Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast

Eviction bans were put into place to help people struggling during the pandemic, but are they unconstitutional?     What's happening to instant buyer (iBuyer) programs that allow homeowners to sell their homes INSTANTLY (usually at a discount).     And buying a home for a family member. Is it a bad idea?

Actual lockdowns and threats of lockdowns continue around the nation and the world.  That's affecting consumer markets of all kinds, including the real estate markets here in Florida.  But it might not be affecting real estate the way you think.  Ron explains in this week's Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast. 

Zillow has been making big changes to its business model in recent months.  They've moved away from being just an advertising hub and into offering instant buyer programs, building a nationwide brokerage and hiring their own agents.  But was it the right move?  Ron discusses Zillow's maneuvers in this week's episode of his Black Hole of Real Estate podcast. 

This week Ron talks about how rising COVID-19 cases around the country could scare away Florida's seasonal residents, aka Snowbirds, this winter. Meanwhile, more foreclosures could be coming into the market in the next year or two as reports show more people are falling behind on their mortgages, and forbearances taken could result in a bill too big for homeowners to catch up, And it seems we may...

In this week's episode, Ron talks with Edgewater #pilot Bob Perry. Hear about his years as a military pilot, a commercial pilot and a private pilot.  And Bob offers tips to pilots who want to bring their planes into a hangar at home. 

New construction nightmares buyers are dealing with. Commission compression is a real thing, and it's happening.  The agent SQUEEZE is coming at the end of the year.  All that and more in in episode 31 of our Black Hole Of Real Estate podcast. 

Ron chats with Andy Clark with Commonwealth Aviation this week about the development of the All Aboard storage and hangar facilities at the Daytona Beach airport.  Andy also offers some tips for pilots considering where to park their plane. 

Are For Sale By Owner (FSBO) tools giving homeowners a false sense of expertise and security?  Waiting for a flood of foreclosures to hit the market? Ron offers some insight on mortgage forbearance policies that will expire soon.  And a real estate outlook for the remaining weeks of 2020.  All that and more in this week's episode on the Black Hole Of Real Estate podcast. 

The window of opportunity remains open for home buyers. But time to act might be limited.  Fake offers for properties circulating in the market.  Zillow is making its presence known.  And a word on the CRAZY that's moving the market.  All that and more in this week's episode. 

A short window of opportunity has emerged for central Florida's beleaguered home buyers.  Why some folks are buying their future retirement properties TODAY.  Unique properties designed especially for private pilots.  Hear all that and more in Episode 27 of the Black Hole Of Real Estate podcast. 

Google search trends show a lot of people are thinking about selling their homes right now. What does that mean for the real estate market? How some Sale By Owner (FSBO) property sellers are creating litigation risks.  Some wise words about owner financing. All that and more in Ron's Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast Episode 26. 

Home sales around Daytona Beach remained strong during August.  There are some tough challenges ahead if you're considering home renovations right now.  And you might need to manage your expectations a bit as your home transaction moves toward its closing date.  All that and more in Episode 25 of Ron's Black Hole Of Real Estate podcast. 

It seems like the real estate market is pumping the brakes. Is this permanent? People love new construction, because it's all new and never lived in. But you could be SHOCKED by what's NOT included in your new home purchase!  All that and more in this week's Black Hole Of Real Estate podcast. 

Is time running out to sell your home at the market peak? Could we see real estate prices dropping soon? Will there be effects of the 2020 presidential election in the real estate market?   All that and more in Episode 23 of the Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast.

Hurricanes, pandemics and disasters, OH MY!  Some thought these things could crush the 2020 real estate market, but that isn't how things are playing out. And Ron has a few things to say about it!

Ideas for protecting your home when a hurricane threatens. Tips for new construction buyers on choosing the best lot in a new development, asking the right questions, and how to avoid breaking the budget.  And a discussion on whether the pandemic has been a driving force behind the soaring home sales this summer. 

When instant online home value estimates miss the mark.  How the Zillow business model works to gather and sell your information.  And real estate agents have begun using the Zillow system in unexpected ways.   All that and more in Episode #20 of the Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast. 

Join us as Ron discusses the unusually active condo market around Daytona Beach during July. He also delves into how to have the upper hand in multiple offer situations. And hear a heartwarming story about how local identity theft victims found some extra kindness and a path to home ownership. 

Listen in as Ron discusses the latest economic news and how it's impacting real estate. He'll explore how self employed borrowers are navigating the real estate market right now. There's a little advice for the day your business is ready for it's own real estate. And a discussion about parents buying homes for their children. 

What's new in Daytona's real estate market? The market is acting unstoppable with the already low inventory falling further and median prices on the rise. Ron will talk about the conditions and share few tips for home buyers navigating right now in a COVID-impacted market.    

Home and condo sales are surging around Daytona Beach, despite ongoing uncertainties around the Coronavirus Pandemic. Is now a good time to invest in a vacation home or rental property?  

condo sales jump dramatically in June, would be sellers nervous about going on the market despite the strong market, and what happens next month

humorous missteps this past week in the real estate world. some insurance tips that will save your condo. AND ...we Buy The Beach House!

Home sales fall dramatically in May. Media sales price was only down slightly. Inventory is down sharply, and interest rates remain at historic lows. At the end we discuss when we will see the bottom of the market .

This weeks discussions : Foreclosures will not be hitting the market in large numbers anytime soon. PPP Loan Rule Changes will affect small businesses, which will affect the real estate market. Self employed borrowers are going to experience some changes in getting mortgages approved. The Best Beach Town in the USA are ranked.