Real Estate Today

How are interest rates, housing inventory, and supplies impacting the current real estate market? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the most recent existing-home sales data and why he thinks interest rates will drop later in the year. Ohio home builder and remodeler Bill Owens gives us an update on expected wait times for new home builds and how capacity issues are impacting the ability t...

How do you improve your home's exterior or your outdoor living space? We talk to gardener Natalie Carmolli to learn how plants improve your curb appeal and Kris Kiser of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute gives tips on how to do your yardwork safely. But first, we start with a Mother's Day special segment with mother and son Michigan real estate duo Pat Vredevoogd Combs and Brett Vredevoogd. Al...

Homeownership can make housing costs predictable and build generational wealth. Utah REALTOR® and 2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell explains the benefits of owning a home. Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale discusses the current homeownership rate in the United States, possible reasons why it's currently at a standstill, and what she values about being a homeowner. Keith Gumbinger from HSH.c...

How does smart home tech benefit you? Angela Moscaritolo from PC Magazine shares the best smart home devices including doorbells, floodlights, and locks for your house and why it's important to look at the power source for your smart home tech. Pennsylvania REALTOR® Bill Lublin tells us why he made his home brilliant and how home buyers are leaning toward technology as they look for a new home. An...

What type of mortgage should you get with the current interest rates? Keith Gumbinger from HSH.com shares how interest rates are impacting the mortgages home buyers are qualifying for and why they may need a 30% increase in income to qualify for the same loan they would have been able to get last year. Las Vegas REALTOR® Linda Rheinberger shares how home buyers can utilize down payment assistance...

Want to know how you can increase the value of your home? Ohio REALTOR® Greg Blatt talks about floors, landscaping, and other home improvement projects that a homeowner can do easily and affordably to get the most value out of their house. Newport, Rhode Island REALTOR® and home appraiser Jamie Moore shares the home appraisal process steps and what an appraiser is looking for so you can make sure...

How can you get started investing in real estate this spring? Louisiana REALTOR® Matt Ritchie explains how to get going despite higher interest rates and how today's real estate market can be an opportunity. Plus, he defines many of the most important terms that real estate investors need to know. Chicago REALTOR® Dan Wagner explains 1031 like-kind exchanges and how you can use the tax deferral pr...

How can first-time buyers achieve homeownership despite low housing inventory and mortgage rates in the sixes? Colorado REALTOR® Natalie Davis shares the steps renters can—and should—take to become homeowners. She also explains why finding a good local lender to walk you through different loan products is so important. Sean Moss of Down Payment Resource takes us through a variety of down payment a...

Are you ready to sell your house this spring? NAR Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz explains why the latest existing-home sales data saw the largest increase since the summer of 2020, what the median home price in the United States is, and if home sellers are once again getting multiple offers for their houses. REALTOR® J. Lennox Scott discusses how home sellers are dealing with higher inte...

Will the spring real estate market be hot or cool for home buyers and sellers? Washington state REALTOR® J. Lennox Scott explains how interest rates and inventory are impacting the real estate market and why potential home buyers should get fully underwritten before they sign a purchase agreement. Alicia Huey, chairman of the board of directors for the National Association of Home Builders, talks...

Do you wish you had a new home? Can you improve your home or should you move to a new house? We look into what may be the best option for you. Idaho REALTOR® Chris Pelkola Lee discusses the pros and cons of moving to a new home versus renovating or fixing your current house. NAR Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz shares what they found in their Home Remodeling Impact Study. What projects do...

So, you bought your home and have moved in. Now it's time to make it your own. But where do you even start? REALTOR® and home designer Addie Mulry explains how she works with her clients to help them reimagine their homes. She walks through the steps: What is normally the first thing to be updated; how to overhaul your kitchen without a complete renovation and adjust your floors without replacing...

It's moving day! Laura Roth from United Van Lines and Mayflower goes over all you need to know about moving and what the benefits are for hiring people to pack your stuff and what the benefits of packing your own items are. Laura also lets us know why you better make sure you have your coffee on moving day. Washington, D.C. metro area REALTOR® Dale Mattison shares what he tells home sellers and ho...

