Real Real Estate Today

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!

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. Get your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

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. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

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. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

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. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate!

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!

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! Join us for another dose of REAL real estate advice!

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. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

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! Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate!