Tuned-In Realtor

It's the latest numbers from the mortgage lenders in Houston. Not everyone needs the 30 year fixed mortgage. Finding the right product will save you money, especially when rates increase.

When you are ready to a buy a home, you need to make sure you have your ducks in a row. Geoff goes over the most important items that will let you know if you are actually ready to buy now!

Questions this week include buying a forever home or starter home (hint: there's no such thing as a forever home) and how many bedrooms you need.

The numbers are out. Compared to every other city in Texas, Houston is the steadiest real estate market. Here are the stats that show why people are relocating to Houston first!

You just purchased your home. Be sure to save a lot of tax money by following these tips!

Thanks to the Super Bowl and the National Hockey League, there are some really bad deals in real estate. We can all learn from these examples!

Is a local lender the only way to go for financing? What are the problems with online lenders? Geoff answers this and whether you can break a lease if you realize you want to buy in the same neighborhood.t

Geoff heard this story from a friend in the real estate business. It has everything! Home sales. Divorce. Mom's ashes. Car trouble. H-E-B. Must listen!!

If you are afraid that your criminal background check will prevent you from getting approved, just know it might not be the end of the world. Geoff explains why.

Welcome to Episode 100! And it's a good one. Geoff answers questions about when you can back out of a real estate contract and what to say when your family is pressuring you to buy a home. Thanks to everyone that has subscribed to our channel!

It seems like it should be self-evident, but be honest! Geoff was appalled by something he received in his email. Do you agree honesty is the best policy?

It took a few weeks in January for the 2021 real estate numbers to become official (still had to process the December sales), but they are now here! Frank Monacelli joins Geoff to break them down and make a few predictions on what they might mean for 2022. Do NOT miss this episode!

It's a public service announcement about the biggest bill you'll pay in Texas. And they are due NOW! Don't learn the hard way. Here's why...

Many potential home sellers are concerned about Omnicron coming into their homes. Should that stop you for listing? Also, do you have to buy and sell at the same time? Geoff answers your weekly questions.

Coming off the hottest year, it appeared that things would be slower in January. But that's not what Geoff is seeing. Important info for potential home sellers in 2022!

You found the perfect home, but someone else had their offer accepted before you! So that's the end of that, right? Not so fast! You can make a backup offer. But here's what you're committing to.

It was a challenge for Geoff to like the new name of Sugar Land's baseball team, the Space Cowboys. Especially as a man of a certain age...

Geoff takes your questions, including how much money you should have set aside for a down payment and when you should raise your rents on tenants.

It's not a sales pitch. It's reality. If you find something you'd like to rent, submit your application immediately! Geoff gives some recent examples of how fast a rental can be off the market.

Buying new or buying resale? What's a big deal during inspection? Who should pay for what? Geoff is joined by Frank Monacelli to discuss the pitfalls of the inspection period and how you can end up with what you want.

The Houston Texas fired David Culley as their head coach. While David is going to be fine, what would you do if you got fired? Do you have a plan for paying your mortgage or rent? Geoff has some points you should work out ahead of time.

Geoff got a question that is really concerning. The legal AND moral consequences of misrepresentation in a real estate transaction. Plus, how much should you spend on your house?

Geoff goes a little rant (just a little one) about what he's hearing is happening in DFW. Will their big bubble affect Houston?

It's become pretty standard for a home warranty to be included in a home sale. Frank Monacelli joins Geoff to talk about what's good and what's bad about them.

That thing he's doing with his fingers means the taxes!