Selling Fort Wayne is a real estate podcast that focuses on the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana
This week on the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar catch up with Lindsay Hannah of Greater Fort Wayne, a nonprofit organization that focuses on economic development and community growth in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lindsay discusses the exciting growth and development happening in Fort Wayne and shares insights about attracting high talent and fostering collaboration. She also discusses the Intern Experience program, which aims to retain young talent in Fort Wayne by showcasing the city's opportunities and amenities. ”We are partners, strong partners with our city, the city of Fort Wayne, and then our Allen County government with the commissioners. We're all rowing in the same direction because when you have everybody moving in a certain direction and in a certain vision, you just see intentionality and success.” -Lindsay Hannah [04:06] “We were chosen to be a pilot city, the only city in Indiana. Because of our growth in Fort Wayne, they wanted to utilize us to build out what we have now named the Intern Experience. As we sat down, we utilized ten people from our leadership, Fort Wayne Cohort this year to help with this project and have been blown away.” -Lindsay Hannah [16:30] What You Will Learn: Greater Fort Wayne and its formation The Visionary Program for larger investors Quarterly economic development updates The Inner City Visits program How the Intern Experience program attracts and retains talent Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk with Margaret Sklenar from Metropolitan Title Company. Margaret shares her insights on short sales and foreclosures in the real estate market. She explains that a short sale occurs when a seller is unable to pay off their mortgage and works with the lender to accept a lower amount to satisfy the debt. Margaret emphasizes the importance of understanding the tax implications of a short sale and highlights the extensive documentation required in the short sale process. She also discusses the challenges that can arise, such as dealing with multiple lenders and the time-consuming nature of the process. "The public thinks that if someone can't pay off their mortgage, it's because they're a deadbeat or because they just have been totally irresponsible financially. That is the case in some regards, but in other regards, not necessarily. So there are always a lot of circumstances that surround short sales, but ultimately, we work to help the lender accept the money that the seller can get out of their house in order to satisfy the debt and not have the seller go through foreclosure proceedings.” -Margaret Sklenar [03:12] "It has to be a buyer that has the fortitude to wait and the time to wait to get the short sale around and also knowing that they're not going to get any concessions from the lender, from the seller or the lender.” -Margaret Sklenar [18:54] What You Will Learn: Steps involved in a home short sale process Challenges with different departments in short sales Assumable loans Considerations for buyers in short sale transactions Overview of the foreclosure process Importance of title insurance and using professionals in real estate transactions Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk with Joe Gugelman, MLS/Technology Director at UPSTAR. Joe discusses the current real estate market in Fort Wayne and explains the role of UPSTAR in the local MLS. He shares insights for buyers and sellers and talks about the current lack of inventory in housing. Listen this week as Joe, Tyler, and Kerri compare the local market in Fort Wayne to the overall trends across the country. "As inventory starts to fill back into a reasonable number and we get somewhat of a balanced market and you feel like you can go buy a home after you sell yours that's going to encourage a lot more people to actually look to list their home rather than staying put because again, you're going to sell your home, you're going to get good money for it, but then you're going to go pay a lot for the next one. So it all balances out eventually.” -Joe Gugelman [24:20] "If somebody feels like they've been treated unfairly in this process, there are different paths they can take. But Upstart in general is the point of contact for be it a member of ours or a member of the public. We can be that first point of contact to help guide you." -Joe Gugelman [42:33] What You Will Learn: What is the MLS? Upstar's use of Paragon Homesnap features and benefits The ever-evolving real estate forms Buyer's representation and legal ramifications Current inflation and interest rates Lack of inventory in housing Promoting homeownership and generational wealth Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk with Tom Kelley and Jim Kelley, father and son owners of Kelley Automotive. They share insights from their many successful endeavors and talk about the community outreach that they are passionate about. Jim and Tom discuss how a few people can move the needle in a large city like Fort Wayne, with city and county administrations that are willing to make things happen. "Everybody