Episodes
What Can You Do to Maximize Your Real Estate Investment?
January 25, 2018 20:27Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Welcome to my webinar, Investor Magic: 8 Essential Rules for Maximizing Your Real Estate Investment. If you’re a seasoned investor, or want to be, this webinar will give you some tools to help you meet your real estate investing goals. At the end of this webinar, there will be a free offer to get you started on your way to a real estate investing career. So what qualifies me to present this webinar? ...
What Can You Expect From the Market in 2018?
January 05, 2018 22:01Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale First, I want to say thank you for your support during a very successful year for our team. I hope your year was as great as ours. The end of 2017 saw a flourish of closings in our real estate market, which is going to cause a diminish in the inventory levels for the beginning of 2018. In my opinion, 2018 is going to be a very strong year in the market. I think we’ll see an increase in home values, espe...
7 Ways to Get a Leg Up on Buying a Home Next Year
November 16, 2017 18:51 VideoSelling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2018, you’d better get started now. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the process: Interview potential real estate agents. Find an agent who you like and who seems to like you. They should be knowledgeable about the market that you’re looking in as well. Find a mortgage broker or lender. Interview at least a couple. Find out how they work, what ...
10 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Your Raleigh Home This Fall
October 27, 2017 14:48 VideoSelling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Here are the top 10 reasons you should list your home this fall: 10. By selling now, you’ll have the opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer in the spring. When there are more houses on the market for less money, this will allow you to sell high and buy low. 9. You can still restrict showings during the holidays. 8. January is traditionally the month for employees to start new jobs. Since transfere...
Are You Better Off Selling or Remodeling Your Home?
September 29, 2017 14:57 VideoSelling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re trying to make up your mind between selling or remodeling your home, the answer depends on what you’re looking for. If the house is too small for your growing family, you’ll probably want to look for a larger home. If you like the house you live in but it needs updating, remodeling might be the answer. In terms of remodeling, the best bang for your buck lies with the kitchen and/or the bath...
What Is Going on in Our Market Right Now?
September 05, 2017 21:15 VideoWhat is going on in the market? 2017 has been a year of change, so let’s take a look at the latest trends. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Real estate is constantly evolving and 2017 has been consistent with this fact. This year has shaped up to show a lot of change in our market and continues to do so as we near the fall months. If you still have a real estate transaction planned for this year, it never hurts to have a good handle ...
How Can You Determine What Your Clients Are Looking For?
August 14, 2017 19:15 VideoToday I want to talk about how to best help your clients find the home of their dreams. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today I’d like to talk about what people are looking for when they want to buy a house. Sometimes buyers are simply looking for a home, but they are often also looking for an investment as well as their own, private place. Many people simply do not want to be beholden to an apartment complex where the rent keeps ris...
Additional Home Buying Costs
July 12, 2017 22:32 VideoYour down payment isn’t the only money you’ll need when buying. Here are six more costs to consider. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Most people think that once they’ve made their 20% down payment that the home buying process is over. Technically it is, but there are still a few costs that you’ll have after the deal is finalized. Here are a few things to take care of after you’ve got the keys to a new home. 1. Change all the locks an...
How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck When Remodeling
June 12, 2017 18:15 VideoIf you want to remodel your house, focusing on these two areas will bring you the best bang for your buck. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale When you remodel your property, there are a couple rules to follow that will help you get the biggest bang for your buck. The places that offer the best return on your investment in the house are the kitchen and bathrooms. Remodeling those rooms should get you about a 100% return on your money. A ...
What’s Been Happening in Our Raleigh Market Lately?
May 16, 2017 15:53 VideoDemand for certain locations and corresponding pricing has caused a buyer frenzy in our Raleigh market and made it the perfect time to list your home for sale. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale The latest news from our Raleigh market paints an interesting picture. Mortgage rates have stabilized and are still below 5%. We’re looking at a two or three-month supply of housing inventory, which a record low or at least close to it. The aver...
How to Sell Your Home Without Leaving a Penny on the Table
May 01, 2017 15:55 VideoThere are 10 things you must know if you want to sell your home for top dollar and leave no pennies on the table. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale What are the 10 things you absolutely must know to sell your home without leaving a penny on the table? 1. Neutralize your home. Strong statements of wallpaper and paint may appeal to a select group of people, but most will see it as additional work if they buy the home. Paint, wallpaper, a...
The 9 Traps You Need to Avoid as a Homebuyer
March 27, 2017 21:46 VideoBuying a home is a major investment, so here are nine common home buying traps you must avoid to secure the home that’s best for you. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale The term ‘buyer beware’ is one that all buyers should know and understand. No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment. For many homebuyers, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to a least a few of...
8 Rules for Becoming a Real Estate Investment Pro
January 27, 2017 20:28 VideoIf you’re a seasoned real estate investor or want to be one, this webinar will give you some tools to help you meet your real estate investing goals. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Welcome to my webinar, Investor Magic: 8 Essential Rules for Maximizing Your Real Estate Investment. If you’re a seasoned investor, or want to be, this webinar will give you some tools to help you meet your real estate investing goals. At the end of this...
A Cause Near and Dear to My Heart
December 20, 2016 00:43 VideoWe hope you all have a happy holiday season. We also wanted to ask if you could help us out with a special cause this year. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale First off, let me wish all of you a happy holiday season and thank you for helping me have a successful year in 2016. I’m looking forward to an even better year in 2017. Instead of talking about real estate, today I want to talk about something different that is near and dear to m...
What’s Going on in the Raleigh Market Right Now?
November 28, 2016 21:18As we celebrate Thanksgiving, our Raleigh market is favoring sellers and should continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today I wanted to give you a quick market update and an idea of what I think is going to happen moving forward. So, what is happening in the Raleigh market? As it happens, the Raleigh market is on fire. At this point in time, it’s a seller’s market, but it also depends on where...
Where Is the Raleigh Market Headed?
October 27, 2016 16:21 image/jpegToday I’d like to give you a quick update on the Raleigh market, who it’s favoring, and where it’s heading. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale What’s happening in the Raleigh real estate market? Today I’d like to go over some of the numbers for our market and the surrounding areas to give you a better understanding of where we are and where we’re headed. Home values have continued to rise due to the shortage of supply. However, trends s...
How Do You Find Your Home's True Value?
September 30, 2016 00:07 VideoHomes priced incorrectly take much longer to sell. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Finding the true value of your home and pricing it accurately is extremely important when you're selling. When pricing your home, consider comparable homes. What have other homes in your neighborhood sold for recently and how do they compare in terms of size and amenities? You also need to consider competition—how many other homes are for sale in your ...
6 Signs That It’s Time to Sell Your Raleigh Home
September 07, 2016 18:49 VideoHow do you know when it is time to sell your home? Here are six surefire signs that now is the time to make your move: 1. You feel cramped but you can’t add on. Your family might not be growing anymore, but that doesn’t mean your lifestyle fits in your current home. 2. You have too much space. Are you overwhelmed by vacant rooms and silence? Saying goodbye to a family home can be difficult, but consider whether or not it is feasible for you to stay. If yardwork or house upkeep is becoming...
Own Your Raleigh Home 8 Years Sooner
July 28, 2016 23:05 VideoSelling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you have a 30-year loan, there are ways to pay it off eight years sooner and achieve your financial freedom. When you buy a home, you can choose between a 15-year mortgage and a 30-year mortgage. Although most people would prefer the 15-year mortgage, they probably can’t afford the higher monthly payments that come with that option, and have to choose the 30-year mortgage instead. Make one e...
Buying Has Become Cheaper than Renting in Raleigh
July 12, 2016 20:56Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Lately, a lot of people have been wondering if it's better to rent or buy a home in this 2016 housing market in Raleigh. There are a few factors to consider. In the Triangle market, rent is going up because 60 people move into the market per day. Over a year, that's 22,000 people, and rental rates should continue to increase for the next 36 months and maybe even more. On the housing side, demand is high...
Five Things a Real Estate Agent Can Help You With
June 15, 2016 16:16Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale A lot of people think they can buy or sell a home on their own. Why do you need to to work with a real estate agent? Here are five reasons: Their knowledge. Their guidance. Their expertise. Someone to walk you through the minefields. Someone to help you achieve your goals. A good real estate agent will help you navigate the complicated process of buying or selling a home. If you want a free str...
Be Careful Using Zillow in Raleigh Real Estate
May 25, 2016 19:03Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Can you trust Zillow to give you an accurate home evaluation in Raleigh? In most cases, Zillow estimates are up to 10% off. Zillow uses a basic algorithm based on similar home sale values in your neighborhood. Finding a true home value is not that simple. As a whole, Zillow valuations are off 62% of the time. The best way to find a home’s value is to talk to an agent. They will pull comparables and als...
Market Analysis of the Triangle Area
April 27, 2016 21:18 VideoSelling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today we’ve got a quick market analysis for you for the Triangle real estate market. A lot of people are asking us the same thing, “Are we in a buyer’s or seller’s market?” “ This market benefits everyone. ” The truth is, we are in a unique market, and both buyers and sellers are benefiting from it. Our inventory is down to a 4-month supply, making it a pretty good seller’s market. A lot of propertie...
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