Door to Door with Darby - the Podcast: Recent Episodes

Christina Darby

Come join me, Christina Darby, Realtor, on how to navigate the real estate market in metro Atlanta. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest, it doesn't matter! I truly enjoy providing education and insight from local real estate industry experts to help provide you with the tools, tips and of course, the latest market trends.

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Check out the latest episode, Sandee Burnham, Managing Broker, with Atlanta Communities joins me to explore the world of real estate and the current local trends in our market. Check out the new episode!

  • What is Earnest Money & Due Diligence?
  • World of Appraisals
  • What is the Fair Housing Act?
  • Contract disputes/terminations?
  • Inspections, Final walk through, New Construction?
  • Our local market trends

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In this episode, we are exploring the world of mortgages. Mike Garrett, Branch Leader, with Movement Mortgage joins me, so we can chat about home loans, and we will also take a deeper dive and share what's currently transpiring in our LOCAL market. Be sure to tune in!

  • What is currently happening with the Fed?
  • Why is the 2022 market different from 2008?
  • Any forecasting for the remainder of 2022?
  • Any new trends in home lending?
  • Our local real estate market trends.

Tune in to episode 18 of Door to Door with Darby, the Podcast for all details!

Mike Garrett, Movement Mortgage

mike.garrett@movement.com

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In this episode, we are exploring the world of Code Enforcement. Yolisa Foston, Senior Code Enforcement Officer joins to explain Cobb's county ordinances and how these can directly impact our home values. You may be surprised to hear about common violations & ordinances, especially if you are looking to renovate, rent or purchase a home! Be sure to tune in to learn how you can keep your county beautiful & clean!

  • What is Code Enforcement?
  • What is the county's jurisdiction versus my HOA/Covenants?
  • What are common code enforcement violations?
  • How does maintaining ordinances impact my home value?
  • Ordinances for home renovations, purchasing or renting.
  • Our latest real estate market trends.

Tune in to episode 17 of Door to Door with Darby, the Podcast for all details!

Resources: https://www.cobbcounty.org/community-development/enforcement/code-enforcement

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In this episode, we are visiting the world of real estate, but through a Broker's perspective. Natasha Roosekrans, Managing Broker joins me to take a deeper dive into the world of real estate as well as discussing the latest trends in our local market:

☑️ What's currently trending in our market?

☑️ Why is hiring a Realtor so important?

☑️ What is Due Diligence? Is GA a Buyer Beware State?

☑️ What are Financing & Appraisal Contingencies?

☑️ What are Seller's disclosures and why are they important?

☑️ What are the forecasters predicting for our market?

Tune in to episode 16 of Door to Door with Darby, the Podcast for all details!

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This month we are visiting the world of real estate, but through the Closing Attorney perspective. That's right.... in this episode, Jessica Rahm, Campbell & Brannon joins me, so get ready to chat about all the legal real estate topics:

  • Role of Closing Attorney in Georgia?
  • What is title insurance?
  • What do you do when a life event occurs?
  • Surveys, Easements & Stream Buffers?
  • What's new & trending in the market?

Tune in to episode 15 of Door to Door with Darby, the Podcast for all details!

Campbell & Brannon

Jessica Rahm

jrahm@campbellandbrannon.com

www.campbellandbrannon.com

Christina Darby, Realtor

ChristinaDarbyRealty@gmail.com

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As you know, there are different areas of real estate: Residential, Commercial & Property Management. This month we are visiting the world of Residential New Construction.

In this episode, Trevor Petty, Artisan Built Homes joins me, and we explore Naturewalk at Seven Hills, the happiest place in Dallas, GA.

  • Overview of the Naturewalk at Seven Hills' Communities
  • Community Amenities and what is slated to come?
  • What are Builders experiencing in the new construction world?
  • What does Artisan Built Homes offer?
  • What's new & trending in the market?

Tune in to episode 14 of Door to Door with Darby, the Podcast for all details!

Trevor Petty - Artisan Built Homes

Tpetty@discoverartisan.com

Christina Darby, Realtor

ChristinaDarbyRealty@gmail.com

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In this episode, Aubrey Wilcox, Silverton Mortgage joins me, so we can take a deeper dive into the world of home mortgages as well as the current market:

  • What is the difference between pre-qualifications & pre-approvals?⁠⁠
  • What are Debt to Income Ratios & Credit Scores?⁠⁠
  • What's the forecast for interest rates? ⁠⁠
  • What are the different types of home loans?⁠
  • What's new & trending in the market?

Tune in to episode 13 of Door to Door with Darby, the Podcast for all details!

Aubrey Wilcox, Mortgage Loan Originator

aubrey.wilcox@silvertonmortgage.com

Christina Darby, Realtor

ChristinaDarbyRealty@gmail.com

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On this episode of Door to Door w/Darby, Michelle Burge, Realtor joins me, Christina Darby, Realtor to discuss everything about the Atlanta residential real estate market.

