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Real Estate | Real Life

By Melannie Hay

Insights from a REALTOR about The highs and lows of Real Estate from the Daily Grind to Real Life. Embracing her community and giving back.
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Ep: 29 Best remodeling projects which offer payback at resale.

Real Estate | Real LifeJan 14, 2019

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Ep: 29 Best remodeling projects which offer payback at resale.

Ep: 29 Best remodeling projects which offer payback at resale.

Who & when are the most likely to embark on renovations?

What renovation is often at the top of the list?

So how much do they look to recover in costs from a kitchen renovation?
I bet people are pleased with having a new kitchen?
So which top 10 interior projects did the REALTORS® rank as remodeling projects that would appeal to home buyers 

We were talking about how these projects could create happiness so which are the ones bringing the most satisfaction?

Jan 14, 201906:14
Ep: 28 Selling when you are in trouble

Ep: 28 Selling when you are in trouble

Shorts sales and the Process?

Communication and starting the process?

Find a REALTOR with an experience!

Do you have to do anything to the home?

Repair a home as can be afforded.

Redemption, can you get your home back?

What shouldn't you do?

Can you sell your home during redemption?

So the ling and the short?

Jan 13, 201906:50
Ep: 27 Interest Rates and Buying Power

Ep: 27 Interest Rates and Buying Power

We often see advertisements, news reports, posts on social media “The feds are planning to increase rates, so you better buy a home now.” What does that REALLY mean and how does that affect your home purchase power

How Will This Impact Your Mortgage Payment?

So should I buy now or wait till next year.

What the bottom line! 

Calculate Your Budget

Jan 12, 201905:49
Ep: 26 How much does it cost to build a home?

Ep: 26 How much does it cost to build a home?

Run through some of the major ares what's involved and what the estimated costs.

Pros of building your own house 

Cons of building your own house 

Jan 11, 201905:37
Ep: 25 It's important to do a walk through before closing.

Ep: 25 It's important to do a walk through before closing.

Why should you do a walk through?

When should you do a walk through?

What about normal wear and tear?

Have you seen anything unusual at a walk through? 

What can you do when something is not as you last saw it?

Moral of the story?

Jan 10, 201906:28
Ep: 24 Listing in the Fall

Ep: 24 Listing in the Fall

Tips to selling in the Fall?

How to prepare to list in the Fall.

Curb Appeal

Landscaping

Home Exterior

Home Interior and Decorating

Mechanical Systems

The Bottom line?

Dec 27, 201805:37
Ep 23: Building a Home

Ep 23: Building a Home

What are the four types of builder homes?
Tell me about Spec? And are there Pro's and Con's?
what is a Production home?
Semi-Custom
Custom
Oct 10, 201806:37
Ep 22: Real Estate and Water Rights

Ep 22: Real Estate and Water Rights

Riparian Rights
So what are Riparian rights?
Are all these rights treated equally?
So do those rules apply to all lakes?
That's very technical at the end of the day what does that mean?
Oct 09, 201805:40
Ep 21: What to look for when buying a condo?

Ep 21: What to look for when buying a condo?

Discussing Condominiums and Melannie's tips to comfort in buying.
What are they?
So what are your 4 tips to investigate when buying a condo?
1. The Master Deed, Bylaws and Rules
2. Financials
3. Minutes of association and the board of Directors
4. Planned Work and Assessments
Oct 08, 201805:50
Ep 20: Fall Home Preparation

Ep 20: Fall Home Preparation

Fall is only 2 weeks away so now is the time to think about the essential Honey Do List.
Patio Furniture
Gutters and Downspouts
Windows and Doors
Heating Systems
Plumbing
Chimney and Fireplace
Attic ventilation
Oct 07, 201806:07
Ep 19: The difference between shopping online and in person

Ep 19: The difference between shopping online and in person

So you think there are 4 major items you can't tell from pictures?
Size
Appearance
The neighborhood
What you can't see.
4 tips to help the process?
Sep 05, 201805:02
Ep 18: 2018 Home Trends on Pinterest

Ep 18: 2018 Home Trends on Pinterest

Lagom
Wool Furniture
Leather Furniture
Open Closets
Upcycled Furniture
Statement Rugs
Black Kitchen Sinks
Gold Accents
Down with walls
What if you don't like the trends
Aug 29, 201804:11
Ep 17: My top 10 tips for moving

