REAL Real Estate Today: Recent Episodes
Deb Tomaro
The reality is that most home buyers, sellers and owners are getting their advice on how to protect one of their biggest investments from HGTV or by trial and error. With 64 percent of Americans being homeowners, that is a lot of “flying by the seat of your pants” decision-making. REAL Real Estate Today with Deb Tomaro aims to provide useful and easy to understand chunks of information for home buyers, sellers and even homeowners who never intend to move that will help them make smart decisions for their family and protect one of the most expensive purchases they will ever make in their lives.
Join us for the final episode in our seller's series where we'll explain the last few steps in the home selling process! You'll learn all about mortgage pay offs, closing and possession dates and to top it off, Deb will share her top ten tips for sellers.
We're finishing off our Seller's Series with all you need to know about how to dissect an offer and negotiate, what to expect from inspections, and how an appraisal can make or break your sale.
It might be a seller's market, but there's still a lot you need to be prepared for. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor & Host Deb Tomaro will discuss how to protect your stuff while selling, how to minimize your liability, why For Sale By Owner can present unique safety concerns, the use of surveillance cameras and a whole lot more. If you have concerns about how to protect your vacant home while selling, this episode is for you.
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This week on REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we continue our Seller's Series. This series is perfect for first time home sellers or anyone who hasn't sold in a while. For Part 2, we will cover staging your home, setting a price and handling showings.
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This week on REAL Real Estate Today Radio, it's all about the seller! This series is perfect for first time home sellers or anyone who hasn't sold in a while. Part 1 covers picking a realtor, picking a transition strategy (so you don't end up with no place to sleep) and tips to help you decide whether to get a pre-listing inspection. Spoiler alert: YOU SHOULD.
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On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're continuing our lesson on how to be a player and survive as a buyer in today's competitive market.
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall for the tips you need to navigate the purchase of your next home!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're teaching you how to be a player...in today's competitive market. We will talk about what's going on in today's market and how you can make the most of it as a seller. We will also talk about how to transition from one home to another in a seller skewed market. We'll also look at the market from the buyer's perspective, tell you how to survive in the market if you are a buyer, and get your dream home. Things are crazy out there, but you don't have to go it alone. Get all the REAL Real Estate advice you need right here!
This week on REAL Real Estate Today, we're chatting wtih Marilyn Jackson and Cassandra Toth of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation about what life in Owen County is like. Owen County is located just northwest of Monroe County, with Spencer as the county seat. With our local market still leaning heavily in favor of sellers, more residents are looking outside our market for affordable housing options. We'll learn all about what it's like, what it has to offer and what you need to know about life in what residents affectionately call Sweet Owen County.
Even if you aren't in Indiana, this show will help you think through the idea of expanding your horizons and taking advantage of different opportunities. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!
Getting frustrated with this crazy seller's market? About to give up your dream of owning a home? Before you do, let's explore all of your options. That may include looking slightly outside your target area. On this episode, we'll explore the idea of living in Greene County, just slightly to the west of Monroe county. What's it like, what does it have to offer, how do you learn about a new area?
Even if you aren't in Indiana, this show will help you think through the idea of expanding your horizons and taking advantage of different opportunities. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!
We've talked about credit scores before, but there's still room for more! We'll teach you how a credit score is calculated, discuss common misconceptions about credit scores and provide tips to improve your credit score.
It's all the credit help you need to get back on track and on the path to better loan rates!
We received some follow up questions after our first episode about navigating a seller's market so we're diving back in to the deep end! We'll give listeners more details on back up offers, escalation clauses and buying as is. Buyer's will hear strategies on how to get ahead and if there's time, sellers will get tips on how to handle multiple offers.
If we don't answer your question on this episode, send us an email and we'll respond as soon as we can.
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Join Realtor Deb Tomaro and special guest Cheryl Smith, founder and owner of 'Consider It Done,' as they talk about downsizing, Senior Move Management, and give some helpful tips for organizing your home in preparation for a sale.
It's March, the market is crazy and buyers are tense to say the least. So how do buyers compete and protect themselves in these times? What can sellers get away with? When will all of this market madness be over?!
We'll answer all of those questions and more with Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall along for the ride. It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!
