Real Estate Today

What does it take to buy a second home? How does today's real estate market impact the vacation home market? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the decline in existing-home sales and the rise in median home sales prices and what it means for home buyers and sellers. REALTOR® Sindy Ready from Scottsdale, Arizona discusses what it takes to find opportunities for home buyers looking to get a second home in a balanced real estate market. REALTOR® Beth Foley from West Michigan discusses how higher interest rates for mortgages are impacting the second home market and the purchase of short-term rentals. Also, she talks about how legislation impacts buyers' plans to run an Airbnb, Vrbo or HomeAway property. And Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether cane webbing and see-through glass kitchen cabinets are hot or not.

It's time to get your home ready for the holidays! Interior designer Mary Patton shares the latest holiday decorating trends and how to transform your home for the holidays. Angela Moscaritolo from PC Mag shares what smart tech devices will help you keep your home clean so you're ready to host guests. REALTOR® Donna Evers tackles one of the toughest questions facing buyers and sellers every year at this time: Should you stay in the market over the holidays? Melissa Dittmann Tracey keeps us trendy by sharing whether keeping holiday lights up all year or Scandinavian home decor is hot or not.

How do you save money around your house? We give tips to save money on utility expenses, cable bills, and other household costs. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shares the outlook for the 2024 real estate market to give home buyers and sellers an idea of what they can expect in housing inventory and median home prices. REALTOR® Chris Pelkola Lee from Idaho shares how homeowners are updating windows and appliances to make their homes more energy efficient and discusses how new homes are being built to account for where the sun faces, to cut down costs. Financial advice author and host of "Money Girl Podcast" Laura Adams gives tips on how to save money on your home insurance. Zamir Ahmed from the National Association of Broadcasters talks NextGen TV and the impact it may have on your cable bill. And is cardboard or bouclé furniture hot or not? Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know.

What does it take to buy a home? We'll go to buyer boot camp with REALTOR® Cheryl Malandrinos from Massachusetts who explains real estate terms like contingencies and clean contracts. REALTOR® Natalie Davis from Colorado shares what steps renters can and should take to become home buyers. Danielle Hale goes over realtor.com's "The Hottest Zip Codes of 2023" report to see which parts of the country are doing well. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether brutalism home decor or the man cave is hot or not.

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Buying and selling real estate gives many people a fright. REALTOR® Pam McKee from Salem, Massachusetts shares what it's like to work in real estate in a town synonymous with Halloween. Credit expert Gerri Detweiler explains what you need to do to make sure you aren't afraid of your credit score and home inspector Frank Lesh talks about the importance of a home inspection in ensuring your house purchase doesn't become a horror story. And Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know if blue or rose gold are hot or not.

What does it mean for a home buyer and seller to build out their real estate team? REALTOR® Elizabeth Mendenhall from Columbia, Missouri discusses what roles fill a team and how real estate agents make sure that team works together for a successful real estate transaction. Appraiser and REALTOR® Susan Martins-Phipps from Rhode Island shares why the appraiser is such a valuable asset to a real estate team and how they value a home. Attorney Vanessa Goggans explains the closing process and what a lawyer's role is in the transfer of home ownership. And NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun walks through the latest existing-home sales data and what he expects in the near future for the real estate market. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey explains what color patterns are hot or not.

Are you wondering what it takes to invest in real estate? REALTOR® Kristin Smith from Dallas, Texas shares how she got started buying real estate properties and how she's grown her portfolio. REALTOR® Luke Worrell from Illinois explains what makes a piece of land a good real estate investment purchase. NAR Chief Legal Office Katie Johnson discusses a class action lawsuit that could change the way home buyers and sellers pay real estate commissions and make purchasing a home more expensive for home buyers, especially first-timers. She also shares why it may also be very bad news for home sellers. And Melissa Dittmann Tracey explains what "booing your neighbor" is and if it's hot or not.

Do you want to know the best way to sell your house this fall? Chief Economist at realtor.com Danielle Hale examines what home buyers and sellers can expect in the real estate market over the next few months. REALTOR® Kristina Rhodes from Evansville, Indiana shares what a home seller should look for in an offer, the importance of possession and why location, condition, and market are the three keys to a successful real estate sale. Also, REALTOR® Michael Labout from Colorado Springs, Colorado talks about the importance of curb appeal and why it's important to make sure your home's exterior and landscaping is clean and looks beautiful. And don't forget to look at the roof. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares what Halloween decorating trends are hot or not.

What does it take to successfully a buy a home in the current real estate market? REALTOR® Kimberly Allard from Boston, Massachusetts explains how to build the team of a real estate agent, lender, and home inspector to help you get the house you want. Kimberly also shares tips that will get your offer accepted. Elizabeth Renter from NerdWallet shares some good news for first-time buyers from their latest study, "First-time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report - Q2 2023." CEO of Down Payment Resource, Rob Chrane, discusses a variety of down payment assistance programs available around the United States. And Franke Lesh from the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) talks about what a home buyer needs to know about the home inspection and how the inspection can save you money. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know if "Swedish death cleaning" and are hot or not.

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What will the real estate market be like this fall? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shares the latest existing-home sales data and how low inventory and higher interest rates are impacting the market. REALTOR® Rebecca Thomson, who practices real estate in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, shares tips for home buyers to win the home of their dreams and for home sellers to sell their house efficiently and for a good price. Paul Pastelok from Accuweather shares the autumn weather forecast and if October is expected to bring a big change from warm weather to snow and cold temperatures. Kris Kiser from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute shares the best way to maintain power equipment before winter hits. And Good Neighbor Finalist, RIck Furnish, shares why he started South Dakota Kids Belong and the impact it has had on him. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know if faux fur and pendent lighting fixtures are hot or not.

This episode was brought to you by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, who wants to make sure you move with confidence. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offers free resources to help before, during and after a move at https://www.protectyourmove.gov.