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Every Monday, we cover the top stories impacting real estate, the mortgage industry, and the economy in the Cape Fear region.
DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
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Don Harris, from Intracoastal Realty, joins the program 00:45 How Don got started in real estate 06:00 The difference between 2008 and COVID housing market 09:30 Mortgage rates and housing affordability 13:00 Building wealth in real estate 16:00 Don running to be on the Cape Fear Realtors Board of Directors 21:00 Commercial real estate in Wilmington 23:00 The growth of Downtown Wilmington 29:00 How technology has changed the industry 34:30 Misunderstanding about a realtor's job 38:30 Why Don...
Samanatha Benford, broker at Landmark Sotheby's International Realty, joins the program! 1:12 How she got started in real estate 4:00 working with her father-in-law David Benford 5:25 the craziness of the COVID housing market 8:50 Adjusting to a slower more normal housing market 12:45 Working with different clients 15:00 Why homeowners with equity shouldn't be afraid of higher rates 17:45 How to utilize social media 23:00 The work life balance and the benefit of being on a real estate team 26...
Ryan Rodenhiser, a partner at Siegel & Rhodenhiser, talks about the importance of picking the right attorney for your real estate closing, how settlement fees are calculated, why a money wire is used instead of other options, the pros and cons of a hybrid closing, the future of real estate closings, the difference between the mid-2000s and the Covid housing market, his trip to Augusta National for the Masters and Happy Gilmore 2. DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal h...
SUMMARY: Inflation data came in as expected but the increases are worrying economists and wha that could mean for future rats cuts. Wilmington's housing market continues to show signs of a slowdown DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Rates rose for the second straight week as President Trump announced new tariffs and ramped up his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. It's a big week for data as markets prepare for CPI, PPI, and retail sales. DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: A hotter-than-expected jobs report pushes up rates, after two busy weeks it's a slow week for economic data, and New Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise joins the program to discuss.... 8:35 Property tax debate 17:55 Core services (needs vs wants) 20:15 Road confusion 23:10 Property tax rate hikes impact everyone 25:17 The Endowment's role 29:20 The balance of development & protecting the community 35:50 The importance of green space 40:20 Downtown is ripe for more dev...
SUMMARY: Mortgage rates rise on a strong job openings report, Powell's comments on a July rate cut, and the passage of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Private payrolls see the first decline since March 2023 in June and rents in Wilmington fall for the 26th straight month but that could be coming to an end in July... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Busy day in Washington as the Senate votes on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, Senator Thom Tillis announces his retirement on Sunday, President Trump goes on another rant about Jerome Powell, it's a short jobs week, and housing affordability worsens in Wilmington in the second quarter... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Rates fell this week as the economy retraced more in the first quarter than orignally thought, PCE comes in slightly hotter than expected but personal income was a big miss, new home sales plummet in May, and pending home sales give some hope for a better housing market than last year... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Rates fall slightly to start the week thanks to optimism from the Federal Reserve that we could see a rate cut sooner rather than later, consumer confidence dissapoints in June, and Wilmington's housing market shows signs of slowing... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: A rare busy Monday show as we break down the impact the US attacking Iran will have on markets, the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Powell, and the busy week ahead for inflation and housing data. Heather Ashworth, Broker at Nest Realty, joined the program to discuss the impact one year later from the NAR lawsuit, whether it's a buyer or seller's market, how the market has changed from the hot COVID housing market, the importance of your house being turn-key ready wh...
SUMMARY: The Fed announced they were holding rates steady for the fourth consecutive meeting as they wait to see the impact tariffs could have on the economy... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: It is not a great 2025 for homebuilders in the South as confidence falls to the lowest level since 2012 and building permits fall to the lowest level since 2022, disappointing retail sales push rates down so far this week, and all eyes turn to Washington for the Fed rate decision, economic projections, and Powell's presser... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Housing inventory in Wilmington jumps to a 6-year high as the market slows after a slight jump in Spring, bond marketss continue to act wierd, and it's Fed week! DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: After a contenious budget workshop, New Hanover County Comissioners voted 3-2 to lower the property tax rate to 30.6 cents, down from the current 45 cents, but will still be a 5% increaese in property tax bills. It was a good week for bond rates despite a slight uptick after Israel attacked Iran Thursday night. Two good inflation reports (CPI & PPI) and two solid bond auctions (10YR & 30Y) caused a slight bond rally this week, pushing down rates. DISCLA...
SUMMARY: David Benford, team lead for the David Benford Group, stops by the show to talk about how he got started in real estate, the impact of the NAR lawsuit, the current slowdown in the housing market, how the luxury market differs from the mid-range market, and what he sees happening for housing in the future. Tyler also breaks down what happened to rates last week and the big week ahead for inflation and some big bond auctions. DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an ...
SUMMARY: A weak private payrolls gets markets moving and the President tweeting. Mortgage rates were basically unchanged halfway through jobs week, job openings were higher than expected but quits showed signs of cooling, manufacturing fell for the fourth month, and it's the battle of the budgets here in the Cape Fear region... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Tyler announces the news that he is a full-time Loan Officer at TowneBank Mortgage! It's also jobs week after a positive week for rates, thanks to Japan, tariff pauses, and a positive inflation report. Also, rent in Wilmington holds steady for the second consecutive month... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Japan's possible pullback on long-term bond issuance helps push down US bond yields, consumer confidence unexpectedly rises in May, and building permits fall slightly in Wilmington but remain strong... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
SUMMARY: Trump announces tariffs on the EU just because, rates rise after a bad 20-year auction, Trump floats the idea of taking Fannie & Freddie out of conservatorship, and exiting-home sales hold in the South during the spring buying season... DISCLAIMER: TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138, is an equal housing lender. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted by Tyler Cralle #2028201
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