The Real Estate Roundtable with Jackie Ruddy, Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate
Our radio show explores all aspects of real estate—from buying and selling to home design and maintenance, featuring expert tips and insights on a variety of related topics. After our show airs you can then catch it on your favorite podcast app. Our podcast is available Sunday afternoons.
Episodes
315 episodes
The #1 Mistake People Make When Moving
Does the thought of moving fill you with dread and anxiety? Borrowing your friend‘s truck may not be the best way to handle it. Things to also avoid are failing to schedule in advance and ignoring the need to pack ahead of time. Don’t be part o...
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Is All Bottled Water Is Created Equal?
How can you tell what the source of your bottled water is? There’s a way to figure it out. Don’t let Price determine your bottled water choice. The choice should be driven by the small print and the source on the label. This and more on t...
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Think 1031s Are Complicated? Think Again.
Our guest on this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable promises 1031 exchanges are simple and easy. There are timelines that must be strictly ad here to or someone cannot defer the taxes on their gains. There are many misconceptions about 1031...
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Why 2025 Homebuyers Aren’t Looking Back — And You Won’t Either
Thinking about buying a home in the near future? This weekend discover why 2025 buyers don’t regret it. They built equity, grew their wealth, found space that fit their lifestyle and moved closer to the people they love. Tune into this episode ...
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Winter Is Tough on Homes… But Brutal on Empty Ones
It’s no secret that cold weather can wreak havoc but how much does it weaken a home? Especially a vacant home? Alot!! From cracks to freezing pipes and other issues. What a house needs the most is people living in it to make it a home. Join thi...
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Your Garage Called — It Wants Its Dignity Back.
What Do You Do With the Stuff You Can’t Just Throw Out? Electronics appliances, old tires, windows, mirrors, and doors are all difficult to dispose of. Are these thorns in your side or have you just not gotten to it yet? We discussed reusing re...
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Love Coffee? Hate Pollution? We Need to Talk…
How is the way you’re enjoying your morning cup of coffee adversely affecting the environment? It might be convenient but not necessarily environmentally friendly. There’s a nifty solution according to our guests on this episode of the Real Est...
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Think 1031s Are Complicated? Think Again.
Our guest on this episode of the REAL ESTATE roundtable promises 1031 exchanges are simple and easy. There are timelines that must be strictly adhered to or someone can not defer the taxes on their games. There are many misconceptions about 103...
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Swap ‘Til You Drop: How to Multiply Wealth with a 1031 Exchange
What is a 1031 exchange in simple terms? How does it help grow wealth tax deferred? Who can use a 1031 exchange? What do the terms like kind and trade up mean in the 1031 exchange world? Why should some property owners consider doing one? That ...
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Understanding Zoning & Land Use
Zoning codes decide what you can build, where you can live and how you can use your land. We will dive into the invisible rules that can make or break your property dreams. Want to convert your garage into a rental or rent out your second home ...
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Co-Ownership/Boundary Line Disputes/Encroachments
Who owns what, where and why? When it comes to property lines, co-ownership and access rights. The answers aren’t always clear and that’s where the legal drama begins. If you’re thinking about entering a partnership and co-owning real estate ge...
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Title Issues/Easements
Your real estate contract is ready to close… And then your attorney says there’s a cloud on the title. On this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable we’re breaking down what that actually means and how to fix it before your deal crashes. Your d...
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When Deals Go Wrong—Real Estate Disputes
Whether you’re a buyer or seller, real estate deals can unravel in a heartbeat. From broken appliances to broken promises, real estate deals go sideways more often than you think. When a deal falls apart the damage isn’t just emotional—-I...
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Disclosure or Discretion? What Sellers Must Reveal About a Home’s Past
Perfect kitchen, dream backyard, and a past that makes buyers pause. Some homes have a backstory. They’re in great condition but… On this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable, we find out from our guest what counts as a stigmatized property wh...
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How to Decorate Boldly
Our guest this weekend takes us to a bit of a decorating therapy session. He helps us visualize incorporating unusual metals, finishes, textures, and prints that we may ordinarily avoid or shun. Will expand our decorating horizons. This show to...
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Art Trends And Treasures
Decorating with art. We will talk about emerging trends, sculptures, and statement pieces. What to do and how to do it. Have you ever heard of architectural Salvage? We have a huge resource to utilize in our area. If you’d love to know about it...
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Seasonal Style Made Simple
Our favorite interior designer guest tells us how to decorate for a season instead of for a specific holiday. K I T Is the acronym he implements and encourages us to use. What is K I T? How does it work? It helps us to step back and think befor...
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Free Energy Assessments Can Boost Your Home’s Value, Comfort & Costs
We connect the dots for our listeners on the show by talking about how energy, efficiency and sustainable, living impacts value, marketability, and overall comfort of the home. It starts with a free energy assessment. You’ll receive a report th...
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Powering Homes: The Energy Efficiency Advantage
In this show we talk with SEEDS. What is SEEDS? They’ll educate us on renewables and we’ll learn about phantom energy draws. Many of us have them scattered around our home and they are stealing our power and costing us money. Get a free energy ...
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Standard Real Estate Contract? Sure… But Did You Read It?
Signing a real estate contract without reading it is like marrying someone you met on vacation- it’s fun until the surprises show up. Think you’re protected by contingencies? They’re not always smooth sailing. And what does buying/selling a hom...
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Two Sellers. One Sale. Zero Agreement?
Break ups aren’t just messy for couples. They can be tricky for homebuyers. This episode we’re unpacking the world of real estate and divorce. How property is divided in a divorce, what slows these deals down, will it be an opportunity or a str...
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Middleman Money: The Truth About Wholesaling & Novation
Wholesale/Novation. The deals behind the deals where people flip the contract, not the house, thereby receiving a profit (sometimes hefty) without ever owning the home. Is it really that instant and easy cash? Catch this episode of the Real Est...
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Your Property Could Be Stolen Without Anyone Breaking In
The Paper Heist. Deed Fraud: The Plot Twist No Property Owner Asked For.Deed fraud is growing -prevention and early detection are key. Protecting your property is as important as locking your front door. Forged signatures, a little paper...
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Are You Part of the 93% at Risk Without Knowing It?
What insurance has gone down in cost while coverage limits have increased? Over 1 million homes in Pennsylvania are at risk but only 6 to 7% actually have this insurance. Your typical homeowners insurance policy does not cover these damages. Do...
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The Silent Risk Below: Is Your Home at Risk for Subsidence?
How do you find if your home is near or over a mine? Does it make a difference how far above a mind you are such as 10 feet or 600 feet for a possible mine subsidence problem? Don’t wait until it’s too late! We talk all about it on this episode...
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