The Real Estate Play by Play

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 investme...

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...

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 differe...

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 y...

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 disclosur...

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...

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...

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...