For the final episode in our three part series on alternative housing options, we chat with Jill & Scott Stowers of The Wood Frog Homestead in Nashville, Indiana. From beekeeping to raising hogs, this family makes the most of their land. We'll learn how they got started, why their bees dictated how far they could move and what they're looking forward to making this season. Whether you live in an apartment or have 10 acres, this is a great introduction to connecting with the natural world around you and bringing a little of it into your life.
As part of our series on alternative housing options, we're interviewing Loren Wood and Joel Keefer of Loren Wood builders, part of the team behind Bloomington's own Cohousing Community.
We'll hear all about the intentions of cohousing, how it's different from a commune or co-op, what residents share and what they keep private.
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This episode of REAL Real Estate Today focuses on the tiny house movement and the realities of living in 600 square feet or less. Our guest Daniel Weddle is founder and head owl of Carpenter Owl, a building studio based in Bloomington, IN that creates unique structures from natural materials.They design and build around the dreams of their clients, creating environments that are low in chemicals and allergens, using reclaimed and locally sourced materials wherever possible.
Tiny homes are fully equipped to be year round, full time residences and can either be on wheels or permanent foundations. Carpenter Owl specializes in tiny homes, studios and even excursion structures.
We asked Daniel everything we've ever wanted to know about planning, building and living in a tiny home full time. It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate talk!
Deb presents Part 4 of her popular First Time Home Buyers Seminar. Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall joins in to discuss what happens after you've found your dream home and you need to make an offer. We'll give you tips on negotiating, talk about earnest money and what happens when you finally get that accepted offer. It can be a whirlwind that seems like it takes forever, but if you demand to understand the homebuying process, you'll be much better prepared for the experience!
The fun part of buying a home begins! Deb presents Part 3 of her popular First Time Home Buyers Seminar. We'll start with the best ways to search for the home of your dreams and guide you through what features you should be looking for, as well as the steps to take when you're ready to make that offer.
With Deb as your guide, you'll be prepared and ready to start the search for your dream home!
This week on REAL Real Estate Today, Deb presents Part 2 of her popular First Time Home Buyer Seminar. From picking the right lender and loan to starting the search for your first home, Deb is here to guide you!
Joining Deb is Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall, who will help listeners understand the process of applying for and being pre-approved for your first home loan. If you're lost in a sea of misinformation, let Deb and Karan help you understand the entire process from start to finish so you can feel confident moving forward.
Questioning your future as a homeowner?
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, Deb will present Part 1 of her popular First Time Home Buyer Seminar starting with the biggest question of all: Are you ready to be a homeowner? She'll explore the topic with Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall and guide listeners through the first steps in the home buying process.
Demand to understand the home buying process with Deb as your guide!
Did you max out your credit cards on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? How could this impact your credit score and chances of buying a new home? We'll talk about everything credit in what is sure to be a multi-part series about credit. Starting with the history of credit scoring and credit bureaus (it's more interesting than you think), to the ins and outs of improving your score, we'll try to answer many of the hundreds of questions we get about credit.
It's a new year and we all know that can bring about resolutions to change ourselves, our lives or even our homes. Whether you're selling, buying, refinancing, or just curious about what it takes to be a good homeowner, this show is for you!
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall for your top resolutions for smarter real estate decisions.
We had so much fun last week with Laura of Your Life in Full Color, we decided to have her back on the show.
Deb & Karan will pose their design dilemma questions and we'll continue to explore the big, wide world of color in the home!
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Anyone who's ever chosen paint colors knows it can be a bottomless pit of options. Beige isn't just beige. There are over 50 variations of that color to choose from, but how do you know which is the right one for you?
Enter Laura Brzegowy of Your Life in Full Color. Laura's mission is to help people fully understand how important “getting color right” is to the way we feel in our homes and work spaces.
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we chat with Laura and learn why it's not just a paint color. She'll share tried and true tips for finding the perfect colors that work perfectly in your space to create a color palette unique to you, and your home.
What's it like being a Realtor? Learn about the ups and downs, the pros and cons, and the best reasons to be one on this episode of REAL Real Estate Today.
If you've considered it as a career, wondered why in the world someone would choose to be one or are just curious as to when Realtors have time to sleep and eat, this episode is for you.
