QRE Podcast

Rob Landis comes on the podcast to explain what the advantages/disadvantages of using a transaction licensee for a private sale. We also talk about the current state of the market and its future.

With the growing populaity and use of artifical intelligence we are trying to figure out the best ways to integrate its use into our life/business. Today I asked CHAT GPT (AI) to develop the top 7 questions YOU the buyer should be asking a prospective lender before hiring them. Ward Kerlin graciously agreed to be grilled by the AI and answered these questions with ease!

I sat down with Ward Kerlin of Loan Depot to discuss the current market, some trends, fears, positives and strategies to buy and sell in this market.

What are some of the reasons people are relocating and how hard can it be to sell and buy real estate.

Randy and I sit down to talk about the market using pending sales and active homes in the Greater Philadlephia area in the last 30 days. Is the real estate market in a vacuum? When is the "Crash" coming? What happens if the equity in our homes run out? Are we moving toward a renter nation? Do we even need to own real estaete or is it affordable? Where do we see opportunity? Big picture, what is go...

Seller financing is a topic which is starting to come up more and more as the market fluctuates. Mortgage rates have doubled from what they were 12 months ago. Buyers are trying to figure out how to buy homes for what they are listed for and sellers are trying to figure out how they can sell their homes without discounting. Seller financing can be a wonderful tool to accomplish this.

What does it take to age in place or how do you universally design a home? We interview Dennis Gehman today to talk about this very specific niche market of the remodeling industry and how important it is to keep these factors in mind.

What happens when your Pop-pop and grandma need to move out of their home for reasons out of their control? Have they or their family created a roadmap for a successful transition? Do they even need to move out, is there a way they could age in place? What are some of the solutions for seniors and what problems can arise for them and the family members if there is not a strategy in place? Tune in...

Quintessential Real Estate is back! We are jumping back in so check out the last 38 episodes on Real Estate and look to hear from this feed every 2-4 weeks!

In the last few months there have been a lot of changes in the real estate market including a drop in mortgage rates which has triggered a refinance boom. This discussion talks about the value that can be captured when a homeowner refinances. There are two different reasons for refinancing - 1. Rate and term & 2. cash out. If you are a homeowner this will be a great episode to sink your teeth into...

This episode goes over what purchase power is and how it affects not only what a buyer can afford but what the overall impact is when people list their property.

I have a home that I need to sell before I am able to buy my next home! The market still has an inventory shortage so that means that there are more qualified and motivated buyers for your current home BUT what steps or measures can you take to make sure you can also find your next home while getting your home sold. In this episode we discuss the many strategies of how this can be accomplished and...

When an offer on a property is written up by the agent you can expect them to take extra time on the inspections & other contingencies portion of the agreement. These can be a great way to safe guard your investment and ensure that there are no other issues discovered after settlement. However, what is the strategy behind waiving these contingencies? In a sellers market where there can be multiple...

We learned about the current state of our market through the eyes of Scott Tomlinson. A lot of different external factors can influence the change in interest rates in the real estate industry. Foreign governments, big business, time of year, and elections are just some of the many things that could cause rates to fluctuate. The most important thing to take from this episode is that when rates in...

What "upgrades" really can provide monetary returns on investment once a home has been sold? Home renovating, Remodeling, additions, appraised values. What upgrades improve life for the owner but will not be profitable when selling? What is the number one way to make money on real estate? Tune in to find out!

This is the second part of my conversation with Dennis Gehman of Gehman Design Remodeling. The topics we cover in this episode is current remodeling trends in the industry such as open concept homes, aging in place, bathroom & kitchen remodeling and other trends Dennis and his team has been experiencing. Great to hear from a remodeling professional about what the true cost for what these projects...

In this week's episode we discuss the home remodeling process with the President and founder of Gehman Design Remodeling- Dennis Gehman. Dennis walked me through the entire process of what it takes to accomplish these large remodeling projects and figuring out different ways to work with a customers budget. We also analyzed some of the different trends in the industry as well as the overall health...

What does it take to buy properties with the classifications of REO, foreclosure, HUD, short sales? We dive further into this market and take some of the common misconceptions/Stigmas that come with this specific part of the industry. Are there actually deals to find or is there more to the story?

When a listing is classified as REO, foreclosure, short sale, HUD there certain stigmas & misconceptions that comes with this portion of the real estate market. Our guest today is Chris Nelson who specializes in this part of the real estate market. He works on all sides of this industry including listing these homes, helping to buy these homes for hard money clients and also other investors. One a...

Just like anything in life, it's important to evaluate everyone and everything in the real estate transaction. Understanding the value of a good lender and why you are paying for them is important and will help your decision when choosing. I sat down with a trusted lender (Ward Kerlin) and talked about the mortgage industry and how they make their money and what to consider when you are choosing a...

New or Used? A lot of times we ask this question for investments in life such as laptops,equipment, toys, cars etc. We form our own opinions for what is the best choice in any given situation. When deciding whether or not to commit to buying a new construction home as compared to a home on the market you will need to do the same sort of decision making. Listen to today's episode as the Broker of r...

Have you ever wondered what a title company does other than slapping more closing fees on to your settlement closing costs? The main factor associated with this cost is the purchase of your home is title insurance,. While title companies do a lot of different things for the customer at settlement the main role they have is supplying the homeowner with the right title insurance. Listen to this epis...

What is a major factor in separating a developed country from a 3rd world county? Tune in today as we answer this question while discussing what a title company's role is in real estate. Our guest Gil Holley of Patriot Land Transfer will be helping us answer this question and more.

Welcome back! Just a quick episode giving everyone an update on the podcast as well as my professional career and what to expect this coming fall! Thanks Remember: The right way, The wrong way, The Shalaway

Real estate tax assessment can be a valuable tool when you are starting to look at buying a new home. It can also help you sell your home. This episode highlights how this aspect of real estate can be leveraged to help you successfully buy a property that you previously didn't think you could afford as well as possibly open up your home to more buyers when you go to sell. NOTE: If you had not list...