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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
June 25, 2024

2nd Half Forecast | Where Is The Housing Market & Interest Rates Headed?

Where is the housing market headed into 2024 for the second half of the year? Is this the year of lower rates and more inventory or a housing market crash? In this episode, Jeb Smith and Josh Lewis discuss their forecast for the remainder of the housing market in 2024.…

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June 24, 2024

House Prices Hit An All Time HIGH

House prices rose 5.8% year over year and hit a new all -time high of $419,300 even as inventory of homes for sale continues to rise. In this live episode, we are going to discuss the latest regarding inflation, the Federal Reserve, as well the latest employment and economic data…

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June 18, 2024

Inventory is INCREASING, So What!

Inventory is UP over 36% year over year while house prices continue to push higher. How is inventory and prices growing at the same time? It's because all real estate is local! In this episode, we discuss why inventory alone doesn't tell the whole story and what you should pay…

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June 17, 2024

Mortgage Interest Rates Will Keep FALLING

Lower inflation and jobs numbers have allowed the 10 year to moderate leaing to lower mortgage rates. How will this affect the housing market? In this live episode, we are going to discuss the latest regarding inflation, the Federal Reserve, as well the latest employment and economic data while helping…

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June 11, 2024

The Latest From The FED On Inflation and Interest Rate Cuts

The direction of the housing market is being held in the palm of the Federal Reserve. In this live episode, we are going to discuss the latest regarding inflation, the Federal Reserve, as well the latest employment and economic data while helping you understand how that affects you as a…

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June 11, 2024

5 Costly Mortgage Mistakes Homebuyers Make in 2024

You will regret getting a mortgage in 2024 if you aren't careful. It's really easy to make mistakes when getting a mortgage to buy a house because the timeframes are so quick. How do you avoid making mistakes when getting a loan? What do you need to take into account…

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June 4, 2024

Inventory Is CLIMBING and Home Price Growth Is SLOWING

Home prices eased to 5.1% annually in April while housing nearly 90% of U.S. metropolitan areas now have more homes for sale than at this same point last year, with inventory in 14 of the top 100 markets having returned to pre-pandemic, 2017-2019 levels. Should you buy now or wait?…

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June 4, 2024

Refinancing? Don't Make These 5 Common Mistakes

Refinancing your mortgage could be a HUGE mistake. Are you considering refinancing your current mortgage to pay off debt, lower your mortgage payment, get rid of PMI or just get better loan terms? What mistakes should you avoid? When does it make sense to refinance? Should you refinance your current…

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May 28, 2024

The Housing Market Just JUMPED Another 6.5%

The Costs Of Waiting are hurting those sitting on the sidelines waiting for a housing crash as the latest report from Case-Shiller shows that the National House Price Index Was Up 6.5% year-over-year in March. Should you buy now or wait? In this live episode, we are going to discuss…

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May 28, 2024

Mortgage 101 -Understanding Assets When Getting A Mortgage To Buy A House

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how much in assets you need when buying a home? What are assets in context of getting a mortgage loan? How long do the assets need to be sourced and seasoned? What happens when your assets are in cash? Which assets can…

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May 26, 2024

Someone Will Change EVERYTHING 🏡‼️

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May 23, 2024

Mortgage Interest Rates Have PEAKED

Mortgage Interest Rates are sitting at the lowest level we've seen in a few months with both inflation and employment supporting a slowing economy. While the FED wants to keep interest rates higher for longer, the reality is we've likely seen the peak in 2024. In this live episode, we…

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May 21, 2024

Interest Rate 101 - How and When To Lock Your Interest Rate

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how to lock your loan? When should you lock your mortgage interest rate? How do you lock your interest rate? What should you consider when locking your loan? In this video, we discussing the mortgage rate lock in detail and answer all…

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May 17, 2024

Better Economic Data Leads To Lower Interest Rates

The Economic Data Shows The Economy Is Slowing Which Has Caused Interest Rates To Pull Back Under 7%. In this random live episode, we are going to discuss the latest regarding inflation, the Federal Reserve, as well the latest employment and economic data while helping you understand how that affects…

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May 15, 2024

Random Housing Market Update - LIVE Q & A

What's currently happening in the housing market that may affect you as a buyer or seller? What's happening with mortgage interest rates? Should you lock before tomorrow's inflation numbers? In this live episode, we are going to discuss the latest regarding inflation, the Federal Reserve, as well the latest employment…

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May 14, 2024

Price Cuts Rising | Now Making Up 34% Of The Housing Market Supply

More price cuts again this week to 33.7% of the market. There are more listings in the current housing market with price cuts now than in any May in a decade. How will this affect price appreciation? Should you buy now or wait?In this live episode, we are going to…

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May 14, 2024

The Solution For The Housing Market's BIGGEST Problem

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May 13, 2024

More AFFORDABLE Homes ⁉️✨🏡

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May 11, 2024

Weekend Housing Market Update

What's currently going on in the housing market that might affect you as a buyer, seller or investor? In this live episode, we are going to discuss the latest housing market information to help you become The Educated HomeBuyer. ⏩Higher Interest Rates Are Here To Stay! - https://youtube.com/live/cpaxOXlwqSE ⏩It's Started…

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May 8, 2024

Summer's The WORST Time To Buy A Home ⁉️🏡

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May 7, 2024

Can we really to afford to wait⁉️🤔📈

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May 7, 2024

The Housing Market Is In RARE Form

The Housing Market is starting to shift as higher interest rates are causing inventory to grow BUT the main issue is that housing affordability IS NOT improving. How will this shift help you as a buyer or seller in today's 2024 housing market? In this episode, we discuss what we…

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May 6, 2024

The Housing Market Is DIVIDED

The Housing Market Is Showing Signs of Division with housing markets like Florida and Texas showing inventory back to prepandemic levels while the northeast is showing a HUGE deficit in housing supply. Should you buy now or wait? In this live episode, we are going to discuss the latest regarding…

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May 4, 2024

President CUTS Mortgage Rates⁉️🤑

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