Real Estate News Radio with Rowena Patton

Send us Fan Mail You only get one chance to choose how you sell your home, yet too many homeowners are handed the same default recommendation. We push back on that idea with a simple comparison: if a doctor prescribed surgery before asking about your symptoms, you would walk out. Home selling should work the same way, starting with questions, context, and clear choices.  We talk through why every...

Send us Fan Mail If a buyer offered you $600,000 but you’d pocket $500,000, would you still take it over $575,000 that nets you $520,000? That simple question exposes a trap many home sellers fall into: obsessing over sale price while ignoring net proceeds. I’m Deanna Allen hosts today: "I’m sharing the tool we rely on to help homeowners make smarter, calmer real estate decisions: a four-opti...

Send us Fan Mail Contact us at www. SeniorLiving.com A fall, an unexpected hospital stay, and suddenly your family is making life-changing decisions with a clock ticking in the background. We sit down with Lisa and Paul Marsh from Senior Aid, senior living expert Deanna Allen, and Kelly Denny to cut through the noise around Medicaid planning, long-term care, and the real steps families can take be...

Send us Fan Mail One missing step can turn a “sold” sign into two weeks of stress, renegotiation, and a buyer who wants to walk. We’ve been living that reality on the buyer side lately, and it’s made one thing painfully clear: skipping a pre-listing inspection is one of the easiest ways to create surprise, fear, and price cuts. Rowena Patton, Deanna Allen, and Kelly Denney break down what really h...

Send us Fan Mail 4 options available -  CashCPO 1) full market value offer, money in 14 days, check one at 70% then second check when it sells CashCPO 2) One And Done - 80% of value in 14 days CPO Listing - you do the inspection upfront when listing - sells faster, for more money, and with less stress! Conventional Listing - what we call grandma's listing - we'll show you how the net is...

Send us Fan Mail A deal can feel “done” the moment you go under contract, then an inspection report drops and everything changes. We sit down with Utah agent Deanna Allen to talk through the two forces that blow up more real estate transactions than most buyers and sellers expect: the home inspection and the appraisal. If you’ve ever watched a happy handshake turn into tense repair negotiations, y...

Send us Fan Mail Nobody wants their family digging through drawers for a deed while they are grieving, panicking, or trying to move a parent into assisted living on short notice. That is why we sit down with Deanna and Kelly to talk about the Home Legacy Folder, a simple printed or digital file that turns homeownership details into a clear roadmap your loved ones can actually use. Deanna brings ye...

Send us Fan Mail More on CPO homes here Selling a home feels totally different when the market stops climbing and buyers start pushing back. We’re seeing more caution, more negotiation, and more deals that wobble after they go under contract and that is exactly why we recorded this conversation with Deanna, Kelly, and Marcelino. We walk through four practical ways to sell a house and why most home...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping a home as a rental sounds like the safe, “smart” move until you run the numbers against what the market might do next. We break down a renting versus selling comparison chart built to answer one specific question: should you sell now or hold the property as a rental for three years? If you like seeing the math, there are visuals available too, so you can follow along inste...

Send us Fan Mail Selling your home shouldn’t start with a guess at the perfect price. It starts with smart preparation that cuts stress, speeds decisions, and makes buyers fall in love the moment they step through the door. We break down a simple, practical plan to move from overwhelm to action, using budget-friendly tools and small upgrades that punch above their weight. First, we tackle the toug...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking of waiting for spring to sell? We unpack why that strategy can backfire, drawing on fresh insights from agents in Connecticut, North Carolina, California, and Utah. Together we map how inventory, buyer motivation, and local price trends—not the calendar—shape your real outcome, whether you’re trying to capture top dollar or avoid a long, stressful listing. We start with C...

