Best Richard Samko Podcasts (2025)

Proposed introduction of a 50-year mortgage term in the United States is primarily observed as a policy instrument designed to address the immediate political challenge of housing unaffordability. While this extended amortization period offers a mechanism for achieving lower monthly payments, this analysis finds that the product fundamentally serve…

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Weekly Market Update Nov 15th 4:36

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The week of November 10–14, should have been a champagne-popping celebration on Wall Street. After all, the record 43-day federal government shutdown finally concluded on Wednesday. Yet, instead of sustaining the relief rally that opened the week, markets quickly suffered a painful, sharp reversal mid-week, culminating in Wall Street's worst day in…

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Financial Markets in Post-Reopening 4:45

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In this episode we will investigates and review the immediate and near-term market dynamics following the resolution of US government funding gaps since 1990. The objective is to evaluate the swift reversal of "shutdown premiums" across fixed income and equities, the stabilization of mortgage rate trajectories, and the logistical recovery of critic…

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Weekly Market Update Nov 8th 5:13

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Weekly Market Update Nov 1st 5:09

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Weekly Market Update Oct 25th 4:49

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The Federal Reserve is meeting next week, and on Wednesday, they'll announce their plans for the economy. Everyone is hoping they'll: Cut interest rates and end Quantitative Tightening. "QT" is a fancy way of saying they'll stop pulling money out of the economy, which helps keep rates low. If the Fed does what investors expect, and sounds extra pos…

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CLT's Market Flip: Bidding Wars Are Out, Below-Ask is In 4:05

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This episode of Hornets Nest reveals a major shift in the Charlotte housing market: over half of all homes are now selling below asking price, ending the era of intense bidding wars. Host Richard Samko breaks down the zig-zagging data, noting a surprising divide. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the rise of new, high-tech, and energy-eff…

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Weekly Market Update Oct 18th 4:49

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Weekly Market Update Oct 11th 4:13

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Why Homeowner’s Insurance? 5:30

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Weekly Market Update Oct 4th 4:22

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Shut down, cheer up and let's dive into the market drama.By Richard Samko

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Buyer Agency Representation in Real Estate 4:55

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The way we buy and sell homes is undergoing profound transformation.By Richard Samko

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Weekly Market Update Sept 27th 4:34

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Market last week was was less of a soaring eagle and more of a confused pigeon.By Richard Samko

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Ctrl+P: Print Yourself a House 4:47

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Welcome to the wonderful, slightly sci-fi world of 3D printed new homes!By Richard Samko

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Weekly Mortgage Update Sept 20th 3:35

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Fed cuts and mortgage rates rise, Déjà vu.By Richard Samko

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Get 1% Cash Back on New Home in Charlotte Nc 5:04

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A buyer agent commission rebate is a financial arrangement where the real estate agent gives a portion of their earned commission back to the home buyer at the conclusion of the transaction. This is not a kickback for a referral but rather a negotiated reduction in the agent's fee, paid to their own client.…

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Weekly Market Update 4:10

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$500 billion surge in the US stock market and impact on mortgage rates.By Richard Samko