchasing a home without an inspection. Lastly, we’ll cover the hottest 2022 Halloween trends—on this episode everything is HOT!

Let's explore second homes, short-term rentals, and the mortgage details you’ll need to know when it comes to buying a second home. Arizona REALTOR® Sindy Ready joins us to discuss how higher mortgage rates are affecting second home sales, while Michigan REALTOR® Beth Foley talks about the second home market in her area, and explains the rules of owning an Airbnb, Vrbo, or HomeAway properties. Last, but not least, we’ll reveal what’s HOT in smart-home tech with Melissa Dittmann Tracey.

Get started on the path to investing and gaining wealth in real estate with timely advice from actual investors! Dallas-area REALTOR® and investor Kristin Smith shares how she started out. REALTOR® Luke Worrell from Worrell Land Services, LLC tells us the different ways land can be used and how you can determine if a piece of land is a good purchase. And Cynthia Shelton from LandQwest Commercial Real Estate joins us to talk Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) while Knoxville REALTOR® Kendra Green Ellis discusses how she is creating more local affordable housing in eastern Tennessee. We’ll also let you know whether glass blocks in your walls are HOT or NOT! For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Pricing and staging your home are key when selling your home. Broker-Owner of C.J. Burleigh Real Estate Connie Burleigh discusses price, condition, and the offer. Gilbert Gonzalez, broker associate with Home Connect 512-Coldwell Banker Realty, joins us to talk about how to calculate your net profit. Home stager and design expert Krisztina Bell shares her advice on how virtual staging could end up saving sellers some money. We’ll also reveal the new colors of the year from paint companies on Hot or Not.

Home prices are continuing to rise, interest rates are high, and there is low inventory—nevertheless, we’re here to help you progress in the housing market as a first-time buyer. RE/MAX Results Broker Associate Janet Judd covers getting preapproved for your mortgage, understanding the contracts and writing a winning offer. Down Payment Resource Strategic Projects Director Marcy Ash discusses how down payment assistance programs can be a big help to first-time buyers. We’ll also answer the question of whether decorating your home with rope is HOT or NOT! For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Description: We’re talking all things condos—from appreciating home values, to creating a sense of community, to putting down roots in your area and exactly what you own when purchasing a condo! REALTOR® Mabel Guzman from Coldwell Banker shares what it’s like to buy, own, and live in your own condo. Also, don’t sleep on the smaller spaces! Tori Toth from Stylish Stagers, Inc. guides us on how to decorate a cozy condo. Lastly, find out whether painting furniture in your house is HOT or NOT! For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

It’s not just the leaves that are changing. How should buyers and sellers adjust to a changing housing market? Robert Dietz from NAHB shares how supply issues and adjustments in the mortgage rates are impacting the housing supply. And did you know that the fall is the best time to take care of your lawn? Ashton Ritchie from ScottsMiracle-Gro explains why. Also, are mixed metal finishings HOT or NOT? Or is it oiled-rubbed fixtures? For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Step up your home’s value a few notches (and create a solid first impression) with regular maintenance, cleaning, and new colors! Also, find out whether the new trend of laundry rooms as family gathering areas is HOT or NOT? For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

We’ll advise you on how smart thermostats and energy-saving appliances can reduce costs and share some challenges that homebuilders are facing today. Also, we'll share whether matte black faucets are HOT or NOT! For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Let’s walk through the process of buying a home in today’s housing market! From the complicated real estate terminology to successful house bidding strategies, to the difference between preapproved and prequalified, and how your credit directly impacts your mortgage. Also, wondering whether patterns like butterflies or damask in the home are HOT? Find this out and more in this week’s episode. For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.