Your Two Favorite Realtors on the Internet

Thinking of selling your home? Here's the questions you need to be asking BEFORE you hire your realtor. 🔑 Highlights of the episode include: - An in-depth discussion on the misconceptions surrounding realtor fees and services - Vital questions every seller should ask to safeguard their interests - Insights from past episodes, like the "OfferPad Nightmare", and what they mean for you...

Want to know how to shop, compete and win in this Spring real estate market?? You’ve come to the right place! Welcome back to another episode of Your Two Favorite Realtors, on the Internet, with your hosts Sandy Roberts and Bryant Lovette. This week we unpack 3 Market Conditions you can expect going into this year’s buying season! 1. Competing Offers: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and compete...

The real estate landscape is dominated by Baby Boomers [Age 60-78]. With over 25% of homes nationwide owned by this generation, and a staggering 75% of them opting to stay put as they age, understanding how to navigate this low-inventory market is crucial.  Whether it’s having a great interest rate they don’t want to lose, or simply a love for their home, Boomers are here to stay and resale market...

Wondering what might be next for the real estate industry in the aftermath of NAR’s lawsuit settlement? 

We’re here to breakdown what will definitely happen… a couple things that might happen… and what will almost certainly NOT happen! If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments and how things are changing in real time, we’ll be showing up each and every Friday with the real life...

Is Raleigh Homeownership Out of Reach? A prominent magazine in the Triangle recently published an article with a provocative headline, begging the question: Is Raleigh homeownership out of reach? In this episode Your Two Favorite Realtors answer the question and bring out the truth behind disheartening headlines like these. It’s true – soaring home prices and economic uncertainty have many feeling...

Today we tell the story of a young family that was hurt by the indifference  and cold disposition of a popular iBuyer company called OfferPad. They not only lost a home they wanted, but $5,000 in the process. Our aim is to save you from a similar fate! Discover the pitfalls of the digitization of real estate and the dangers of navigating transactions without the presence of diligent and profession...

In this must-listen episode with Your Two Favorite Realtors, we look at the latest US News & World Report article that puts Raleigh and Durham in the national spotlight... once again! Discover what's driving the Triangle area's growth and how it compares to other metropolitan giants across the country. Whether you're contemplating a move to one of the nation's hottest regions,...

The two questions EVERYONE asks… "Is it a good time to buy?" “Is it a good time to sell?” 🤔 These are the top two burning questions we get asked every single day as Realtors! Our take??? IT DEPENDS! 🤣 For you Buyers out there: In our opinion there are better questions you should be asking... Find out more on today’s episode and learn why timing the market is a tricky business that may...

Your property taxes are likely going to go UP….BUT there’s a way to fight it! 🥊 How would you like to be taxed for a property value $80,000 higher than your own? That’s what one of our clients was facing this very week. The government assumes a value for your home that may be FAR from accurate…and that’s why it’s worth your while to fight it. But don’t miss your opportunity to do so… Your Two Fav...

Get ready for an eye-opening episode as we dive deep into the potential impacts of separating commission responsibilities between Buyers and Sellers of real estate. Contrary to growing public sentiment and naive “hot takes” from your favorite news sources… it's not all sunshine and roses. So who wins and who gets hurt? Join Your Two Favorite Realtors as they unveil the hidden truths behind the...

Have you heard about the 1.8 Billion dollar lawsuit verdict that's hit the National Association of Realtors? We know you have and this is no small thing! 🤯 Right now, the way Realtors get paid is being hotly debated. Is it fair that a seller pays all agent commissions? What do they get out of that transaction and should this change? A better question: Just who gets hurt if that commission str...

This week we break down some of the details surrounding the proposed increase to Home Insurance Premiums and how that could affect home owners. We talk about not only how these changes come about, but also a discussion on why. Homeowners Insurance Premiums are paid by most through their monthly Mortgage Payments and so with a rise in Premiums, most will see a rise to their monthly Mortgage Payment...

