RE/MAX Real Estate Insights

In this episode we share simple, practical ideas for getting your home organized and why January is the perfect time to get your house in order, from decluttering and rethinking storage to making small, meaningful refreshes.  

President Trump recently hinted about making a 50-year mortgage an option to address home affordability.  In this short-take episode, we take a quick look at some pros and cons of using such a financing method to help primarily younger potential homebuyers.

The holidays are a time for warmth, joy, and connection — not kitchen mishaps or home hazards. Jeanette Schneider and Pam Bellante share practical, easy-to-follow home safety tips for cooking, decorating, traveling, and entertaining, so you can focus on what really matters this season.

Get your home ready for the chilly months ahead with our ultimate fall maintenance checklist! From sealing up small gaps that critters love to sneak through to tackling those “easy to forget” tasks like shutting off outdoor water lines and checking the attic—this episode walks you through practical, doable steps to protect your home.

This open discussions covers everything from whether it is a buyers market, a sellers market or something in between to mortgage rates and how taxes and insurances increases are impating home ownership.

Small changes can make a big impact and we share some ideas on what you can do with $100, $500 or $1000 to spend on home improvements.

From explaining what all lurks in a contract to negotiating on your behalf, we take a look at the many ways a real estate adds value to the home buying and selling process.

Tariffs, housing attainability and affordability, labor force, legislation and regulation all impact builders and the new construction segment of the real estate market.  This episode dives into all these factors and more along with a review of the popular annual Parade of Homes event.

From earthy paint tones to bold kitchen island colors to smart home features and outdoor living, we cover what is hot and trending in home décor and renovations in 2025.

We discuss the city of Detroit real estate market and why it continues to be among the top 5 cities in the country for price growth.  We also share the up-and-coming areas of opportunity and advice for buyers in this market.

Buying your first home is an exciting time but as with anything you do the first time, it can also be a bit overwhelming.  We share the importance working a lender and agent that you trust, identifying your needs versus your wants, why to look past the cosmetic features of a home to those that you can’t change, the importance of an inspection and more.

The harsh winter winds and weather can be tough on our homes, making spring home maintenance important to keep your home in top shape.  From inspecting the roof to the foundation to caulking and changing batteries in smoke detectors, we provide a thorough checklist to help you effectively manage your spring cleaning and maintenance. 

Tariffs, stock market volatility, mortgage interest rates are just some of the stories grabbing headlines.  We take a look at what is driving these issues and how they may impact the housing market and what it means for buyers and sellers.

An increasing number of couples are buying a home together prior to getting married.  We explore some reasons behind this dynamic the importance of having financial discussions, planning for what-ifs and having a cohabitation agreement in place.

Saving money on a commission may sound like a great idea but many sellers who go For Sale By Owner end up getting less for than home.  We discuss this along with other concerns like safety and managing the real estate process that every potential home seller should consider before putting a sign in their yard.

Buying his first home at 23, then investing and flipping homes before getting his license, our guest and recent author shares the path he took to build a successful real estate career – not once but twice.  This candid conversation about some significant setbacks in life and coming back to build his career a second time offers tips to others on how simple things consistently will build your busine...

The seller, the agent and the market are the three key parties of any home sale.  Each party has a unique role and within that role there are things they can – and can’t  - control.  The seller can control things like condition and price of the home while the agent controls marketing and negotiations.  The wildcard is the market and things like interest rates and inventory.  We talk about the inte...

There is no place like home around the holidays and in this episode, we share important safety tips to keep you and your holiday guests safe. Home fires increase during the holiday season so we focus on tips for cooking, candles, fireplaces, Christmas trees and decorating to help you prevent a fire from happening in your home. We also discuss how to keep your home safe if you are traveling during...

We share what typically happens during a presential election year as it relates to home sales, home prices and interest rates and how that matches with what we are seeing this year. 

If you've noticed a spike in your homeowners insurance premium rates, you're not alone. We dive into how factors like weather, fraud, and inflation are driving up costs, explore strategies to keep your insurance affordable and discuss upcoming changes to roof claim handling in Michigan – so you can better protect your most valuable asset.

The final step of the home buying and selling process is moving.  From decluttering to packing and transporting your belongings, moving can feel like a job in itself, but with planning moving doesn’t have to be a chore.  We share tips on hiring movers, packing suggestions, change of address and more.  

When two families are becoming one, it is important to dive into what this means for where you will all call home.  Shannon from Mojo in the Morning joins us to talk first-hand about her recent experience of navigating that tricky scenario of joining two families living in different counties and going to different school systems.   From how early to start conversations about future housing needs t...

It’s normal for your new space to take a while to really become home. To assist in this transition, we are sharing the top recommendations on essential items for new homeowners. From practical things like tools and a first aid kit to more personal touches like comfy decor and houseplant we share must-haves buyers consider a priority when moving into a new home. 

Permits for single family homes are up through April nearly 35% in 2024 over  2023.  We discuss what this means for the supply of new homes, the latest trends - including what appears to be a trend for smaller homes -  and what are the factors homebuilders facing this year.  We also share information about the Parade of Home happening throughout the month of June.

We discuss what is happening in the local market as we approach the middle of the Spring season and what is really impacting the market.  We also share the many important ways you can and should get value from your agent when you are ready to buy or sell.  We also take a look at the anticipated changes coming to the industry in light of the recent lawsuit settlements,  how veterans may be impacted...