Is the spring the time for you to invest in real estate and build wealth? In today’s Real Estate Podcast, from the National Association of REALTORS, REALTOR® Peter West discusses the benefits of investing in multifamily or single-family properties and the responsibilities required for each asset class. REALTOR® Bill Milliken from Michigan discusses commercial real estate investing, the impact working from home has on properties, and the trend to convert office buildings to residential space.

Melissa Dittman Tracey shares whether using vinegar to clean your stone countertops is hot or not. Elizabeth Renter from NerdWallet discusses their First-Time Home Buyer Affordability Report — Q4 2023 and the challenges in the real estate market, especially for first-time home buyers.

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How do you make the best offer to land your dream home?

In today’s Real Estate Podcast, from The National Association of REALTORS Real Estate Today, REALTOR® Pat Vredevoogd walks us through the process of writing a winning offer. From price to possession, from contingencies to earnest money, she explains what a buyer should include if they want to win the house.

And for sellers, Pat explains what to look for in an offer and explains why price isn’t always everything. Peter Gallo, owner and chief appraiser at HomeSight Appraisal, explains the appraisal process and what it means to buyers, sellers—and the lender.

Danielle Hale, the chief economist at Realtor.com, walks us through “The Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2024” report. This fascinating study examined U.S. markets through the eyes of first-time buyers, looking at home availability, affordability, and price, as well as employment opportunities and the cost of living. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey talks about the color beige and the traditional herringbone patterns. Are they hot—or are they not?

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It’s a new year! Is it time for a new home?

In today’s Real Estate Podcast, from the National Association of REALTORS Real Estate Today podcast, Cassie Happe from WalletHub talks about their “Most Fun Cities in America (2024)” list, while REALTOR® Dale Mattison from the Greater Washington, D.C. area explains the strategies buyers can use to make an offer and win the home in a competitive market with low housing inventory.

Glenn Bunker, president of Ally Home Loans, also discusses where he thinks mortgage rates will go in 2024 and what that will mean for home buyers. And, Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know whether marble, quartz, or concrete kitchen countertops are hot or not.

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