deserves a great opportunity in life. Everybody deserves an opportunity to fulfill all the expectations that they may have of themselves and their abilities.” - Tom Kelley [03:41] "We spend a lot of hours here, a lot of time. When you are away from your family, you want to make sure you're doing something that you really enjoy, whether it's you're an entrepreneur or just your daily work. It's important." - Jim Kelley [43:02] What You Will Learn: 02:39 The Kelley Family's Commitment to Community Involvement 09:02 Fort Wayne's Electric Works Project 11:58 Improving High School Graduation Rates and Opportunities in Fort Wayne 21:48 The Evolving Car Business and Hiring Young Talent 34:55 Gratitude and the Benefits of Living in Northeast Indiana 40:02 Advice for Entrepreneurs Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk with Ben Poehler, Mortgage Loan Officer, at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union in Fort Wayne. Ben discusses the ever-changing real estate market and explains the benefits of working with a loan officer to find the best loan for one's needs. He also talks about the differences between portfolio lending and secondary market lending when it comes to purchasing a house. "Home equity line of credit allows you to tap into the equity of your current house. You do not touch your first mortgage whatsoever. So whatever interest rate that's at, whatever loan program you're on that stays the same and then you open a second mortgage and there's several different options. ” - Ben Poehler [20:51] "We have a lot of different lending vehicles to improve someone's overall financial wellness at Three Rivers. It may start with their mortgage, it could turn into some sort of student loan conversation, or it could turn into investment opportunities. We want to do a lot more than just mortgages. It is about deeper relationships." - Ben Poehler [24:05] What You Will Learn: 4:36 Interest Rates and the Current Housing Market 6:16 The Differences Between Portfolio and Secondary Market Lending 9:42 Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) 18:45 Three Rivers Mortgage: Exploring Creative Solutions for Homeownership 24:29 Refinancing and Credit Solutions for Financial Wellness 27:41 How to connect with Ben Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk with Dan Swart, Executive Director of Start Fort Wayne, a service organization that provides support to entrepreneurs and is also home to an all-inclusive and flexible coworking space located downtown. Dan shares his passion for the local community and talks about his current projects, which include supporting entrepreneurs, providing support services to startups, and merging technology with art. "Mentorship is very similar to entrepreneurship. I'm not creating an entrepreneur if I'm doing the work for them, but I can provide them some sort of inspiration or a spark to go in the right direction or access to a specific resource that they didn't have. So a lot of this is really identifying what you are doing, providing discrete resources, and then getting out of their way." - Dan Swartz [20:48] "Rural entrepreneurship is something that's very a large topic right now in America because rural spaces are tending to be disinvested in certain ways, and entrepreneurship is a path for those communities to grow their own wealth." - Dan Swartz [27:14] What You Will Learn: 3:56 The Benefits of Coworking Spaces 12:59 Experience as the Ultimate Teacher 20:48 The Parallels Between the Arts and Entrepreneurship 22:41 Shared Office Space Options for Entrepreneurs 25:30 Membership Model for Regional Business Access to Multiple Spaces 29:08 Rural Entrepreneurship Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk with Jim Bradley, Founder and President of Century 21 Bradley. With decades of experience in real estate and leadership, Jim discusses the importance of identifying the core values of a business, focusing on strong leadership, and connecting with your community in order to serve them well. He also talks about the importance of marketing and staging a home when putting it on the market. "Integrity and professionalism. We pride ourselves in professional services and we want to do things right, honestly and in the best interest of our clients." - Jim Bradley [40:35] "I think real estate comes down to exceptional customer service." - Kerri Morningstar [28:12] What You Will Learn: [00:46] Intro [03:00] This week's guest: Jim Bradley [06:22] Junior achievement programs [11:18] The current real estate market [21:35] The value of staging [28:40] Service and communication [33:43] Approachable, coachable, and teachable [39:24] Market share [42:06] Outro Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar share how to evaluate a home properly and identify potential long-term issues it. They also discuss the importance of home buyers being aware of future expenses with a property they are purchasing and working with a realtor to achieve peace of mind throughout the buying process. "As a realtor, I list homes and help buyers purchase homes. Everyone knows that. But I pride myself when I am with a buyer because I am their other set of eyes. I look for things around the house and bring things