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
298 episodes
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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Flip or Flop? Know What You’re Buying & Home Fixes That Matter!
Our professional handyman guest gives us advice on what’s the best bang for your buck on interior and exterior upgrades plus he shares pointers on how to not confuse a flimsy flip for a high-quality renovation when buying or looking at a home. ...
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When DIY Becomes D-I-Why?! Don’t Let DIY Turn Into a Disaster
In this DIY YouTube world why should someone still call a professional handyman? Because experience matters! There are DIY‘s that should not be attempted solo. For example when changing a faucet there is more than meets the eye. We talk about t...
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Reassessed and Shocked? How to Fight Your New Property Value
We are entering the formal tax appeal process in Lackawanna County. If you disagree with the reassessed value that the county has placed on your property what is the most important thing or person you need to start the appeal process? Our guest...
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The Gas Lease Time Bomb: When Expiration Isn't What It Seems
What should a landowner never sign in a gas lease without legal review? Are there hidden long-term consequences in gas leases that the property owners don’t fully understand until it’s too late? And when does that gas lease expire? It’s probabl...
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What Lies Beneath: The Truth About Mineral, Oil & Gas Rights
Mineral rights, surface use, coal clause, oil and gas rights. Are they all the same? We’ll break it down with our guest this weekend. And what due diligence should buyers do when considering land with an existing gas lease? Tune into this episo...
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What’s really keeping millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z from buying homes?
What is the number one obstacle of millennials, GenX and Gen Z in purchasing a home? It’s not high interest rates or the high price of homes Gen Xers actually fear running out of money more than death. Still homeownership remains a goal for all...
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Is Pennsylvania one of the best places to call home? All signs point to yes.
Pennsylvania ranks high in many homeownership categories. Where are the safest cities in Pennsylvania? Where is the best place to raise a family and if you’re looking to retire, Pennsylvania has eight of the nations best retirement towns and ni...
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What’s the hottest trend sweeping the real estate market—and why are more and more homebuyers leaning into it?
What is the latest rage in real estate? Homebuyers are now leaning towards this popular new type of home. It combines household, living areas with an attached garage or workstation making it especially ideal for those who spend a lot of time on...
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Hiring A {Property Manager Isn’t A Luxury—It’s A Strategy
What’s a common misconception people have about property management/ property managers? How are fees structured and what’s typically included? There are common mistakes landlords make when self managing that can be costly and risky in the const...
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Time Is Money—And Property Managers Save Both
What is a property management company and what do they do? How much does it cost? What are the benefits? Does it make sense to hire a professional property manager to deal with finding tenants, fix problems and to collect rents? Tune into this ...
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Buried in Belongings? Let’s Talk Cleanouts
Do you feel weighed down by all the things you saved over the years? Can you fit one more thing in that attic, garage or storage area? Is it time to liberate yourself and your life from stuff? There is a company that wilk do all the heavy lifti...
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When “Too Much Stuff” Feels Like Too Much to Handle
When your life suddenly gives you the monumental task of cleaning out a property containing years of accumulated personal items. Where do you begin? It can be overwhelming. There’s a difference between a cleanout service and a cleaning service....
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Before You Sign That Mortgage… Let's Talk About Points.
In this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable: The Truth About Points. What are points and how do they affect interest rates? Before you sign on the dotted line think about points and how they will financially impact you in the short term and m...
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Don’t Fear the Pre-Approval
If you are starting to think about buying a home, don’t fear the preapproval. During this episode we will talk about what lenders look for and what borrowers often misunderstand. We will walk you behind the scenes that buyers never see and don’...
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Home Sweet Horoscope: What Your Sign Wants in a Space
Which astrological sign is more likely to purchase a fixer-upper? Who wants to live in the swankiest section of town or the big city or the suburb? Does your sign determine layout features or preferences that you are drawn to? We’ll break...
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Zodiac Signs & Real Estate—Is Your Home Written in the Stars?
In this playful and insightful episode we blend astrology with real estate. Each zodiac sign has a personality style that influences how people approach buying or selling so what’s your sign? Don’t miss this fascinating subject on the Real Esta...
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New Home Construction: The Critical Step You Can’t Overlook
If you were building a brand new home, what is an absolute must do?! Sometimes there are common construction shortcuts, and/or oversights that cause big problems for the home, homeowners, and their occupants further down the road. To find out, ...
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