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
291 episodes
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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An Inspection Find So Strange, You Won’t Believe It’s Real!
What is the most bizarre or unexpected issue that our home inspector guest has found during a home inspection? This memorable, hidden problem. Went unnoticed for years. Once you hear about it, you won’t be able to forget it. We will tell you al...
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To Buy or Not to Buy: Does Homeownership Still Make Sense?
Whose market is it these days? Buyers or Sellers? And we have a fun honest conversation about whether owning a home or renting makes more sense in today’s economy plus we talk about some unusual things home sellers have left behind for buyers. ...
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Confused by Real Estate Terms? We Demystify the Lingo.
On this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable we will demystify real estate lingo by covering commonly used phrases and words in real estate that you’ve often heard but perhaps you’re really not sure what they mean. We will clear up any confusi...
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Ticks, Wildlife, and Your Yard: The Connection You Can’t Ignore.
Why fences and ticks go hand and hand. Fences keep out wildlife which are tech carriers. Feeding outdoor cats, birds and the beautiful deer that grace your backyard will attract unwanted guests, and have other consequences that you may not want...
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Ticks Aren’t Just a Summer Problem – We Explain Why!
How long is tick season? Do ticks die in the winter? We’ll talk about preventative ways to reduce tick population around your home all year round so you can reduce the chance of you, your loved ones and pets coming into contact with one the ill...
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The Hidden Tick Hotspots Around Your Home
Do you think you’re safe in your yard area because you live in the city or suburbs? Ticks are in greater quantity in urban and suburban areas than previously. There are a surprising number of places around the exterior of your home where ticks ...
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Why Did Americans Move in 2024? The Surprising Trends You Need to Know!
Did you know that the reasons behind why people moved to the Northeast in 2024 aren’t just about politics? Pennsylvania, in particular, offers a host of enticing qualities that make it a standout choice for relocation. From lifestyle perks to a...
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