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Meet Chris Wright. Husband. Father, Navy Veteran, Real Estate Agent, DJ/emcee, and much more. It was inspiring (and a ton of fun) sitting down with Chris, learning about his upbringing, time in the Navy (how he learned to swim!), how he got to where he is today, and his “why” behind what he does. Listen today.

We were honored to have Kelsey Thomas as our first guest of Season 2 talking about her journey with breast cancer. This season we're diving into the stories behind some of the most inspiring people in our industry! 

YOU INC gives students the tools to manage their personal finances before leaving college, which gives them a significant edge over peers who don't have a solid framework for managing their money.

This week's episode covers an update on the current market, guidance about rate locks and our float down policy, and a lesson on what influences interest rates. Follow us on social media for even more updates like these.

Many people have a desire to own a second home - a vacation home and/or a property that can also generate revenue when it's not being used as one. On this episode we dive into how to identify a good second home and the things you need to think about before you pull the trigger on your Second Home. We invited Cindy McMahon onto the show to share her expertise and guidance on how she's successfully been able to purchase multiple second homes.

Are you surrounded by your dream team? On this week's episode, we invited Brandon Oot, broker/owner of Core Real Estate Team in Upstate NY. Brandon has worked hard to build up his own dream team and on this episode, he's going to share some of his team's values, how they connect as a team, and how he's grown into the leader he is today. We loved this open and honest conversation with Brandon and hope you enjoy it, too! Brandon Oot Core Real Estate Team

What's your biggest fear about being a first-time homebuyer?  We recently sat down with Jillian Breck, Licensed Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. Jillian comes from a long background working in personal finance and has found her passion helping families find the home they love.  In this episode, Jillian discusses the excitement of first-time homebuying and a few things to keep in mind as you look for your perfect home.

Mortgage applications require a lot of personal information  In this week's podcast episode, we're talking with Jacqueline Goralczyk, Attorney at DeAngelus Goralczyk, PLLC, located in Upstate NY, and CEO of Global Cybersecurity Solutions, LLC. Jacqueline's going to share some best practices on how you can keep your data and your client's data secure. Global Cybersecurity Solutions, LLC (518) 691-3030 gcs@globalcybersecuritysolutionsllc.com

There is a huge housing problem in America, and we're joining the conversation. Among White Americans, 70% own their own home. Among Black Americans, only 40% own their own home. This is not okay. On this week's episode, we're sitting down with Lorenzo Murray, a black real estate agent in the Capital Region of Upstate NY to discuss the disparity of homeownership between races in America and how we can make homeownership more accessible to first time homebuyers. We hope you'll join us in the mission to make homeownership more accessible to every American.   Lorenzo Murray https://www.huntrealestate.com/bio/lorenzomurray www.clearpathmortgages.com

On this week's episode, we're talking with Chris DiCocco, licensed tax preparer in Upstate NY, about how buying, selling or owning a home can affect your personal taxes. If you're a real estate agent, a homeowner, or a taxpayer (that should cover everyone

On this week's episode, we're taking a break from our usual show to talk about something much bigger than mortgages. In this episode, Mark sits down with the Mike and Jolie Hicks, founders of HicksStrong, an organization dedicated to connecting military service members with therapists to seek help with their anxiety, depression, PTSD, or suicidal ideation. Mike and Jolie share their story of how they founded HicksStrong and the impact they've been able to make on hundreds of military members so far. If you're interested in learning more about HicksStrong or finding out how you can get involved, visit their website, hicksstrong.org.

This week, we're having a conversation with Greg Wilder, expert on all things credit! Greg is the President and CEO of Action Credit Repair. He has been providing consumers with expert advice on credit, credit repair, credit scoring, credit restoration, credit education, and financial management for over 20 years and is widely regarded as one of the leading credit experts in the country. Mike Rankin, Mark Zweigenthal, and Greg Wilder are going to dive into how credit is calculated, how it relates to taking out a mortgage loan, and he'll even bust some credit score myths and provide practical tips to help you navigate your credit. If you're looking to get in touch with Greg or get assistance from Action Credit Repair, you can contact him at 518-945-2299 or greg@actioncreditrepair.com.

48 minutes on home appraisals?! Trust us - not only will you walk away from this episode with a ton of knowledge about home appraisals, you'll also be inspired by our guest's story. If you're an attorney, real estate agent, mortgage lender or a homebuyer, we know that you'll gain so much value from our discussion. In this week's episode, we're chatting with Vera Cohen, broker-owner of Vera Cohen Realty in Upstate NY. We're excited to learn from Vera together!

On this week's podcast, we're discussing PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance. PMI is a type of insurance policy that protects the lender if a borrower defaults on a home loan. It often comes with a bad rap. Bill Kennedy, a former underwriter, mortgage broker, and account executive, who currently works as an Account Manager at National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, is going to help us unpack some of the stigma surrounding PMI and help us see how it can benefit the homebuyer while still protecting the lender. As someone in the mortgage insurance industry, Bill brings so much value to this conversation. We've included Bill's contact info below: Bill Kennedy - Account Manager, National Mortgage Insurance Corporation https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-kennedy-85785786 www.nationalmi.com

So many real estate professionals have experienced how hard it is to get an offer accepted. Because of this, we're finding that homebuyers are waiting for the market to "cool off" or they're engaging in multiple offer situations, hoping for the best outcome. This can be really frustrating for both the homebuyer and the real estate agent. In this episode, we'll get to know Willie Miranda, broker/owner of Miranda Real Estate Group. Willie is going to share with us how he communicates with and supports his buyers and agents to overcome the competition and stay engaged. What is the cost of waiting? What will the market look like over the next year? Let's learn together!

In this episode, Mark & Mike dive deeper into the foundation of an epic home-buying experience. They talk more about the “epic” mindset and some best practices ClearPath uses to create an experience that wages war on mediocrity and turns clients into raving fans. They'll also share some moments when a less-than-perfect client experience has been turned into something good.

The ClearPath Home podcast is waging war against mediocrity by empowering the real estate community to create an epic home-buying experience. Join us as we learn from industry experts and are inspired by some of the most creative minds in our industry. Let's get better together. One. Episode. At. A. Time. and turn the complex process of buying a home into an epic experience that creates raving fans.