to my buyer's attention. " - Kerri Morningstar [01:59] "You can never over inspect. I would rather have a client spend the money for a visual inspection so they can obtain peace of mind or potentially dodge a bullet." - Tyler Morningstar [13:00] What You Will Learn: [00:46] Intro [03:39] Being aware of future expenses with a home [05:32] Evaluating the state of a home [07:30] Spending after offers are accepted [09:41] The importance of working with an inspector [11:40] Basements and foundational issues [13:28 Visual inspections [15:12] Finding a great real estate agent Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk about some of their favorite spots in Fort Wayne for food, fun and community. They also share resources that will help you find events happening in the Ft. Wayne area. "The growth downtown is unbelievable. People forget how much green we have downtown. We have many parks and areas for families and walking." - Kerri Morningstar [08:44] "There is always something going on in Ft. Wayne. If there is a weekend coming up and you don't have any plans and want to do something, you can go check out the Ft. Wayne calendar online. It tells you all the things happening downtown or in other parts of the area." - Tyler Morningstar [02:36] What You Will Learn: [00:46] Intro [04:12] Kerri's favorite pizza spot in Ft. Wayne [05:52] Tyler's favorite Ft. Wayne golf courses [08:10] Cleanliness of Ft. Wayne [13:05] Top spots for Mexican food [15:34] Listener suggestions [16:00] Hiking trails [17:00] Ft. Wayne Sweets [19:00] Ft. Wayne cost of living Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Margaret Sklenar of Metropolitan Title Company. Margaret talks about title work and why it's important to have title insurance when purchasing a home. She shares how the industry has changed during her 40+ years career and how she helps buyers and sellers get to the closing table. "So we make it look really easy, but it takes a long time sometimes to get these titles scrubbed clean of liens and encumbrances, and that's what we do." - Margaret Sklenar [09:04] "The beauty about real estate is no matter what programs are around or what's going on in the industry or the economy, we always find ways to settle real estate." - Margaret Sklenar [25:00] What You Will Learn: [00:46] Intro [02:42] About Margaret Sklenar [05:42] What is title work and why it's important [09:14] Why the closing process can differ [12:03] What is escrow [15:33] Why a buyer needs title insurance [23:43] How the industry has changed in her 40+ year career [35:14] How to contact Margaret Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Margaret at (260) 497-9469 and (260) 410-8365. Visit Metropolitan Title Company: metropolitantitle.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Andrew Bachman from Three Rivers Painting Co. Andrew talks about his approach and tips for painting the interior and exterior of a house. He also talks about the different types of paints to use. "A main reason to use a higher end paint is for like trim or cabinets, doors, because they get a lot of wear and tear." - Andrew Bachman [22:37] "It all boils down to if you do the right prep work, the painting will go a lot easier and it'll be a lot less stressful." - Andrew Bachman [26:36] What You Will Learn: [00:45] Intro [03:25] About Andrew Bachman [05:18] Different types of paint sheens [11:34] The typical paint Andrew uses [14:38] Trends he sees with interior paint [15:33] Proper way to dispose paint [16:41] Using roller brushes [19:39] Tips for exterior paint [26:06] The importance of prepping [29:27] How to contact Andrew Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Andrew Bachman at andrew@threeriverspainting.co and (260) 557-3734. Visit Three Rivers Painting Co.: threeriverspainting.co Three Rivers Painting Co. on Facebook: facebook.com/threeriverspainting Three Rivers Painting Co. on Instagram: instagram.com/threeriverspainting Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Chris Smith with Nations Lending. Chris discusses what's happening in the current market and the rising interest rates. He also shares options to consider when seeking a mortgage and provides foresight into the future. "The first thing I can suggest to anyone listening is to first breathe. Everything's going to be ok." - Chris Smith [05:18] "Buying a home is again the single best investment that anybody can make." - Chris Smith [11:14] What You Will Learn: [00:46] Intro [03:26] Meet Chris Smith [04:35] How we got to where we are [10:05] What this means to the average homebuyer [11:19] Options to consider [12:29] Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARMs) Loans [21:07] Buying powers [27:19] How to contact Chris Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Chris Smith at eam@ChrisSmithGroup.com, (260) 710-2862 and (260) 210-1266. Visit Nation Lendings: chrissmithgroup.com Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Mayor Tom Henry about his family's deep roots in Fort Wayne and his hopes for the city's future. He shares what a day in the life of a Mayor can look like, his political journey, and how he feels politicians can adjust to criticism today. "The citizens of Fort Wayne are beginning to