Real Estate Today

How does a smart home make your life easier? How does home automation impact the value of your house? We look at the smart home devices and technology that can save you money on utilities and help you and your loved ones stay safe with REALTOR® Eileen Oldroyd and Jon Chase from Wirecutter. Angela Moscaritolo from PCMag gives a special report on Matter, the new internet protocol aimed at making all your devices work together seamlessly – whether they're made by Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung or others! We also discuss mortgage rates, housing inventory, and tax codes with Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale to see how they will impact the real estate market in 2023.

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What will 2023 mean to home buyers, home sellers, and homeowners? Let's discuss mortgage rates, the supply of homes for sale, home prices, tax codes, and how they directly impact your real estate strategy. Philadelphia broker-owner Greg Herb joins us to talk about the biggest challenge of the new year: shortage of homes for sale. National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist Robert Dietz also spoke to us about the challenges facing home builders including the inventory shortage, and the time frame it may take to build a home. National Association of REALTORS® Director of Federal Tax Policy came on to discuss State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions and tax credits that could open up doors to more renters and homeowners. In addition, National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun provides us with his 2023 real estate forecast. To wrap up our 2023 Real Estate Market episode, Melissa Dittmann Tracey recaps her five holiday home design trends of 2022!

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As you approach the holiday season, we'll let you know whether you need to put a halt to your real estate plans or continue as usual. Washington, D.C, REALTOR® Donna Evers joins us to share how current buyers and sellers should navigate the holiday schedule. Professional interior design expert Mary Patton lets us in on how to transform your home for the holidays and Light Up Your Holidays owner Kelly Fitzsimmons covers outdoor holiday lighting and her charity work, decorating group homes. We were also joined by Eric Zeman at PCMag.com who covered 5G service. Lastly, Melissa Dittmann Tracey will let us know what holiday trends are HOT or NOT!

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun provided the latest information on existing-home sales, hot off the press. Massachusetts REALTOR® and broker-owner Dawn Ruffini joined us to chat mortgages, and up-to-date strategies for buyers and sellers. In addition, HSH.com Vice President Keith Gumbinger spoke to us about mortgage rates and how to qualify for a home loan. And for HOT or NOT, Melissa Dittmann Tracey looked back at the housing trends in 2022, and what will be HOT in 2023.

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Let's get your entire home ready for the winter months! This Old House host Tom Silva tells us what we should be doing with regards to insulation, the roof, and eliminating drafts. North Carolina REALTOR® Audrey June-Forshey advises us on how to keep odors out of the home and how to maintain a pleasant home scent. Scotts MiracleGrow's Ashton Ritchie also talks gardening, landscaping, and what the numbers on fertilizer bags indicate. We'll also speak to Melissa Dittmann Tracey who reminisces on some throwback trends and confirms whether they are HOT or NOT now!

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Let's switch gears and discuss commercial real estate! We're talking to real estate professionals about the future of office buildings, massive shopping malls, condos, and warehouses. Michigan REALTOR® Bill Milliken discusses how office space in America looks at this point in time, and whether office skyscrapers will be converted into other properties. We also spoke to New York City broker and commercial real estate expert James Prendamano about investing in commercial property. In addition, Manager of Business Intelligence at Yardi Doug Ressler shared some upcoming commercial real estate trends. Last, but certainly not least, Melissa Dittmann Tracey explains what a McBasement is, and whether it's HOT or NOT!

Some parts of real estate can be quite spooky! From skipping home inspections, to higher mortgage rates, to bad credit scores and more, we'll touch on these different areas with real estate professionals to soothe your nerves. We talk to New Orleans REALTOR® and broker-owner Ron Mazier about historic properties that have different renovation rules, and we catch up with national credit expert Gerri Detweiler on fixing your credit score. We'll also chat with home inspector Frank Lesh about the dangers of purchasing a home without an inspection. Lastly, we'll cover the hottest 2022 Halloween trends—on this episode everything is HOT!

Let's explore second homes, short-term rentals, and the mortgage details you'll need to know when it comes to buying a second home. Arizona REALTOR® Sindy Ready joins us to discuss how higher mortgage rates are affecting second home sales, while Michigan REALTOR® Beth Foley talks about the second home market in her area, and explains the rules of owning an Airbnb, Vrbo, or HomeAway properties. Last, but not least, we'll reveal what's HOT in smart-home tech with Melissa Dittmann Tracey.

Get started on the path to investing and gaining wealth in real estate with timely advice from actual investors! Dallas-area REALTOR® and investor Kristin Smith shares how she started out. REALTOR® Luke Worrell from Worrell Land Services, LLC tells us the different ways land can be used and how you can determine if a piece of land is a good purchase. And Cynthia Shelton from LandQwest Commercial Real Estate joins us to talk Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) while Knoxville REALTOR® Kendra Green Ellis discusses how she is creating more local affordable housing in eastern Tennessee. We'll also let you know whether glass blocks in your walls are HOT or NOT!

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Pricing and staging your home are key when selling your home. Broker-Owner of C.J. Burleigh Real Estate Connie Burleigh discusses price, condition, and the offer. Gilbert Gonzalez, broker associate with Home Connect 512-Coldwell Banker Realty, joins us to talk about how to calculate your net profit. Home stager and design expert Krisztina Bell shares her advice on how virtual staging could end up saving sellers some money. We'll also reveal the new colors of the year from paint companies on Hot or Not.