Keeping It Real Estate

Colleen discusses some recent headlines about mistakes people make with lighting their home, and some mortgage closing statistics.

Eric asks if he can avoid bidding wars by buying at this time of year. Tiffany wonders how interest rates are affecting the real estate market. Terry wants help with exploring the "build-to-rent" movement.

Let's take a look at some popular headlines that have been coming out in the real estate world. What is Colleen's take on them?

We'll analyze a study of home buyers to see what priorities they usually have, and what priorities they should have when they are looking for a home.

We'll go over some strategies for finding a real estate agent that fits your needs. Make sure that you are asking the right questions and looking for the right qualifications.

There can be some conflicting statements out there in the real estate world. There can also be statements that are generally accepted as "true" even though they may not be. Let's take a look at some common sayings and strategies and determine if they are legitimate or just a myth.

There are all kinds of surveys that put buying or selling a home as one of the most stressful life events you can experience. It shouldn’t be that way. Let’s look at some of the things you can do to make the process a more positive experience.

Millennials are making up a larger portion of luxury home buyers, but their desires and wants are a little different than the traditional luxury buyer. That’s changing the way builders are approaching the construction of high-end homes. Let’s discuss some of the changes that are starting to take place.

We all want to get a good deal when we buy a home. Sure, you want the home of your dreams, but if you can also call it a “steal” isn’t that the ultimate win-win? However, that pursuit of the perfect bargain home can backfire if you’re not careful. Let’s explore some of the ways buyers have shot themselves in the feet by making key mistakes in the hunt for a bargain buy.

Colleen comments on some recent headlines that have come out in the real estate world. How have 55+ communities impacted the real estate market? What are some features that correlate with a home selling faster? We'll analyze those topics and more.

Buying and selling real estate is full of vocabulary terms that can be confusing to someone who doesn't live in that world. Colleen will explain some real estate terms that you might come across, so that you can understand what they mean when you encounter them.

Everybody has to start from somewhere. We'll hear from Colleen about her early experiences in the real estate world and how they shaped her approach today. She'll also give us a gripping story about how she once stopped a real estate scam from taking place.

We all make silly mistakes. But you want to avoid any kind of tomfoolery when it comes to buying or selling a home. Let’s cover some of the foolish mistakes people make in real estate so you won’t be left slapping your forehead with that “I can’t believe we just did that” look on your face.

Shows like Flip or Flop are popular these days. And you might be hearing and seeing a lot more commercials about house flipping seminars in your area. We won’t get into the “flipper’s” perspective this time around, however. What about the buyer? Is there anything the buyer should be aware of when purchasing a home that’s been “flipped”?

Regardless of who you are, how much money you have, when and where you’re going to sell, these are some of the real estate facts you be sure you need to know. Make sure you aren’t left shrugging your shoulders to any of these important issues.

The process of selling your home can seem like a daunting task. Let's break it down into some easy-to-follow steps so it's not as intimidating.

There are some practices in the real estate world that irk Colleen because they get in the way of a smooth home-buying and home-selling process. Let's go over some of these major real estate pet peeves.

When preparing to buy a home, it’s easy to overlook some of the expenses that go into the process. Sure, the down payment and loan are obvious, but there are several other costs you don’t want to overlook. Let’s spend some time discussing some of the “hidden” costs and fees involved in the home purchasing process. 

Back to basics on this week's show. We'll cover some key vocabulary/terms/lingo to know when it comes to buying and selling homes.

Ever thought of doing an FSBO (For Sale By Owner) transaction? You might want to think again. There are a lot of complications when it comes to trying to sell a home on your own. Learn about the pitfalls on today's show, plus much more great information about buying and selling real estate in the greater Salem area.