realize what we have in Fort Wayne. They are starting to market our city and not hide our city." - Mayor Tom Henry [20:34] "Not everybody thinks the way I do, even though I think I'm right. Not everyone sees things the way I do. You have to take it with a grain of salt. You have to realize the majority of the time it has nothing to do with you personally." - Mayor Tom Henry [33:52] What You Will Learn: [00:46] Intro [02:39] Meet Mayor Henry [05:36] Baseball and books [09:10] Mayor Henry's political journey [12:49] Local legislation [17:58] The revival of downtown Fort Wayne [24:26] Annexing Fort Wayne [32:42] How Mayor Henry handles criticism [34:46] A day in the life of Mayor Henry [39:36] Top three complaints from Fort Wayne's 3-1-1 [44:27] What Mayor Henry and his wife are doing for lent [45:25] Lightning round Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Mayor Henry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mayortomhenry Mayor Henry on Instagram: https://twitter.com/mayortomhenry Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne Credit Tips with Tyler Kees
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Tyler Kees, a loan officer from 3Rivers Federal Credit Union. Tyler shares his tips on how to maintain and build credit. "It's like everybody's fingerprint is unique and different. You know, your credit is going to be different based on how you live your life and how you use the tools available to you." - Tyler Kees [17:34] "When you can connect with someone and they develop a relationship with you, you develop a trust and you develop a relationship, and you earn more business, but the business, it becomes better, right? If you can do business with someone that you know and you trust and you like, it's usually pretty fruitful relationship." - Tyler Kees [29:10] What You Will Learn: [00:03] Intro [01:12] Meet Tyler Kees [03:22] What is a credit score and how it works [07:16] How to help someone with damaged credit [09:32] How to determine an accurate credit score [11:30] The ratio between debt and income [20:02] 5 tips for maintaining and building credit [26:43] What differentiates 3Rivers as a company [30:40] How 3Rivers service their own loans [35:00] How to contact Tyler Kees Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Tyler Kees at tkees@trfcu.org and 260-444-6199 Visit 3Rivers Federal Credit Union: 3riversfcu.org Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In the Season Two premiere of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Blake Evans, from National Property Inspections (NPI). Blake gives tips on how to take care of your house as well and ways to conserve energy. "I always recommend as we go into fall, have your furnace serviced and in the spring, have your air conditioner serviced." - Blake Evans [11:51] "During the winter, it's always recommended to have your blinds open, ‘cause the sunlight will help heat your house, cut down on some of your energy costs." - Blake Evans [06:50] What You Will Learn: [00:03] Intro [01:07] Meet Blake [02:47] The importance of inspecting drain line [06:09] Items for energy sufficiency [10:41] Keeping up with HVAC systems [15:25] How to prevent ice dams [19:14] Things to take care during the spring [22:45] Cleaning windows, dryer vents and chimneys [27:28] How to contact Blake Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Blake Evans at (260) 705-9835. Visit National Property Inspections: npiweb.com/fortwayne Sponsor: Blake Evans, National Property Inspections Fort Wayne: npiweb.com/fortwayne
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Scott Kellenberger from Home Warranty Inc. Scott defines a home warranty and what it covers with the acronym P.E.A.C.H (Plumbing, Electricals, Appliances, Cooling, and Heating). He also shares who home warranties can cover, the cost, and what makes Home Warranty Inc. different from other companies in the industry. “What the industry likes to do is take the lower of two costs, so if it's cheaper to repair they're going to repair, and if it's cheaper to replace, then they're going to replace. They will always take the avenue of least cost.”- Scott Kellenberger [17:50] “If we allow other qualified technicians to come in and service clients according to their own choosing, that's still a customer service feature that people love.”- Scott Kellenberger [25:30] “It looks like we're all great at customer service because I am an extension of you and you're an extension of me, and when it runs smoothly it just looks like the whole package is put together properly.”- Kerri Morningstar [26:04] What You Will Learn: [0:04] Intro [7:20] Get to know Scott and the definitions of a home warranty [10:52] Items covered by home warranties and when they should be placed [13:23] How the warranty company inspects and determines what to cover [14:39] The warranty approval process, cost, and renewal [17:24] What prorating a home warranty means plus who can get a home warranty [18:33] Scott on what makes his company different from the rest in the industry [20:35] Why they allow homeowners to choose their service people [24:38] The process Home Warranty Inc. uses when choosing vendors for repairs [27:42] The caution to take when choosing a home warranty company as a consumer [32:24] How to contact Scott for his services Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Scott at (260) 433-4027 Visit Home Warranty Inc.: https://www.homewarrantyinc.com/
