Real Estate Today

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we highlight all things homeownership: How to purchase your own home Homeownership in a shifting market VA Loans For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

On this week's episode, we'll provide all the key buying strategies you'll need this summer including: mortgage alternatives, like adjustable-rate home loans using points to buy down the interest rate down payment assistance programs For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

We're here to answer all your questions, and help you navigate the current tricky summer real estate market. mortgage rates home prices housing shortages For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Let's take a virtual road trip across the U.S., stopping at some of the hottest summer home markets in the county. We'll discuss the following: how to find great summer home how to secure the home in a competitive market lakes, beaches, and mountain destinations you'll want to take a closer look at For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Find out all the ways you can save on your energy bills this summer. We'll focus on how the following can cut your utility costs: Energy audits Furnace filters Ceiling fans Alternatives to home inspections For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

As we honor those who have given their lives for our country, we discuss how veterans and active-duty service members go about buying and selling homes of their own. We'll focus on the following: The VA loan Using the VA loan in today's competitive housing marke A REALTOR® who gives her commissions directly back to military members, first responders, teachers, and other American heroes. For more, follow Real Estate Today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

How can you make your home more inviting and beautiful? We'll cover popular DIY home projects, energy efficiency upgrades, and how these impact a home's value.

Curious what strategies top real estate professionals use to buy and sell properties? We share their secrets, tips and how they personally navigate today's housing market.

As you embrace the warmer weather, enjoy the outdoor space of your home! From grilling, yard work, outdoor power equipment, to curb appeal, we'll tell you how to enjoy your property from the outside in.

We're here to help you transform your new home into a place that reflects you, your taste, and your style!

We'll explain how to get your possessions from your old home to your new home efficiently, economically, and smoothly. You'll also find out how you can save some money on your move!

Let's seal the deal aka buy or sell your house! We'll let you in on what to pay attention to during your walkthrough, what to bring to your closing, and what you should avoid in order to have a smooth closing process.

We're taking the plunge—into investing during the spring market, that is! This episode will help you start the investment process, learn how to identify good investment properties as well as how to generate long-term wealth.

Let's buy new in '22! From building a custom home from scratch to buying a home in a subdivision, to financing the home, and landscaping, we'll cover everything you need to know.

Sell your home fast for a high price during the spring market! We'll discuss the condition of your home, the list price, marketing, and how to estimate your property's profit before you put your home for sale.

If you're buying a home in the spring market, this episode is for you! We'll cover mortgages, interest rates, the offer, home inspections, and more to help you succeed in real estate this spring.

Spring is typically the fastest, hottest, and most competitive real estate market. We've compiled what you need to know to get ready to buy and sell property. Discover how buyers can win in a bidding war, how sellers can evaluate multiple offers, and how mortgage interest rates will be increasing.

In this week's episode, we discuss how short-term rentals are booming in the current real estate market. Find out where to buy, what to buy, and how to keep the rentals filled with new tenants every week. You'll also learn how to identify which communities welcome short-term rental properties, and which ones prohibit them.

As so many people still want a rural escape, an early start to their retirement, or a lucrative short-term rental property, second homes are flying off the shelves in markets all across the nation. Despite buyer challenges such as increasing mortgage rates, low inventory of second homes, and double-digit price gains, buyers are still determined to find their dream second home.

In today's market, speed matters! Learn how to complete the deal at maximum speed while keeping your interest low and your money safe.

We'll help you "Personalize Your Home!" Discover how just the right amount of TLC—painting and maintenance can increase its beauty and market value.

As mortgage interest rates continue to rise, we look at what that means to you—whether you plan to buy a home or refinance your current residence. You'll learn how getting the right mortgage can help you financially and also help you win the house in a competitive market.

We'll show you how to beat the competition in today's hot real estate market, and how you can get your offer to the top of the pile and secure your dream home! Also, if you're selling, we'll examine how to choose the best offer for you! Here's a hint: It's not always about the highest price!

From growing your portfolio over time to buying a residential property and finding a good tenant as well as buying unimproved land, we'll make sure you are prepared to make solid investments.

From pricing your home just right to getting it in 'sale-ready' shape to the 2022 real estate market, we'll provide you with all the tools you need to sell your home.

