Welcome to Real Estate Today. This podcast begins as a syndicated radio program, available each week in more than three dozen cities across the U.S., and broadcast on American Forces Radio to 450 stations in 160 countries throughout the world.
Your host, Tom Kelly, has been a professional journalist for 31 years. He served The Seattle Times for 20 years, many as Real Estate Editor. Tom's weekly real estate column, now being syndicated nationally, is featured in The Los Angeles Times, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Oakland Tribune, Houston Chronicle, Rocky Mountain News, Louisville Courier, Sacramento Bee, Tacoma News Tribune, Reno Gazette-Journal and dozens of other newspapers.
Sun, 26 November 2006  How much housing debt should you really shoulder? Should you use home equity to invest in other real estate opportunities? Join author and mortgage broker Steve Dexter and consider the possibilities.Direct download: REAL_ESTATE_DEBT_11-26-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 11:12 PM |
Sun, 19 November 2006 We are deluged with information about energy efficiency in homes, but what does it really mean? Join Ben Kaufmann, real estate broker who specializes in "green homes" to better understand what you can do to improve the how your home can operate better and safer.Direct download: BUILDING_GREEN_11-19-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 11:29 PM |
Sun, 12 November 2006 How do you handle the home when the parents are ready to move out? What are some of the important steps to take before you leave an asset to your children or friends. Join us for a discussion about the home and inheritance.Comments[1] |
Sun, 5 November 2006 Have you ever wondered about buying a condo in Mexico, or Costa Rica or Dubai? What are some of the great new areas and developments that people are excited about for vacation and investment? Join condo expert Cliff Bowman as he explains his new portal for worldwide condominiums.Direct download: FINDING_CONDOS_WORLDWIDE_11-5-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 2:13 AM Comments[0] |
Sun, 29 October 2006 Urban living continues to be a big draw in many cities throughout the United States. What has sparked this trend? Join us for an interesting conversation of why consumers are looking to the amenities available in downtown condos and townhomes.Direct download: LIVING_DOWNDOWN_10-29-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 12:32 AM |
Sun, 22 October 2006 Remodeling a bedroom is one thing, but doing so for someone with a disability or an aging senior often takes a different set of sources. Join us for some great information about choosing a contractor to help you, or a loved one, age in place.Direct download: SELECT_CONTRACTOR_10-22-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 12:28 AM |
Sun, 1 October 2006 What is Aging in Place? How do you incorporate the concepts of universal design into a person's home? Join us for a discussion of how to make changes to your home live more comfortably. |
Sun, 24 September 2006 Reverse mortgages have become a very valuable tool for persons age 62 and over. Seniors now used reverse mortgages to age in place, buy new cars, fund a grandchild's education or host a family. Find out if a reverse mortgage is right for you - or your older friends.Direct download: M-REVERSE_MORTGAGES_9-24-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 1:27 AM |
Sun, 17 September 2006 Real estate is still a terrific long-term investment, despite what you might read about the present interest-rate environment. Starting with one, small rental you can still create a nice nest egg for your retirement.Direct download: L-INVESTING_IN_RENTALS_9-17-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 1:22 AM |
Sun, 10 September 2006 Is your adjustable rate mortgage about to move upward? Have you been told the only way to go is a fixed-rate loan? Join us for a candid discussion about what's possible for your next loan. |
Sun, 3 September 2006 How much health care can we expect to receive at home? Are there methods to save for our old age needs? When should you move into assisted living? Join Jerry Grim for a discussion of senior issues in the home. |
Sun, 27 August 2006 Did you ever spend time in the military? If so, did you ever consider a no-downpayment, VA-insured loan? Reservists are eligible, too. Hear about the latest in VA loans for all personnel, and veterans plus other benefits of service. |
Sun, 20 August 2006 Can you really purchase property with your Individual Retirement Account funds? Not only is the process relatively easy but it is also certainly worth the research - especially if you believe in the long-term benefits of real estate. |
Sun, 13 August 2006 How do you determine value for a problem property? Are all celebrity homes expected to sell for more than their market value? Does Mexico offer a safe process for American investors? Join appraiser Bruce Greenberg for answers to all of these real estate questions.Direct download: STIGMATIZED_PROP_AND_BUYING_IN_MEXICO_8-13-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 2:36 AM |
Sun, 6 August 2006 Real estate is still an attractive investment . . . especially given the skittish performance of the stock market. If you get in to the property game, how do you choose great tenants? Join attorney, author and landlord-tenant specialist Janet Portman for some key landlord tips and terms. |
