Episode 58: The One Where We Talk Real Estate With Owen
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On this episode we are joined by our friend and realtor Owen, as he walks us through the first steps to buying a home, unpacks mortgages and PMI payments, and breaks down new Massachusetts rules on commissions and inspections. Owen explains what to watch for on inspections, how to prep a house to sell, and why paint beats flash.
• Why pre-approval matters before house hunting
• How agents, lenders and attorneys fit together
• What goes into monthly payments and escrow
• PMI trade-offs and first-time buyer programs
• Massachusetts changes on commissions and mandatory inspections
• Red flags to look out for with home inspections
• Selling timing and simple upgrades that pay
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Chapters
1. Episode 58: The One Where We Talk Real Estate With Owen (00:00:00)
2. Owen’s Path Into Real Estate (00:02:57)
3. First Step For Buyers: Pre-Approval (00:08:26)
4. Realtors, Lenders and Attorneys Roles Explained (00:12:41)
5. Mortgage Basics, Escrow, And PMI (00:15:02)
6. Interest Rates, Affordability, And Refinancing (00:20:15)
7. Massachusetts Rule Changes: Commissions and Home Inspections (00:24:11)
8. Red Flags On Inspections And Costs (00:31:07)
9. Selling Tips: Timing, Paint, And Staging (00:33:45)
10. The Taylor Swift Rumor Saga (00:40:18)
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