Buying a New Construction House
Real Estate Today
With the price of newly built homes being close to the price of buying an existing home, we tackle the question of whether now is a good time to buy a new construction home. What does it take to build a house from scratch? How do you budget? How do you get homebuilder incentives? How long will it take? What is the difference between a production builder and a custom builder? We discuss with REALTOR® Jacob Smith from Burlington, Vermont, Joel Berner from and Danushka Nanayakkara from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). We also find out if mirrored cabinets and dressers are...
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Real Estate Myths Debunked
Real Estate Today
Think you know the truth about the housing market? From bidding wars to whether you really need perfect credit to get a mortgage, we’re taking a sledgehammer to the biggest myths in real estate. We’ll reveal how the national headlines stack up against what’s really happening in your local market and what to watch for when shopping for a loan, helping you cut through the noise to make smarter moves in today’s market. Featuring Stacie Staub, CEO and founder of West + Main Homes in Colorado; Todd Carson, director of sales performance for Planet Home Lending in California; and Ryan Melvin,...
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What to look out for when buying a home
Real Estate Today
Thinking about buying a home? From listing that high more than they reveal to pool issues that could drain your wallet, we’re helping buyers cut through the noise in today’s complex housing market. This week on Real Estate Today, hear smart strategies for buying in a market where timing, transparency and thorough inspections can make or break your deal. We’ll explore how long a home should sit before you question the price, how to weigh the pros and cons of owning a pool, and the unexpected red flags that could signal trouble behind those flawless listing photos. Featuring Scott Geller,...
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Selling Strategies for Today’s Housing Market
Real Estate Today
Selling your home in today’s market, with housing inventory increasing but buyers seemingly standing back, takes strategy, precision and a competitive edge. This week, we’re joined by Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist; Scott Geller, associate broker at REMAX in Jamison, PA; Ryan Melvin, Las Vegas real estate expert; Art Moreno, broker-owner of the Art of Realty; and Melissa Bailey, a REALTOR® from Arizona. Our guests share expert strategies for helping sellers stand out, from pricing a home competitively to attracting buyers with high-quality listing photos. We’ll explore the surprising...
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House Hacks to Make Homeownership More Affordable
Real Estate Today
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), co-ownership vacation homes, and multigenerational living—creative solutions are helping homeowners tackle rising costs. This week, we’re joined by Ryan Hvizda, owner at Hvizda Realty Group at Keller Williams Metro in New Hampshire; Matt Brannon, data journalist at Insurify; Danielle Hale, chief economist at realtor.com; Austin Allison, CEO of Pacaso; and Lynn Butterfield, associate broker at Coldwell Banker. They share expert insight on how to afford homeownership in today’s market, including ways to save on property taxes and why asking for a home’s...
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Home Sweet Home Maintenance
Real Estate Today
Home maintenance just got easier. This week, we’re joined by Lynn Butterfield, associate broker at Coldwell Banker; Peter Piotrowski, chief claims officer at Hippo Insurance; and viral appliance repair expert Derrick Dennis, aka “DerrickwithtwoRs.” They share practical tips on preventive maintenance, appliance care and what today’s homeowners need to know to protect their investment. Plus, a new “Hot or Not” home trend: steam cleaning your hardwood floors.
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Building Wealth Through Real Estate
Real Estate Today
Ready to build wealth through real estate? This week, we’re diving into the fundamentals of investing. Debra Beagle, CEO and broker/owner of Ashton Real Estate Group in Nashville, Tennessee, shares how she started investing in college towns and what signals a strong investment opportunity. Melissa Bailey, team lead at the Jason Mitchell Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers tips on how to break into real estate investing and the types of properties that tend to deliver the best return on investment. Danielle Hale, chief economist at , walks us through new data showing that investor selling...
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Severe Weather's Impact on Home Construction, Insurance and the Market
Real Estate Today
This week, we’re exploring how severe weather is reshaping the real estate market. First, Erica Wolfe, owner of The Wolfe Team in Jupiter, Florida, explains how higher insurance costs are impacting real estate transactions and why more buyers are turning to new construction for better insurance rates. Next, Travis Hodges, managing director at VIU by HUB, shares the types of weather events having the biggest impact on the market. After, Jon Schneyer, hurricane risk expert and director of research and content at Cotality, reveals the biggest surprises from this year’s hurricane risk report....
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Maximize Your Home’s Resale Potential
Real Estate Today
Want to make your home look like a million bucks and actually profit from it? This week, we’re diving into smart renovation strategies that can boost your home’s resale value and help you sell faster. Michael Alladawi, CEO and founder of Revive Real Estate, shares how presale renovations can lead to bigger profits. REALTOR® Michelle Doherty breaks down which updates are worth it and which ones to skip. Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of REALTORS®, walks us through key findings from the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report....
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The 2025 Summer Real Estate Market
Real Estate Today
Are you buying or selling a home this summer during what is historically the busiest real estate market of the year? Real estate agent Erica Wolfe from Jupiter, Florida, discusses the shifting real estate market, where prices, affordability, and the luxury market are expected to go. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun looks at the raw economic data to share the latest on housing inventory, where interest rates are going, and how inflation data may open the market for first-time home buyers. Host Melissa Tracey looks at whether electric grills are a hot or not home trend before Frank Meek, an...
info_outlineThink you know the truth about the housing market? From bidding wars to whether you really need perfect credit to get a mortgage, we’re taking a sledgehammer to the biggest myths in real estate. We’ll reveal how the national headlines stack up against what’s really happening in your local market and what to watch for when shopping for a loan, helping you cut through the noise to make smarter moves in today’s market.
Featuring Stacie Staub, CEO and founder of West + Main Homes in Colorado; Todd Carson, director of sales performance for Planet Home Lending in California; and Ryan Melvin, Las Vegas real estate expert.
Plus, in our Hot or Not segment: Is ‘mindless maximalism’ the next big thing in home design or a trend best left behind?