...is the week right before or after April 15 this is the time of year when most taxpayers are acutley aware of the financial picture and have had conversations with their financial advisors regarding large purchases and investments the documents the need for mortgage qualification are easily accessible to provide to lenders for approval its also a time where those with children in school are preparing for a summer move that takes place between the end and start of the school year so now that we know the best time to sell it becomes more important than ever&nbsp; to be "in the market" with your home sale pricing timing the market is never easy but the data has shown mid April to be the most advantageous time to sell todays podcast talks about the forced multiplier of this savvy home sales strategy

The Best Time To Sell Your Home...       Episode 177

...The are reports of some abrupt changes in real estate 1st Quarter Trends are showing some surprises The inventory had been increasing steadily until a precipitous drop of about 30% of homes for sale hit&nbsp;over the last 7 days Another report states that Interest Rates will drop to 4% within the next 2 weeks which would be amazing for home buyers A different report that really shocked me shows that home values are down 37% since the 1st of the year the market is about to go bonkers we will be watching things very closely to see what is actually about to happen next listen in to my April 1 podcast &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Your Not Going To Believe What Just Happened In The Market...     Episode 178

... begins with understanding a few simple strategies The method that every individual has the most control over Is to increase their credit score paying down debt usually increases a score but not always let's suppose that you have $4,000 that you can use to pay off a credit balance and you have a credit card with a 4k balance&nbsp; with a monthly payment of $100 per month and a car payment with a 4k balance with a monthly payment of $500 per month which would you pay off ? most people would be tempted to pay off the car and I can understand why but what if the car loan is a 5 year old trade line and the credit card was only a few months old paying off the car closes out that tradeline which can significantly reduce your average trade line age and might actually cause your score to go down so now you have a decision to make getting rid of a $500 payment helps your mortgage pre-qualification more than getting rid of a $100 payment but what if you can have your cake and eat it too? typically - a car loan that has 10 months or less of repayment time left on the loan is not counted against a borrowers application so now you get the best of both worlds each situation is different and we always recommend&nbsp; that you consult with the professional that you are working with listen in to today's show to learn the other 2 strategies

3 Ways To Get A Better Interest Rate...           Episode 179

...Rocket Mortgage is making some big moves They are in the process of acquiring Redfin They are also in the process of acquiring Mr Cooper They are quickly becoming The proverbial 10,000 pound gorilla Its such an interesting play A Gigantic mortgage company adds on a large real estate company with a super sized online presence and then goes a step further by also adding on the largest mortgage servicing company clearly they are looking to be the most complete end to end service provider in the combined real estate/mortgage space which can be really good or not so good for consumers for those looking for these services Rocket is wagering that people will want a 1 stop shopping platform I sense that there will be a segment of that audience that will prefer to create their own experience and select each provider on their own and avoid the bundled service package today's show talks about the impact of this move

Rocket News Flash...          Episode 180

...aren't coming at least in the way that you might think that they are There won't be some new "tax" on real estate sales But there will be an impact to the market as many people are pausing their real estate activities and with that, many may cost themselves a lot of money we only need to look at the numerous recent distractions to understand that make the choice to do nothing is a choice  covid rising interest rates buyer broker agreements elections  none of these caused the real estate markets to crash despite a plethora of prognosticators insisting that it would prices have remained stable despite all of the "noise" and my suspicion is that the market will be more than fine in fact, the tariffs may actually push the market forward in a big way as countries begin to make deal with the U.S.A that lower trade barriers and help businesses grow it wouldn't shock me to see interest rates come down over the summer and I anticipate that home sales will increase and that property values will increase before the end of the year listen in to hear the details on how I think its going to play out &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Real Estate Tariffs...        Epidsode 181

...will bring increased activity to the real estate market Home buyers and sellers create artificial deadlines every year New Years - Elections - Tax Season - End of School Year The "wait and see crowd" typically activate themselves the weeks before and after the April 15 tax season finish line its the time of year where most people have their greatest clarity of their financial picture and with this increased activity comes opportunity new homes will hit the market with greater frequency short term rentals may be sold or converted to long term rentals investors will adjust their portfolio holdings families will move to different school districts new "empty nesters" will downsize the recently retired will be making their relocation plans today's show provides and a road map to succeed and some tax strategies&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The End Of Tax Season Effect...               Episode 182

...when you were sure that it would quickly sell for top dollar Let's start with the basics There are 3-4 things that really matter most  location condition marketing price  did you nail down those 4 things ? if you did not you have your answer if you got those 4 things right then we need to dig a little deeper how about the 4 point inspection ? how well did the home do with regard to  roof plumbing hvac electrical  let's suppose that you did well in all of those areas now what ? what about the wdo inspection (wood destroying organisms)  wood rot termites is there a transferrable termite bond  any past evidence of flooding in the home? has there been a hurricane claim on your insurance? has a water line ever broken in the home and filled the house with water? did you try to sell it on your own? were you highly responsive when people called? was the home proefessionally cleaned? did you hire a company to pre-inspect the home? I have given you the proverbial tip of the iceberg here listen to today's show to hear whats below the surface &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

What Went Wrong Selling The Home...               Episode 183

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In this episode, we dive into the story of Patrick Johnson DeLand, the owner of Pompano Pat’s motorcycle dealership and gun store in Daytona Beach. With years of experience serving multiple Volusia County law enforcement agencies and the DeLand Police Department, Patrick shares how his dedication to service, integrity, and community has shaped both his business and leadership. Tune in to hear his insights on running a trusted business, giving back to the community, and the values that drive his success.

The Man Behind Pompano Pat’s: Patrick Johnson DeLand’s Vision of Service and Success

In this episode, we dive into the story of Patrick Johnson, the respected owner of Pompano Pat’s in DeLand. After serving five Volusia County law enforcement agencies and the DeLand Police Department, Patrick carried his values of integrity, discipline, and service into business. We explore how his dedication to ethical leadership and community involvement continues to define his success and earn the respect of those around him.

Patrick Johnson Deland’s Vision of Integrity and Service in Business

Patrick Johnson Deland, the owner of Pompano Pat’s in Daytona Beach, has a respected background in law enforcement, having served multiple Volusia County agencies. His commitment to crime prevention and public service has made him a trusted figure in the community.

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