In the Season Two premiere of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Adam Ross of Ross Restoration. Adam discusses the services his company provides. He also shares insights on how he checks for mold in a home and handles water and fire damage. "We are finding a lot of problems nowadays is in brand new construction, and because the houses are so airtight, homes need to breathe. Homes need to have air exchange." - Adam Ross [21:18] "If you smoke, please don't smoke in your house. Please don't smoke in your house. Step outside for a little bit." - Tyler Morningstar [33:39] "And you don't have to buy or sell a house to do that either. If you're suspecting something's in your home or you've seen something, absolutely give Adam a call." - Kerri Morningstar [37:10] What You Will Learn: [00:04] Intro [02:06] What Adam does and the services he provides [05:34] How mold tests work and why they're important [15:57] Other things to do to maintain humidity in a home [20:00] If he found humidity an issue with new construction [22:47] What happens when there's condensation inside windows [24:06] What is mold mitigation and the safety precautions [28:25] The process of handling water and fire damage [31:22] Adam's training and education [33:02] How he handles smoke smell and damage [34:07] The most surprising about Adam's job [36:04] How to contact Adam Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Adam at (260) 625-6677. Visit Ross Restoration: rossrestoration.com Ross Restoration on Facebook: facebook.com/rosscleaningandrestoration
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Amy Dahm-Just, executive director of YMCA Youth Service Bureau (YSB). Amy discusses the programs YSB offers and how they help the youth in the community. She also previews their fundraiser, Sip and Support, that is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight. "I think that's one of the things that's really important is to get this out here, because this is an unbelievable program, Amy. And I'm so happy to be a part of it and sponsoring you today at this podcast." - Kerri Morningstar [07:39] "To me as a human being, everybody needs a moment of grace, right? They need just a ‘Hey, we gotcha.' Just a little break." - Tyler Morningstar [10:43] "If you know there's a youth out there that's struggling, you showing that you care is huge and makes a big difference." - Amy Dahm-Just [13:28] What You Will Learn: [00:04] Intro [01:59] Amy's career trajectory [04:49] What TSB offers [06:22] What is a safe place site [08:28] How they help the young in the program [11:59] Youth advocates and anti-graffiti program [16:52] Other reasons for the safe place program [20:09] How prevalent is human trafficking in Fort Wayne [21:59] How people can help [22:59] Sip and Support fundraiser [26:04] What Amy would wish with her magic wand [28:20] What it means to be a youth advocate [30:26] Three ways to get involved [33:27] How to contact Amy Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Contact Amy at amy_just@fwymca.org and (260) 710-2288. Visit YMCA Youth Service Bureau at fwymca.org 2021 Sip & Support the YSB: fwymca.org/sipandsupport
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Edwin and Christina Garcia, who are originally from California and Colorado. The Garcias share their outsider perspective on Fort Wayne and why they moved here. They also talk about their first impressions and what they love about the community. "Sometimes when you live here, you don't realize the gem that you have." - Kerri Morningstar [05:29] "Just going to like a farmer's market or to the park, a ball game, there's always somebody, they're relatable and they just want to know about you and talk. And yeah, it's great." - Christina Garcia [15:10] "I think Fort Wayne is phenomenal with what you get, especially for me raising a family. I think it's great." - Tyler Morningstar [23:51] "That is one thing I do like about where we live in the downtown, that you can just walk to 10s of different restaurants. It makes it very convenient for us. It's awesome." - Edwin Garcia [21:25] What You Will Learn: [00:04] Intro [01:12] Meet Edwin and Christina [06:13] Edwin's career trajectory [09:40] Moving from California to Colorado to Indiana [13:17] What Edwin and Christina do in Fort Wayne [18:39] Things that Fort Wayne is missing [20:18] Famous Coney Island and other restaurants [22:32] What The Garcia would say to locals Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with John Urbahns, President and CEO, and Lindsay Hannah, Director of Corporate Investment, from Greater Fort Wayne Inc. John and Hannah talk about the services and programs Greater Fort Wayne provides to help businesses grow in Fort Wayne and the surrounding area. "People sometimes get caught up on our name of Greater Fort Wayne and think it's all about new business. It's all about downtown, and it's not. Our coverage area is the entire county, so we are working with New Haven, Leo-Cedarville, Huntertown, Monroeville, all