Uncensored Real Estate Podcast
Navigating the world of real estate can be a daunting task, with a myriad of confusing questions to be answered. From selecting a reliable real estate agent to choosing the right lender, the process can seem overwhelming. Furthermore, determining the best approach to selling a home and deciphering which real estate companies are worth working with can add to the stress. However, our goal is to demystify the real estate industry and provide unfiltered insights to the general public. We believe that transparency and knowledge are key to empowering consumers, and we have spoken with industry experts to provide valuable information and advice. No topic is off-limits, and we strive to offer comprehensive guidance on all aspects of real estate. Hosted by Brian Cardenas | Branch Manager and Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 183143
Episodes
46 episodes
Leveraging Borrowed Funds for Business Success
Taking advantage of borrowing money means utilizing borrowed funds to leverage growth opportunities and achieve business objectives. By borrowing, you can access capital that may not be immediately accessible, allowing you to seize growth oppor...
Unveiling the Wealth-Building Power of Real Estate
This week's episode, we have a special guest, tax strategist David Perez, who will shed light on the fascinating realm of real estate as a powerful tool for wealth building and tax optimization. Have you ever wondered why real estate is often r...
Unlocking Real Estate Investment Secrets
In this episode, we explore real estate investing, including interest rates' impact on buying commercial or residential properties, the syndication model, returns and risks in multifamily deals, and value-add strategies to increase property val...
Exploring the Benefits of Mobile Home Living
Buying a mobile home can be a good option for new homeowners for several reasons. Firstly, they are typically more affordable than traditional homes, making homeownership more accessible. They also require less maintenance and upkeep compared t...
Are We Back in a Seller's Market?
Real estate markets can vary by location and can be influenced by many factors such as supply and demand, interest rates, and the overall economic conditions. Many real estate professionals have argued the real estate market is not going to cra...
Is The Real Estate Market Back to "Normal"?
This week Kristen Morgan discusses how home buyers are currently in a better position to buy than they were a year ago. Firstly, interest rates are still at historic lows, which means that buyers can secure lower mortgage rates and potentially ...
What Not to Do When Buying a Home
There are some things people don't know about buying real estate that could actually cause your entire loan to fall apart. Today, we chat with Marissa Lisky about some of the most common this we hear from home buyers that they want to know abou...
The Media Sells Headlines, We Sell Homes
The biggest struggle in real estate right now for consumers and professionals is interest rates. Instead of focusing on the negative aspect of that focus on educating yourself or your clients on how to maneuver these high rates into a benefit d...
Home Warranties and Inspections
Getting a home warranty when buying a home can provide peace of mind and financial protection against unexpected repairs or replacements of major home systems and appliances. However, whether it is important or not depends on individual circums...
Is the Housing Market Going to Crash?
Home buyers who had difficulty purchasing a home in 2020 due to cash offers and large institutions are beginning to enter the current market. Prices have stabilized and decreased, but rates are still higher than in previous years. Inventory is ...
What is Causing a Shift in Real Estate?
We are seeing a shift in real estate where people are more interested in renting and having less financial responsibility than comes with being a homeowner. Is this an organic cultural shift or is it driven by large hedge funds who are bu...
Is This a Better Way to Sell Your Home?
Is the traditional way of selling your home coming to an end? We spoke with Lindsay McLean, CEO and Co-Founder of Home Lister, about a way for consumers to manage the process of selling their home through an online software while choosing...
Real Estate Market Recession
Everyone in the news and media is buzzing about a recession. What is actually going on? In order to have a market recession or correction you have to have an abundance of supply and the simple truth is there is a lack of homes on the market to ...
The Role Media Plays in Real Estate
Can you trust the media with information involving the real estate market? The truth is there are a lot of people in the real estate industry who don't even know what they are talking about but if you find the sources and channels who are givin...
Branding Yourself as a Real Estate Expert
As an agent how do you show value to buyers and sellers so they want to work with you? Branding and service are key! Showing you have knowledge in the industry and being willing to educate consumers shows your worth and then branding comes into...
Buydown Your Interest Rate When Buying
Buyers are doing their research before buying a home and agents have to prove their value now more than ever. What does that look like? Amanda Gordon discusses how being able to educate clients on their options, showing them the numbers and pro...
Is the Real Estate Market Balanced?
Real estate is an appreciating asset. What does that mean for where the market is going? What does the media and news want you to believe? Being educated as a consumer is the most important thing before buying a home and finding the team who wi...
Why is real estate a safer investment than stocks?
Have you ever wondered why a bank would lend you 95% or more of the value of real estate, but they won't lend you anything more than 50% of the price of their stock? When you buy a property, single-family or multi-family, it is one of the safes...
Navigating the Home Buying Process
Are you navigating the home buying process? Who do you have working for you? Do you know what kind of person they are? Brian and Dominic Milinazzo go through the different ways you can find great people to help you through your process of findi...
Our Country is Becoming a Renter's Nation
Most of us struggle with looking at the big picture. We all want immediacy. As a buyer what tools can you use to view your real estate investment in the long-term and as a professional in real estate what tools can you give your buyers to help ...
Mortgages are Sexy
The real estate world is oversaturated with professionals who are not in the business for the long run. How do you tell the difference between those not invested in this industry and the ones who will fight for you? Customer service and educati...
The Fed Wants a Job Recession
This week Brian dives deep in a solo episode to answer all your burning questions about inflation and the real estate market. The sky is not falling! When there are downturns in the market people often panic but there is always a group who can ...
Benefits of Buying New Construction
The real estate market is still dreadfully low on supply and we are seeing homeowners who are "stuck" in their mortgage not wanting to sell and trade their low rate for one that is 2x higher. So what is the solution to bump housing supply as de...
Opportunity in the Real Estate Market
This week we speak with Jimmy Hobson, UMortgage branch manager, and dive into the many types of loans, how we determine which loan is best for the consumer and where the opportunities are for buyer in the current real estate market. ...
Understanding Short Sales and Foreclosures
The effects of the Fed's rate hikes in its war against inflation are being felt in every part of the economy, as recession fears continue to climb . The stock market continues to fall, companies are scaling back employee hours or making cuts , ...