Every contract must have 5 essential elements, offer and acceptance, consideration, competent parties and legal purpose. On todays episode we examine the key areas to review and areas of potential concern when writing or accepting a contract for purchase and sale.   

Real Estate is an ever-changing beast. She ebbs and flows and evolves into niche markets yet still remains a economical giant! In this episode, we review trends of the market over many decades in efforts to show the sustainability of the real estate market. Recently, there has been lots of gossip about the market crashing but with our discussion and experience, we inform listeners that as much as it is changing, the real estate market won't be doing such a thing in the near future. Our hope is to empower folks to get involved in the market!

Raise your hand if you've ever get hooked on one of those HGTV series on house flipping and makeovers! Us too! But, there is more than meets the eye to these fun 45 minute episodes on TV. On today's episode, The Palmetto Real Estate Pros discuss the highs and the lows of real estate. We talk about the ins and outs of of dealings with clientele, keeping up with back office paperwork and licenses, as well as, celebrating deals done and new (and lasting) relationships made during the process. 

We get to step back and get too see a deal well done! 

Want a recession-proof way to make money in real estate? Think of the old Ziplock commercial: "Too much stuff??? And not enough *echoes* SPACE, space, space?!" Think of things that are never "going out of style": hospitals, dentistry offices, storage companies. Are people going to stop needing medical assistance soon, are people wanting to get rid of all their things even when they downsize, is culture taking a turn to the more primitive times of a non-digital age? The answer to all of these is, of course, no! Investing in these types of asset classes will surely weather the ups and downs of the stormy winds of the economy. Tune in to learn more!

In todays episode Chad & Dawn discuss the long term value of assets.    We take a look at several studies that indicate timing the market is almost always a losing financial move.   The St. Louis Federal reserve has data going back 60 years that outlines why holding on through the downturns results in big wins long term.     This is a great time to be in Real Estate!

"A Whole New World, a new fantastic point of view" - This episode is a fun one! In the first half of the show, we give listeners a market update and hear from one of our beloved sponsors, Erica West, about the leveling off of interest rates, which is great news for buyers! We speak about the potential of where the market could go and how that affects both buyer and seller. In our second half, we introduce someone dear, Chad's wife: Joan, who has recently found a a great deal of success in the short-term rental world. She talks us through the process and helps us believe anyone can do it! Tune in to find out more about Property R2R and how to become an AirBnB success in less than 6 months!

Are you wondering why there's still low inventory in the Real Estate market right now AND a dip in sales? If you are involved with the real estate market you'll know that there's been a shift in pricing. The Fed just raised interest rates AGAIN, we may see yet another plunge in sales.  Could it be that all the Ibuyers, hedge funds and  investors have changed the market dynamic by getting in early keeping prices high and getting out soon when the market shifts putting downward pressure on home values? In today's episode, we discuss an article with Redfin's CEO, who shares his point of view on WHY the market looks the way it does. We point out and examine each of his points while explaining our view as professionals in the market as well. 

The flow of money in the American economy is one of the most powerful and amazing aspects that informs the Real Estate market. Sellers and Big Money Investor Companies have always included risk-liabilities into the initial costs of homes. This can be a scary process for buyers in a rising interest-rate environment and on today's episode we talk about how each party is affected by the current state of the R.E.M (Real Estate Market) and the economy. Put your mind at ease and gain some clarity from Chad and Larry's conversation and tune in now!

Inventory levels are spiking in areas around the country. What does this mean for the future?   Foreclosures are also on the rise, up 219% in some areas!  The market is shifting.  Stay up to date with all the changes.  Listen to today's show.

 The government's involvement in the rise and fall of interest rates has made the housing market more like a housing circus! In today's episode, Chad, Larry, and Dawn discuss how interest rates effect home buying, renting, and selling. Listen to find out the pros and the drawbacks of this side of real estate with your Palmetto Real Estate Pros!