The continuing rise in interest rates has had an impact on buyers and sellers.  This past year we have seen rates rise from under 3% to close to 7%. Buyers and sellers are adjusting to what might be the new norm. In this portion of the episode we speak with Matthew Ziegert with Family 1 Funding based in Rockaway NJ.

Our second guest is Pam Lee of Agility title who shares what title insurance is and why we buyers need it. 

Beverly and Edwin Kalinka, Broker Associates with Keller Williams Metropolitan, interview Chai Kapadia, about the benefits of installing solar panels on your home. Chai is a Virgina Tech Alum, Electrical Engineer by education, who is educating people about having solar panels installed. Please listen in to learn about the benefits, this could very well help you save thousands. 

Buying and Selling a Home is stressful for humans. It's also important to be mindful of the impact they have on our pets. This interview with Stacie Royal, president of Royal K9, shares insight on caring for your pet during the transitioning from one home to another. 

Bev and Ed Kalinka discuss some of the difficult hurdles that agents need to navigate during a transaction including aha moments, OMGs, and things you just can't make this stuff up. They discuss experiences dealing with the scores people that touch a transaction in order to facilitate a successful close. 

Edwin Kalinka EdD & Beverly Kalinka, MS, interviewed renowned real estate educator Isabelle Perkins on the topic of agency. Isabelle is passionate about the importance of the topic and shares how not having knowledge of agency can actually put the consumer at risk. This interview will help you gain a better understanding of agency and we promise you will find it educational, entertaining, and empowering. 

To Stage or Not to Stage that is the question!

Listen to what award winning decorator and stager Laura Credico as she shares her experience and insight in helping clients prepare for that first impression.

You will be surprised to learn how you can save time, and money by making the suggested touches to you home before putting it on the market.

Promise this will be informative and will help you save thousands.

Join us. 

Ed and Bev Kalinka interview Harvard Law School graduates and cofounders of TruMint a Blockchain company about the role Blockchain a NFTs in real estate. 

We explore the role NFTs play in the future of real estate.

What is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) anyway?

How can NFTs show real estate ownership?

What are the possible implications?

Veteran real estate brokers Beverly Kalinka MS, and Dr. Edwin Kalinka, Interview Matthew Ziegert, Producing Manager, of Cardinal Financial, in Sparta New Jersey (NMLS# 1476647), who discusses the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval; the benefit of locking in your rate before you purchase, and he offers our listeners a special opportunity.

Ed and Bev Kalinka share how buyers can construct competitive offers to separate themselves from the competition,  and the impact interest rates have had on seller and buyer behavior. 

Veteran Real Estate Broker Beverly Kalinka MS, interviews CPA Michael Lorusso about tax saving tips when buying or selling a home, and possible unintended consequences when you do not plan properly - OUCH!

Veteran real estate brokers Beverly and Dr. Edwin Kalinka help separate reality from the hype and unpack 6 essential strategies needed for buyers to be successful in today's market.