Call the Closer with Lauren Risley Realty
Welcome to Call the Closer with Lauren Risley & Adam Bundren of Lauren Risley Realty, your inside track to the world of real estate. As expert real estate agents and experienced investors, Lauren and Adam bring you a fun, informative and down-to-earth podcast designed to entertain and educate. Each episode dives into the current market, proven strategies for buying, selling & investing and what it really takes to win in today’s real estate game. Plus we share homeowner tips, the latest in design trends, DIY inspiration and insightful interviews with industry pros who know their stuff.
Whether you're house-hunting, renovating, or just love real estate talk, we believe knowledge is power and we’re here to share it with you.
Call the Closer with Lauren Risley Realty
Episode 74: The Cost of Code Violations and the Cost of Money: Mortgage Insights for 2025
St. Louis code violations, municipal occupancy rules and changing mortgage market trends take center stage in this episode. We break down why every municipality in St. Louis has different code requirements, what inspectors are actually looking for, and why some homes need major updates to get occupancy while others seem to sit untouched for years. If you’ve ever wondered why a simple permit turns into a laundry list of repairs or why code enforcement feels inconsistent this episode explains the full story.
We’re also joined by our trusted mortgage professional to unpack what’s happening in today’s lending environment. From interest rate movement to buyer demand, appraisals, underwriting changes and what to expect heading into the next quarter, he shares the insights buyers, sellers and investors need right now.