⁠☑️ What's trending in the Real Estate Market (Metro Atlanta)⁠⁠

☑️ Housing Inventory⁠⁠

☑️ Average Sales Prices⁠⁠

☑️ How to be more marketable as a Buyer?⁠⁠

☑️ Tips to getting your home sold⁠⁠

☑️ 2022 Forecasting....

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Blair Rozelle, Assistant Managing Broker joins me, Christina Darby, Realtor to discuss everything trending currently in the Atlanta residential real estate market.

Some areas that are highlighted:

  • Earnest Money ⁠⁠
  • Due Diligence Period
  • Inspections
  • Georgia Buyer Beware State ⁠
  • Loan & Appraisal Contingencies
  • Breach of Contract
  • ⁠⁠What's trending in the market?⁠⁠

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Website: https://christinadarby.atlcommunities.com/

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Geoff Nagy, Commercial Realtor joins me, Christina Darby, Realtor and we discuss everything about commercial real estate. Also highlight on:

  • Types of Commercial Real Estate (office retail, multi-family, land, industrial, etc) Property Redevelopment?
  • Leasing vs ownership?
  • Types of financing available for commercial use? *
  • Commercial Purchase Process

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Website: https://christinadarby.atlcommunities.com/

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Geoff Nagy- Commercial Realtor Geoff@southernlivingteam.com

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Mike Garrett (now with Movement Mortgage - Previously w/ Silverton Mortage) shared detailed information for home buyers about mortgages and the home buying process. Here are a few topics we chatted about:

*Applying for a home loan

*Credit Report/Score

*Types of Loans and down payments

*Current real estate market

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Jessica Rahm, Attorney, Campbell & Brannon shared a lot of great insight from a Closing Attorney perspective on the show. We explored common topics including:

*Life changes (estates, divorces)

*Boundaries, Surveys

*Closings Logistics during Covid

*Title Insurance

*What's trending in the market

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Sandee Burnham, Managing Broker, Atlanta Communities stopped by the show today! Sandee shared an in depth look at the current market trends happening in area and provided some great insight for Buyers & Sellers. Here are a few topics we chatted about:

☑️ Current real estate market⁠

☑️ Earnest Money ⁠

☑️ ⁠Due Diligence vs Right to Inspect⁠

☑️ ⁠⁠Loan Contingencies/Appraisal process⁠

☑️ ⁠⁠What's trending in the market?⁠

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Nancy Wells, The Wells Agency - Allstate Insurance was able to join the show and had a great discussion in regard to the traditional homeowner's insurance policy as well other questions that arise when looking for a home or when owning one.

*Roofs, Pools, Plumbing, Trees, Water Backup and more....

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Sara Dearing, Homestar Financial joined the show today and provided great insight on home mortgages. What a great overview and insight to the mortgage world. Here are few topics we chatted about:

☑️ Buying a Home? Where to Start?

☑️ What's reviewed on a mortgage application?

☑️ Types of Loans? & Rates?

☑️ What is a down payment?

☑️ What are closing costs & prepaids?

☑️ Things NOT to do while under contract.

☑️ What is currently trending in the market?⁠

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Keri Smith, Choice Home Warranty joined me on the show today and had a great overview and discussion about home warranties. Here are a few topics that we chatted about:

☑️ What is a home warranty?⁠⁠

☑️ Why should I invest in a home warranty?⁠⁠

☑️ Who can purchase a home warranty? When? ⁠⁠

☑️ Pricing/Plans?⁠⁠

☑️ What is the most common warranty calls/claims? ⁠⁠

☑️ When is it a home warranty vs insurance claim?⁠⁠

☑️ Things to be mindful of in this market.⁠⁠

☑️ What is currently trending in the market?⁠⁠

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Christina Adams, Attorney, Hartman Law joined the show to discuss some common legal terms and situations happening in the world of real estate. We also chatted about: ⁠

☑️ Survey, Encroachments, Easements ⁠⁠

☑️ Title Insurance⁠⁠

☑️ Life Changes (Estates, Divorce, Power of Attorney) & more....⁠⁠

☑️ What is currently trending in the market?⁠⁠

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA

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I had Allen Seigler, Realtor join the show and we had a great discussion about what's currently happening in both the Athens and Atlanta, GA markets.

⁠☑️ Real Estate Market (Greater Athens & Atlanta areas)

☑️ Housing Inventory

☑️ Average Sales Prices

☑️ How to be more marketable as a Buyer?

☑️ Trends in the Market

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA

Follow me on Instagram:

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Jeff Glassmeyer, Certified Home Inspectors joins me, Christina Darby, Realtor and we discuss why home inspections are an important piece of the home buying process. Also highlight on:

  • Why you should research Home Inspectors?

  • What does a general home inspection include?

  • What's the average cost? Length of time?

  • What are common items that may appear on a home inspection?

  • Specialized inspections? (i.e. Roofing, Termite, Structural Engineer, Septic, Radon)

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA

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