Preparation is Key!

Looking forward to being a homeowner over the next year 2023? Wondering if this is the best time to make a move?

Sharing some solid and valuable information for this week’s podcast episode is a Residential Mortgage Loan Officer in Goose Creek, South Carolina, SHAKELIA LEBLANC, with Premier Nationwide Lending. Providing value-bomb information that you need to make informed decisions that will eventually manage the entire loan process from beginning to end with ease. With an MBA holder, she worked for many years in the non-profit sector whose focus was to educate families and guide them toward financial stability before transitioning into the mortgage industry.

Buying a home takes some planning and preparation. With preparation, flexibility, and creativity, your journey to homeownership is possible, even in this competitive market. Thus, leading you to financial stability and generational wealth.

Listen as she discusses important steps on how to become a homeowner, how to prepare your credit score for the lending process, your debt-to-income ratio, and all those essential aspects that will guide you in your home-buying process.

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Are you ready to commit to owning a home before the year ends?

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When is the right time to refinance?

Is it the best time to buy?

Or is it the best time to sell?

In this week’s podcast episode, we have with us Kate Yachini,  Broker/Realtor at Carolina Realty Group, Hilton Head, South Carolina. For the past 15 years, she has been helping her clients live their dreams in beautiful Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, SC. Not only a Realtor but also a leader in the industry in the Hilton Head area, currently serving as the Hilton Head Area Realtors 2022 President. As the 2022 Hilton Head Area Realtors President, Kate is excited to help her association and its members continue to elevate and thrive and is committed to making your purchase or sale a five-star experience.

Kate tells her short but self-fulfilling prophecy story to us, shares valuable information on the impact of the low-interest rates on the overall market, inventory issues, her involvement as the Hilton Head Area Realtors 2022 President, what started her in the real estate leadership and what she learned since she's been in the business. And more!

With the recent increase in interest rates, Realtors and Lenders may be discussing the possibility to refinance your loan at a later date. Chances are, if interest rates gonna go down, you can refinance your loan to take advantage of the lower interest rate, which ultimately will lower your monthly payment.

And if you've got many years left on your mortgage and are planning to stay put for a while before you pay it off, this is when refinancing to a lower rate loan makes sense.

So if you're thinking about going to the Hilton Head area, need help anywhere in the state of South Carolina, and are considering a home that needs renovation or new construction, this podcast episode is a must-listen.

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Did anyone hear of Self Storage Investing? Are you thinking of investing in self-storage?

Investing in self-storage facilities can be extremely lucrative, whether you choose to actively or passively invest. And if you’re not interested in dealing with tenants, but find monthly rental income attractive, there’s an alternative form of real estate investing you should look into self-storage facilities.

Joining us today is TOM DUNKEL, Managing Director, and Chief Investment Officer at Belrose Storage Group, with a background in corporate finance and over 25 years of real estate and investment experience. Tom brings extensive experience to Belrose Storage Group, taking the company from a start-up to a world-class organization. Tom had specialized in discounted asset opportunities nationwide since 2006, as it was when he decided to go off on his own and pursue real estate investing full-time.

A graduate of the University of Delaware, Tom earned his MBA at the College of William and Mary. In this episode, Tom Dunkel discusses their background in corporate finance and why he transitioned into the real estate world. He talks about some of the lessons he learned during those early years, including the importance of teamwork and the necessity of having the right people around you in order to achieve success. Discover more about what you need to know everything about self-storage investing.

Compared to some other Real Estate options, Self-Storage has steadier income, smaller expenses, and greater operating margins. Self-Storage is also a great recession-resistant investment.

Listen, learn, and gain inspiration and knowledge from the best people in the industry.

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With a lot of things happening across the country and costs for everything on the rise, you might be wondering how it impacts the real estate market. Understanding all the different facets and components that go into making an informed decision is key to making the decision that’s going to work better and best for you.

Are you on the fence about buying a home but don't know where to start? You knew you’d have to choose a type of home but did you know you also face myriad choices to find the best loan to buy the house of your dreams?

With us in this week’s podcast episode is a multi-faceted veteran in the mortgage industry, David Kliewer, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at  Paramount Residential Mortgage Group. Over the past twenty years, he has been a Realtor, branch manager, loan officer, chairman of the board for a first-time home buyer non-profit grant organization, presenter, and a teacher to other loan officers.

Dave will share his perspective on what’s happening in the real estate market currently. Why is there a big house pricing issue? Which loan is best for you? He will also help us in understanding FED raising interest rates and lender rates correlation, how it affects lenders, sudden market shifts, inflation, and more…

Listen and let us make the process easy for you.

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Investing in a rental property can be smart and deserves careful consideration. As long as you understand how to make it profitable, rental properties are a sure and fastest way of diversifying your investments and securing cash flow for the future thus creating passive income and ensuring long-term investment.

Joining us in our conversation today is  Casey Franchini, a Real Estate Investor of single-family residential rental properties & Coach to aspiring investors. She is the founder of Brick by Brick Wealth with a mission and goal to get wealthy and gain financial freedom brick by brick! Casey is helping aspiring real estate investors change the course of their future by guiding them on a successful journey to cashing their first residential rental property rent check.

With more than 15 years in the industry, we’ll dig into what Casey did and how she did it to create financial freedom and build wealth through investing in rental property.

