Take a deep dive into various topics related to selling & buying real estate where we'll talk about the state of the market, market statistics, how to negotiate a contract, getting a home ready to sell, curb appeal, what to look for when buying a home, how to buy with a builder and what to expect, what’s in the economic news, real estate related weather, market trends and how it all relates to real estate.
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Mortgage Insights w/Senior VP of Mortgage Banking @ First Horizon, Tony Umholtz
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Get to know former punter for the New England Patriots and now Senior VP of Mortgage Banking at top-notch First Horizon Bank. Take a deep dive into the entire mortgage process and all that goes along with it, including . The role of mortgage professionals Different types of mortgages Conventional, FHA/VA, ARMs, USDA, Construction-to-perm vs. End lo…
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Take a deep dive into what you need to do to prepare for the impact of a hurricane and all the effects it can have on your home, your family, pets, and you! You'll learn the stages of a hurricane as well as the wind speeds of each. Should you evacuate or stay in your home? What should you do about food? What about important documents and photos? Yo…
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Pre-Qualification / Pre-Approval / Proof of Funds
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Take a deep dive into the preapproval and prequalification process and learn what each means. Understand how one is better than the other and the importance of getting a "proof of funds" from buyers when selling a home. Discover the pitfalls of not adhering to a strict policy of requiring a proof of funds with every offer.…
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Take a deep dive into information on one of my passions... home building! Learn the condensed version of all the stages of construction and what to expect during the process. You can rest assured that the (production) home builders have figured out the process, down to a science.Av Richard
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Take a deep dive into why it is important to stage AND clean your home prior to listing it. See the home through a prospective buyer's eyes as well as through the eyes of the buyer's agent. Learn about how ignoring maintenance and/or repair items in your home can cost far more than the repairs themselves.…
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Interest rate hikes, low inventory, high demand, and lenders that are trying to write loans. All this makes for a market that is great for sellers, but not for buyers. Take a deep dive into what is causing it and how buyers can make their offers more "attractive" to sellers.Av Richard
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How Interest Rates & Inflation Affect Real Estate
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Get an understanding of what causes inflation, what can be done to slow it down and how interest rates play into that formula. Then, take a deep dive at how that affects the real estate market.Av Richard
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Take a deep dive into how some builders keep from paying a commission to Realtors. Find out why some builders have a policy regarding how/when you must register with them in their communities. Understand the advantages of being represented by a Realtor when buying a new home and why some builders do not value that relationship.…
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This episode, we take a look at the commission structure when buying or selling a home. Who pays the commission? Learn what services you should be paying for. How does the Realtor earn their commission? Is the commission negotiable? Get a complete understanding of the entire concept of commission.Av Richard
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Take a look into the factors that help determine a good offer price and terms including; reviewing Comparative Market Analyses and details of each "active", "pending", and "closed" home to determine the value of the home in which you have interest. Discover the importance of using a Realtor in this process and the pitfalls of trying to do it on you…
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In this episode, you'll take a deep dive into how you can buy a home without a Realtor. I know! As a Realtor, that is crazy advice, right? I just don't think I'd be doing my duty to my listeners without explaining how you CAN do it. But stay tuned; I do also explain the pitfalls of not using a Realtor (or attorney) for your home purchase.…
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Tune in to learn about trends in the Tampa Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and what they mean. We talk about inventory levels, price trends, interest rates and what to expect in the future.Av Richard
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Learn what inspections to order when buying a home and understand the various components of an inspection that can possibly earn you discounts on your homeowner's insurance premium.Av Richard
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Selling Your Home (Part B) MLS and Disclosures
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Listen to learn what your Realtor should be doing to get your home on the market, into the MLS and syndicating the listing to numerous other websites. Also, get informed about the various (typical) disclosures that are needed to protect you as the seller.Av Richard
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Selling Your Home Curb Appeal & Staging Your Home to Sell (Part A)
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Take a deep dive into what it takes to get your home ready to sell. Analyze your curb appeal and make adjustments/improvements to make a best first impression. Discover how to stage your home with your own furnishings and accessories and make your home appealing to any prospective buyer.Av Richard
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Take a deep dive into Part A of what it takes to buy a home with a builder. We'll talk about inventory homes and to-be-built homes and the entire process. We will also explore why it is important to use the services of a Realtor when building a home.Av Richard
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Take a deep dive into Part B of what it takes to buy a home with a builder. We'll talk about inventory homes and to-be-built homes and the entire process. We will also explore why it is important to use the services of a Realtor when building a home.Av Richard
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Buying a Resale/Existing Home (Part B)
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Take a deep dive into the buying process as this podcast continues from Part A. In this episode, you'll learn things like what to look for on the lot, submitting an offer on a home, what paperwork is involved in the transaction, special contingencies, negotiating 101, inspections, and moving toward a closing.…
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Buying a Resale/Existing Home (Part A)
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Take a deep dive into all that it takes to purchase an existing or resale home. You'll learn what to look for when buying, how to determine an offer price, negotiating 101, the inspection process, and why it is important to use the services of a Realtor.Av Richard
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Get an understanding of how Hurricane Ian and other hurricanes can and will affect the real estate market, pricing, and availability of materials and labor.Av Richard
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Get to know Owner/Broker/Entrepeneur Richard Dombrowski
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Learn about Richard Dombrowski and his experience up to being the broker/owner of Bay Realty of Florida and what makes him an expert in the field.Av Richard
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