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Your Home Buying Compass
Your Home Buying Compass
Author: David Schwabe
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Join experienced residential real estate agent David Schwabe, leader of Compass Real Estate's the Schwabe Group, as he discusses real estate trends in this new podcast series. David will share lessons learned from his many years of experience and provide thoughtful guidance and useful strategies for both buyers and sellers.
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One of the toughest decisions many families face is deciding when it is time for aging parents to give up their home for a more structured and secure environment. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate shares his many years of experience in dealing with this situation. David will discuss when its the right time to sell, how to begin the process, how involved the parents should be, and the role of other family members. Listen in for guidance on navigating this difficult and emotional process effectively.
Interest rates have risen dramatically in the past year but are still well below historic highs. While low rates brought new buyers into the market, Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate discusses how rates are impacting the market today.
Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group, Compass Real Estate talks about the expenses that a homebuyer may encounter after buying a home. He'll discuss home warranties, planning for repairs and upgrades, furnishing a home, and more. This is great advice, especially for first-time buyers to help protect against falling into a financial bind after buying a home.
If you are selling your home, you want to get maximum value. In some cases, that requires making an investment to improve your home before you sell - something not every seller can do. Realtor David Schwabe discusses Compass Concierge, a service provided by Compass Real Estate that provides assistance to sellers to identify appropriate projects, find qualified vendors, and then assist with financing to make the project a reality.
From smart thermometers to solar panels there are plenty of tech features in homes today. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Realty talks about the key features that home buyers are searching for today. He'll identify the latest upgrades that add value for sellers in this inside look at tech in the home.
It has been an interesting year in real estate with many unique conditions developing. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group looks ahead to what the next 12 months might bring for home buyers and sellers. He'll discuss home inventory, mortgage interest rates, and developing trends in the real estate market.
Having a home office was once a bit of a luxury, or at least, a nice-to-have. With a large percentage of the work force now working from home at least some of the time, having dedicated work space at home is more of a need. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate discusses how the desire for home office space has changed the real estate market and how he helps buyers find the right fit for their needs.
Having a great backyard can be a key attraction when selling your home. Leading Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate discusses the features that can add the most value when selling a home.
After record low interest rates just a year or so ago, the real estate market was booming. Since then, interest rates have jumped and been volatile from month to month. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate discusses the market for homes in the current economy. Learn if this is a good time to buy or sell, and how to get the right financing if you are looking to make an offer.
Whether they are relocating for work or buying a 2nd home for vacationing, many people need to shop for a new home in another location. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Realty talks about how a good agent can connect their customer with the right resources including a qualified agent in the new town to assist with the process.
Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Realty devotes an episode to first-time home buyers. He will discuss some of the unique aspects of working with new buyers and provides guidance on specific things they should be looking at when shopping for a home. He'll also discuss some of the tools and resources that can assist them.
A number of factors contribute to the overall health of the real estate market including inventory, pricing, and interest rates. After several years featuring dramatic swings in the market, Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate provides his view on what the 2023 market will look like.
Winter weather impacts daily routines in many ways. How does it affect larger events like buying or selling a home? Realtor David Schwabe of the Schwabe Group Compass talks about the unique characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of buying or selling a home during the winter months.
Both younger buyers and those a bit older may find a condo or a townhouse as a better choice than a single-family home for a number of reasons. What special considerations should buyers make when looking at these types of properties? Real estate professional David Schwabe of the Schwabe Group discusses the unique considerations for these types of buyers.
Found the new home you want? What happens after your offer is accepted? Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group walks you through "the other stuff"... financing, inspections, insurance and closing. Learn what needs to be done and when.
Join Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group at Compass as he explains the process of staging a home for sale. Learn how certain changes can help speed up the sales process or increase the sale price. David has been helping buyers and sellers for over two decades and shares his experienced views on this important topic.
Is it a good idea to consider buying a home that costs less but needs a lot of work? What is the upside and what can go wrong? Experienced realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass has advised many potential buyers in this scenario. Learn about the right way to approach buying a fixer-upper.
Searching for a new house should begin with an understanding of how much home you can afford. Real Estate professional David Schwabe talks about the various components that determine the true cost of owning a home and shares some tips on how to make the right financial decision when buying a home.
Real estate professional David Schwabe talks about the process of determining if a house is right for you. He'll discuss what buyers should look at, and look for, before buying a home.
David Schwabe has been selling homes for nearly two decades. As head of the Schwabe Group at Compass Realty he has helped countless sellers prepare their home to achieve the best return. In this episode he'll discuss important steps, from small to large, that sellers can take to best present their homes, both inside and out.



