"REAL" Real Estate Minute with the Kilted Agent: Recent Episodes
Lynford Wayman
Guest: Antoine Curry of 1800-Water Damage
Having a water view from your home is a beautiful thing, as long as it’s outside your home! Inside your home, that water can be a disaster! Tune in and find out how to keep that water damage from being a wet blanket on your home sale!
We all know that we want a home inspection, but what do we really know about what happens at a home inspection? This episode, Chris Wilson of Look 4U Home Inspections tells us about the process!
Guest: Raquel Linger of Waterside Title.
What is a title, and why do you need to insure it? Tune in and find out!
The VA Home Loan Guaranty is an excellent deal for our US Military veterans. In many ways, the VA home loan is a flexible and affordable way to buy a home. Let's look at the requirements for a home to be eligible for a VA home loan!
A recent client asked me if any of my other clients had used a St. Joseph figurine to help sell their home. That was a fun question. Since I had not heard anyone else say it, so I decided to research it a bit, and here’s what I found!
March winds are bringing April showers and May flowers! Winter is on the way out, and it is time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors again! Here are a few things you can do this spring to get out and enjoy the weather while improving the condition of your home!
Don't let buyers fumble in the dark! Tune in and find out the science behind lighting your home so buyers love what they see!
The Multiple Listing Service, or MLS is the best tool for buyers to connect with the homes they are looking for. Tune in and hear why!
The VA Home Loan Guaranty is a great deal for our US Military veterans! Not every home is up to spec for this program though, tune in and find out more!
Making an offer on Real Estate is a little more complicated than buying a car, or appliance. Tune in now and learn the process!
Dreaming of buying a home but need just one more incentive? Owning a home provides tax benefits that could be that tipping point! The most well-known tax incentive is the mortgage interest deduction. The interest on your mortgage isn't the only place you can save money! You could be getting back money for having a home office, energy-efficient appliances, and state or local property tax deductions! Here's a more in-depth look.
What is an EMD and why do you need to pay it? What happens to that money? Tune in and find out!
Though not technically part of the "7 Cities", Williamsburg, Virginia is a highly sought after area to live. Tune in and find out why!
This week's guest is Collin McDowell, award-winning broker, Forbes writer, and Vice President of Garrett Realty Partners. In this episode, we talk about misconceptions that sometimes hurt homebuyers, and how to avoid them!
It's officially fall, and now is the best time to get those pre-winter maintenance items knocked out before the foul weather sets in!
The VA Home Loan Guaranty program is one of the most popularly used benefits that is offered to US military veterans. Learn how to find out if you are eligible, and what kind of purchases you can make with a VA Loan!
As a real estate professional, I hear people say they want to live anywhere but Newport News. Folks have an aversion to living there because they have heard it has a reputation for bad things, but they never hear the good things. I’d like to clear this smoke! Newport News is a wonderful city filled with great things to do, magnificent homes, and a little something for everyone!
Thinking of buying a home? One of the first steps is getting your proof of funds. Join me in a conversation with Home Mortgage Consultant Kimberly Cress from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to find out how easy it is to get mortgage preapproval!
This week I've brought Katie Forrest of Langley Federal Credit Union on board to talk about who is eligible for first time buyer programs, and what you will need to qualify!
Don't let the alphabet soup of real estate phrases get you down! Tune in now to find out more about Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and how it's derived!
One of the most common discussions I have with folks is the “Rent vs. Own” conversation. Now of course, I know the argument that I’ve been given by trainers and brokers that of course, owning is always better if you are going to live in a place for 2 years or more. But is it really? I Hate taking people’s word for granted. So, let’s look at the numbers.
Whether you have had a job transfer, you’re selling off the estate of a departed loved one, or moving on to your retirement dream home, selling your house can be a stressful event. Many people are tempted to try to sell their own home without agency, and this only compounds the stress. Just as most of us don’t build our own home (aren’t there builders who do that?), and we don’t grow cows for meat and milk in our backyard (aren’t there farmers, butchers and grocers for that?) we shouldn’t navigate the world of contracts and marketing. That’s what your real estate agent is for!
Don't buy a house without getting a home inspection! Today we'll talk about what a home inspection is, and why you need it.
Whether you’ve taken a job in a faraway place, or you’re just moving across town, you’ve decided it is time to put your house on the market. Looking around your house, you may feel it is far from those TV homes that we all see, or it may look like a home from a magazine. Either way, there are a few key elements that will help your home sell faster!
Is this neighborhood a good fit for you and your family? Today we will talk about what an agent will and cannot tell you about the areas that you are looking to buy. For more information and links, be sure to check out the full length blog at https://kiltedagent.com/how-good-is-the-neighborhood/
Here are a few tips to keep your home's value up! For more summer maintenance tips, see the rest of the blog at https://kiltedagent.com/blog/