We detail all the information you need to know before you close on your home. Georgia REALTOR® Vanessa Goggans goes over how to prepare for a home closing, what documents you need to bring, and why an insurance binder is so critical. Colorado REALTOR® Michael Labout tells us what buyers and sellers need to do between signing the contract of sale and sitting down at the settlement. We're talking in...

Let's put some love in your home. We talk to married San Antonio REALTORS® Krista and Phillip Becker on what buyers have to do to get that home they love. Home stager and lifestyle specialist Tori Toth gives us tips on how to put some love back in your home and how important the five senses are in making your home more romantic. Also, Kell Phelps from the National BBQ & Grilling Association tells...

What does it take to make a winning offer on a home? Michigan REALTOR® Pat Vredevoogd Combs talks earnest money, contingencies, and where there may be room to negotiate on your offer. Elizabeth Renter from NerdWallet discusses their 2022 Home Buyer Report and what sellers and buyers are expecting to see and just how misinformed they are. Do you think you can get a home for less than $270,000 like...

What will it take to buy a newly built home in 2023? Gonzalo Mejia, a REALTOR® from Jacksonville, Florida, shares the benefits of buying a newly constructed home and walks us through the process and how to navigate changing mortgage rates while your house is being built. Rose Quint from the National Association of Home Builders tells us what types of homes and features new home buyers are looking...

Are you selling your home in 2023? We'll get you ready. Portland, Oregon REALTOR® Caitlin Williams shares how a home seller can get their home market ready and if they can expect multiple offers. Andi Batchelor from U-Haul discusses their state growth report and what states people are moving to and moving from. CEO of the Real Estate Staging Association Shell Brodnax tells us how home staging make...

What will buying a home be like in 2023? Massachusetts REALTOR® Arlene Castellano, who teaches a class for first-time buyers, shares what she's hearing from buyers and sellers and how inventory and mortgage rates are changing expectations. Keith Gumbinger from HSH.com explains the latest on mortgages and what you should look for in your home loan. We also speak to Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chr...

Let's kick off 2023 with some ways you can achieve financial security by investing in real estate! Chicago REALTOR® Mabél Guzmán shares how she prepares clients to invest in real estate and how she guides them to reach their goals. Learn how to get started in real estate investing and add investment properties to your portfolio with REALTOR® Peter West. And Cynthia Shelton from LandQwest Commercia...

Is 2023 the year for you to invest in real estate? We talk to young real estate investors to learn how they got started and how they are gaining wealth to set themselves up to have financial security for life. Illinois REALTOR® and broker Kyle Killebrew, who owns over 60 properties, shares tips for what he looks for in investment properties. San Antonio REALTOR® Philip Becker talks about how looki...

We're covering homeownership—building memories, celebrating milestones, building generational wealth, and creating a sense of community. Virginia REALTOR® Mary Dykstra joins us to talk about how owning a home contributes to your family's wealth. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun covers the latest Existing-Home Sales report, and credit expert Gerri Detweiler speaks about credit scores and what facto...

Let's examine the winter housing market! This week, we'll discuss home prices, mortgage rates and whether there will be more homes for sale. We're joined by NAR's 2022 President and broker-associate Leslie Rouda Smith who shares what she thinks buyers and sellers should do this winter. PCMag 's Smart Home Analyst Angela Moscaritolo returns this week to talk about the best smart home tech gifts of...

How does a smart home make your life easier? How does home automation impact the value of your house? We look at the smart home devices and technology that can save you money on utilities and help you and your loved ones stay safe with REALTOR® Eileen Oldroyd and Jon Chase from Wirecutter. Angela Moscaritolo from PCMag gives a special report on Matter, the new internet protocol aimed at making all...

What will 2023 mean to home buyers, home sellers, and homeowners? Let's discuss mortgage rates, the supply of homes for sale, home prices, tax codes, and how they directly impact your real estate strategy. Philadelphia broker-owner Greg Herb joins us to talk about the biggest challenge of the new year: shortage of homes for sale. National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist Robert Dietz a...