Sun, 30 July 2006 What, exactly, is a manufactured home? How do the differ from the "trailers' of the 60s and 70s? What type of financing is available for manufactured homes and what is the interest rate structure? Join us for a discussion on a very popular home and financing product.Direct download: FINANCING_MANUFACTURED_HOMES.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 4:39 PM |
Sun, 23 July 2006 How do you handle a neighbor's fence on your property? Can you pick the apples that hang from your neighbor's tree - but in your yard? Join attorney Bob Pittman for some legal solutions to neighbor issues. |
Sun, 16 July 2006 Can you really buy and sell property via the Internet? What happens if you would like to do most of the transaction yourself? Join Glenn Kellman, president and CEO of online brokerage Redfin, as discusses his company'sfirst six months in the real estate business. Direct download: ALTERNATE_WAYS_TO_BUY_AND_MKT__7-16-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 1:49 PM |
Sun, 9 July 2006 Let's say you take the trip of a lifetime to Italy, France, Spain or Mexico and discover a property you would love to purchase. However, the only funds you could possibly use are in your Individual Retirement Account. Tom Anderson, president of PENSCO Trust Company, shows how consumers can buy real estate abroad, and in the states, using their IRAs.Direct download: BUYING_ABROAD_WITH_RE_IRA_7-9-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 12:00 AM |
Sun, 2 July 2006 One of the most important volunteer building organizations is Habitat for Humanity. The volunteer group has built more than 200,000 homes around the world for families in need. How do you qualify for a Habitat home? Where can you go to volunteer? Direct download: HABITAT_FOR_HUMANITY_7-2-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 11:07 AM |
Sun, 25 June 2006 Have you wondered about buying, or renting out, your lake cabin or seaside getaway? What's the most important amenity a rental owner can offer? Join two experts of buying and renting recreational property as they steer consumers through the maze of vacation property investments. Direct download: MANAGING_RECREATIONAL_PROPERTY_6-25-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 12:00 AM |
Sun, 18 June 2006 The home is more than a shelter - it has become a huge piece of an investment portfolio. Should a person, especially an older homeowner, tap into the home to purchase an annuity? Join two veteran Certified Senior Advisors in a helpful discussion.Direct download: 1P-ANNUITIES_AND_THE_HOME.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 2:30 AM |
Sun, 11 June 2006 What, exactly, constitutes mortgage fraud? What are its most common forms? Join an investigator who actively charts and prosecutes lenders who are stretching loan rules to illegal areas.www.stopmortgagefraud.com Direct download: 1O-MORTGAGE_FRAUD_6-11-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 4:09 AM |
Sun, 4 June 2006 How have reverse mortgages changed in the eyes of seniors? Are they still the last-ditch desperation effort to help seniors find more income? Join one of the nation's top reverse mortgage leaders - Wells Fargo's Jeff Taylor - to learn more about the most under-utilized financial tool for homeowners over the age of 62.Direct download: WELLS_FARGO_REVERSE_MORTGAGES.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 3:03 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 28 May 2006 Are attorneys really necessary for a residential real estate transaction? What are the major mistakes buyers and sellers make during a home deal? Join Ken Lamance, general counsel for legalmatch.com as he discusses these questions and others.Direct download: REAL_ESTATE_LEGAL_QUESTIONS_5-14-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 8:08 PM |
Sun, 21 May 2006 Don't understand title insurance? You're not alone. Title insurance is the most misunderstood element of most residential real estate transactions. Listen to one of the country's top title insurance communicators explain the nuts and bolts of the industry.Direct download: LAND_TITLE_INSURANCE_5-21-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 8:05 PM |
Sun, 14 May 2006 Do you ever wonder what furnishings are including in the sale of a residential property? Should you put a note on the refrigerator or mark the plants you want in the yard? Real estate attorney Bob Pittman offers some practical solutions.Direct download: REAL_ESTATE_LEGAL_QUESTIONS_5-14-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 3:29 AM |
Sun, 7 May 2006 If you are seeking greater exposure for your home for sale, there are some easy ways to get greater exposure - especially on the Internet. Listen to what some consumers are doing to supplement sales efforts - with or without Realtor assistance.Direct download: INTERNET_MARKETING_5-7-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 7:44 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 23 April 2006 While timesharing is extremely popular with consumers, bargains are readily available on the resale market. Timeshare specialist Mike Manoske explains how to get a great deal - and where sellers should go to sell their units. Direct download: TIMESHARE_RESALES_4-23-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 7:46 PM |
Sun, 16 April 2006 Ever wonder what it takes to sell your home by yourself? Lori Alden, a Cal-Berkeley graduate who holds a PHD in Economics from UC-Davis, has launched a website to help consumers understand the pros and cons of going "FSBO."Comments[0] |
Sun, 9 April 2006 Direct download: LAST_MINUTE_TAX_TIPS_4-9-06.mp3 Category: Real Estate Today 2006 -- posted at: 8:25 PM |
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