Your Home Buying Guy

In this episode of 'Your Home Buying Guide', expert host Guy DePlacido talks to Kevin Hutchens, of Pineland Home Inspections. Kevin shares his journey from being a mechanical engineer to a full-time home inspector. His vast experience in real estate investing and being a realtor provides him with a unique perspective in conducting inspections. Kevin shares invaluable advice for home buyers...

In this episode of the Your Home Buying Guy podcast, our host Guy DePlacido introduces Andrew Whelan, a seasoned realtor from Realty One Group Next Level. Andrew shares his expertise and insights into the home buying process, discussing the importance of working with a realtor, the right time to reach out to one, and the challenges buyers may face along the way. With his vast knowledge of the loca...

We are joined by Kiki Quiles from the Fermin Group and we discuss creating a wants vs needs list! Buying a house can be challenging especially if your needs list is so long. It is important to work with your realtor and figure out exactly what should live on that want vs needs list and maybe this podcast will help you find that!

Megan Anderson from MBS Highway joins the podcast this week! We go through a 2024 rate and inventory update with some news that will have plenty of people excited. We also dive into some of the tools that MBS Highway has to offer and how that can help homebuyers and realtors alike!

Are you a fan of Chip and Joanna Gaines or the Property Brothers? Join me for an episode with the Worcester Flip Queen herself, Holly Frongillo. We talk about hidden costs and what it takes to be successful flipping houses!

Joe Aiello from Gumshoe Home Inspection joins the podcast and talks about the importance of having a home inspection done. We also talk about yearly maintenance that can prevent major problems down the road. If you're looking to buy a home or are a current homeowner, there's so many great pieces of advice in this podcast!

In this episode of the 'Your Home Buying Guide' podcast, host Guy De + Placido interviews Allyssa Guerin, a Realtor with Lamacchia Realty. Allyssa begins by discussing her journey in real estate, starting with her initial interest in entrepreneurship and investment. She later covers her progression into multifamily property investing, stressing the importance of strong portfolio management...

In today's market, buying and selling can be a challenge but having the right team helping you through the process can make a world of difference. We have Lynda Hafner from ERA Key Realty on today and she talks about selling in today's market and what to look out for!

Collin Tucker of the Berlin Insurance Group joins us for this episode to talk about Home Owners Insurance and why it is important. If you were curious about how the premiums were calculated or what it covers, this is a great episode to listen to!

We are joined this week by Realtor Andrea Davis-Tarantino and she shares insights on combating high interest rates in the housing market. She suggests strategies such as rate buy downs, adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs), and house hacking as ways to navigate the market. Overall, Andrea advises prospective buyers to educate themselves, be financially prepared, and take advantage of the current real...

Courtney Hall from Leading Edge Real Estate joins us today to talk about the cost of waiting to buy when rates drop. It's no secret that rates are high right now which is making affordability a huge issue. with that being said, waiting to buy is only going to make things worse and we do a deep dive into why that is the case in this episode! Make sure to tune in!

We are joined this week by Spenser Molloy and we dive into the world of real estate investing again but this time with a focus on short term rentals. Spenser has built a strong career in just a few short years by dominating the short term rental market in NH and now operates 22 different properties in the Lakes Region in NH. This is a great listen for anyone looking to dip their toe into the renta...

Buying a home can be stressful and it can be made even worse if you aren't setting the right expectations from the jump. We are joined by Mike Toomey of RE/MAX Realty One in Biddeford, ME and we talk about the importance of setting expectations early and building a team around you that will keep your home buying experience a positive one.

We are joined by Paige Sampson of the Farrelly Group and we talk about the benefits of buying vs renting. With interest rates being as high as they are, this is THE hot topic in the housing market so you won't want to miss this!

This week we are joined by Jared Mason of Shea Real Estate. We dive into his journey in real estate and talk about some common home buying myths and why they don't make sense in today's environment.

Staging Extraordinaire Jess Harrington of Jess Finessed Homes joins us today to discuss the benefits of staging your home. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so why would you sell your home without staging it to perfection.

Private Mortgage Insurance, or better known as PMI, is one of the dreaded terms for most homebuyers but should it be? Lisa and Guy talk about homebuying myths and why PMI shouldn't scare you as much as it does. We talk through programs and ways to leverage PMI through the homebuying process! Any information provided by Lisa Ford during this podcast is for education purposes only and any opinio...

Mikayla and John Healey from Jack Conway in Scituate drop by to talk about their experiences with DIY projects. Neither of these two had any experience with construction and still managed to renovate every room in their home. For any home buyer that is dead set on buying a home that is move in ready because they are scared about having projects, this is an absolute must listen!

Christine Strazzere of RE/MAX Triumph Realty joins the podcast and shares her tips on navigating a New Construction Purchase! We also discuss tips for first time home buyers and staging advice for people selling. This is a complete guide to selling and buying in today's market!

Paul Santucci, Owner of True North Realty, joins the podcast and explains why today's market is not the same as 2008 and why buying in today's environment is a winning strategy. He gives his biggest tips on submitting a winning offer as well as other brilliant pieces of advice for first time buyers. This is not an episode you're going to want to miss.

We are joined by George Dimis of PD Properties and talk at length about why today's market is a winning one with the right team around you. We also discuss all of the things you should be wary of when walking into an open house so you are more equipped to put an offer in!

Steve Martin is a realtor for Lux Realty North Shore and the Owner of MultiFamilyProperties. Com. If you're looking to get started in your real estate investing journey, go check out MultiFamilyProperties. Com and you will find all of the data that you need to make a sound decision! There's a lot of great info for any level of investor so make sure to tune in!

This week we are joined by Jason Ryan from Keller Williams Sports & Entertainment. After being in Federal Law Enforcement focusing on Money Laundering, Jason took the natural next step in his career and became a Real Estate Agent. All jokes aside, because of Jason's extensive knowledge of numbers, he's thrived in real estate. While his main focus is helping MMA Fighters build wealth th...

If you've ever contemplated buying a Multi-Family or an investment property, this is an absolute must listen. We're joined by Gabby Demac of eXp Realty and, as a 31 year old realtor, now has 9 rental units to her name. We talk about the hidden surprises you may face as an investor, the good the bad and the ugly of being a landlord and we talk about House Hacking and how lucrative it can be...

We're in a challenging market for first time home buyers and it is very easy to get discouraged. Fortunately, for those buyers, we're joined by Paula Sullivan who has studied mindset for over 20 years! We discuss how buyers can set themselves up for success both mentally and financially. Go check out NewHomeBuyerAcademy.com for a great compilation of resources put together by Paula. You ca...