[E89] "It says optional, so why do I need it?" This is one of the most common questions asked when home buyers review a Loan Estimate. So, I bring in an expert, Sarah Catapano-Friedman, Esq., of Crowley & Cummings, LLC, to discuss all the exciting details of Title Insurance.

[E88] Appraisals are the scariest part of the financing process for most realtors, buyers, and homeowners.  Brian White, a realtor and former Board of Appraisers member, shares his tips and advice on how to leverage the appraisal, maximize your home value, and create back-up plans.  A must listen for any buyer, seller, or real estate professional!

[E87] In competitive service based businesses, we are all searching for a bigger slice of the pie. Eric Rollo, Managing Partner and Broker of The Agency (Boston), shares how the firm's aggressive growth strategies have quickly established market share around the world and his plans to grow The Agency in the Boston market.

[E85] Moving means a lot of changes. For many, new schools are one of the most important and stressful. Lisa Kingsley, an experienced teacher and school administrator, shares ways that parents can help their kids adjust smoothly and quickly to a new school this year.  She even shares a few tips on how your real estate team can help you evaluate schools and start the registration process.

[E83]Mayor Kassandra Grove discusses how she is helping Amesbury, MA build the infrastructure and atmosphere to accommodate the changes of remote/hybrid work from home economy. We discuss how, like in many suburban towns, creating space where residents and businesses can work and play is a growing priority.  How do these changes impact real estate, taxes, and your home search?

[E#81] Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is often seen as a #realestate swearword, but the reality is that sometimes it can SAVE you money. Using the right strategies, a lender can play with MI to reduce rate, cover appraisal gaps, lower monthly payment, etc. Joanne Skerritt, Regional Account Manager at Raidan MI, joins the podcast to inform us on current trends and cost savings strategies of mortgage insurance.

[E#80] Getting a mortgage can be like ordering from a menu at a new restaurant.  Plenty of restaurants have the same items, but sometimes they cook them a little different.  Mike Cronin, Portfolio Lending Manager at Mortgage Network, Inc., joins the podcast to breakdown the types of lenders, loan options, and "menu items" a buyer may need to consider when "shopping" for the right lender.