The Uncommon Truth Live: Recent Episodes
The Uncommon Truth Live Show
The Uncommon Truth Live is a show that explores living in Texas and Texas real estate. Each week, the cohosts will explore different aspects of living in Texas, neighborhoods, and cities as well as pertinent aspects of Texas real estate. For more information on our co-host and guests, visit www.theuncommontruthlive.com
Institutional Investors are buying up Texas real estate. Join us as we discuss who they are and their effects on Texas real estate.
Buying in Texas: What You Must Know - Part 2
We are back with part two talking about the fact that buying a new home can be extremely exciting and costly if you do not know what you are doing. Going it alone can cause some expensive mistakes especially if you are from another state or country. Having an educated and experienced agent is your first line of defense. It’s always a good idea to have your real estate attorney join in as well if you have one. But when it comes to hiring attorneys, please understand you need to find one that has real estate experience.
Please understand we are not attorneys and are not providing you with legal advice.
Buying in Texas: What You Must Know
Buying a new home can be extremely exciting and costly if you do not know what you are doing. Going it alone can cause some expensive mistakes especially if you are from another state or country. Having an educated and experienced agent is your first line of defense. It’s always a good idea to have your real estate attorney join in as well if you have one. But when it comes to hiring attorneys, please understand you need to find one that has real estate experience.
Please understand we are not attorneys and are not providing you with legal advice.
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Big changes are coming to Homeowner Association on September 1st. Thankfully the new law is putting into effect some needed changes in homeowners association management. Join us to find out more.
Building Your New Home: Phases of Construction
The choice to build a new home is exciting yet understanding the build-out process can be frustrating. Today, it’s all about reducing those frustrations. Come along with us.
A Commercial Perspective One-on-One with Commercial Real Estate Expert Ginger Unger
Contact Information for Ginger:
Ginger Unger, CCIM, Broker, Instructor
Secor One Commercial Group
gunger@secorone.com
Office Phone: (210) 710-3852
One of the most challenging times in a real estate transaction occurs once you have negotiated the real estate contract for the property you want. Moving forward through inspections and all of the things you have to take care of before the day of closing overwhelms most. Join us in discussing the contract to closing period of time in Texas real estate.
Enough is Enough: Roe Decision
Reconciling the decision made by the Supreme Court and it's potential effects on the LGBTQIA+ community
You won't want to miss this lively no-nonsense show. Join Robbie English and Carrie Sietsema as they discuss what the hell is going on with the real estate industry today. Carrie and Robbie discuss the real estate market of today, the oversight managing brokers should be providing to their agents, and the results of flippers failing to really renovate properties before they list their flips.
What is it that makes a house a home? It’s not the foundation; it’s not the roof or the walls. It’s what you put inside that home: the decoration! Today we’re sorting out five hot home decor trends to watch.
Bonus Footage.... Home inspections are essential to the home buying process. A home inspection performed by a licensed home inspector will afford a buyer the opportunity to learn more about the home they are interested in purchasing. In today’s show, we will discuss the importance of home inspections when buying an existing or new property as well as some of the red flags they can uncover.
Home inspections are essential to the home buying process. A home inspection performed by a licensed home inspector will afford a buyer the opportunity to learn more about the home they are interested in purchasing. In today’s show, we will discuss the importance of home inspections when buying an existing or new property as well as some of the red flags they can uncover.
Everyone is talking about a housing bubble. Are we in one? Are we not? What is the housing market predicted to do over the next months and years?
Property taxes in Texas are through the roof! What can you do? There are ways to get tax relief.
File and protest deadline by May 16th
Thinking about painting your home? Spring is a great time for a refreshing, new coat of paint. Today we’re talking about the hottest paint color trends. Whether you’re choosing Sherwin Williams, PPG or Benjamin Moore paints, there are so many beautiful colors to choose from.
Color theory and the color wheel are important to consider, especially if you are adding an accent wall or even an accent ceiling. Paint sheen is also an important consideration, and we’ll talk about different sheens for different parts of the home: living room, dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
Interior paint colors can make a remarkable difference in the resale value of your home. Learn about how to choose a color that could add to the resale price and increase buyer interest when it’s time to sell your home.
Will the housing market crash? What is happening with interest rates? Today’s housing supply is at record low levels in both the Austin and San Antonio areas. With higher mortgage interest rates ahead this year, fewer homeowners are choosing to sell their homes. In today’s housing market update, we will share up-to-date details on the Austin and San Antonio housing market and what you can expect whether buying or selling.
Handling a real estate transaction is eerily similar to that of putting the pieces of a puzzle together. There are many aspects one must look at to consider when putting a home up for sale to ensure that the home is properly received and that every facet of the transaction has been properly vetted and thought through.
In this episode, we discuss the top five ways to lose money on your home sale. We use our expertise and experience to ensure that our clients and their properties are properly represented in every aspect.
Increasing the curb appeal of your home can make your home more appealing to buyers, which may help to raise your home price!
There are many things you can do to increase your home’s curb appeal. Join us as we talk about lawns, grass, and trees. We’ll share helpful tips to keep your entire landscape healthy and green. We will also talk about increasing the appeal of the home itself, including sidewalks, siding, brick, and entryway.
