Real Estate Today

Real Estate Today
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Real Estate Today

Real Estate Today opens doors for buyers and sellers with critical and credible information on the real estate market. It’s fast-paced and fact-packed with experts, interviews, call-ins, field reports, and timely market conditions.

  1. OCT 18

    Investing In Real Estate This Fall

    What will investing in the real estate market be like this fall? REALTOR® Kristin Smith from Dallas, Texas shares how to get started with short-term rental properties. Next, REALTOR® Bill Milliken from Michigan discusses the growing interest in adaptive reuse, such as converting empty office buildings to residential spaces. Then, Keith Gumbinger with HSH.com shares how interest rate drops may impact investment mortgages. After that, commercial REALTOR® Ashley Jackrel from Charleston, SC shares how new office spaces entice employees to work in the office more, so you can get the most out of your commercial real estate space. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if brown or burgundy paint colors are hot or not.

    26 min

  2. OCT 11

    Writing a Winning Real Estate Offer

    Looking to write a real estate offer that seals the deal? Kate Wood from NerdWallet explains where the mortgage rates are headed in October and beyond. Then, REALTOR® Pat Vredevoogd Combs from Michigan walks us through writing a winning offer, sharing what you should and shouldn’t include. REALTOR® Kevin Sears from Massachusetts discusses the art of negotiation and what the seller considers in the offer. Finally, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether inside swings and room dividers are hot or not.

    25 min

  3. OCT 4

    Real Estate Tech Tools to Help Home Buyers and Sellers

    Looking for all-new tools to make home buying and selling easier? Sara Brinton with Realtor.com discusses their new dynamic map layers feature. Then, REALTOR® Isabel Affinito shares details about the owner’s manual she created for the homes she's selling. Plus, home stager Krisztina Bell discusses virtually staging your home before listing it. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether fridgescaping is hot or not.

    25 min

  4. SEP 27

    Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

    What do you need to do to get your home ready for fall? NAR President Kevin Sears shares key strategies for sellers during the fall market. Then, Kathleen Corlett with BobVila.com walks us through ways to get your home ready for fall and winter. Plus, CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Kris Kiser shares seven steps homeowners can take to store their summer tools correctly and ensure their winter tools are ready to go. Then, NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shares details from the latest Pending Home Sales Index. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if painting your countertops is hot or not.

    30 min

  5. SEP 20

    The 2024 Fall Real Estate Market

    What should buyers and sellers expect in the real estate market this fall? Chief Economist at realtor.com Danielle Hale discusses the drop in interest rates and what it means for buyers and sellers. National Association of REALTORS® President Kevin Sears shares his best strategies for buyers in the fall market, from getting preapproved to writing the best offer. Plus, Nadia Evangelou with NAR talks about the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and analyzes the Fed’s news. Then, senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok looks ahead at the fall weather and its potential impact on real estate. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether painting your house white is hot or not.

    28 min

  6. SEP 13

    Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying or Selling a Home

    Buying a home is already expensive, so you want to avoid extra costs whenever possible. REALTOR® Mary Dykstra walks us through common seller mistakes including pricing the house without data, trying to sell without making the home appealing to buyers, and more. Then, REALTOR® Kristina Rhodes shares buyer mistakes that could cost a lot of money, including being so eager to get a house that you skip the home inspection. Plus, Angel Romero with Down Payment Resource explains why homebuyers are making a big mistake by not utilizing down payment assistance. Then, Lisa Trofe with Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association discusses a new study from BabyCenter that covers the top mistakes parents make involving child safety when moving to a new home. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if oversize front doors are hot or not.

    30 min

  7. SEP 6

    Winning in a Competitive Real Estate Market

    Buyers and sellers need winning strategies to succeed in today’s competitive real estate market. NerdWallet’s Elizabeth Renter explains the challenges first-time buyers face and tips to help them get a house. REALTOR® Jim Gamble shares the benefits of looking at homes that have been on the market for at least 15 days. Then, REALTOR® Sarah Gustafson discusses how to make the most of a home sale and why buyers must do their homework upfront. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on if mosaic tiles for a kitchen backsplash are hot or not.

    26 min

  8. AUG 30

    Winning Strategies for the Real Estate Market

    Looking to have a smooth, successful real estate transaction in today’s competitive market? Principal broker Sarah Gustafson gives buyers her best advice on how to win in a tight market. Then, homebuilder Joshua Correa shares why buying a new build could be a way of avoiding market competition. Plus, Adam Speck with Rocket Mortgage discusses what it takes to get the best interest rate. Then, home stager Karen Post explains how properly staging your home can help you sell faster—and with a bigger profit. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on if textured walls are hot or not.

    34 min
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Real Estate Today opens doors for buyers and sellers with critical and credible information on the real estate market. It’s fast-paced and fact-packed with experts, interviews, call-ins, field reports, and timely market conditions.

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    Real Estate Today
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2024
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