The Expected Returns Podcast: Recent Episodes

Steven Luttman

A real estate focused conversation touching on markets, economic data and financial literacy.

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Welcome back for Episode #33 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we cover New York State's new Good Cause Eviction Law⚖️, Zombie mortgages back from the dead🧟 and discuss how to react when a business deal goes off the rails🚂

Do you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com

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www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

https://youtu.be/MdRjdIDAUls?si=q1uw3BOMdNLM5W7F

All information presented is for education purposes only, and does not substitute for conducting your own due diligence.

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Welcome back for Episode #31 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss lenders fighting dirty🤼, why owners are giving properties back to banks🔑 and dive into the recent jobs and inflation reports 🕵️If someone you know has a real estate related need in the Capital Region, kindly consider making an introduction.

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com

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www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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Welcome back for Episode #30 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss lenders offering "free" refinances🙌, what life is like post rate hikes 🕵️ & the importance of teamwork when acquiring property 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect. 📧 steven@sjlincoln.com ig: sjlincolnrealty www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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Welcome back for Episode #29 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss #NAR ‘s plan to save housing 🙏, the #NYT ‘s assault on homeownership 📰 and explore what’s happening in today’s real estate market 🏘️🤷Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect. 📧 steven@sjlincoln.com ig: sj lincoln realty www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall Content used for today’s video:https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/its-time-for-a-tax-credit-for-home-sellers-to-prod-owners-to-list-their-houses-realtors-say-2/#:~:text=The%20proposed%20tax%20credit%20would,was%20among%20four%20tax%2Dpolicyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/business/economy/30-year-mortgage.htmlhttps://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.htmlchrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://gcar.com/wp-content/uploads/GCAR_NY_MMI_2023-10.pdf

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Welcome back for Episode #28 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss the Treasury’s “solution” to deficits 💸, a seismic shift in the buying/selling of real estate🤝 and “Life as a Landlord” makes its return 🏘️🤷

Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com ig: sj lincoln realty www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

Content used for today’s video: https://www.saratoga.com/saratogabusinessjournal/business-reports/ https://www.reuters.com/markets/us-treasury-increases-size-most-its-debt-auctions-2023-11-01/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/missouri-jury-hits-nar-real-estate-companies-with-18-bln-damages-2023-10-31/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzGvZmgujSr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Welcome back for Episode #27 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss a possible government shutdown 🚪🚫, debut a new segment “Life as a Landlord”🏘️🤷, and examine when is actually the correct time to be a buyer 🧐.Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect. 📧 steven@sjlincoln.com ig: sjlincolnrealty www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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Welcome back for Episode #26 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss Airbnb’s continued takeover of the real estate market 🌎, Fitch’s downgrade of United States debt 📉 and an alarming trend of tenants getting a little too close for comfort 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com

ig: sjlincolnrealty

www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall 

Content used for today’s video:

https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q2-2023-financial-results/

https://gcar.com/market-stats/#1677081040275-b2c21912-f59d

https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/fitch-downgrades-united-states-long-term-ratings-to-aa-from-aaa-outlook-stable-01-08-2023

https://www.wsj.com/articles/london-rental-apartment-landlord-personal-statement-2a4f1a0a

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ke5eSys09g&ab_channel=WWE

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Welcome back for Episode #25 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss Bounces by Beyonce, Student Loan Sadness and Inspection Investigation.

beyonce #inflation #capitalregion #realestate

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 in opposition of President Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan. The impact on housing is meaningful.

Halfway through the year, can you believe it?? Let's review the current state of the real estate market. Have the "experts" gotten it right so far?

Some give-and-take during negotiations is healthy...but when does giving go too far?

Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.📧 steven@sjlincoln.comig: sjlincolnrealtywww.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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Welcome back for Episode #24 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss Swifties getting swindled, Opendoor to closed door? and Adios to agents. 

taylorswift #swifties #supremecourt #opendoor #realestate #investing #capitalregion

Content used for today’s video:

https://investor.opendoor.com/news-releases/news-release-details/opendoor-announces-first-quarter-2023-financial-results

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://gcar.com/wp-content/uploads/GCAR_NY_MMI_2023-04.pdf

https://www.axios.com/2023/05/26/realtor-nar-real-estate-jobs

Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com

ig: sjlincolnrealty

www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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Welcome back for Episode #23 of The Expected Returns Podcast! Today we discuss inaccurate reporting on changes to mortgage fees, lament New york State's failed housing plan and explore 2023's version of the American Dream.

wsj #media #fanniemae #freddiemac #mortgage #hochul #nys #americandream #powell

Content used for today's video:

https://www.saratoga.com/saratogabusinessjournal/2023/04/business-report-immovable-object-vs-unstoppable-force/

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/9391/display

https://gothamist.com/news/ny-has-a-tentative-state-budget-deal-heres-whats-in-and-whats-out

https://www.kqed.org/news/11946353/californias-dream-for-all-home-loan-program-ran-through-300-million-in-11-days-who-got-the-money

Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect:

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com

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www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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Welcome back for Episode #22 of The Expected Returns Podcast! In today's video we explore the future of real estate transactions, discuss the business model of short term rentals and review March's jobs report.

rocketmortgage #zillow #STR #shorttermrentals #jobsreport #unemployment

Owning real estate is possible. You can do it. Here's howhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YctX1hn9N5E&t=4s&ab_channel=SJLincolnRealty

Content used for today's videohttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/07/jobs-report-march-2023.html

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/rocket-mortgage-to-buyers-use-a-partner-agent-save-big-on-closing-costs/

https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-officials-discuss-how-to-manage-78-short-term-rentals/article_97fc8b8a-d23e-11ed-8486-5bf4cb990550.html

Are you or someone you know in the Capital Region in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.📧 steven@sjlincoln.comig: sjlincolnrealtywww.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED in Episode 21 of The Expected Returns Podcast! 

Buying versus waiting, cutting out the middleman, what has Steve’s attention and so much more. A very fun episode that you don’t want to miss.   

Buying a House in 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB1Vd34Kj30&t=541s&ab_channel=SJLincolnRealty  

Are you or someone you know in the Capital District in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.
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www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall

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“WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER” seems to be the adage du jour, however I’ve always preferred “IF IT’S FREE, IT’S FOR ME”! 

To kick off 2023 in style, we discuss multiple ways to earn thousands of dollars for only a few minutes worth of work. Seriously. 💰⏰  

New year, New market? Let’s talk about what Capital Region housing will look like over the next twelve months. Data will drive the conversation 🏎️ 🗣  

Less than half of New Year’s resolutions make it to July. Together we can beat that. A brief conversation about goal setting strategies and people living with their parents. ✔️👪  

Free money, Goals Galore & ThankYou JetBlue all inside episode #20 of the Expected Returns Podcast, you can’t miss this!   

Introduction to Multifamily: 3 unit Saratoga, N.Y. Acquisition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFKKfykuRY0&t=182s&ab_channel=SJLincolnRealty
NY Unclaimed Funds https://www.osc.state.ny.us/unclaimed-funds
U.S. Treasuries https://www.treasurydirect.gov/  

Are you or someone you know in the Capital District in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.
📧 steven@sjlincoln.com
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www.sjlincoln.com/bookacall  

SJ Lincoln Realty
35 Bath Street Suite 101
Ballston Spa NY 12020

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Happy holidays! Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy end to the year, and a great start to 2023.

We open with a conversation about learning and being comfortable not having all of the answers. This is followed by exploring fallout related to the collapse of FTX and arrest of its CEO SBF before wrapping up with an EXTREMELY controversial take on paying down debt that you do not want to miss!

Are you or someone you know in the Capital District in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com
ig: sjlincolnrealty  
SJ Lincoln Realty
35 Bath Street Suite 101
Ballston Spa NY 12020 

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Happy Election Day! The ability to vote is a privilege, honor and worth celebrating. 

We open by discussing the return of 45 and what it means for the country. Next we explore what life would be like under King Steve when it comes to  guns, immigration and elected officials. 

This is not your normal episode, buckle up because we’re going off the rails!

