On today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we examine building a house that is so strong and so tough, it can take a direct hit from a hurricane, tornado or flood...and survive! Our guest is filmmaker George Siegal, with Move The World Films, who investigated why some homes are destroyed by severe weather, while others stay standing! He explores the reasons, in his film 'Built to Last: Buyer Beware.' A fascinating conversation, as we enter the summer season! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there, just for you!

Summer is here! So on this episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we're exploring what you need to know - in The Summer Market of 2026! Cutting-edge information that will help you succeed, whether you're buying a home, selling a home - or both! - in the next 3 months! The Summer Market is typically just as fast, just as busy and just as wild as the Spring Market - so let's get ready! Today's expert guest follows the nation's real estate markets every hour of every day! Selma Hepp, Senior Vice President, and Chief Economist at Cotality, formerly known as CoreLogic. And she'll help all of us understand what's happening right now - and what's going to happen next, this summer. Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there - just for you!

Today - How to get the best mortgage! A mortgage so good, you'll brag about it to your friends! That's the focus on this week's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque. Getting a mortgage with the best rates, the best terms, and the best monthly payment - for you! Our expert guest is Keith Gumbinger with HSH.com, who walks us through getting your credit, income and savings prepared. Then? Shopping around for the best lender, and getting qualified! Know the facts! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies, just for you!

Today - a huge question! How do you sell your current house, and buy your next one - at the same time? We have the answers - in today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque! Our guest is Pat Vredevoogd Combs, a lifelong real estate professional who knows exactly how to make it happen! Pat is the past president of the National Association of Realtors, and the Michigan Realtors as well. She explains that you need a solid plan - which guides you through both transactions. Expert advice - to help you succeed! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there, just for you!

So the house is under contract! Congratulations! But...is the home buyer paying the right price? Is the seller getting the right price? And - will the bank lend the mortgage money - to make the deal happen? Big questions! So today's Episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines- The Appraisal! Our expert guest is Peter Gallo, professional home appraiser and real estate broker associate. Peter tells us what an appraisal is, how it's done, and why it's done. Plus - what if the appraised value is very different from the contract value? Peter explains! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there - just for you!

Today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque is all about getting the money you'll need to buy the house you love! We'll talk about strategies designed to help you save fast, and big! From automatic savings deposits, to getting a temporary second job, to even having a no-spend month, where you only pay for essentials and sock away the rest! Our expert guest is Laura Adams, award-winning author host of 'The Money Girl' podcast, and senior analyst at AceableAgent. Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque: The best real estate strategies out there - just for you!

Our First Anniversary Show! One year since we launched a better, tighter, and more helpful show than ever: Real Estate This Week! Today, instead of popping the champagne, we're celebrating by helping home buyers in rough markets - markets that still have tight inventory, and rising prices! That's right - some sellers' markets still exist! Our expert guest is Mabel Guzman, Realtor from Chicago - who helps buyers win (and by the way she was also our guest in Show Number One!). Mabel explains that if you open up to more types of homes - your dreams might very well come true! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the Best Real Estate Strategies out there - just for you!

Spring is here! The busiest, fastest and best real estate market of the year! So, is now a good time for buying rental property? Big question! So on this episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque we ask an expert! Peter West, who has been investing in real estate - and helping his clients invest - for more than 30 years! Peter walks us through the process of buying your first investment property - and also, tells us when it's time for your second! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there - just for you!

Wait a minute - bouncers at open houses? Yes! In some markets, you can't get into an open house, unless you show your mortgage pre-approval letter, proving you can afford to buy it! No pre-approval, no tour of the home! Amazing information on Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, as we explore Spring Market Mortgage Strategies! Our expert guest is Sol Skolnick, known as "Professor Home Loan!" And the author of the book, "Home Loans Made Simple!" Sol walks us though the process, with a big emphasis on being prepared! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there - just for you!

Today - ramping up your home's curb appeal! It's so important in the Spring Market! On this episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we go beyond the "ordinary" approaches, all the way to the extraordinary - by using color! Flowers everywhere, especially leading all the way to your front door! Our expert guest is garden professional Mike McGrath, who shows us how to make buyers fall in love with your house - even before they walk inside! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there, just for you!