Ep 17: My top 10 tips for moving

Plan & Prepare Equipment and Supplies Purge & Organize Forward your mail Last becomes First Labelling Cleaning supplies Mates Rates Pizza, Beer & Water Emergency Kit
Aug 22, 201805:11
Ep 16: Tips on Purging

Ep 16: Tips on Purging

Is this item useful?
Do I love and adore this item?
Is it sentimental?
Do I have adequate space for it?
Is this something I can use up?
Does this item cause me (or someone else) anxiety, frustration, or distress?
What need does your stuff satisfy?
Aug 15, 201806:01
Ep 15: Downsizing your home.

Ep 15: Downsizing your home.

Who is downsizing the most and what do they want?
Why are people downsizing?
What are the benefits to downsizing?
What are they choosing?
What are people choosing to move into.
How to Downsize?
Aug 09, 201804:41
Ep 14: What is your Home worth?

Ep 14: What is your Home worth?

How do I know what my home is worth? Can I find out myself?
What is the Zesitimate?
Have there been any notable zestimates which were highly skewed?
How do you as a REALTOR determine the price?
What's the bottom line?
Jul 19, 201806:06
Ep:13 This is real life

Ep:13 This is real life

A couple of days in my life in Real Estate.
Jul 08, 201824:49
Ep:12 Fireworks and your Home

Ep:12 Fireworks and your Home

When can you use them in the City of South Haven?
What are the days?
What places are prohibited for use?
What are the 8 basic rules for good Etiquette?
What other neighbors are affected?
Our pets.
What can we do to protect them?
You have decided to What can you do to protect yourself?
Does your Insurance cover you?
Is there "Good" news?
Jul 05, 201806:01
Ep 11: Home Automation - The Makings of a smart home

Ep 11: Home Automation - The Makings of a smart home

In can be with everything you can use it for good or bad. But really the idea is to make life simpler.
Is it new?
Is it difficult?
In what areas can you automate your home?\I heard you can even find automation for your pets?
How can you manage the automation?
Jun 28, 201805:38
Ep 10: Buying a Home Part 3

Ep 10: Buying a Home Part 3

Latest episode of Real Estate | Real Life
Jun 14, 201804:25
Ep 9: Buying a Home Part 2

Ep 9: Buying a Home Part 2

We talked about preparing to buy a home, you have your money you have an agent and you have your loan. Once you have your budget all you have to do is decide on the house. t's easy now, right? Well..... Not quite. Just because you can spend $200,0000 doesn't mean you can buy a home of the same value. If you are in an are of multiple offers you might need to shop in the $185k range so you can compete during the offer stage. Then location - city, township - depending on location the price of the home you can afford to spend value might change because of the cost of taxes and insurance. You can get what you need you may not always get what you want. What's more important? Amenities - beds, baths, acreage, granite & stainless steel, tiled shower vs insert, Open plan living, one story 2 story garage, close to the lake, out in the country Do you want to buy new? If so do you have time to spare it can take 6 - 9 months. Maybe there is a spec home.
Jun 06, 201804:45
Ep 8: Prepping to Buy a Home

Ep 8: Prepping to Buy a Home

What do you need to consider before buying a home?

Some people think finding the home is the first thing to do and then they can figure out the rest. And while the home is the most important part of the transaction it is probably not the first thing you should be focusing on.

First are you ready, willing and able to buy a property?
What does that mean?
What does the process look like?
What are your obligations as the buyer?
What is the time frame etc.
May 30, 201805:46
Preparing to List your home for sale.
May 23, 201804:08
The Good Fit - defining a successful relationship between client & agent

The Good Fit - defining a successful relationship between client & agent

Defining a successful relationship between client & agent
May 16, 201814:58
You Can't Get Sick in Real Etate

You Can't Get Sick in Real Etate

Reality that work does not stop when you get sick.
May 09, 201810:11
Overcoming Disappointment in Real Estate

Overcoming Disappointment in Real Estate

When you don't get the listing it's a success and not a failure.
May 02, 201807:07
Episode 2 - Review On A FSBO

Episode 2 - Review On A FSBO

Some quick observations on why people shouldn't go for sale by owner fsbo.
Feb 02, 201805:00
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