Are you or someone you know in the Capital District in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.  
📧 steven@sjlincoln.com
ig: sjlincolnrealty  
SJ Lincoln Realty
35 Bath Street Suite 101
Ballston Spa NY 12020

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Death delayed, dominating dollar and compulsive complainers all in this week’s episode…DON’T MISS IT !!   

housing prices are falling nationwide, is the Capital Region next? 🏘️⬇️

Can being strong actually make you…weak? #dollar 💪💵  

The morality (or lack thereof) surrounding the owning of rental properties #landlord 🙏🏻  

Scary movie recommendation!
https://archive.org/details/Ghostwatch
Freddie Mac lender survey
https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms
U.S. Dollar Index
https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/dxy  

Are you or someone you know in the Capital District in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.  
📧 steven@sjlincoln.com
ig: sjlincolnrealty  
SJ Lincoln Realty
35 Bath Street Suite 101
Ballston Spa NY 12020  

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The lowdown on layoffs 💼🚫, plunging prices 🏠📉 and debt deletion 🧙🏻‍♂️💰 all in this week’s episode…possibly the best yet so don’t miss it!  

Being rejected is the pits, especially when it’s by your employer. Today we explore reframing the employee/company relationship, as well as how to handle getting the boot.  

Chairman Powell delivered on his promise to fight the red hot housing market. We briefly explore what he’s done and why it’s important.  

The federal government is looking to waive as much as $20,000 of student loan debt for certain borrowers. This discussion focuses on the impact to the housing market, and specifically how it can benefit you.  

Are you or someone you know in the Capital District in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.  steven@sjlincoln.com  

ig: sjlincolnrealty  

SJ Lincoln Realty

35 Bath Street Suite 101

Ballston Spa NY 12020

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Costly Chips 💰, Meat Mayhem 🥩, Government Giveups 🙅‍♂️ & Storytime w/ Steve 📖 all in this week's episode...DON'T MISS IT !! CHIPs Act passes Congress. Great for the Capital District, but good for the country? Pushback creates interesting bedfellows. 

The latest inflation print shows improvement, but how are families reacting?

Private sector to the rescue the homeless....maybe 🤷‍♂️

Are you or someone you know in the Capital District in need of real estate services? If so, let's connect.

steven@sjlincoln.com

SJ Lincoln Realty

35 Bath Street Suite 101

Ballston Spa NY 12020

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THE RECESSION SPECIAL !!!  Misdirection Mischief, Ticket Tantrums and When Up Means Down all in this week’s episode…. Check It Out !  

While GDP contracts, the Biden White House points to job gains as proof of a strong economy. 💼  

Inflation remains so hot that boomers are paying thousands of dollars to see seventy year olds play musical instruments. 👴  

Powell continues his blood fued against the housing market...except he just made it cheaper 😱    

steven@sjlincoln.com  

SJ Lincoln Realty  

35 Bath Street Suite 101

Ballston Spa NY 12020

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Steve: a man of the people, Crowded Calendars and Salacious Sandwiches all in this week's episode...DON'T MISS IT !!

steven@sjlincoln.com

SJ Lincoln Realty

35 Bath Street Suite 101

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Eternal Expenditures, the Blame Game and Bonding with Bonds all in this week's episode...you don't want to miss it !!

steven@sjlincoln.com

SJ Lincoln Realty

35 Bath Street Suite 101

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Raise your hand if you love talking about monetary policy 🙋‍♂️ ......nobody?...ok  

Round 3 of the Federal Reserve versus inflation produced a 75 basis points increase in short term borrowing rates. A brief video on what it means and strategies on how to benefit.  

📧 steven@sjlincoln.com 

SJ Lincoln Realty 35 Bath Street Suite 101 Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Pregnant Pigs, Hope for Housing and Lagging vs. Leading all in this week’s episode….Don’t miss it !

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Ice cream sadness, big box bye-bye and positive vibes all in this week’s episode…..YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT !

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Pain by Powell, the Millennial Mindset and People Power all in this week's episode...don't miss it!

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Bubble Trouble, Steve vs. Unions and "What would ya say you do here?" all in this week's episode...don't miss it!  

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Value shopping, Bills stadium deal and are we heading for a recession all in today's episode. You don't want to miss it!

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Cyclops Horses, Sensational Sanctions & Finance Demystified all in this weeks episode, don't miss it! 

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Steve being a hypocrite? Alcohol, shots fired AND a local housing update all in today's episode...don't miss it!  

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Pro wrestling, ADUs and "When landlording goes wrong" all in todays episode! 

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Rates up, fossil fuels down, sports betting now live and YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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Financial markets look to avoid the dreaded Land of Ambiguity 

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