Real News On Real Estate

Homes are selling fast and prices are going up. Let's crunch some numbers and see how Florida and Orlando did in the month of February 2021. This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Empire Network Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida.  REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours! Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

In this competitive real estate market, buying a home in a new community can be a great option. Here's how I can be of help, and why you will always win when you have a great real estate agent working for you! This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Empire Network Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida.  REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours! Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

The residential real estate market is a seller's market these days. In this episode, we discuss six factors that show why this is the best time to sell your home in years. And... if you are thinking of buying a home, those six factors will be of importance in your decisions of what to buy and when. This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Deconova International Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida. REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours! Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 - You can also check out the blog version of Real News on Real Estate at www.figreal.blogspot.com. By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

So you fell in love with a house, placed a contract and the Seller accepted. Congratulations! Now what?  In this episode we discuss the benefits of conducting an inspection when purchasing your new home. We also discuss when you should conduct that inspection. After all, you don't want your dream home to become a nightmare down the road. This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Deconova International Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida. REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours! Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 - You can also check out the blog version of Real News on Real Estate at www.figreal.blogspot.com.  By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

Welcome to the Royal Rumble of real estate! Today we talk about the frenzy caused by multiple offers on a property. When there are multiple parties bidding for a property, you must compete to win by bringing the strongest offer. In this episode we discuss what makes an offer the best and how you can prevail against the competition. So ring the bell and let the competition begin! This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Deconova International Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida.  REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours!  Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 - You can also check out the blog version of Real News on Real Estate at www.figreal.blogspot.com.  By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

There is a new deferral option for Homeowners affected by the coronavirus crisis. If Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac own your mortgage loan, you may be able to defer payments to the end of your loan term. This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Deconova International Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida. REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours! Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 - You can also check out the blog version of Real News on Real Estate at www.figreal.blogspot.com - By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

Protecting and improving your credit score is important, especially in uncertain times. In this episode, we discuss why you need to protect your credit, look into the factors that affect your credit score and consider some ideas to make your credit look better. Remember, you don't need a perfect credit score to get a loan, but the better your credit score, the better your chances are of obtaining the best interest rates and payment terms. This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Deconova International Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida. REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours! Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 - You can also check out the blog version of Real News on Real Estate at www.figreal.blogspot.com - By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

In this episode, we discuss how the housing market will recover from the coronavirus crisis. We take a look at an article written by Ralph McLaughlin of Haus. The article points out that the recovery will take the shape of a Flying W and considers why we won't see a significant drop in national housing prices. This show is brought to you by yours truly Milton Figueroa, Realtor and Broker Associate with Deconova International Realty in Orlando, Florida. I serve families and investors that want to buy or sell residential real estate in Central Florida. REALTORS Outside Central Florida: If you enjoy this show, you will certainly enjoy collaborating with me. I'm always ready to help you with your Orlando and Central Florida referrals. I treat my clients like family, and I'll do the same for yours! Remember that you can connect with me through several channels: - www.Facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor - www.Facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate - www.MiltonTheRealtor.com - via phone and text at (407) 443-3833 - You can also check out the blog version of Real News on Real Estate at www.figreal.blogspot.com - By the way, if you listen to the show on the Anchor app, you can always send me a voice message that we can play on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milton-figueroa/message

First Time Homebuyers have competition in the real estate market. There is a low number of available starter homes and a high number of interested buyers, including first timers and experienced investors. Even with the increase in the median prices of property nationwide, investors continue to actively purchase property in the starter home segment, this time fueled by a more robust presence of smaller mom and pop investors. Listen in for a discussion of how this is affecting First Time Homebuyers and what they can do to avoid the squeeze in this competitive market. Enjoy the show and leave me a voice message, or visit my Facebook pages to share your ideas and feedback. I am at facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate and facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor.  If you have questions about buying or selling real estate in Florida, or if you want to say hi when you visit Orlando, reach out to me by phone at (407) 443-3833. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Conventional wisdom tells us to act in a certain way to protect our credit score, but if we only rely on that kind of questionable wisdom, we may be actually hurting our score, and with that, we may be hurting our chances to get approved for a mortgage with great interest rates. In this episode, we explore five mistakes that people make, usually with good intentions but with poor or no advice. While those mistakes can be costly, the good news is that you can avoid them.  Enjoy the show and leave me a voice message, or visit my Facebook pages to share your ideas and feedback. I am at facebook.com/RealNewsRealEstate and facebook.com/MiltonTheRealtor.  If you have questions about buying or selling real estate in Florida, or if you want to say hi when you visit Orlando, reach out to me by phone at (407) 443-3833. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Thinking of buying a home? In this episode we look at 9 important tips for future homeowners. They all have to do with the process of buying your home, from looking at your credit, getting your finances in order, talking to a Realtor like me and others. The message is clear: if you organize yourself, you can gain valuable time and advantage in the purchase process. By using the right team of service providers, you will succeed in your quest to own your home and have your share of the American Dream. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Whether you're getting ready to sell your home or you simply want to enjoy a better look for years to come, here are eight EC renovation projects that you can do today. Yes, even clumsy homeowners can probably do them themselves! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

A survey from bankrate.com shows that nearly two-thirds of Millennials have regrets about their home purchase. In this episode we explore the reasons why buyers may regret their home purchase and find solutions to avoid the feeling of regrets. We also look at what most Americans think are the barriers to homeownership and how to overcome them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Statistics show that more retirement age Americans choose to stay in their forever homes rather than sell and move to smaller places. In this episode, we examine how this change impacts the market and availability of homes for Millennials. Are Baby Boomers really to blame for the lack of housing options for Millennials? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Ever dreamed of being a millionaire? Being a homeowner can help you get there. It can also help you live a better life in your golden years. However, you should avoid making mistakes along the way, especially when it comes to your mortgage. In this episode, we discuss 3 horrible mistakes that may derail your chances of attaining your financial goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

In this episode, we look at three powerful reasons to become a real estate investor in 2019. Whether you want to become a one-unit or a multi-family landlord, you should take into account the state of the market, the economic outlook, interest rates and changing tenant profiles this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Hackers and other criminals are becoming very sophisticated and keep finding ways to steal money from buyers of real estate. In this episode, we discuss one instance recently reported in the media about a couple that lost $46,000 to a hacker. We also discuss what you can do as a buyer to protect yourself, and how real estate professionals can help their clients avoid falling prey to fraudulent schemes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Paul R. La Monica, Digital Correspondent for CNN Business, reports on two factors that suggest that the fear of a housing downturn may have been overblown. In this episode, we look at those two factors and how they may impact your local real estate market and your buying decisions in 2019. After all, national trends influence but do not dictate what happens in your local market. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Bad credit advice can set you back in your quest for a new home. In this episode, we discuss six items of bad credit advice that you should never, never, ever follow. Listen in and avoid those mistakes so that your credit scores go up. Remember that the better your credit, the better financing terms you will receive from your mortgage lender. With rising home prices and rising interest rates, having excellent credit can help you buy more home for your money! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support

Words are powerful. Therefore, watch what you say! In this episode, we discuss four things that a Seller should never say to a Buyer or a Buyer's agent when selling a home. We discuss how those words may come back to hurt your chances of getting the offer you want and how they may discourage Buyers from even making an offer for your home. When you are selling, you must let the home speak for itself. You must also rely on your real estate agent to do the talking and the negotiating on your behalf. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/milton-figueroa/support