Happy New Year everyone! 2023 was a wild year of ups and downs and it sure kept us on our toes! Coming in at a whopping 6.7% in Price Appreciation, that beat most all expert predictions! Coming into the New Year, everyone’s asking what might be in store for Housing in 2024 and this episode will scratch that itch! Let us know if you’re interested in local data for your unique home and we’ll be here...

After a very encouraging message came out of the FED last week, Mortgage Interest Rates have dropped this week... a full 0.48% since Monday! We break down just what that means for Buyers & Sellers as you contemplate making a move. Thanks for tuning into yet another episode of,Your Two Favorite Realtors... on the internet!

What happens each time Interest Rates fall by 1% ??? According to Nation Association of Realtors, 8 Million homebuyers are added to the market and we know JUST what this feels like. In today's episode we break down what it could look like to hold your current home as a Rental Property and purchase your next home with your current equity. We then discuss how sudden a Buying frenzy can strike an...

On this week’s episode, Your Two Favorite Realtors (on the internet) break down the market as it has progressed since August, including a massive increase in the Avg Purchase Price here in the Triangle since February of this year.  Sprinkle in a discussion about Raleigh rentals, rising and falling interest rates and the common enemy of all Buyers from every financial position and that’s what we ta...

That’s right! Gen Z adults (ages 18-25) are living at home with family in droves and Millennials are right behind them. Raleigh tops the charts for Zoomers at home: * 87% of Gen Z Adults in Raleigh are living with at least one family member * That’s 155k people and 58% of them have plans to move out on their own in the next 12 months. That’s roughly 90k people that will need housing this coming ye...

These cats and kittens had one too many coffees...but never fear - the value packed into a single episode for anyone thinking of buying, anyone thinking of postponing purchase plans due to interest rates, or anyone simply trying to wrap their head around this real estate market…this is a must listen for you! What’s the difference in the amount you can get for your home if it sits on the market for...

Another episode jammed full of great Real Estate data for you to consider if you’re in the market for a new 🏡 or thinking of selling the home you have! @bryantlovette  breaks down the 3 Pillars to real estate right now: ↘️    Inventory ↗️    Affordability ↗️    Inflation In addition… WHAT ARE NEPO BUYERS and where is the new ‘Starter Home’ price point???  @sandyroberts87  answers these questions...

300% Appreciation?! Once again, real estate proves to be one of the best investments on earth! Nationally, homes appreciated 9-10% on avg every year for the past 32 years… that includes some epically low years like ‘08! With so much equity in your home, make sure you spend it wisely! Ever considered the downsides of selling in a seller’s market? 🤔 Sellers Market ➡️ sell your home for more…but the...

Your Two Favorite Realtors are BACK and ready to answer the questions we get almost every day: Should I sell now, or wait until next spring? Should I buy now, or wait for lower interest rates? There will be factors working against you in any market. Waiting to buy in another market may mean you’re spending 50K over list price on a home, competing with tons of other buyers, not getting any repairs...

When there’s an appraisal issue, it’s an ISSUE 😖 Understanding what goes into the appraised value of a home could be a game changer to how you approach buying and selling real estate. More importantly, an excellent agent by your side who understands the ins and outs of home appraisals and how to deal with issues if they arise is KEY 🔑 And yes you heard us right… Sell your home for MORE than any...

HOW TO SET YOUR LIST PRICE when selling your home!  We all know you can overprice your home…but the question is, can you underprice it? 🤔 Plus, our giveaway winner is announced from last week’s 100th episode! 

🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉 Our 100th Episode of ‘Your Two Favorite Realtors on the Internet’ and that’s a reason to celebrate!!! 🙌🏼 To do so, my co-host, Sandy Roberts, and I are giving away a very special gift…  One lucky fan will win a meticulously handmade Charcuterie Board from the one and only Sturdy Bones Wood Working!! I can’t say enough good things about these boards and about Sturdy Bones! These bo...

In light of a recent Axios article, we had to take a moment to address what is killing the home ownership dream and financial freedom for millions of Americans… namely, trying to save enough for their Downpayment! Inflation and low inventory housing demand are eating the dollars that Renters are saving and driving them further from owning the house they call home! Thanks for tuning in again to You...