House Talk: Recent Episodes
Duncan Smythe
Do you own a house? What’s the best way to get started? Are you selling a house? What’s the best way to get top dollar and a quick sale? Buying or selling real estate, you will not make the best deal unless you listen to House Talk. I’ve helped hundreds of home buyers and sellers navigate the home sale process and avoid senseless aggravation. Don’t be the dumb guy in a real estate transaction. Join me each week as I answer questions about pricing, staging, home inspections and environmental issues, marketing your home, negotiating, choosing a realtor, and anything you want to ask me. I won’t let you make mistakes that will cost you money.
My guest for the hour is Joseph Gachko. Joe is a real estate attorney who has been practicing real estate law for over 20 years. He will answer any question you have including matters related to contracts, inspections and title issues. If you're facing foreclosure or a short sale, do you know your legal rights and responsibilities? Call in Tuesday with a question. 866-472-5788.
My guest is Catherine Favara. Catherine is a veteran real estate broker in Brooklyn, the newest hot spot in New York City. What's it like to live here? Are you looking to invest? Or possibly considering a move to Brooklyn? She will be answering your questions about Brooklyn. Tune in. Call in. 866-472-5788.
If you’ve read my book, “Colossal Mistakes Home Sellers Make”, you know it’s my mission to keep you from wasting money in a real estate transaction. I hope that the information I provide can help you avoid the aggravation, stress and time-wasting hassles that are often part of the real estate process. On today’s show, I’m going to list the colossal mistakes to avoid as highlighted in my book. Tune in Tuesday at 6 PM Eastern.
My guest for the hour will be Joe Galayda, founder and President of Millenium Home Mortgage. With over 25 years experience in the mortgage business, he will bring his unique perspective of the lending process to House Talk. Are you qualified for a home loan? How do you begin? How long does it take? Everything you need to know when applying for a home mortgage. Call in with your questions.
My guest for the hour is Rich Vaill, Vice President and Business Development Officer of Provident Bank. Rich is an expert on the 1031 Exchange. What is your tax obligation when selling and buying investment properties? Can you defer tax on your sale when planning to buy another property? Rich will give us the details. Tune in Tuesday. Call in with a question.
No one likes to wait. When your house is for sale, anticipating an offer can feel like you're waiting for a dividend check from Bernard Madoff. What should you do while you wait? Lay on the sofa eating Pringles and watching the game show network? What is your Realtor doing? Also: When you get an offer - the negotiation and what questions to ask. Tune in Tuesday.
My guest this week is Nathan Stremick of Coldwell Banker in Minot, North Dakota. You've heard about the oil boom in North Dakota. Lots of new jobs - but what about housing? We'll talk to Nathan about how the influx of job seekers has affected the infrastructure and the housing market. What is it like being a realtor in one of the hottest housing markets in the country? Tune in Tuesday for House Talk.
What's the best asking price for your house? Of course you don't want to underprice it. And you really don't want to overprice it. What is the best strategy for your property? How do you develop a pricing plan? What is price grouping? Have you heard of Drama Pricing? All about pricing your house to sell. This Tuesday on House Talk
Do you need to hold an open house to sell your home? Is it really necessary? How often does an open house result in a sale? How to plan and prepare for the big day. Also: Should you be home when your house is being shown? What are the pros and cons? Everything you need to know about Open Houses. Tune in Tuesday.
Where do you begin when staging your home for sale? You know you have to clean out the house, but what are the most important issues to deal with first? What turns buyers off instantly? Tune in Tuesday as we talk about foul odors, clutter and a variety of things that will slow the sale of your house. Call in with your questions.
My guest for the hour will be Joe Galayda, founder and President of Millenium Home Mortgage. With over 25 years experience in the mortgage business, he will bring his unique perspective of the lending process to House Talk. Are you qualified for a home loan? How do you begin? How long does it take? Everything you need to know when applying for a home mortgage. Call in with your questions.
Looking to move out? How do you start looking for a place to rent? Should you use a Realtor? What are the initial costs of renting an apartment? How much of your total income should you spend on housing? Learn everything you need to know when taking that first step out of the nest. Renter’s insurance. Deposit money. Pet issues. Buying furniture. Call in with your questions about renting.
Every house needs a home inspection. Every house has issues. As a seller, what repairs should you make and what pitfalls should you avoid? As a buyer, what concerns should you insist be addressed by the seller, and what issues are less important? How to proceed with negotiations over structural issues. Are there certain home inspection issues that would cause you to abandon your purchase? Tune in and call in for an answer to your question about home inspections.