Real Estate Today

This week, Real Estate Today presents "Real Estate in the Military." Our special Memorial Day Weekend show all about homeownership among our nation's veterans and active duty service members. We'll examine why many members of the military own their own homes, instead of living on their base. Also, we look at the zero-down mortgage – the VA Loan. A wonderful benefit, available only to veterans and active duty members of the military. But – why are some sellers turning down buyers who want to use the VA Loan?

This week, Real Estate Today presents "We Got the House!" All about winning strategies in today's super-competitive real estate market. We'll talk to experts about the tactics successful buyers use – and why those techniques get them the house, while other buyers have to try again. We'll take you to two of the hottest real estate markets in America, Spokane, Washington and Chicago Illinois, where we'll hear why the winners – win! And the others – don't. Also, are you losing thousands of dollars towards your down payment – by not applying for down payment assistance? We talk to experts about how to find a program – and perhaps thousands of dollars – in your area.

This week, Real Estate Today presents "Winning Buyer Strategies" An in-depth look at exactly what's happening in real estate across the nation, right now. On today's show we examine the meteoric rise in home values, which is welcome news to homeowners and home sellers, but a potential barrier to home buyers. We look at winning buyer strategies, designed to give them an edge in a bidding war. And we also discuss the one part of the transaction in which sellers do not hold the cards – finding their next house!

This week, Real Estate Today presents "Get Outside!" A celebration of the beautiful May weather, and all the ways you can enjoy it – at your own home. Throughout the show we look at the increased significance of outdoor spaces, after a year spent largely indoors. And that change is reflected in properties all over the nation, as people get more creative about the way they use their yards and patios and decks. We also lean into a big topic – how to take care of your yard, so that it brings you even more joy!

This week, Real Estate Today presents "Make it Your Own!" The grand finale of our special series on doing real estate the right way in the Spring Market of 2021. Today we look at how to make this brand-new space that you just moved into - all about you, your taste, and your style. From paint colors, to smart home tech, from energy efficiency to 5G internet, experts explain how to transform this blank canvas into a home that says 'This is just the way I want it!'

This week, Real Estate Today examines "Moving!" The latest episode in our special series on doing real estate the right way in the Spring Market of 2021. Today we talk to the pros about how to do your move on-time, and on-budget. And we spotlight what you should never put on the moving truck! We also look at a major destination for Americans on the move – Florida. And how the market there is changing! Plus – the VA Loan caps are now gone. So where are veterans and active duty service members moving?

This week, Real Estate Today examines "The Closing!" The latest episode in our special series on doing real estate the right way in the Spring Market of 2021. Today – we cross the finish line, as the buyer buys, and the seller sells. We talk to the experts about what to do, when to do it, and how to handle the 'remote closings' happening from coast to coast.

This week, Real Estate Today examines "The Offer!" The latest episode in our special series on thriving in the Spring Market of 2021. Today's show is about the high stakes of making and receiving a purchase offer worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Will the buyer's offer be good enough to beat the competition, in a bidding war? Will the seller select the right offer – among dozens? We talk to the pros about how each side can do it – right.

This week, Real Estate Today examines "Investing in the Spring Market!" The latest episode in our special series on not just surviving, but thriving in the Spring Market of 2021. Today's show is all about adding real estate to your portfolio…building multiple income streams, and greater household wealth. We talk to the pros – who are life-long investors themselves – about how to get started, your options, and what you'll need to know.

This week, Real Estate Today examines "Selling in the Spring Market!" The latest episode in our special series on doing real estate the right way – in the Spring Market of 2021. All about hitting the ultimate seller's goal, of selling for the maximum profit in the minimum time. We look at seller strategies, designed to ramp up the buyers' excitement over your home – and how to translate that excitement into the best possible transaction…for you.