RE/MAX Real Estate Insights

In this week's podcast we take a look at the close relationship between local school districts and home values. Buyers often cite school districts or boundaries as one of the most important factors in determining where they want to buy a home and 20% of buyers are willing to give up a feature such as a bedroom to get a home in their preferred school district. We will discuss why schools matter whe...

Does market volatility has you considering real estate as an investment and being a landlord? We discuss where to find tenants and how to handle important aspects like eviction and whether you should use a property management company or manage properties yourself. Veteran landlord Dennis Badour shares his tips for success in this week's episode.

We were on our way to a spring market when the Coronavirus Pandemic changed everything in what seemed like a few days. What started out as a call to use hand sanitizer and social distancing became an Executive Order to stay-at-home in Michigan. We take a look at how Covid 19 is impacting the real estate market right and what the future holds. Guest Paul Murk, from RE/MAX Classic will also let us k...

Spring is on it's way and we have tips for buyers and sellers for this typically busy season. On the selling side we share some easy and cost effective ways to freshen up the look of your home and we talk about the importance of setting the right price. Then we focus on buyers and how they should approach the offer they give sellers and how to navigate a multiple offer scenario. We also talk about...

On this episode we focus on two special niches within real estate, luxury and lake homes. We share some of the things that are different when buying a luxury home such as special inspections that may be needed or that buyers should rely solely on the listing phots but benefit from seeing a home in person. And if you are buying a lake home there are important things to consider like the type of lak...

We discuss what it takes to get a real estate license and how getting the license is just the beginning of the process. We also provide tips to help pick the right broker, share how much money you need for start-up expenses and how to be prepared to be your own boss when guests Carol Boji and Cullen Kurzmann from RE/MAX Classic join us.

To buy a home you need money and we share some solid advice on steps you can take to get you financially and more important responsibly ready to buy a home. We talk about putting a good team around you that includes a financial planner, a lender and a Realtor and we share some sacrifices you can make to help you save the money you need to put in your house fund when Willie Davis and Kathleen Best...

Whether it is credit challenges or your personal belief that buying a home is beyond your reach, we discuss ways you can get out of the renting rut and into owning your own home. Our guest Rebecca Rowan from RE/MAX Encore shares some of her personal story of how she did this and why helping others realize their home ownership potential is important to her.

Whether you are buying or selling a home, if a mortgage is involved an appraisal will be required. There are many myths about appraisals that include every home improvement makes you money or the appraiser is there to get a lower price for the buyer. We debunk these and other myths when we talk to Ryan Millard from RE/MAX Encore. We also discuss what you need to know if you are buying a home as a...

The fun part of buying a home is looking a homes online but the step you need to address is getting your financial situation in order. Special guest Nancy Feldmann from RE/MAX First joins us and shares how credit scores impacts your situation and other financial tips to help you get prepared to buy. We also talk about getting your house wish list together to help you identify the right home for yo...

Are you thinking of selling your home this year? Join us as we discuss staging, decluttering and which home improvement projects are worth your time and money with Susan Vogel and JR Helguera from RE/MAX First. We also explain how and why talking to a Realtor early in the process benefits you and what marketing works in to get your home sold.

If you have furniture you no longer use or need but don't know what to do with it we have the answer. The Furniture Bank of SE Michigan is a local non-profit helping more than 2000 families every year through your furniture donations. We share how your donations help you declutter your home and put your no longer needed items to good use helping others. Learn more about the items in high demand an...

Buying or selling a home can be stressful. And it's not just first-time buyers and sellers that are impacted, anyone buying or selling can feel the stress at some point during the process. We discuss the loss of control, the what-ifs your mind places on you and other reasons you may feel stress during a transactions. We share communication tips and how to use your mindset to your advantage and mak...

We discuss what we need to know about iBuyers, companies that work directly with consumers an offer to purchase their home outright for cash. While these companies promise to make the process of selling your home easy you need to do your homework. Many charge fees between 7%-13% and may not pay you on the day you sign over home. The cost of working with iBuyers impacts your bottom line so we share...

Sharing ways to reduce home buying/selling stress and fact checking real estate "facts".

2020 real estate forecast and tips to help you on your path to home ownership

Threats to Home Rentals, Home Buyer Savings Account, Recording Buyers & Common Questions Answered

Why you need professional photography to market your home today and how home warranties protect you.

5 Things Buyers Should Do Before Buying a Home, how to use open houses to your advantage and a day in the life of a Realtor

Five tips to reduce home buying/selling stress, househacking explained and fact checking the advice others give you about real estate.

How to Prepare your Home to Sell, Tips for Photographing Your Home and Shopping for a Mortgage

Tips to help you invest in real estate properties and what you need to know about iBuyers.

Fall home maintenance checklist and how to donate furniture to help families in need.

What has hispanic homeownership increasing, a review of our economy and how home warranties protect your home.

How to Prepare Your Home for Sale & Flooring Options