From successful strategies on winning the home you want, to purchasing the home and coming up with the down payment, as well as loan programs, we'll tell you all you need to know about buying a home!

We're here to recap all the changes in real estate since the beginning of the pandemic and whether those changes will remain or fade away when the pandemic ends.

From smart lighting to smart locks and the growing need for fast internet, we'll explore how smart home tech has forever changed the American home.

Real Estate Today anticipates a sizzling hot winter market and covers opportunities that exist for buyers and sellers who stay in the game, instead of hibernating.

From mortgage interest rates to the shortage of homes for sale, from bidding wars to skyrocketing home prices, we'll help you know what to expect in the year ahead. Plus, new home construction: Will the nation's homebuilders be able to put up enough homes in the new year to meet the surging buyer demand?

Real Estate Today takes an in-depth look at keeping your house comfortable and cozy, without paying a fortune in utility bills. We're talking professional energy audits, which spotlight possible air leaks and other issues, furnace maintenance and the clever ways curtains can lower your energy bills. We'll also help you save money on cooling if you live in a warmer climate.

Real Estate Today's latest episode is all about giving your home a "physical," by checking out its exterior, its windows and doors, its heating & air conditioning systems, and more. We'll tell you what to look for, and what to do if you discover an issue so your home can maintain its highest market value.

In our latest episode, we talk to the pros about real estate plans, and how to make your home a holiday wonderland! We'll share whether to put your plans to buy or sell on hold during the holidays.

This week, Real Estate Today examines the financial side of homeownership, and how it helps build generational wealth as well as the barriers to homeownership, and what's being done to knock them down.

From mortgage rates to the shift from a solid seller's market toward a more balanced market, to investment properties, we provide up-to-the-minute information that home buyers, home sellers and homeowners need to know.

From South Carolina to Hawaii, the second home market is red hot right now. We'll explore today's super-low mortgage rates that could allow you to purchase your own private getaway.

Building a brand new home or buying a new construction means making decisions and answering questions. We'll walk you through the process with help from professionals who know everything about new home construction!

Purchasing a rental property can certainly help you generate extra income and build wealth. Our experts discuss how to get started, how to find the right property, and how to find the right tenants.

While the buying frenzy may have slowed, you can still get top dollar for your home! From price to condition, from curb appeal to home staging—our experts will walk you through the selling process from start to finish!

In a competitive market, it is key you know how to buy real estate like a pro! Our experts will explain the best approaches including creating your own team, building your credit, making sure the house you want is safe and sound and more.

Embrace the changing fall market! Whether you are buying or selling, we'll update you on what you can expect in this season's industry.

Bring the value of your home to the max! Learn how regular maintenance and the power of curb appeal can push the value of your biggest investment to its highest possible level.

Celebrate Labor Day and Love Your Home! We reveal projects we can all do at home—ourselves—over the three-day holiday weekend.

Maximizing your home selling experience with "The Ultimate Seller's Checklist!" From pricing your house correctly to getting it in 'for sale' condition, to curb appeal, to the appraisal, we talk to real estate experts about what you need to know to sell for the maximum profit, in the minimum time.

What should you do before you buy a home? We give you the strategies and techniques needed in The Ultimate Buyer's Checklist! From improving your credit to going the extra step with your mortgage, we are here to help you win that house as the market starts to slightly shift towards buyers.

The best smart home devices in 2021! From smart hubs to smart lights, smart thermostats to smart door locks–we talk to the experts about the smart home tech we all rely on–now, more than ever.

Find your summer home! We take a virtual trip from the Carolinas to California with stops in Colorado and Minnesota to visit some of the hottest summer home markets in the U.S. Get advice on how to find a wonderful summer home, and how to get it so you can dream big.

Investing in real estate allows you to earn extra income and generate greater wealth! With mortgage interest rates this low, investing now could be a life-changing move. We'll talk about how to get started, what to look for, and which types of properties are good options for first-timers.

We walk you through your first real estate selling transaction in which you stand to make some serious cash! We talk to the pros about selling your starter home and moving on to house number two. And they'll explain what to do, how to do it, and when to do it – so that you hit the ultimate goal of selling for the maximum profit in the minimum time!