The Kevin Yoder Podcast

The Fed just raised rates for the first time since 2023, and the average 30-year mortgage is near 6.95%. If you’re holding a 3 or 4% rate, the easy reaction is to assume you’re staying put. In this video, I walk through the three questions that tell you whether selling or staying is actually the stronger move: what the move would really cost, what staying is costing you, and whether the next home works at today’s rate, not a rate you’re hoping for later. Watch to see why the right answer isn’t always sell, and isn’t always stay.

David’s home sat for 59 days with hardly any showings and zero offers, and he needed that sale to move on. Then the same house sold in two days for the full asking price. Nothing about the house changed. In this video, I walk through the four questions every homeowner should ask before hiring another agent and putting the home back on the market, so your second launch has a real reason to succeed instead of repeating what already failed. Watch to see what actually changed for David, and how to tell a true relaunch from the same listing with a new sign.

If you intended to sell this year and spring passed, you may be wondering whether the opportunity has closed. It hasn't. But applying a spring strategy in August carries real risk: a weaker result, or a listing that sits well into fall. In this video, we outline the four-part August selling strategy that recently helped one West Michigan home sell in five days for $5,000 over asking, despite a firm timing constraint. Watch our video for a clear framework on whether to sell now or wait, and how to enter this market prepared.

You've probably heard it takes 45, 60, or even 90 days to sell a home, and that the wait is just part of the process. It isn't. The longer your home sits, the more the market quietly negotiates against you, and that lost time shows up as real dollars off your final price. In this video, we walk you through the 5 P Framework we use to get West Michigan homes sold in 19 days or less, without giving up a dollar of price along the way. Watch our video to see how each P protects your timeline and your bottom line.

The frustration is setting in. You listed your house; it's been a few weeks, and you're getting no love, maybe no showings, and definitely no offers. This isn't 2021 anymore, when homes flew off the shelf before the sign hit the yard, and a home that sits is rarely about just one thing. In this video, we walk you through the three core pieces of the puzzle, so that no matter which situation you're in, you know there's an answer and you know how to actually get the home sold. Watch our video to find out which one is keeping your home stuck on the market.

If your family is helping a parent move into independent living and the money for that move is tied up in the current home, this video is for you. We walk through Margaret's real story, from a tight three-week deadline to sell her condo to moving into Bretton Woods with a clear plan and less stress than she expected. In this video, we show how a coordinated approach turned what felt overwhelming into a move that actually worked, and why the sequence matters more than most families realize. Watch our video to see how it all came together.

If you're a West Michigan buyer who's been waiting for rates to come down before making a move, there's a piece of the affordability story that most people are leaving out. Prices don't have to crash for waiting to cost you real money, and in a market where the average sale price has climbed over $100,000 in five years, the math is working against you every month you wait. In this video, we break down the local price data, the real payment math, and the expectation reset most West Michigan buyers need before their next move. Watch our video to see what waiting is actually costing you.

If your family is trying to figure out when to sell mom's house before an assisted living move, do not treat it like a normal transaction. The room will not be held forever, and the longer the home sale drags, the more the entire transition is at risk. We break down the three biggest timing mistakes families make and share how we helped one family go from 100 days on the market to sell in 4 days with a full-price cash offer. There is a reason we call ourselves transition experts, not just real estate agents. Watch our video to see the equity protection sequence every family should know about.

Is your home still the right fit for your life today? If you have been feeling like you have too much space, too much maintenance, or too many stairs, a lot of people in the same stage of life are asking the same question. We’re hosting a free educational event on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kent District Library - Kentwood branch, where we walk you through what your home may be worth, which updates actually matter, how to approach decluttering, and how to start building a plan on your timeline. An estate planning attorney will also be there to talk about staying in control as you simplify your life. Watch our video and reserve your spot at smoothmoveseminar.com.

Assisted living move, selling a parent’s home, senior transition planning, downsizing, family decision-making, and West Michigan real estate strategy—this is where many families get stuck.

If you're helping a parent move into assisted living, this video will help you see why the process feels heavier than expected and why the real issue is usually bigger than just selling the house. Today, Kevin Yoder walks through a simple framework that helps families reduce confusion, protect equity, and make smarter next steps without adding more pressure. Learn more in the link below!