The Grand Forks Real Estate Podcast with Jon Broden

Story time: Tenants trashed a property, here’s what we did in that situation.

Today we tell a crazy story on how tenants trashed a property. We talked about how bad the damage was and the process of fixing and selling. We also talk about how to make the right moves in this situation.

Episode 57: How to get your home ready to sell by spring

In this video we talk about some small but impactful tips on how to get your home ready to sell. These  tips are simple yet effective and can help you sell your home by Spring. Let's Stay ahead of the housing game!

 

Episode 56: How waiting to buy a home can cost you | Grand Forks, ND

In this video we discuss what can happen if you wait to buy a home. I tell a story about 2 clients, one who bought a home in 2017 and another who began shopping in late 2016 but never could find the 'perfect' home in his price range. Grand Forks, ND 58201.

Episode 55: What are closing costs? Buying a home in Grand Forks

What are closing costs and who pays them? This is a point of confusion amongst buyers and sellers because the term ‘closing costs’ can mean 3 different things. When talking about closing costs you need to specify whether you are referring to buyers closing costs, sellers closing costs, or seller paid closing costs aka closing costs assistance. In this video we cover who pays for what closing costs, how to write an offer asking for closing costs assistance, and more!

 

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Episode 54: 5 first steps for first time homebuyers

In this video I describe the 5 first steps anyone can get started on right now if they want to buy their first home.

 

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Episode 53: How can you sell your house the fastest

In this video we cover: the fastest way to sell, the fastest way to sell for top dollar and the slowest least profitable way to sell.

0:00 Intro

2:19 The fastest way to sell a home

3:01 The fastest way to sell for top dollar

3:37 Listing a home that needs some work

4:10 The slowest way to sell with the most hassle and work

 

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Episode 52: Rising Interest Rates and Home Buying Power

0:00 intro

3:24 How much does a 1% increase in interest rates decrease buying power?

4:22 how much home can you buy with a $1,500 P&I payment at 3%, 3.5% and 4% interest rate

4:44 Will prices drop in proportion to the rise in interest rates?

6:25 Should you buy now while rates are low or wait hoping that prices will drop?

Episode 51: What are special assessments and should you pay them off?

In this episode we cover first time homebuyer downpayments and special assessments on newere homes in Grand Forks.

0:00 intro

3:33 down payments for first time homebuyers

3:45 how much of a down payment do most first time buyers make?

4:02 first time homebuyer down payment assistance

4:30 what is mortgage insurance?

6:50 what are special assessments in Grand Forks?

8:28 how to compare a newer home with specials to an older home without specials when home shopping

8:45 are specials included in your mortgage payment?

9:35 can older homes have specials?

10:36 should you pay off the balance of your specials?

12:03 should you be scared of buying a home with specials?

Episode 50: How to buy an investment property when you already own a home

In this episode we answer some viewer questions from social media!

0:00 -Intro

2:17 - Can you invest in real estate with a full time job?

4:14 - How can I purchase an investment property if I just bought a home to live in?

11:18 - Will low housing inventory continue into 2022

Episode 49: A Day In The Life of a full time Realtor in Grand Forks

In this podcast episode we look at everything that goes on behind the scenes in the day of a full time Realtor!

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