“It all started with my dream to own rental properties. We didn't have any money for a down payment and I didn't take NO for an answer.⁠”

Listen and learn about Casey’s investing philosophy on buying, managing, financing and operating rental properties.

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Trying to achieve something greater? Is it worth the move? How are you committed to achieving the dream you want?

Join us in this fantastic podcast episode with OJ Linney, former Director at NACA, now a Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage, a faith-based mortgage company in Charleston, SC. He is originally from Greensboro, South Carolina, a scholar and a basketball player at Charleston Southern University for 3 years. 

With over 20+ years of experience in the mortgage industry, OJ will share his vast knowledge and experiences to help you explore financing options in a simple, straightforward way, and experience stress-free, easy-to-understand mortgage processes. His job is to not make it overwhelming but to take everything off of their plate to make them feel comfortable.

Furthermore, discover why OJ chose to move to Movement Mortgage, check out mortgage options to consider using the tools and mortgage calculator, plus the things that drive higher interest rates. 

“It's not all about just credit score, it's about limiting the amount of debt you have, and definitely increasing the amount of income, thus getting them generational wealth.”

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Real estate is a relationship business. It's not simply a transaction, it's personal. You've got to take the time to build that relationship. You have the opportunity to become so much more than a “Broker” of properties. In so many ways, you are a problem solver, an educator, and a negotiator for clients who are moving into a new neighborhood or just starting their homeownership journey. By creating value with the sale, educating the consumer, and letting them know upfront, you are cementing a relationship built on trust and knowledge that clients will prioritize for years to come.

In this episode, we have with us Joseph “Joe” Landingham, Loan Officer at Carolina One Mortgage, LLC, and one of the leaders in the mortgage industry here locally in the Charleston area. He is committed to providing you with the best customer service available, helps you consider a whole wide range of factors regarding your mortgage needs, and ultimately helps people reach their goals in real estate.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a second home, or refinancing, “Joe” will work with you hand in hand to find the right loan that suits your needs and goals, making every effort to simplify the lending process with step-by-step guidance from application to closing.

Serious about becoming a homeowner?

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Do you agree that foreclosed homes are often great investments?

Distressed Properties may have been interchangeably referred to as Foreclosed Properties. Foreclosed homes are a subset of distressed properties. A distressed property is a home in foreclosure or already owned by the bank. Many investors seek to buy these properties because they can buy a home below the market value.

In this podcast episode, Brian Modansky, Broker Associate of Modansky Homes at EXP Realty, will help us understand what’s happening with foreclosure now and its process; how to make awesome opportunities in distressed properties for a high return on investment, not only for buyers and seller but for investors as well. Jumping out of his car business in 2006, he started his real estate journey in 2007 specializing in bank-owned foreclosures. He has listed and sold over 400 of them since 2006.

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“Financial education is not just for the wealthy, it’s for everyone!”

With the right guidance and proper knowledge, everyone can make the right decisions, take action, and achieve desired results. And learning how managing your finances, and being financially literate can get you ahead of the game

Our dynamic guest for this week’s podcast episode is Tamara Rivers, Personal Financial Coach and the Owner and Founder of The Financial Transformation LLC, located at 8570 Rivers Avenue, Suite 161 ​North Charleston, SC. This business has enabled her to change people’s lives through her various programs and guidance. Her biggest mission is to help individuals and families “transform $1 at a time.”

Being in the industry for over 15 years now, Tamara will not only fix your credit score but she’ll deep dive into fixing the root of the problem, help you restore your credit, and provide personal financial coaching to individuals to guide you to successful money management.

Most importantly, trying to change the mindset on how you view your financial situation, how you look at finance, get your finances on track, and teach financial literacy. You may find it hard at first, but with strong commitment and dedication to improving your personal finances, you have no reason not to achieve your financial goals.

Listen and download this Boombastic episode, to learn more about how to get smart about your finances.

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For Part 2 of our last week's podcast episode, we have the sales team from Prosperity Builders, particularly from the Bermuda Pointe Town, Denise Henderson and Ali Bring. They are absolutely committed to bringing homeownership to service-industry workers and those on entry-level salaries, especially in the West Ashley area.

Denise Henderson -  Real Estate Agent in the New Homes Division with Carolina One Real Estate and Retired United States Army. She’s the Sales and Marketing Agent for Prosperity Builders, actively engaged in selling homes and investment property and helping you buy the home of your dreams.

Ali Bring -  also a Real Estate Agent in the New Homes Division with Carolina One Real Estate. She has been working with Prosperity Builders for 3 years now, helping the workforce community and public and private sectors in and around the Mount Pleasant area to help them achieve that American dream.

Affordable housing for the workforce community is an interesting road to navigate. School teachers, restaurant workers, hospitality and healthcare workers, firefighters, and Police officers, it's not just as simple as you qualify, then go buy a house, but one essential thing to consider is your budget. Moreover, the lender also has to be able to accept the restrictions that are associated with the property.

So don’t miss this rare opportunity to avail yourself of a wonderful townhome in a great community with quality construction. Turn your dream of owning a home in West Ashley into a reality at Bermuda Pointe Towns!

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Bermuda Pointe Towns> www.bptowns.com

Prosperity Builders>  https://prosperitybldr.com/

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