Send us Fan Mail The housing map just redrew itself, and the early signals are hiding in plain sight. We dig into real-time, spending-based migration data that shows a clear turn: several Sunbelt magnets are shifting to net outbound while Midwest and select Northeast cities pull in new residents. This isn’t about trendiness or last cycle’s headlines—it’s about affordability, supply, and how many p...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck with a stale listing or worried the market has passed you by? We get real about what works when prices soften and inventory rises, sharing five proven strategies that put you back in control: assumable mortgages, owner financing, lifestyle-focused walking tour videos, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) listings, and a full market cash offer for speed and certainty. This is a...

Send us Fan Mail SeniorLivingCPO.com The hardest part of a senior move often isn’t choosing the right community—it’s unlocking the money trapped in the home without losing time or value. We sit down with senior living pros who’ve lived this from both sides: community managers watching waitlists stall and families scrambling to sell under pressure. Together we map out a practical, humane path that...

Send us Fan Mail Want to see the video? Watch here Want a listing presentation that doesn’t hinge on price haggling or a flashy brochure? We walk through a simple, high-trust system that gives every seller four clear choices on one net sheet—FSBO, a traditional listing, a Conventional CPO (pre-inspected) listing, and a Cash CPO pathway that trades some fees for speed, privacy, and certainty. Inste...

Send us Fan Mail Wondering whether community or individual water and waste systems make more sense for your next home purchase? This episode tackles the often-overlooked yet critical question that impacts both your daily life and long-term investment. We compare two identical homes—one with private well and septic, the other connected to community systems—to reveal which option typically provides...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of paying massive capital gains taxes when selling investment properties? The 1031 exchange might be your secret weapon for building lasting wealth through real estate investing. Lonnie Nielsen, founder of 1031 Pros and a true expert in tax-deferred exchanges, breaks down exactly how this powerful wealth-building tool works. Whether you're a small investor with a single...

Send us Fan Mail The real estate industry stands at a crossroads where technology and traditional practices collide. Matt Miller, founder of Fairtrade Real Estate, joins us to reveal how his company has carved a unique niche as a local iBuyer with actual boots on the ground – a critical distinction that has allowed them to succeed where tech giants like Zillow have stumbled. Matt explains Fairtrad...

Send us Fan Mail Potholes on your private road? That seemingly minor issue could cost you tens of thousands when selling your home. Welcome to an eye-opening exploration of how road maintenance agreements impact property values in ways most homeowners never consider until it's too late. When potential buyers encounter a neglected private road, nearly half will turn around without ever seeing...

Send us Fan Mail The hierarchy of housing vulnerability becomes starkly apparent when markets begin to cool. Rowena Patton pulls back the curtain on why condominiums, townhomes, and second homes consistently take the first hit during economic downturns, revealing patterns that smart buyers and sellers need to understand. At the heart of this vulnerability lies the monthly HOA fee – that additional...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine finding your dream home, making an offer, and then watching the deal collapse after the inspection. This happens to nearly one-third of all real estate transactions nationwide—a statistic that should make every seller pay attention. The inspection phase becomes a minefield where 40-50 issues typically emerge, regardless of how well-maintained the property appears. In today...

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Send us Fan Mail Prefer to read - or get the written info? See this episode in writing on our blog . The complicated relationship between solar panels and home sales takes center stage in this practical, eye-opening episode. When those sleek energy-savers adorning your roof become part of your home sale equation, the results can be surprising—and not always in the way solar companies might suggest...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt that awkward moment when you've had a great conversation with someone, only for it to be ruined with a stilted "if you know anyone who needs real estate help..." at the end? In this transformative conversation, social connection expert Geoff Talbot reveals why most real estate professionals struggle to convert their social media followers into actual busin...

Send us Fan Mail The gap between what Americans earn and what homes cost has reached alarming levels, creating what may be the worst housing bubble in history. Unlike previous market disruptions driven by speculation or loose lending, today's crisis stems from a fundamental affordability problem that's reaching breaking point in communities nationwide. Diving into the ReVenture app'...