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On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we'll be discussing current events and looking ahead to 2018 at how the tax reform could impact homeowners, what interest rates and the housing market might look like next year and of course, our predictions for HGTV in a world without Fixer Upper!
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In a new recurring theme called House-Stories, we're chatting with home owners about their home buying/selling process, what went well, what went wrong, and what we can all learn from each other.
This week we're talking with Bloomington resident and local business owner, Jaimie Schwartzman, about her House-Story.
It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro as she welcomes back Brittany Libbert from Greene County Regional Title for an episode on the closing process.
Deb and Brittany will run through a closing in real time, so you'll know what to expect when it's YOUR turn to close on a new home!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor and host Deb Tomaro talks remodeling with Loren Wood of Loren Wood Builders located in Bloomington, Indiana.
Loren Wood Builders is a family-owned business that works hard to uphold a reputation for quality, client experience, and commitment to the community. Those are beliefs we think everyone should aspire to and we're excited to share their mission and values with our listeners.
We'll also get the builders perspective on the remodeling process and get a better understanding of where to start, what to expect, and a whole lot more. If you've ever considered the realities of a remodel, this show is for you!
Most people have heard the phrase Get Rich Through Real Estate but just exactly how does that work? What about the Flip or Flop classes the HGTV stars Tarek and Christina host around the country?
This week, host and licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro is joined by Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall to discuss the REAL side of making money through real estate. Whether you're considering renting out a room through an online source like Airbnb or you're wondering if house flipping is right for you, listen up- this episode is for you!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we're bringing it back to the basics. A lot of people are planning on listing their homes this spring. We'll tell you what you should be doing NOW and give you a really simple checklist of the 10 things you should be doing now to make your Spring home selling successful and more importantly, less stressful.
It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!
Consumers often do their own research on the internet to find answers to their real estate needs. How legit are the answers they find there? To determine the answer to this, we are going to examine 4 articles from MSN.com and break down that information is realistic and what info needs debunked. The articles are: 8 ways to save on mortgage closing costs, 11 must dos for first time buyers, 7 questions to ask yourself before buying a home and How to Avoid PMI when buying a home.
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One show wasn't enough to cover everything you need to know about buying a home while you're burdened with student loans.
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall as they finish the conversation on navigating the purchase of your first home without those student loans getting in the way!
Got the student loan blues? Think home ownership is a pipe dream? With the right resources, that dream can be a reality. Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall as they guide listeners through the steps to better position themselves for buying a home. You'll learn what's changed and what's new this year.
Update your home loan knowledge with the pro's and feel confident moving towards your dreams. Just another perk of listening to REAL Real Estate Today Radio!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're keeping it SUPER real. We'll talk about what you should expect from a Realtor, how they get paid, if you should care which brokerage your Realtor works for and a whole lot more.
Realty TV would have you believe a lot of things about being a Realtor, but we're here to set the record straight about the Realities of Realty.
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On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today radio, Licensed Psychologist Amanda Quinby returns to talk about relational issues involved in home buying.
From making the big decision with a partner to parents that need to let you grow, we delve deeper into the psychology of home buying.
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On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today radio, Licensed Psychologist Amanda Quinby returns to talk about relational issues involved in home buying.
From making the big decision with a partner to parents that need to let you grow, we delve deeper into the psychology of home buying.
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On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we delve deep into the psychology of home buying with Amanda Quinby, Ph.D., HSPP.
We explore the anxieties of home buying and how to manage the stress of making big decisions. You'll also get some great tips on testing the waters by adjusting your current behavior to match your goals so you can feel confident you're making a sound decision.
How do you define your values before looking at homes? Not just, I know I want a garage, but asking yourself why you value having a garage so much.
It's another great dose of REAL real estate advice!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, Cheryl Smith of Consider It Done Lifestyle Concierge services joins us again to talk about how to live in your home while it's listed.
Cheryl is a Certified Pre-Planning consultant and a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. She'll walk us through how to prepare your home before it's listed and give us some helpful tips on how to stay organized day to day.
Even if you aren't listing your home, this episode will be full of tips for anyone hoping to feel less stress by having less stuff!
