WrightHouse Group

In this episode we talk with David. He worked with Donald in selling his home and buying their current home.

Baldemar works with client that already had 2 agents not be able to sell their home and comes through in the clutch.

Missie and Griffen explain how Donald and the team help them sell their home.

Baldemar works to help clients find their next home.

The team breaks down what generally is happening when companies try to buy houses off market with cash. Sometimes marketed as "we buy ugly houses".

In this episode we break down why the market it behaving the way it is right now, how the old lower interest rates are making some people feel stuck, and ways lenders are incentivizing buyers to get a loan at a higher rate.

In this episode we discuss the groups move to Ebby Halliday, and what that means for clients. We also get into the current market and why we still believe it is a seller's market.

In this episode we discuss the benefits of talking to an expert when evaluating buying a home or not. We also address the thought of "waiting until a better time to buy".

In this episode we discuss the current state of the market and how it historically compares to the last 20 years. Also, what buying a house today with the current interest rates would look like vs a couple of months ago when rates were lower.

In this episode we discuss the sudden spike in interest rates and how that has impacted the inventory in DFW. Also, discuss options you might have when planning for purchasing your next home.

In this episode we discuss strategy when preparing to list your home and the possibility of receiving multiple offers. Also, how to understand what you should expect when looking to buy in a market where most listings receive multiple offers.

In this episode we discuss the rising interest rates and where they might possible max out. Also, we get into how the rise in rates impacts inventory.

In this episode we dig into the ultra competitive market and why people are buying homes. Since the market is moving so fast we also discuss the importance of having a team around you that you can trust. Finally, if you're looking at new construction it is important to factor in what your interest rate might be 6 - 9 months down the road.

In this episode we discuss the over 1% jump in interest rates that was expected to happen over the course of months. How this could possibly impact first time home buyers.

In this episode we discuss what issues you might face when buying new construction homes. Also, specific items to double check before getting into a contracts. We also explain how buying a new construction home works when locking in an interest rate for your loan.

In this episode we discuss the reasons, positive and negative, that someone might consider selling their house off market. For a buyer how likely you might be to find an off market home to buy, and some unexpected consequences for selling off market like no official record for comps in the area.

In this episode we discuss the changes in lending on vacation and 2nd homes. How lenders classify vacation vs investment properties, and what the current vacation home market looks like compared to more traditional homes.

In this episode we discuss the impact Omicron has had on people's desire to view real estate in person as well as ways the closing process can be impacted. Also, we reiterate how important a quick closing is for a seller's market.

In this episode we discuss the recent jump in interest rates and explore why that happened and what it means moving forward. We also discuss the buyers that are on the fence considering waiting until "prices drop"

We see it over and over. In this episode we discuss how easily you can leave money on the table when selling your house. It is free to talk to an expert to find out what your home is worth. With the hot market people are selling for profits, but don't let emotion get the best of you and leave money on the table.

In this episode we recap what has happened in the DFW market over the past year and discuss lessons learned. We also get into how people's perspective on housing has changed and if the market ever takes a break.

Did the moratorium on foreclosures and loan forbearances create a negative impact on the market?

In this episode we discuss the newly approved conventional loan limit and how cryptocurrency is viewed by lenders as assets.

In this episode we discuss the impact inflation could have on home values as well as the wait and see approach to the end of the year.

As this year comes to an end we look forward to 2022 and discuss what we think the market will look like into Q1 and the potential changes in traditional mortgages.

In this episode we discuss the recent news from Zillow that they are pulling out of the house-flipping business after posting massive losses. We get into it on how that impacts the everyday buyer and what it means from a lending perspective.

In this episode we discuss the updated conventional loan amounts and what that means for the average buyer.

In this episode we discuss what the market actually looks like vs the headlines and also touch on interest rates beginning to slowly rise. Also, how changing rates impacts your overall home buying expense.

In this episode we discuss why talking to an expert can help prevent you from leaving money on the table when selling you home as well as working with a qualified lender when trying to buy in a competitive market.

In this episode we discuss how the potential shift in rising interest rates will impact the market. We also discuss the specifics of competing with a cash offer.

In this episode we discuss how the surge in COVID cases with the delta variant is different than the initial lockdown in March of 2020.

In this episode we discuss the change to how FICO score and income is counted when applying for a loan.

In this episode we discuss how buyers are seller are positioning themselves in this prolonged seller's market.

In this episode we discuss buyer fatigue, waiting to buy and some commonly overlooked expenses when waiting to buy.

In this episode we check in with Donald on the current real estate market activity as well as get an update from Brian on interest rate projections through the end of the year.

In this episode we check in on where the market is at and how interest rates continue to stay low.

In this episode we discuss how the red hot market is not showing signs of slowing down.

Tips to watch out for when purchasing a new construction home before it is built to protect your position.

In this episode we discuss how more jumbo loans are being used as the market quickly grows.

In this episode we discuss why people are submitting appraisal waivers and discuss the implications of submitting an inspection waiver.

In this episode we discuss different approaches to finding a new home before you sell your current one.

In this episode we discuss how the market is still red hot, but with interest rates potentially climbing prices will go up even more.

In this episode we discuss how the market has been red hot for the last year and maybe it is time to address the new normal. We also discuss ways to stay competitive and keep a level head during the buying and selling process.

In this episode we discuss why it is important to come up with a plan before you list your home, even if it is a hot market. Also, we discuss what the market could look like later this year if demand remains.

In this episode we talk about what it is like to remain competitive in a seller's market, the importance of patience and why your team matters.

In this episode we give you a quick checkin for the outlook for rates in Q1 for 2021.

In this episode we discuss the plan to introduce a new $15,000 first time home buyer credit as well as ways you can stay competitive in this market without blowing out your budget.

In this episode we discuss how there is a projected maintaining of low rates through the year and how there continues to be a competitive marketplace.

In this episode we discuss how the real estate in DFW continues to behave differently this year due to limited inventory.

In this episode we talk about the new conforming loan limit and what that means if you are buying or looking to refinance an existing loan.

In this episode we talk about the low inventory and rise in rent costs and discuss how we look at buying vs renting.