It's Real

Season one of the It's Real Podcast in in the books as we complete our 30th episode, while also celebrating mortgage rates dropping below 7%! We'll discuss what's in store for 2024 and so much more...tune in!

On Episode 29 of the It's Real Podcast, Kayla & Andy discuss the top six (6) real estate myths and misconceptions that they see as they work actively to help clients reach their goals.  They talk about positive movement in the market and what's in store for 2024!

On Episode 28 of the It's Real Podcast, we'll talk about a recent survey sharing consumer sentiment on the housing market, including the fact that 35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024. Fannie and Freddie upped 2024 loan limits in most areas, and home prices continue to climb higher even as market activity tapers off leading into the holiday season. We'll share our predictions for rates, inventory and more as well. Tune in!

On Episode 27 of the It's Real Podcast, Kayla and Andrew reflect on this past year and in the spirit of this week's Thanksgiving Holiday, share a message of gratitude. Tune in!

One of the biggest challenges facing the housing market today is affordability, which keeps an increasing number of families and individuals from reaching their real estate goals. On Episode 26 of the It's Real Podcast, we'll dig deeper into the issue of affordability and talk about some of the great programs that are out there, allowing individuals to get into a house for almost no money down. Tune in!

On Episode 25 of the It's Real Podcast, we talk about the recent economic data released and the sharp drop in mortgage rates that followed. Will rates continue their downward trend and what's in store for 2024? We also cover local housing market trends - how many fewer homes actually sold in our area year-over-year and is it still possible to get into a new home before the end of the year? For answers to all of the above and more, tune in!

On Episode 24 of the It's Real Podcast, we tackle the topic of how agents and lenders get paid. With 74% of consumers uncertain as to how the agent that helped them buy their home uncertain as to how they were compensated, it's important to shed some light on this topic and the importance of education. Tune in!

On Episode 23 of the It's Real Podcast, we'll tackle the topic of the Generation Z consumer. As the next up and coming group of home buyers, we'll discuss the unique characteristics of Gen Z, their preferences, thought processes, and why it is important to have a better understanding of this group when selling your home. As always, we'll talk market, trends, and predictions as we move into the final quarter of 2023. Tune in!

On today's episode, Kayla and Andrew talk about the largest group of home buyers today - Millennials - and how many feel as though they missed their "golden opportunity" to buy a home. While that may be true for some, we'll talk about the importance of mindset, following a process, and aligning yourself with great partners to reach your real estate goals. We'll also talk rates and why mortgage rates jumped even though the federal reserve took no action last week in raising rates. Tune in!

On Episode 21 of the It's Real Podcast, Kayla and Andrew discuss the noticeable shift in the real estate market as the busy summer season comes to a close. We'll talk mortgage rates, an updated rate forecast by the Mortgage Bankers Association, in addition to year-end home price forecasts and the true cost of waiting to purchase a home. Tune in!