Join Realtor Deb Tomaro and special guest Cheryl Smith, founder and owner of 'Consider It Done,' as they talk about downsizing, Senior Move Management, and give some helpful tips for organizing your home in preparation for a sale.
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, insurance super hero Jeremy Goodrich of Shine Insurance joins us again to talk about the steps in filing an insurance claim.
Who do you call first? What happens next? How does the process work? If you have no idea where you would even begin if disaster were to strike your home, then join us and demand to understand the process from start to finish!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're joined by local Insurance Superhero, Jeremy Goodrich of Shine Insurance. From comparing policies, to all the insurance steps you'll have to make during the homebuying process, Jeremy has a way of making a confusing (and often boring) topic make sense! Also joining Deb is frequent guest and Senior Loan Officer, Karan Rastall.
It's time to revisit the topic of inspections! An inspection can be a terrifying and intimidating process, but it doesn't have to be.
This week on REAL Real Estate Today, we'll talk about the top 10 things Deb sees on inspection reports, How a buyer should approach an inspection and how a seller should prepare and handle an inspection response.
We will also uncover public enemy number one for a house. Demand to understand the home inspection process with Deb Tomaro!
There's a lot to cover this week, but we'll be focusing on three main topics: 1. We'll finish our discussion on being a seller and a buyer in a seller's market and include Deb's top tips on how to survive with your sanity intact. 2. We'll explore the meaning of escalation clause in a real estate transaction. and 3. Find out the number one thing that's driving Deb batty these days in real estate (hint: it has nothing to do with clients!).
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Many real estate markets are sellers markets these days. That means as a seller, you're getting top dollar for your home. Sounds like a great thing to take advantage of, right? But what if you are a seller AND a buyer in a today's market? What are your options so you don't end up temporarily homeless?
You have some big choices and decisions to make and Deb will guide you through it.
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On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're joined by local Insurance Superhero, Jeremy Goodrich of Shine Insurance. From comparing policies, to all the insurance steps you'll have to make during the homebuying process, Jeremy has a way of making a confusing (and often boring) topic make sense! Also joining Deb is frequent guest and Senior Loan Officer, Karan Rastall.
How do you know what to offer when you've found the home of your dreams? This week Deb will give you sound advice on how to listen to your head, your heart and your Realtor when deciding what to offer. Smart sellers will find this information valuable, too, as it will help you get inside the buyer's head and understand what they heck they are thinking! Join Deb for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!
Have you ever wondered what you would do if the deal you thought you had in the bag doesn't go down? On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're going to talk about the kinds of things that kill deals, what you can do to prevent them, and what your next steps should be.
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, Deb & Karan will chat about the role social media plays in real estate. From finding resources to finding your next home, buyers, sellers and realtors are utilizing this tool to reach a wider audience every day. And since selling season definitely isn't over, Deb will also discuss multiple offers. Join us for another dose of REAL Real Estate advice!
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb looks back at her first home purchase.
20 years later, Deb still clearly remembers the first time she bought a home. She wasn't in real estate and looking back, she has no idea how she got to the point where she had keys in her hands. At the end, things went wrong and she felt so powerless from lack of information, that she didn't know what to do.
We're going to talk about the major milestones for buyers and sellers once there's an accepted offer, so listeners are empowered. Make sure the purchase or sale is on track and you meet your goals with another dose of REAL real estate advice!
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor & Host Deb Tomaro will discuss how to protect your stuff while selling, how to minimize your liability, why For Sale By Owner can present unique safety concerns, the use of surveillance cameras and a whole lot more. If you have concerns about how to protect your vacant home while selling, this episode is for you.
Join us for another dose of REAL Real Estate advice!
Last week on REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb & Karan got the scoop on Title Insurance. The conversation continues this week with Closing Agent Brittany Libbert of Greene County Regional Title. Tune in as Deb & Karan dive deeper into what you need to know (and what you didn't know you needed to know) about Title Insurance!
Have you ever wondered what title insurance is? Where did it originate and why do you even need it?
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro as she talks all things title with Closing Agent Brittany Libbert of Greene County Regional Title. Also joining the conversation is regular guest and Senior Loan Officer, Karan Rastall.