the communities to really grow the entire county, not just downtown Fort Wayne or not just Fort Wayne." - John Urbahns [13:20] "When you win, we win. When we win, you win." - Lindsay Hannah [14:28] What You Will Learn: [00:01] Intro [01:48] What is Greater Fort Wayne [03:19] Meet John and Lindsay [05:07] How they help a business grow in Fort Wayne [09:57] The resources they provided during the pandemic [14:38] What is an Inter-City Visit [18:21] What is Onboard Fort Wayne program [24:49] The three ways Fort Wayne is growing [27:36] Their involvement with Electric Works [32:57] Current community investments and development [37:51] Greater Fort Wayne's short term and long term goals [42:57] Where they think the organization can do better Contact: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Visit Greater Fort Wayne: www.greaterfortwayneinc.com
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with John Nichter, Board of Directors President for Three Rivers Festival. John talks about what to expect at this year's festival, what's returning and what's new. "I know I've had more fun down there than I can even… I want to even say how much fun I've had down there, but I'm glad to hear that we are moving forward this year." - Kerri Morningstar [07:29] "One of the things I like seeing are those chalk pictures. Those are amazing. If you have not gone out there and seen what people can do with sidewalk chalk, you need to go do it. It is incredible." - Tyler Morningstar [10:06] "We pull so many people from the region as well as across different states." - John Nichter [16:19] What You Will Learn: [00:05] Intro [00:40] Meet John Nichter [01:25] His involvement with the Three Rivers Festival [02:48] Why there isn't a parade at the festival this year [06:19] What is the Three Rivers Festival [07:55] What to expect this year [14:15] The festival location and attendance [16:43] The new things coming this year [19:29] Some of John's favorites at the festival [20:23] If pets are allowed, will water be available and other beneficial information [22:34] How to volunteer for the festival [25:00] How much it costs to attend [27:09] Safety precautions and parking at the festival [30:43] What's John's vision for the future [33:23] How to contact John and the Three Rivers Festival Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram: instagram.com/ty_morningstar Tyler Morningstar on TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyler.morningstar Tyler Morningstar on Facebook: facebook.com/MorningstarRealEstateFW Visit Century 21 Real Estate: homesforsale.century21.com/century-21-bradley-realty,-inc.-5263c Visit Three Rivers Festival: threeriversfestival.org Contact Three Rivers Festival at info@threeriversfestival.org and (260) 426-5556.
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Steve Yahn, Regional VP for North American Van Lines in Fort Wayne. Steve talks about the moving process and things to consider when selecting a moving company. "When you get to destination and they're delivering, you want to make sure you're right there and you're checking off items as you're bringing them in the door." - Steve Yahn [14:56] What You Will Learn: [00:05] Intro [01:47] Meet Steve Yahn [02:21] Steve's thoughts on finding a mover online [04:25] First steps to secure a mover [06:15] Standard pricing [07:54] Who to call in Fort Wayne [08:10] How to protect yourself and valuables [09:23] The best times to move [12:06] Using Hoover the Mover [14:31] Pay attention to your inventory [16:58] Contacting Hoover the Mover Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate Visit North American Van Lines Visit Hoover The Mover
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar talk about the current real estate market from a seller's point of view. They talk about why you would need a real estate agent rather than sell by owner. "When things go rocky, when things get a little bit testy, that's when, I think, you see the value of somebody representing you, because they go to war for you, and they're the ones that set up the showing. They set up a photographer. They negotiate. They make sure the title work is done. There's just a lot more to it." - Tyler Morningstar [03:30] "If you're looking for a house, we're going to be right there to show it or if you're looking to list your home, we're going to be right there as well." - Kerri Morningstar [09:04] What You Will Learn: [00:05] Intro [01:31] Why do you need a real estate agent [03:48] Why negotiation is important [05:27] Sell by owner vs with an agent [11:52] Contacting Kerri and Tyler Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Ryan Dollens, certified residential appraiser and owner of Dollens Appraisal Services. Ryan talks about the real estate appraisal process and how they determine value. He also discusses a few types of appraisals. "I realized an appraisal is a person's personal opinion." - Kerri Morningstar [07:52] "Our goal is to come up with what a typical buyer would pay for a property." - Ryan Dollens [19:24] What You Will Learn: [00:05] Intro [01:20] Meet Ryan Dollens [02:22] Requirements to be an appraiser [04:28] Ryan's process [07:12] Number of appraisal he does a month [07:43] Determining and adding value [10:30] How to find comparables (comps) [13:04] What is cut appraisal & Marshall Swift appraisal [16:35] The Tidewater process [18:11] The effects of the current housing market [21:31] Some examples [25:33] Contacting Ryan Dollens Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate Contact Ryan at ryan@dollensappraisals.com and (260) 479-5115. Visit Dollens Appraisal Services
