Keeping It Real Estate with Colleen Benson

Ep #26: Why So Stressful?

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.

Ep #25: Young Buyers Redefining Luxury

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.

Ep #24: Common Bargain Hunting Mistakes When Buying A Home

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.

Ep #23: Features That Will Sell Your Home Faster

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.

Ep #22: Real Estate Terms To Know

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.

Ep #21: Learning From Past Mistakes

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.

Ep #20: Foolishness That Makes You Lose The Home

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.

Ep #19: Buying A "Flipped" Home

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”?