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Jun 7, 2024 • 35min

Top Real Estate Tips

Looking for the top tips on how to thrive in today’s real estate market? REALTOR® Mabél Guzmán gives her best financial advice for buying a home in 2024 before REALTOR® Dale Mattison shares what you need to know if you’re planning on selling your home this year. Plus, REALTOR® and investing expert Bill Brown shares how to get started in real estate investing. Then, Vice President at HSH Keith Gumbinger discusses the best path to getting a home loan. Finally, Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on if cold plunge tubs are hot or not.
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May 31, 2024 • 32min

Keeping Your Home Cool In The Summer

Looking to keep your home cool during the hot summer months? Manager of energy efficiency at Eversource Energy Ricky Jordan shares energy-saving strategies designed to cut your utility bills while keeping your home cool. Then, REALTOR® and broker Patrick Lewis joins to discuss how summer heat impacts selling a home and tips for keeping open houses cool for potential buyers. Plus, REALTOR® Karley Chynces shares insight on the commercial real estate market in the summer. Then, Chief Economist at NAR Lawrence Yun forecasts interest rates for the rest of 2024.
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May 24, 2024 • 36min

Buying a home in the military

Are you a member of the military or a veteran looking to buy or sell a home? REALTOR® and broker Candice Skinner shares why military members are determined to own their own homes even when they can live on base for free. Then, Executive Director of Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) Veterans Benefits Administration at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs John Bell walks us through the VA loan. Plus, REALTOR® and Navy veteran Mark Solomon shares how Veterans Community Project, the nonprofit he cofounded, helps veterans return to their communities by providing housing, benefits and more. Then, Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on if outdoor electric grills are hot or not before Dustin Green from Weber shares the best techniques for grilling a tasty burger or steak. Finally, Chief Economist of NAR Lawrence Yun shares the latest update on the Existing Home Sales Report.
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May 17, 2024 • 29min

Your Guide To Short-Term Rentals

Want to learn how your home can make you money? REALTOR® and broker Radha Herring joins to share the step-by-step process of buying, owning and renting out a short-term rental property. REALTOR® George Harvey shares the rules and regulations for those rental properties. Then, Eric Smith from the IRS reminds rental investors that the income they generate is taxable. Finally, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if ‘Soft Spring Aesthetic’ is hot or not.
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May 10, 2024 • 36min

Improving Outdoor Spaces this Mother's Day

Let’s improve your home’s outdoor space and increase its value this Mother’s Day. REALTOR® Brett Vredevoogd discusses following his mom, Pat Vredevoogd Combs, into the real estate field and what it is like to be a mother-son real estate team. Garden expert Natalie Carmolli shares flower-planting ideas to ramp up your mom’s curb appeal. It’s not all roses here! Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on whether the colored sealant on your driveway is hot or not. And, National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explains the latest Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability quarterly report.
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May 3, 2024 • 36min

Benefits of Owning a Home

Homeownership is a big responsibility, but the benefits that come with it are worth it. The President of the National Association of REALTORS® Kevin Sears shares different ways home ownership can change lives—from the stability it provides, to building generational wealth. Plus, REALTOR® and broker Kerri Hartnett joins to discuss her favorite memories from her childhood home and just what “home” means to her. Then, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if papasan chairs are hot or not. Finally, Deputy Chief Economist & VP of Research at the National Association of REALTORS® Dr. Jessica Lautz shares data on who the average American homeowner is.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 35min

Importance of Home Inspections

Whether you’re looking to sell your home or just want to ensure proper maintenance, regular home inspections are a must. On this episode of Real Estate Today, REALTOR® Samantha Witherwax shares what buyers should look out for during inspections, including roofing, AC, plumbing and electrical. Plus, former Executive Director at the American Society of Home Inspectors Frank Lesh discusses how homeowners can identify issues in their house early. Then, Dr. Steve Kerber, vice president and executive director of the Fire Safety Research Institute at UL Research Institutes talks about the importance of fire safety. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if the gothic interior design trend is hot or not.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 35min

Benefits of New Construction Homes

Considering buying a new construction home? On this episode of Real Estate Today, REALTOR® Christine Richardson shares the process, time frame, and whether there is less competition with new builds. Plus, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders, Dr. Robert Dietz joins to share where new home construction is surging and what consumers looking to build should know. Then, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, discusses when he believes mortgage rates may dip. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares which home design trends are hot or not, including the shower lamp.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 32min

How to increase the value of your home

Looking to sell your home and want to maximize its worth? On this episode of Real Estate Today, REALTOR® and appraiser Jamie Moore shares what homeowners can do to their homes to get a bigger appraised value, including depersonalizing and decluttering. Plus, REALTOR® Greg Block joins to share invaluable insights on enhancing your home's market value, covering everything from essential cleaning and a fresh coat of paint to the impact of curb appeal. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares what items in the 2024 remodeling boom are hot or not. 
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Apr 5, 2024 • 35min

Investing in Real Estate in the Spring of 2024

Is the spring the time for you to invest in real estate and build wealth? REALTOR® Peter West discusses the benefits of investing in multifamily or single-family properties and the responsibilities required for each asset class. REALTOR® Bill Milliken from Michigan discusses commercial real estate investing, the impact working from home has on properties, and the trend to convert office buildings to residential space. Melissa Dittman Tracey shares whether using vinegar to clean your stone countertops is hot or not. Elizabeth Renter from NerdWallet discusses their First-Time Home Buyer Affordability Report — Q4 2023 and the challenges in the real estate market, especially for first-time home buyers.

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