A topic we are seeing a lot right now is about timing the market. Similar to waiting for the perfect pitch or perfect opportunity to make a touchdown, the perfect opportunity to get into the market and purchase or sell may never happen, but it is possible to get aggressive and make the most out of your timing. We discuss what mortgage rates have looked like historically compared to now, how that impacts the market on both sides, and how to navigate whether it’s your time to get in the game or wait a bit on the sidelines to see what happens first.

Tune in to hear:

• The impact of rising interest rates on the market
• Being on the offense versus defense
• The importance of looking at the data on housing
• Why we recommend to get in the game now
• Our advice for the 20 somethings

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Today we take a look at the pros and cons of renting and owning to help you decide when to buy if you are currently renting, and what it truly takes to purchase a home. There are many sides of the coin to consider when making this decision including taxes, equity, down payment, credit, and so much more.

In this episode, we cover:

• The pros and cons of renting and owning a home
• Buying is an investment into your future
• An example of how to make your money work for you
• Why are people renting vs buying?
• How much money do you need to put down?
• The benefit of credit specialists

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Real estate for home buying verus real estate for investing are two different ball games. Investing in real estate can be very advantageous, because as the saying goes, “they’re not making any more dirt.” If you are curious about investing in real estate, it’s important to know the different rules with loans, interest rates, and down payments. 

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between an owner-occupied property and an investment property
• Whether you should invest in real estate
• Types of loans for real estate investment properties
• Converting from owner occupied to rental property
• Using a broker versus a bank for your loan

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When the score is close, and you need to win the game, you need a secret play to seal the deal. In real estate, that’s a bridge loan. This episode is for the home buyers who are buying contingent on selling their current home, yet the contingency isn’t attractive in competition to other offers and need something else in their playbook.

In this episode, we cover:

• How a bridge loan works
• The difference between a cash buyer and contingent buyer
• The cost of a bridge loan
• How to structure a bridge loan
• Logistical challenges of bridge loans

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You are the seller, and you just accepted the buyer’s offer! This episode is focused on the seller’s point of view from inspections up to closing day and how to be prepared to successfully sell your home.

In this episode, we cover:

• Managing disclosures and inspections
• How appraisals affect the seller
• Should credits come off the purchase price or closing costs?
• The negotiation process
• Signing off your mortgage and finalizing escrow
• Navigating rent backs

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You've been notified your offer was accepted! In today’s episode, we discuss everything you need to know when it comes to the closing process and how to be prepared to have success in buying your new home.

In this episode, we cover:

• What happens after your offer is accepted
• How the escrow timing can impact your deposit
• Creating a game plan for the appraisal process
• What is a closing disclosure
• Breakdown of what happens financially at closing

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Let’s make sure you get the property you want and reach your real estate goals. In today’s episode, we discuss everything you need to know when it comes to selling your house including who you need to reach out to before selling your house and the importance of having a good strategy with a clear goal. 

In this episode, we cover:

• The number one step to take before you sell your house 
• The pros and cons of a  bridge loan
• Why sellers need to have multiple strategies and a clear goal
• Having inspections done early on and the power of marketing
• Getting your house on the market and other strategies

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Now that your team is assembled let’s begin. How to find the property for you and what steps you need to take.  In today’s episode, we discuss why buying a house can sometimes feel super stressful, the importance of having your pre-approval strategy locked down, and the power of building a relationship and clear communication with each person along the way.

In this episode, we cover:

• The emotional process of buying a house
• Fine-tuning your pre-approval strategy 
• What happens when you want to put in an offer 
• Contingencies during the offer contract process 
• Inspection contingencies and dealing with counter offers

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Welcome to the Real Estate Play by Play, a podcast designed to be your go-to resource for all the real estate transactions in California. We’re your hosts Danielle Olbrantz and Kristie Martinelli, and together our combined mortgage broker and real estate expertise are bringing you everything you need to know to enter the real estate market. In today’s episode, we discuss our experience in the real estate industry, the importance of a mortgage broker, and every type of person you should talk to before you decide to buy or sell a house!

In this episode, we cover:

• Who we are and our experience in the real estate industry [01:15]
• What a mortgage broker does and why we’re important [6:06]
• Why sellers should work with a mortgage broker [10:23]
• If home inspections and appraisals are important[14:00]
• The difference between title and escrow [18:18]
• Getting your insurance sorted out [20:49]
• Why your team should be local experts [22:28]

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Website: https://therealestateplaybyplay.com/