The color of your front door is even a major consideration and one of the most fun curb appeal items to design! We’ll talk about flowers, too!
Contact Us:
https://www.theuncommontruthlive.com
Nelson Chang: https://nelson.uncommontx.com
Carrie Sietsema: https://carriesietsema.uncommontx.com
What will a Top REALTOR® in Austin Texas do for you? What can you expect from a top REALTOR® who always puts their clients first, and pushes the boundaries in negotiations? How does a commitment to education and market knowledge separate a top REALTOR® from a "bad" REALTOR®? Find out on today's episode.
Needing a trusted advisor to buy or sell? At Uncommon Realty are a knowledgeable, educated, and HONEST real estate group that values integrity and doing good business. Our attention to detail and commitment to ethics provide ruthless negotiation skills coupled with the security of knowing you are being cared for as our clients.
Contact Us:
https://www.theuncommontruthlive.com
Nelson Chang: https://nelson.uncommontx.com
Robbie English: https://robbie.uncommontx.com
Carrie Sietsema: https://carriesietsema.uncommontx.com
San Antonio’s growth continues at epic proportion with Northeast San Antonio (Loop 1604 and Hwy 281) estimated to be the future center of San Antonio. The Stone Oak area of San Antonio is right in the epicenter and is an area of San Antonio not to be overlooked.
The Stone Oak area offers amazing shopping opportunities, access to great hospitals, and a plethora of neighborhoods. Join us as we talk about the amazing area of Stone Oak, situated on today’s Northeast side of San Antonio.
The town of Hollywood Park is situated on San Antonio’s Northeast side of the city continues to be a popular community for locals and new San Antonio transplants. With its large lots and abundance of trees, Hollywood Park has long been a favorite spot for the local White-Tailed deer, the chirping of birds, and is known as one of the best places to live.
As the tech sector continues to increase in the Austin area, we have highlighted 3 communities in Austin’s tech corridor.
We are bringing you part two of the Top 5 things you need to know about new construction. When it comes to buying a home, you can choose to buy an existing resale home or buy or build a new home. Many consumers are finding that building a home that no one has lived in seems quite appealing. In this episode, we will venture into the first of a two-part series to discuss the ins and out of building a new home and the top things you need to know.
Contact Us:
https://www.theuncommontruthlive.com
Nelson Chang: https://nelson.uncommontx.com
Robbie English: https://robbie.uncommontx.com
Carrie Sietsema: https://carriesietsema.uncommontx.com
When it comes to buying a home, you can choose to buy an existing resale home or buy or build a new home. Many consumers are finding that building a home that no one has lived in seems quite appealing. In this episode, we will venture into the first of a two-part series to discuss the ins and out of building a new home and the top things you need to know.
Contact Us:
https://www.theuncommontruthlive.com
Nelson Chang: https://nelson.uncommontx.com
Robbie English: https://robbie.uncommontx.com
Carrie Sietsema: https://carriesietsema.uncommontx.com
Don’t move to Austin before knowing these things! Moving to Texas from California can be quite a culture shock for some. The way real estate is conducted in California is vastly different from the great state of Texas. With Austin Texas continue to grow in popularity and even being named the #1 place to relocate (https://www.money.co.uk/mortgages/relocation-report), we want to better enable you to make a more informed decision on moving to Austin. Join co-hosts Robbie English, Nelson Chang, and Carrie Sietsema as they discuss the economy, culture, employment, transportation, and transactional differences between California and your new home state of Texas. And, once you’ve decided to move to Austin, we want to make sure you are better informed to have a more successful home buying experience.
Austin is an amazing city to live or visit. With plenty of activities and adventures to be had, Austinites typically fall into one category or another for their neighborhood preference, preferring one side of the river or the other. That body of water is Lady Bird Lake which is part of the Colorado River that flows through the city of Austin.
Join our co-hosts Robbie English, Carrie Sietsema, and Nelson Chang as they ‘duke it out’ over which side of the river is better. Thankfully, all of our co-hosts have lived on both sides of the river and personally have both pros and cons behind their preferences. Hear from long-time residents about the pros and cons of living north of the river or south of the river. Then, you decide which side interests you more.
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Real estate reality shows have become increasingly popular with viewers across the world. Whether it is a home renovation show, a show about renovating or moving, one on the real estate agents in a particular market, or even joining everyday folks on their 30-minute journey to buy a home in xyz town. But not everything you see on these ‘reality’ shows represents real estate accurately. Although you might obtain some new decorating ideas, not much else represents valuable content outside the dramatic appeal to viewers.
Join co-hosts Carrie Sietsema and Robbie English as they discuss popular real estate reality TV shows their common misconceptions as it relates to real estate in Texas.
The winter storm that hit Texas in 2021 garnered a lot of bad press for Texas. With so many people moving from other parts of the country to Austin Texas, how Texas faired in the 2021 winter storm was cause for concern. Lessons were learned, implementations were made, and it’s time to see what the difference that one year has made.
Join co-hosts Robbie English, Carrie Sietsema, and Randi White for an uncandid conversation about the 2022 Austin Texas winter storm.
The Uncommon Truth Live is brought to you by Uncommon Realty
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