Rent Move Buy by The RARE

Alison Scimeca, REALTOR
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Rent Move Buy by The RARE

The Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally, new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answering before diving in headfirst. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answer all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! @theRAREdc or alison@theraredc.com

  1. 06/20/2023

    Answers to the Most Commonly Googled Real Estate Questions

    When you’re starting the process of buying or selling a home, you probably have a lot of questions.  So what do you do? You go to your internet browser and search for the answers to your questions, right?  In this episode, Alison addresses all of the most commonly searched real estate questions and gives concise and honest responses that can help inform and answer most if not all buyer and seller questions!    Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc

    31 min

  2. 06/06/2023

    Assistance Animals: Your Rights as a Renter or Landlord with Guest Abby Volin

    Let's say you have an animal who lives in your home with you -- not necessarily a pet, but perhaps an assistance animal of some sort -- and you're looking to move to a new home.  What rights do you have when navigating your search with your animal in tow?  What if you're a landlord and you have someone with an animal who wants to live in your property -- what rights do YOU have? In this episode, Alison is joined by Abby Volin, a subject matter leader on animal accommodation law, and together they discuss common concerns both for those seeking housing and those providing it. They will answer common questions that are often asked and give context to the topic as a whole.     Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Abby abby.volin@dc.gov

    29 min

  3. 05/23/2023

    Everything You Need to Know About VA Loans with Guest Brandon Frye

    VA loans are an incredible financing option for those who qualify, but like all special loan types, they have unique conditions and differences from conforming loan types such as conventional, fixed rated, and adjustable rate mortgages. In this episode, Alison is joined by Brandon Frye, a Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate in the DC metro area who has regularly helped clients secure VA Loans over the past decade. In this episode they discuss all details of this loan type – who qualifies, specific caveats to the program, and common questions clients have about them.  Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Brandon IG: @bfryemortgage

    28 min

  4. 05/09/2023

    Writing Love Letters When Offering on a Home with Guest Karen Ringo

    Love Letters, personal letters written to homeowners when trying to buy a home, have been a hotly contested topic in the real estate world for many years.  So when you’re ready to offer on a home, should you write one? What are the pros and cons?  In this episode, Alison is joined by Karen Ringo, Realtor with Compass licensed in DC, MD, and VA who consistently provides ease of process and personalized experience along with direct and healthy communication to each and every client.  Together, Alison and Karen truly break down love letters from all angles and leave the choice up to you whether or not including one in an offer is right for you.   Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Karen www.karenringodmvrealtor.com | IG: @thekarenringo

    25 min

  5. 04/25/2023

    How to Write and Win When Competing with Multiple Offers with Guest Michael Fowler

    It’s a tough market and with interest rates up and fewer homes being listed so far this year, competition is fierce yet again in the DC-metropolitan area. When buyers find the right home to offer on, they can end up competing against other buyers who feel it’s the home for them, too. In this episode, Alison is joined by Michael Fowler, her RARE teammate with over 10 years of experience as a Realtor in DC, MD, and VA who has helped a large number of buyers and sellers navigate multiple offer situations.  Together they discuss the various things to consider when entering into a multiple offer situation along with some tips that hopefully will help you win when and if you enter into such situation yourself.   Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Michael www.michaelfowlercreative.com

    36 min

  6. 04/11/2023

    The Rental Market and Rental Trends in DC with Guest Emily McDonald of Zillow

    It’s rentals season and while the rental market has been an unpredictable rollercoaster over the past 3 years, recent data is showing us that seasonality is once again a factor in overall rental market trends. In this episode, Alison is joined by Emily McDonald, Zillow’s rental trends expert. Emily interprets constantly changing data to help renters understand market trends so they can make the most informed decisions possible during their housing journey.  Together they discuss the rental market in general, specific trends in the DMV, things to consider when entering the rental market, and tips & tricks for those on the hunt for their next rental home.   Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Emily emilymcd@zillowgroup.com

    30 min

  7. 03/28/2023

    A Guide to Buying a Fixer Upper with Guest Erin Helland

    Who doesn’t love a good HGTV home renovation show? When there’s a hot market and high levels of competition, Buyers often find themselves considering purchase options that perhaps they hadn’t considered before. In this episode, Alison is joined by Erin Helland, home renovation coach, licensed home inspector, and Owner of Hardhat Diplomat. While still doing renovations of her own, Erin uses her experiences in commercial and residential renovation to guide others through the home improvement process. In this episode, Alison and Erin break down what to consider when buying a fixer upper, from finances, to timeline, to the pain points that can occur throughout the process.  Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Erin www.hardhatdiplomat.com | IG: @hardhatdiplomat

    30 min

  8. 03/14/2023

    Rental Style and DIY Rental Friendly Renovations with Guest Imani Keal

    Just because you rent and don’t own the place where you live, it doesn’t mean you need to be fearful of making changes to your space, adding what you like, and making a home your own. But oftentimes renters are nervous to do too much for fear that changes to their space can cause issues down the road. In this episode, Alison is joined by Imani Keal, creator of Imani At Home, a DC-based home & lifestyle content channel that has amassed a huge following since its 2020 inception. Imani believes that all people, regardless of whether they rent or own, should invest in their happiness by improving the spaces in which they live, and together on this episode, she and Alison share renter-friendly DIYs, tips for the design-obsessed renter, and advice on how to navigate renovation conversations with landlords.   Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Imani www.imaniathome.com | IG: @imaniathome

    30 min
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The Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally, new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answering before diving in headfirst. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answer all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! @theRAREdc or alison@theraredc.com

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  • Creator
    Alison Scimeca, REALTOR
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Rent Move Buy D.C.
  • Show Website
    Rent Move Buy by The RARE

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