We did a show before on buying investment properties and we talked a little about managing that investment, but we are going deeper this show. As the owner of 26 rental units for the past 10 years, I've learned a lot about what to and not to do as a landlord. I'm going to share with you my best and most honest tips on how to be a great landlord, make money and not hate your tenants.
How do you compare specs when dealing with a totally unique property?
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall as they discuss what makes a property unique, and what you need to know about buying and selling unique properties. The process is the same, yet, unique. Don't miss out on another dose of REAL Real Estate advice!
Most buyers get pretty excited at the idea of looking at homes. But when you go into a home, are you looking at the right things? How do you make a decision that this is the ideal home for you? It can be a tough call, especially in this hot seller's market where you have to make a decision quickly.
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're taking a virtual walk-through around the house and talking about what you should be looking for and how to know when a house it right house for you.
This week on REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall will discuss how to be an awful seller. You read that right...it's still a sellers market and we're running into to more than the normal amount of unreasonable sellers.
But what exactly does that mean and how can you do you best to NOT be one? Also on the schedule: What is Gazumping???
Pull out your notepads and sharpen your pencils for another dose of REAL Real Estate advice!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're continuing our lesson on how to be a player and survive as a buyer in today's competitive market.
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall for the tips you need to navigate the purchase of your next home!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're teaching you how to be a player...in today's competitive market. We will talk about what's going on in today's market and how you can make the most of it as a seller. We will also talk about how to transition from one home to another in a seller skewed market. We'll also look at the market from the buyer's perspective, tell you how to survive in the market if you are a buyer, and get your dream home. Things are crazy out there, but you don't have to go it alone. Get all the REAL Real Estate advice you need right here!
Happy anniversary to us! This shows going to be a laid-back review of the past year. Realtor and Host Deb Tomaro will be joined by frequent guest and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall to share the top tips and favorite moments of the past year, and probably several glasses of wine.
The saying It takes a village is true for raising children but it's also true for buying or selling a home.
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we will talk about who your village is, what their roles are and how they help you through the process. From inspectors to appraisers, abstractors to underwriters. We will help clarify their roles so that you have a better understanding of the homebuying and selling process.
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall discuss market trends and how to handle a multiple offer situation, whether you're on the buying OR the selling end of the deal.
The seller's market has stuck around into the fall season, so what's a seller to do when they get multiple offers on their home?
Buyers, do you know how to you make the strongest possible offer in a multiple offer situation? Demand to understand with Deb and Karan!
So you've decided you want to buy a house? What now? Feeling lost??
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall for a back to basics episode about buying your first home.
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and frequent guest Karan Rastall for Taxes & Home Ownership: What You Need to Know.
A show about taxes? Sounds pretty boring, doesn't it? Well, it's not. We promise. This show focuses on various tax issues when it comes to home ownership. Property taxes, income taxes, capital gains taxes. We aren't tax professionals, but we'll tell you the questions you need to ask of your tax professionals so you can get the most out of tax benefits.
Hear Deb's 10 commandments of negotiating the best deal possible. Negotiating is more than price. Negotiating is not about who can yell the loudest. Negotiating is about finding common ground. We'll talk about how to get the best deal possible, what parts of the sale you can actually negotiate and how to position yourself to increase your chances of getting what you want.
Joining Deb will be Senior Loan Officer, Karan Rastall.
Join Realtor Deb Tomaro and special guest Cheryl Smith, founder and owner of 'Consider It Done,' as they talk about downsizing, Senior Move Management, and give some helpful tips for organizing your home in preparation for a sale.
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're talking loans. Specifically, what to do if you've been turned down. We'll help you understand the main reasons loans are denied, the next steps to take and how not to lose hope.
Owning a home isn't for everyone, but if your dream just got denied, join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall for tips on how to revive it!
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they answer questions about the recent FHA cuts, what to do next if you're turned down for a mortgage and a whole lot more!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they explore the wild world of house flipping.
We'll be poking holes in so called reality shows and get down to the REAL issues like the pros, the cons and financing.
If you've ever wondering what house flipping is really like, this episode is for you!
What is value? It's what my home is worth. Easy enough, right? But like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. Who determines value? How do they determine that value? We'll also talk about what adds value and no or low cost ways to improve value. Join us for another great episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio!