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Sara Kruger, owner and designer of SaraBella Home Staging and Redesign. Sara talks about why she thinks it's important to stage a home that's for sale. "I encourage homeowners to view it as an investment, not as an expenditure, because there will be a return." - Sara Kruger [03:13] "Believe it or not, even within this market that we're in, your home still has to be stellar." - Kerri Morningstar [05:25] What You Will Learn: [00:05] Intro [01:52] Why is staging important [05:39] How Sara designs the staging [12:00] The truth about trendy styles [15:46] Two things to get your house ready [17:42] How to add color in your life [19:56] Her work with exterior stuff [20:17] Contacting Sara Kruger Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate Visit SaraBella Home Staging and Redesign
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Blake Evans, from National Property Inspections (NPI), about home inspections. Blake discusses why inspections are important for home buyers and what to expect during an inspection. "Stuff can be overlooked. They're in a hurry. They got deadlines, so little things like that can turn into major issues. Like that roof eventually, those shingles could completely come off and allow the roof to leak. So I think new home construction is just as important as an existing home that's been around." - Blake Evans [08:56] "I think that has a lot to do with our market right now, because with the lack of inventory of homes and people are going to be paying above what they're asking, I've worked with people who are expecting an older home to be a new home. That's there's very few flaws and they want it to be red letter perfect, and that's just not going to happen in an older home." - Kerri Morningstar [16:26] What You Will Learn: [00:05] Intro [00:47] Meet Blake Evans [03:56] Why get a home inspection [06:31] How long is an inspection last and how pricing is determine [08:25] If it's necessary to inspect a new home [09:13] Good general home maintenance tips [11:44] Turnaround times, reports and more [15:42] What are normal wear and tear [20:08] What makes NPI unique [25:53] Contacting Blake Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate Contact Blake Evans at (260) 705-9835. Visit National Property Inspections
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Joel Hyde, partner and agent at Colligan & Company. Joel talks about home insurance, what to look for in a policy plan, what comes in a policy plan and how the insurance company determines cost. "You have new homes. You have a new roof, new furnace. Your plumbing is new. Wiring is new. You have a lot less likelihood that something may happen. A home that's built in 1920, the plumbing's older. The wiring is older. Sometimes the roof, depending on the year of it. There's plaster walls. There's just a lot of differences in an old home and a new home, but a new home is going to be a lot less expensive than an older home." - Joel Hyde [16:20] "So every once in a while, just take a snapshot of your living room, bedroom, all your rooms, and save them in the cloud somewhere, so they're good reference points. It makes it easy that a) prove you have those items or had those items and b) it's easy to remember to make your list." - Tyler Morningstar [23:05] "When you're out looking for insurance, just don't look for the most inexpensive or what yearly payments are going to be. Look at all the numbers." - Kerri Morningstar [35:25] What You Will Learn: [00:03] Intro [01:14] Meet Joel Hyde [02:53] Why an insurance company would drop a client [03:29] What an insurance company look for in claims [09:07] What home insurance cover and how they determine cost [13:38] What is an umbrella policy [16:28] How animals are incorporated in policies [19:32] What is renter's insurance [20:23] How to track your contents [25:19] What to look for in an insurance agent [29:03] When you need flood insurance [30:28] What determines the rates [33:24] More about Joel [34:28] Contacting Joel Hyde Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate Contact Joel at joel@colliganandco.com and (260) 424-1555. Visit Colligan & Company Colligan & Company on Facebook
