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A Smarter Way Home

A weekly Business, Society, Culture and Investing podcast
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A Smarter Way Home

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A Smarter Way Home

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A Smarter Way Home

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It's not where you live, it's how you live. According to today's guest Bev Barton, there's a lot more to real estate than just location. This week, Bev, broker and owner of the Living Well Company, joins Danielle and Victor for a special look a
It all starts with being educated and Danielle & Vic are here to help. There are many mortgage options in the lender's toolbox, knowing what is available and how to utilize them to best fit the seller's and the buyer's needs is a must in this m
This week’s special guest, John Tenza joins Danielle and Vic in the studio. John provides amazing insights into our current market, Realtor production, and how to get more sales and closed commissions. With 40 years of experience as a top produ
What is old is new again, meet the 2/1 BuyDown. A 2-1 BuyDown is a type of financing that lowers the interest rate on a mortgage for the first two years before it rises to the regular, permanent rate. The rate is typically two percentage points
Veteran turned loan originator Eric Ensley joins Victor and Danielle for a deep dive into the grey area of VA loans. Having recently joined our hosts under the USA Mortage banner, Eric specializes in educating & assisting those working to get V
Get your braincells firing for this episode of A Smarter Way Home! Danielle and Victor talk retirement, credit scores, and why you should not only check your email, but read it too! Over-listing, buying furniture too soon, and cutting your cred
Mike Wilbanks is back with us in the studio to discuss current, past, and future market trends. With over 40 years of experience as an appraiser, Mike gives great insight into the world of real estate. The crew talks about price drops, building
On this episode Vic & Danielle talk about recent trends in the market and inflation. What is the ‘R word’ and is there reason for worry? The duo expands on entertaining multiple offers, understanding the numbers, why inflation is your friend, a
This week Victor and Danielle welcome Lexi Wilcox from the Howell Downtown Development Authority to highlight upcoming happenings and changes in the area. Their win of the 2018 Great American Main Street Award shows that they have a lot to offe
Vic and Danielle host Alice Whited, Area Director of Real Producers Ann Arbor / Brighton on this weeks podcast. Real Producers connects top producing realtors and affiliates in Ann Arbor and Brighton, Michigan through a monthly high-quality tra
Where are all the new homes?! If you're in the market, you've no doubt wondered why there seems to be a shortage of new properties available. This week, Danielle and Victor get answers from the experts at Healy Homes (who self-finance their ope
Danielle and Victor are back to recap some changes that went into effect July 1st: credit agencies now must wait a year before reporting outstanding bills to collection agencies. How will this impact your credit? According to Victor, credit is
What do trivia and real estate have in common? Connections! Danielle and Vic host Jacob Jacovetti from Above & Beyond Realty and Jacovetti Entertainment. They talk about the interesting way that Jacob found his way into real estate and how his
Danielle and Vic are building a legacy for their company, agents, and clients with USA Mortgage. They're excited about their decision and the powerful additional offerings they can now provide. It's a great place to be; listen in to learn more!
This week, learn the rules of engagement with Victor Bals and Jennifer Coppola as they talk about interest rates and market conditions. They share their perspective on the climbing interest rates and explain why historically there is still grea
This week, Victor is joined by Jennifer Coppola from USA Mortage to fill in while Danielle is away. Together, they talk with Bill Maniaci of MI Roots Group – Keller Williams Realty Living about current and historic housing market statistics. Th
Season 2 is here! This week, Danielle and Victor are back with new insights, new strategies, and new tools to help real estate professionals & consumers navigate the housing market. This episode includes Danielle's economic forecast, a discussi
Need more time in your day to increase your real estate selling time? Listen in as Vic and Danielle are joined by Meaghan Murphy and Melissa Gaucher from Real Leverage Solutions. From start to finish they offer different packages to help agents
Danielle and Vic are joined by Attorney Erika McNamara to discuss why you should have a will or trust regardless of your age. Listen in as they cover topics on elder law, wills, trusts, and how to avoid probate court.Show LinksFor more infor
Abby Cooper, Partner of Cooper & Riesterer PLC in Brighton, MI. speaks with Danielle and Vic on Real Estate Law, involvement in the community, and the Livingston County Association of Realtors. There are lots of stories and topics to talk about
Vic and Danielle talk with Dawn Crandall, EVP of Government Relations of the Home Builders Association of Michigan. With a lack of workers in the trades and continued supply chain issues, affordable housing is getting harder and harder to find.
When it comes to mortgages, one size fits none. This week, Danielle and Victor are back to break down the benefits of a custom plan created by a certified mortgage advisor compared to the templates of a mortgage lender. Speaking of breakdowns,
Victor and Danielle welcome prospective first-time home buyer and Wayne Media Videographer Tory Nicholas to the podcast! Tory and her husband Dan are searching for their first home. In today's market, knowing where (and how) to start isn't easy
Vic and Danielle are joined in the studio this week by Associate Broker and Team Leader of Mahon Homes: Heather Mahon, and Realtor Jacie Devota of Mahon Homes with Keller Williams Realty Living. They talk about a broad, yet extremely impactful,
Victor and Danielle discuss the newest product from Highlands - Lock and Shop! A strategic tool to help our buyers compete for their home! Interest rates are climbing fast and the housing market is not slowing down.Show LinksFor more informa
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