In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews a trifecta of real estate experts - Agent Paul Smith, real estate specialist attorney Dan Wade, and owner of Freedom One Funding, Mark Pawlows! The 2023 market is awash with confusing and hectic developments, and nobody knows better than these three! Want to know their secrets to navigating through this storm? You'll have to listen to this episode and find out!

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00:21 - Introductions

02:56 - The State of Real Estate: Dan’s View

05:34 - Mark’s View

08:14 - Paul’s View

10:15 - It’s an Inventory Issue - Still!

13:20 - Interest Rates: Buyers vs. Sellers

14:58 - No Praise for the Appraisals

17:05 - Jack Up the Price! Appraisal Gap Contingencies

19:12 - Stand Out! Above the Crowd

22:27 - What’s Your Offer?

25:24 - The Escalation Clause

27:41 - Flipping’s Out, Renting’s In!.. But Choose Your Tenants Wisely!

30:10 - Incentive Programs?.. What a Mess!

33:42 - Finally Foreclosures

36:07 - Homes as Investments: The Curse of AirBnB

40:15 - Saratoga Prices… Terrifying!

41:41 - Advice for First-Time Buyers

44:23 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch