A Shift in the Rhode Island Real Estate Market
Mortgage interest rates are higher than they have been in years, but the inventory of available homes in Rhode Island is still low. Expert Chad Kritzas from HomeSmart Real Estate joins Rob to talk about how the Rhode Island real estate market is shifting. Topics Discussed: Stats on current home inventory and prices How the […]
Rhode Island Real Estate Recommendations for First-Time Sellers
In the past two years, we’ve seen a real estate market like no other in history. But things are changing now. Rob talks with Chad Kritzas of Home Smart Real Estate about the current real estate market and what first-time home sellers need to know. Topics Discussed: Rhode Island home sales statistics Marginal shifts in […]
What Interest Rate Volatility Means for Homebuyers
With recent market volatility, mortgage interest rates have been all over the place. Rob talks with Steve Tetzner from Homestar Mortgage to shed some light on what’s happening now and what recent changes mean for Rhode Island homebuyers. Topics Discussed: Wild swings in 30-year mortgage rates What buyers should know about rate locks Advice for […]
Real Estate Expert Chad Kritzas Talks 2022 Market Correction
Rob talks with Chad Kritzas of Home Smart Real Estate to discuss the effects of the 2022 market correction and rising interest rates on the Rhode Island real estate market. Topics Discussed: Record median real estate prices in RI Changes in inventory and sales rates Drastic interest rate increases in context Recent market shifts and […]
Early 2022 Rhode Island Real Estate Market
Rob is joined by real estate expert Chad Kritzas to discuss what the real estate market has been doing during the first months of 2022. They also talk about saving taxes when selling an investment property, the pros and cons of renting vs. buying, and predictions of the Spring market. Topics Discussed: January 2022 home […]
How Higher Interest Rates are Impacting the Housing Market
In early 2022, we’ve seen a significant spike in mortgage interest rates as home prices have continued to increase. Rob talks with mortgage expert Steve Tetzner from Homestar Mortgage to get his insights on the housing market, rising mortgage rates, the economic landscape, and where we are headed in 2022. Topics Discussed: Spike in mortgage […]
Real Estate Expert, Chad Kritzas, Talks Current Market
As the real estate market continues to charge forward, Rob talks with Chad Kritzas of Home Smart Real Estate about the current market in Rhode Island. Topics Discussed: Statistics on Rhode Island single-family and condominium real estate sales Inventory levels for the condo and multi-family market Why you might not want to wait until the […]
Is It Too Late to Refinance?
Mortgage rates are no longer at their lowest but buyers are still keeping mortgage companies busy. In this episode of Successful Living, mortgage expert Steve Tetzner joins Rob to discuss the state of the market, interest rates, and whether or not there is still time to refinance. Plus, he explains PMI and what might […]
Continued Challenges in Today’s Housing Market
Rob welcomes Chad Kritzas, real estate expert from Homestar Mortgage, to discuss the current housing market. Up 50% in the past four years, median sale prices are nothing to sneeze at. While that’s great for some, this unique market continues to pose challenges for many others. Rob and Chad discuss everything from buyer attitudes during […]
How the Real Estate Market Has Affected Home Financing
After more than a year meeting remotely, Rob welcomes Steve Tetzner, Mortgage Expert at HomeStar Mortgage, back to the studio. They discuss the unprecedented characteristics of the current real estate market and how those changes affect financing options, and other concerns both buyers and sellers may have. Topics Discussed: List and purchase price trends Creative […]