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro with guest and Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall, as they discuss the meaning of value and how to improve your home's worth.
It's a new year and we all know that can bring about resolutions to change ourselves, our lives or even our homes. Whether you're selling, buying, refinancing, or just curious about what it takes to be a good homeowner, this show is for you!
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall for your top resolutions for smarter real estate decisions.
Learn 10 Things smart sellers are doing BEFORE they list their home. It's ALL about planning ahead, but do you know where to start?
In this weeks episode, Deb will help listeners define their goals for selling. Listeners will also gain a better understanding of paying off their current mortgage and all the financial options that come with selling one home while looking for another.
Bonus tip: How to keep from living out of a U-Haul when Plan A doesn't work out!!
With selling season in full swing, this is one you don't want to miss.
What are Deb's highlights of 2016?
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today with Deb Tomaro, we will share with you a few moments from favorite 2016 shows and will even have a surprise listener guest who shared her story with us. We get to find out how it ends!
Join for part 3 of our series about credit. Three, Deb? Really? That's a lot of talk about credit. Well, there's a lot of talk about. Smart consumers understand the ins and outs and are able to make the right decisions for themselves so that their credit score doesn't haunt them. This week, we will talk about what to do if your credit situation is in need of fixing. What's with these credit counselors and companies that promise to repair your credit over night? What do you do if there's an error on your credit report?
How is my credit score calculated? What can I do to make it better? This week we are doing our best to clear up more mysteries around credit scores and answer your top questions about credit scores.
Did you max out your credit cards on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? How could this impact your credit score and chances of buying a new home? We'll talk about everything credit in what is sure to be a multi-part series about credit. Starting with the history of credit scoring and credit bureaus (it's more interesting than you think), to the ins and outs of improving your score, we'll try to answer many of the hundreds of questions we get about credit.
Tis the Season as we share holiday gift ideas for the home buyer, seller and owner we all love. We'll talk about gifts big and small from favorite stocking stuffers to down payment gifts. Kick off the holiday season with us!
What's a condo vs. a PUD?
What should I look for when reviewing HOA documents?
How might financing be different when buying a condo?
If you're considering buying a condo and can't answer these questions, then this is the episode for you!
Owning a home means something to different to everyone and condos can be a great option. Find out what you need to know to make the best decision about YOUR style of home ownership.
Last week we talked about some misleading and potential scammy real estate schemes. Unfortunately, there is more! We'll teach you more red flags to watch for to avoid being scammed. Be smart about Real Estate. You need to listen to the show and share with anyone you love! Don't get taken! Demand to Understand!
Most people have heard the phrase Get Rich Through Real Estate but just exactly how does that work? What about the Flip or Flop classes the HGTV stars Tarek and Christina host around the country?
This week, host and licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro is joined by Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall to discuss the REAL side of making money through real estate. Whether you're considering renting out a room through an online source like Airbnb or you're wondering if house flipping is right for you, listen up- this episode is for you!
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall discuss market trends and how to handle a multiple offer situation, whether you're on the buying OR the selling end of the deal.
The seller's market has stuck around into the fall season, so what's a seller to do when they get multiple offers on their home?
Buyers, do you know how to you make the strongest possible offer in a multiple offer situation? Demand to understand with Deb and Karan!
Why do most Realtors make a face when anyone mentions the term 'For Sale By Owner'?
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they spill secrets and answer questions like: What do buyers needs to know about FSBO listings? How does that work? What should sellers think about when doing FSBO?
Demand to understand what you're getting yourself into with help from Deb!
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your lifetime, shouldn't you know what to ask? Demand to understand the home buying process with REAL Real Estate Today Radio!
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall will educate buyers about the questions they should be asking when looking at homes.
We'll also delve into questions Deb frequently hears from buyers that their realtor probably has no way of knowing -unless they have ESP.
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, listeners will get more great information on a very hot topic: What your Realtor should be doing to sell your home.
We'll continue the conversation we started last week about what your Realtor should be doing to find the right buyer for your home. We'll hear more of Deb's proven selling strategies and what to do if you feel like your Realtor is failing you.
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we'll talk about what your Realtor should be doing to market your home and find the right buyer. We'll hear Deb's proven strategies for selling a home and what to do if you feel like your Realtor is falling down on the job.