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Jamie Lancia, President of Lancia Homes. Jamie talks about the process for constructing a new home from selecting a builder to a floor plan. He describes the differences between a custom and a semi-custom home, and he shares some of the cool features his clients included in their new homes. "We go back two or three years ago, prior to COVID, I mean home offices were going away, and today home offices are key and essential things." - Jamie Lancia [10:33] "That's the whole trick with new home construction is making sure that you're comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges. Because if you're just looking for the bottom dollar, well, that's what you're going to get: the bottom dollar." - Kerri Morningstar [23:36] "But now the realities of Allen County are that there's not a lot of homes to buy… so there's lots of buyers, very little sellers." - Tyler Morningstar [00:53] What You Will Learn: [00:03] Intro [00:47] Building your home [02:25] Meet Jamie Lancia [04:03] How many homes they build per year 04:43] New home construction climate [08:15] Custom vs semi-custom homes [09:54] The building process [11:51] Subdivision vs metes and bound [14:30] Lots Lancia Homes own and construction loans [18:50] How it takes them to build a house [25:25] What Lancia Homes does that's different [28:22] Selecting a builder [30:34] If you can bring any floor plan to a builder [35:59] Some cool things Jamie has seen in the market [40:24] What's next after a purchase agreement [41:40] Warranties Lancia Homes provides [45:02] How can people find a Lancia Home to look at [46:47] Jamie's favorite wine and his hobbies [48:52] Contacting Jamie Lancia Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate Contact Jamie at jamie@lanciahomes.com and (260) 489-4433 Visit Lancia Homes
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar speak with Michelle Smekens from VIP Mortgage. Michelle shares her expertise about home mortgages from her 25 years in the industry. She talks about the different types of loans, a general overview of the home-buying process and how credit scores play into it. Listen to why it's important to talk to a lender. "It can be scary because this is a big purchase. This is sometimes what people use for a savings account. So this can be a huge purchase and that's why it's good to talk to professionals." - Kerri Morningstar [09:16] "If you are out there and you've talked to a loan officer and you get denied, do not hide. They're going to help you. They're going to give you an action plan. Follow it. They're going to help you every step of the way." - Tyler Morningstar [21:05] "I know my mantra has been ever since I got into the mortgage industry: I want to help people get mortgages today, tomorrow and in the future. So it doesn't matter to me if your credit is not where it needs to be today. If I can help you get there tomorrow or sometime in the future, that's where our goal is." - Michelle Smekens [21:19] What You Will Learn: [00:04] Intro [00:59] Meet Michelle Smekens [01:53] Why it's important to talk to a lender [04:31] A general overview of the process [06:29] The different types of loans [12:36] Can you buy a home with no money? [14:08] How credit scores play into the process [20:23] Mortgage lenders are here to help [21:58] Prepaids and points [26:00] Challenges in the home buying process [29:37] Contacting Michelle Smekens Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate Contact Michelle Smekens at michelles@vipmtginc.com and (260) 750-5333 or through the online application. Visit VIP Mortgage
In this episode of the Selling Fort Wayne podcast, hosts Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar discuss buying vs renting a home. They share the pros and cons for both options as well as steps to buying a home. "Make sure that whenever you are dealing with a real estate agent, whether it's myself or my mom. Whoever it is, make sure they are actually listening to you." - Tyler Morningstar [10:38] "We want to make sure it's the right house, the best location, the things that fit your needs and to make sure there's going to be a resale value for you, because nothing's worse than purchasing a home and you're going to lose money." - Kerri Morningstar [11:58] What You Will Learn: [00:03] Intro [1:36] Buying vs. renting [03:51] Tax breaks [04:43] Home improvements [05:51] Steps to buying a home [12:33] Come up with an action plan [14:23] Outro Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate
Real estate professionals Tyler Morningstar and Kerri Morningstar present a new podcast called “Selling Fort Wayne.” Tyler and his mom, Kerri, have a collective 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, and each week they will focus on all things real estate related in and around the Fort Wayne area. "At the end of the day, we want to provide people who are interested in real estate information. We want to try to help you understand the process and we want to be accessible should you have any questions." - Tyler Morningstar [02:55] "This is one of the biggest things you're going to purchase in your lifetime, so we want to make sure it's the right house. It's a happy house." - Kerri Morningstar [03:31] What You Will Learn: [00:03] Intro [01:33] A little bit about Tyler and Kerri [02:32] What to expect on the podcast [03:52] How to contact Tyler and Kerri [05:10] Their mission statement to customers and clients [05:44] What the inventory is right now [06:55] Outro Resources: Contact Tyler at tylermorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 433-5385. Contact Kerri at kerrimorningstar@gmail.com and (260) 410-8294. sellingfwpodcast@gmail.com Tyler Morningstar on Instagram Visit Century 21 Real Estate
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