Tips on how to buy a home from a real estate professional
Release Date: 06/09/2023
How to buy a home in the fall of 2023
Real Estate Today
What does it take to successfully a buy a home in the current real estate market? REALTOR® Kimberly Allard from Boston, Massachusetts explains how to build the team of a real estate agent, lender, and home inspector to help you get the house you want. Kimberly also shares tips that will get your offer accepted. Elizabeth Renter from NerdWallet shares some good news for first-time buyers from their latest study, “First-time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report - Q2 2023.” CEO of Down Payment Resource, Rob Chrane, discusses a variety of down payment assistance programs available...
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The 2023 Fall Real Estate Market
Real Estate Today
What will the real estate market be like this fall? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shares the latest existing-home sales data and how low inventory and higher interest rates are impacting the market. REALTOR® Rebecca Thomson, who practices real estate in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, shares tips for home buyers to win the home of their dreams and for home sellers to sell their house efficiently and for a good price. Paul Pastelok from Accuweather shares the autumn weather forecast and if October is expected to bring a big change from warm weather to snow and cold temperatures. Kris Kiser...
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Tips for increasing the value of your house
Real Estate Today
Do you want to make sure your home valuation is the maximum it can be? REALTOR® Natalie Davis from Colorado talks about how important home maintenance is to a home’s value and why you need to make sure your HVAC and furnace get regular service. Appraiser David Griffith explains what items have the biggest impact on a home’s value during the appraisal process. And, Chief Economist Danielle Hale discusses their . REALTOR® Steven Sharpe discusses NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards and his program, Camp Horizon, a camp that allows kids with physical disabilities to enjoy summer...
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What to know before buying a condo
Real Estate Today
Are you looking to buy a condo? REALTOR® Mabél Guzmán from Chicago, Illinois discusses the benefits of buying a condo and what to look for in a condominium. Lawyer Vanessa Goggans talks about condominium ownership and explains what common elements are and why looking at a formation document is important. Financial expert and host of the Money Girl Podcast, Lauren Adams, talks about the various insurance policies that condo owners need to be aware of. And, Brian Kidder from discusses millionaire migration and how that is impacting tax revenues for states and municipalities. Also, Melissa...
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Mortgages and rising interest rates
Real Estate Today
How do you navigate the real estate market amid the highest mortgage rates in two decades? Freddie Mac Deputy Chief Economist Len Kiefer explains why interest rates are so high, where they may be going, and if we can expect a 3% rate any time soon. REALTOR® Linda Rheinberger from Las Vegas, Nevada shares what home buyers and sellers can expect in the current market and what they need to do to close a sale. Keith Gumbinger from gives tips on how to get the best interest rate for your mortgage. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares how people can keep their homes cool in the heat and if...
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Investing in the current real estate market
Real Estate Today
Does the current real estate market present an opportunity to invest? REALTOR® Bill Armstrong from Frederick, Maryland says yes and explains why the high mortgage rates may help you get started. REALTOR® Brian Smith from Texas talks about the benefits of investing in raw land and letting the market come to you while REALTOR® Cynthia Shelton from Florida shares how to invest in commercial real estate. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives the latest data on existing-home sales and housing inventory. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether windows with black trim or all-white...
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How to Personalize Your Home
Real Estate Today
You just got the house of your dreams but how do you make it feel like your home? We talk to home stager Nikki Watson from Dallas, Texas to get home design tips on picking furniture, utilizing wood, and whether you should avoid the painted accent wall for modern wainscoting. Sue Wadden from Sherwin-Williams explains how they will help you pick the best color paint for your home, what paint colors are popular, and how you can make sure your home has good color flow. REALTOR® Angel Piontek from Virginia talks about smart home tech and the important question of can a television actually be...
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Discover insider tips for a successful move
Real Estate Today
Moving to a new home can be overwhelming and with moving scams on the rise this year, you need to be prepared. REALTOR® Cristina Ann Grossu from North Carolina shares why it’s important to get moving insurance and know the moving company you use. Gayla Dixon from UniGroup, which owns United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, gives tips on finding the right moving company, how to get the best price, and how to get ready for your big move. And Andi Batchelor discusses U-Haul’s annual growth states report to tell us where people are moving to in the U.S. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets...
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Understanding a real estate closing
Real Estate Today
What do you need to know about closing on a home? REALTOR® Chris Rost from Kansas explains what the home buyers and sellers need to know about the closing disclosure, the appraisal, the down payment process, and other details, like home insurance, to make sure they are prepared. Real estate attorney Vanessa Goggans shares the documents that need to be brought to the settlement table and how to deal with an issue that may come up. And REALTOR® Dale Mattison from Maryland shares what can be expected at the final walkthrough. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know if plunge pools...
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Making an offer on a home
Real Estate Today
What makes the offer on a home so good it will get accepted? REALTOR® Philip Becker from San Antonio, Texas explains how he crafts an offer a seller will accept. Then, REALTOR® Reggie Copeland from Fairfax, Virginia discusses what a seller should look for before they accept an offer on their home. Charlotte, North Carolina appraiser Peter Gallo tells us about the house appraisal process and what you need to know. And, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares just how hot Barbiecore home design is now that the film “Barbie” is in theaters.
info_outlineHow do real estate professionals find a home themselves? Virginia REALTOR® Lorraine Arora shares why it’s important to look beyond any clutter or design features you may not like and focus on the layout, neighborhood, and other factors in deciding to make it her home. She also goes through real estate terms that every home buyer should know. NerdWallet’s Elizabeth Renter explains how despite a year-over-year increase in listings on the market, tighter lending standards are making it tougher for potential home buyers to get a home loan. And credit expert Gerri Detweiler tells us why she uses credit monitoring and why knowing your credit score is so important. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey tells us if outdoor kitchens and outdoor pizza ovens are hot or not!