Deb often hears from people who are frustrated when trying to sell their homes because they feel like their Realtor isn't doing anything. It takes a lot of work to get a house on the market and some of that is work the seller will never see!
On the last episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we talked about what to expect when you're buying. This week, join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall for 'What to Expect When You're Selling.' From advice on how to prepare for inspections to how to get your mortgage paid off, there are the milestones along the way that you need to be prepared for and Deb is here to help!
This week on REAL Real Estate Today, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall will answer listener mail and cover a few interesting topics that have come up this week.
We'll talk appliances and the best choices out there for resale-Karan just had to buy a new set this weekend- discuss the pros and cons of putting more down on your house than your loan requires -listener question-, and we'll also talk about Deb's super secret ways to take your new home for a test drive before making an offer. It's sure to be a potpourri of Smart Real Estate Talk!
The idea of building a new home over purchasing an existing home can be exciting, but do you really know what the process involves? Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they explore important questions with homeowner and Edward Jones Financial Advisor Matt Doering who's been there before!
The idea of building a new home over purchasing an existing home can be exciting, but do you really know what the process involves?
According to data from the National Association of Home Builders, the median price of constructing a single-family home in 2015 was 289,415 dollars, or 103 dollars per square foot. But cost isn't the only thing you need to consider.
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they explore questions like, 'How do you finance new construction?' and 'How long does it typically take?'
You'll walk away with the knowledge you need to make a smart decision!
Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they continue the conversation about what it takes to be a landlord and all the ins and outs of property management.
As the owner of 25 rental properties and having helped countless others purchase and sell rental properties, Deb has seen investors succeed and fail. Let Deb guide you through the tough questions before you jump in!
So you think you wanna be a landlord? Before you jump in, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro offers some critical questions to ponder. From determining your financial goals to planning a good exit strategy, Deb will help you think through the tough questions before you take the leap into property management.
As the owner of 25 rental properties and having helped countless others purchase and sell rental properties, Deb has seen investors succeed and fail. Let Deb provide you with the tools you need to succeed!
In the second episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb will once again be joined by her pal, (and Mortgage Loan Originator) Karan Rastall, to discuss the 10 Things You Need to Know About Working With a Realtor.
From how to pronounce 'Realtor,' to interviewing and hiring your very own, Deb will give listeners REAL advice. Deb & Karan will also answer listener questions at the end of the show.
In part 2 of 'Deal or Disaster,' licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall will finish educating listeners about what they need to know before purchasing a foreclosure.
From how to find those 'secret foreclosures' to the risks involved in buying a financially distressed property, Deb and Karan are covering it all. Join us and and get a deal, not a disaster!
How do you tell a deal from a disaster? On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall are telling listeners everything they need to know about buying a distressed property. What does short sale mean anyway?!
They'll be answering questions about bank owned properties, websites advertising pre-foreclosures and the risks involved with buying a foreclosed property so REAL Real Estate Today listeners will know a deal or a disaster when they see one!
The old adage holds true, you don't get something for nothing. From Craigslist scams to so called secret foreclosure listings, licensed Real Estate Agent Deb Tomaro is exposing the top 10 things in real estate that are probably too good to be true.
Tune in to REAL Real Estate Today Radio and learn the warning signs of a bad deal!
How do you know when it's time to move into a bigger home, into a better school district or even downsize? What options are there for making the transition as smooth as possible? In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're sharing the 10 Things sellers need to know about the process of upgrading or downsizing.
The phrase home staging might fill sellers with dread and a barrage of questions like, 'How much is this going to cost?' or 'Where do I hide all the My Little Pony memorabilia my wife has been collecting since 1985?'
In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb shares her Top 10 Super Duper Easy & Cheap Ways to Prepare Your House For Sale.
Don't worry-it doesn't involve renting uber expensive silk drapes and Persian rugs. Deb has sold close to 700 homes and knows what makes a buyer say ewwwww.... and what makes a buyer say ahhhhh!
Join us and get the knowledge you need to set yourself up for successful sale!
