A year and a half into the pandemic, housing market issues and trends look a little different than they did a few years ago. Today, we are discussing some of the top issues facing home buyers and sellers. We will also go over popular home features that a potential buyer may be looking for. Remote work, technology, and general housing supply will be just some of the things we touch on in this episode.
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/headlines/ep-93-real-estate-issues-and-trends-in-2021-and-2022/745/
See our listings here: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
0:33 – List of top trends & issues
1:05 – Remote work and mobility
2:00 – Acceleration in tech and innovation
3:14 – ESG at a tipping point
4:30 – Housing supply
5:37 – Political polarization
6:35 – Top home features
7:21 – Updated kitchen
8:10 – Garage & yard space
10:29 – Home office & Internet
11:50 – Other popular trends
Buying or selling a home is an exciting time. But it is also a time when we have a lot of questions about what things mean and what the best approach may be to certain situations. Colleen is here to help us navigate these questions from a realtor’s point of view with another mailbag episode.
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/mailbag/729/729/
See our listings here: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
0:49 – Should buyers be able to write letters to sellers?
3:22 – What does sale pending mean?
4:55 – Where to look for homes next to the water?
7:33 – Should we wait to remodel if we are moving?
Mistakes can be very costly when buying and selling a home, which is why we work with clients to make them aware of potential pitfalls during the process. If you’re in the market for a home now, you’ll want to keep an eye out for these seven mistakes that have been plaguing people in 2021.
Read more here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/buying/ep-91-top-7-homebuyer-mistakes-of-2021/716/
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
0:58 – 1st mistake on rates
2:39 – 2nd mistake with credit
4:00 – 3rd mistake on down payment
5:37 – 4th mistake on budgeting
6:42 – 5th mistake on multiple offers
8:33 – 6th mistake on getting emotional
9:41 – 7th mistake on realtors
Today we take four of your real estate questions and answer them on the show. From square footage discrepancies to home values to finding a home to use as an AirBNB, we’ll cover a range of topics on this episode.
Read more and get additional resources here: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/mailbag/ep-88-answering-your-real-estate-questions/695/
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
0:41 – Mailbag question on square footage discrepancies
3:55 – Mailbag question on home value vs list price
5:42 – Listing appointment story
7:32 – Mailbag question on real estate agents for specific areas
9:57 – Mailbag question on buying income-producing homes
It always helps to hear stories from other people that go through the buying and selling process so today we’re featuring three closing recaps. Each of these real-life examples spotlights a unique or interesting process that a member of our team with through with a client.
Read more: https://keepingitrealestatepodcast.com/headlines/ep-86-3-closing-recap-stories/684/
See our listings: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
1:57 – Closing recap #1 on spec homes
6:28 – Closing recap #2 on client who kept missing out on homes
9:09 – Closing recap #3 on a client that made $150k in a couple of years
