Episode 71: Pros + Cons of Becoming a Broker In Charge?
Release Date: 05/31/2022
Between Two Brokers
No silly, Martha didn't grace us with her presence, instead Stacy + Erin compare takeaways from Masterclass with Martha Stewart. There is so much insightful advice to be gleaned from one of the world's most admirable entrepreneurs, from morning routines, to how to look at your business from different lenses, what to say no to, giving feedback, and managing a schedule. The ladies highlight what resonates with them and the lessons they are implementing into their lives and businesses.
info_outline Episode 157: Investing in the Stock Market and Real Estate with Jeff McDowellBetween Two Brokers
Stacy and Erin sit down with financial advisor Jeff McDowell of Roadstead Capital Partners to discuss everyone’s favorite topic: money. The three discussed investing in the markets, the future of AI and associated stocks, how politics and the election year affect investing concerns and the market in general, conspiracy theories, commercial real estate investments, investment properties including vacation rentals, and the parallels between financial and real estate markets and clients fears - everything top of mind for the money-obsessed! They also discuss how to make...
info_outline Episode 156: Market Update, Spring Market Predictions, + Site Unseen OffersBetween Two Brokers
Erin and Stacy discuss how their buyers and sellers have joined them on the struggle bus in recent deals. Will the stressful, tough negotiations continue through Spring? Tune in to hear what the ladies are telling their buyer and seller clients. Stacy says buyers should strike now on listings that have been on the market before the inevitable craziness of the Spring market gets going in full force and they wind up in multiple offers and pay higher prices competing with a larger buyer pool. With so many buyers these days searching for real estate remotely and making site unseen offers, the...
info_outline Episode 155: Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Other Natural Disasters - Are you Properly Covered?Between Two Brokers
Mandy Davis of Anderson Insurance is BACK to talk Natural disasters. (If you haven’t listened to Ep. 154 go back and check it out. ) On this episode the ladies chat all things NATURAL DISASTER. From hurricanes to earth quakes to wind damage Mandy covers it all and lets you know that when it comes to insurance you may not be as covered as you think. Then they dive into everything from rodents, squirrels, termites and more and give you the straight forward answers around your home insurance coverage. Reach Out to Mandy: Today’s episode...
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Insurance rates have gone up a shocking amount for homeowners nationwide but especially for coastal properties. Stacy and Erin sit down with insurance agent Mandy Davis with Anderson Insurance to find out why this necessary expense has increased so drastically in the last 18 months. Listen in to understand what replacement cost is and how it is determined, how insurance companies pay out, and what factors go into pricing insurance premiums… think roofs, pools, polybutylene plumbing, claims history, even your credit score. Learn what you need to know about wind, flood, and umbrella policies...
info_outline Episode 153: Housing Affordability: Real Numbers for a Home Purchase under $1 MillionBetween Two Brokers
Stacy and Erin sit down with mortgage guru Bill Payne using the Charleston market as a case study to discuss the nationwide issue of housing affordability. How much are first time home buyers earning? How much are they spending on a home? Has credit card debt become more of an issue? Tune in to hear some things they advise first timers to think about before they make a decision, as well as options for parental help or a co-signer on a mortgage if they don't have the ability to do it on their own. If you are considering purchasing a home in Charleston under $1 million, buying your first home,...
info_outline Episode 152: Hurdles Galore: Parking, Flooding, and Mold, Oh My! With bonus Mortgage Guru Question.Between Two Brokers
The girls discuss their latest challenges in the market including properties that don't offer deeded parking, properties with mold issues, recent flooding, and how to maintain your home to avoid surprises when selling during a home inspection. Erin shares how she hunted down a parking broker, a car club, and even a rentable parking spot for her buyer client. Plus, producer Lindsey hits Mortgage Guru Bill Payne with a burning question: How do you tap into your home's equity in this interest rate environment? With a HELOC or by refinancing? Also: tax advantages for opening an income-producing...
info_outline Episode 151: High Performance with Elite Business Coach Moira KucabaBetween Two Brokers
Moira Kucaba is a Business Coach, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Mama, Belief Builder who overcame addiction and turned what she thought was her scarlet letter into her secret superpower. In this episode, Moira breaks down her process for how to become the high-earning entrepreneur you’ve always dreamed of being by sharing tangible tips that will lead to BIG changes in your life. The ladies discuss mindset, psychology, time management, comparison, rewiring your brain, and so much more. If you are a hard driving achievement junkie - this one's for you! Work with...
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Erin and Stacy provide a January market update, trade Airbnb horror stories, and how they've advised new agents coming into the business. They conclude with Erin's input on how buyer's should realistically think about potential rate drops this year. Today’s episode is brought to you by: 38Tera Check Out 38Tera on Instagram:
info_outline Episode 149: Should Homeowners with a High-Interest Rate Refinance Now or Later?Between Two Brokers
Stacy and Erin sit down with mortgage guru Bill Payne and answer a listener question regarding an uptick in refinances. What's the smart move? Go ahead and refi or wait for rates to come down further? Bill discusses what he anticipates rates will do in the first and second half of the year, the cost to refinance, and when the best time to refinance is. He also tells you how to determine when you break even on a refi to decide if it is worth the cost. Bill Payne is with First Home Mortgage and can be reached at 843-532-1392.
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