On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb cuts through the clutter and directs listeners to the top ten websites she finds recommends most to clients. From understanding your local MLS site, to digging deep into the history of a property through Google, Deb guides smart buyers and sellers through the online maze to find the tried and true tools all smart buyers and sellers should be using!
We had so much great information about inspections, we had to turn it into TWO shows! br In Part 2 of 10 Things You Need to Know About Inspections, host Deb Tomaro & her guest, Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall will finish explaining the process and answer listener questions we received after last weeks show. br Tune in and Demand To Understand inspections!
You can find the perfect house, get pre-approved for a home loan and stay up late picking paint colors, but none of it matters if you don't make it through the home inspection! br On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we'll be talking about how the inspection process works vis à vis the contract. This is a crucial step in the home buying process and one you want to be prepared for. Join host Deb Tomaro & Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they work through 10 Things You Need to Know About Inspections.
The definition of disclosure is 'the action of making new or secret information known,' but what does that mean if you have a stigmatized property? What the heck is a stigmatized property anyway?! br In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we'll be talking disclosures. How do they protect a buyer? What exactly do you have to disclose? Get the answers you need on 10 Thing Buyers & Sellers Need to Know About Disclosures. Plus, everything you need to know about selling a haunted house.
On the 10th episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb & Karan take listeners on a trip down memory lane with a highlight (or 3) from each episode. Whether this is your 1st or 10th time listening, you're sure to walk away with REAL Real Estate knowledge you can use.
What is it really like to be a Realtor? Is it martinis and sushi every day while discussing million dollar deals? Vacations in South Beach? More money that you know what to do with? (If it was, Deb wouldn't be doing this show. She'd be on a private jet to the South of France.) br With 10 years of experience in the field of real estate and property management, Deb will help listeners understand what to expect from a career in real estate.
What's a condo vs. a PUD? br What should I look for when reviewing HOA documents? br How might financing be different when buying a condo? br If you're considering buying a condo and can't answer these questions, then this is the episode for you! br Owning a home means something to different to everyone and condos can be a great option. Find out what you need to know to make the best decision about YOUR style of home ownership.
As a follow up to Episode #6, '10 Things Smart Sellers Are Doing Before They List' where we talked about empowering sellers to be a driving force in the sale of their home, Episode #7 will teach buyers and sellers other things they can do to help ensure a smooth transaction. br From understanding your contractual obligations to learning how to determine what's best for you, REAL Real Estate Today Radio is here to guide listeners through one of the biggest investments of their lives!
Learn 10 Things smart sellers are doing BEFORE they list their home. It's ALL about planning ahead, but do you know where to start? br In this weeks episode, Deb will help listeners define their goals for selling. Listeners will also gain a better understanding of paying off their current mortgage and all the financial options that come with selling one home while looking for another. br Bonus tip: How to keep from living out of a U-Haul when Plan A doesn't work out!! br With selling season in full swing, this is one you don't want to miss.
You've been sending them in- now it's time for Deb and Karan answer all your REAL Real Estate questions! br Why does Zillow make Realtors crazy? How should I price my home for sale to a family member? Those are just a few examples of what's been on our listeners minds. Tune in to hear the rest!
Deb continues debunking 10 mortgage myths with Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall. br From the realities of getting cash back for home renovations to why you shouldn't finance a new car right before closing, Deb & Karan bring years of REAL experience and knowledge to this week's show that will give listeners insight on the process of obtaining a mortgage.
Deb debunks 10 mortgage myths with Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall. From the realities of getting cash back for home renovations to why you shouldn't finance a new car right before closing, Deb & Karan bring years of REAL experience and knowledge to this week's show and can help YOU get prepared for home ownership!
In the second episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb will once again be joined by her pal, and Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall, to discuss the 10 Things You Need to Know About Working With a Realtor.
From how to pronounce Realtor, to interviewing and hiring your very own, Deb will give listeners REAL advice. Deb and Karan will also answer listener questions at the end of the show.
This show is about what you really need to know about real estate. It's not always the fancy luxury homes and the $5 million deals over martinis. In fact, it’s almost never that. So we're going to get real and tell you what you really need to know about one of the biggest investments you may ever make in your life. For my first episode, I'll tell you a little bit about me, my career and the experiences that led me to become a Realtor and how I can help listeners feel confident about their real estate decisions.