RAD Real Estate

Richard

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.

  1. 10/26/2023

    Mortgage Insights w/Senior VP of Mortgage Banking @ First Horizon, Tony Umholtz

    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 professionalsDifferent types of mortgagesConventional, FHA/VA, ARMs, USDA, Construction-to-perm vs. End loans, Doctor Loans, and othersThe importance of a good credit scorePre-qualification vs. Pre-approvalAnd SO much more!

    58 min

  2. 09/04/2023

    Preparing for a Hurricane

    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?  You'll also get an understanding of what to do when you return to your home if you evacuated.

    30 min

  3. 08/02/2023

    Pre-Qualification / Pre-Approval / Proof of Funds

    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.

    26 min

  4. 06/16/2023

    Stages of Construction

    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.

    27 min

  5. 05/03/2023

    Staging & Cleaning Your Home

    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.

    27 min

  6. 04/07/2023

    Market Update (April 2023)

    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.

    25 min

  7. 03/16/2023

    How Interest Rates & Inflation Affect Real Estate

    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.

    23 min

  8. 03/02/2023

    Builders and The Commission Trick

    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.

    28 min
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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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  • Creator
    Richard
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 RAD Real Estate
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    RAD Real Estate