Interest Rates
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Episodes (9)
How to Reduce Homebuyer Stress and Make Better Decisions
with Brandon McBride
Brandon McBride discusses overcoming the "forever home" myth and using a stepping-stone strategy to build real estate equity in a high-rate market.
Forecasting The Utah Real Estate Market & The Locked in Effect with SuAnne Hoffman
with SuAnne Hoffman
Industry veteran SuAnne Hoffman explores the 'locked-in effect' and why Utah's real estate recovery is a long-term journey for buyers and builders alike.
Advice From A Top 500 Realtor - Angel Gutierrez
with Angel Gutierrez
Utah Realtor Angel Gutierrez explores the journey from Mexico City to real estate success, focusing on building wealth through long-term property control.
Getting Started In Real Estate Investing - Interview with Kenya Arnett
with Kenya Arnett
Kenya Arnett shares her journey from a stressed W-2 employee to owning nine properties, offering a blueprint for building generational wealth.
"Sell With Jenelle"
with Jenelle Mccolm
Realtor Jenelle Mccolm shares her journey from social media marketing to real estate, emphasizing the power of personal branding and long-term wealth building.
The Biggest Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make! Interview with Jeff Demke
with Jeff Demke
Real estate professional Jeff Demke discusses the psychological hurdles of first-time buying and how new construction is reshaping the path to homeownership.
Land Developing and Home Building In Utah
with Andrew Tuttle, Scot Hazard
Seasoned experts Andrew Tuttle and Scot Hazard explore the complexities of Utah's housing shortage and the shifting reality of the modern homebuilding journey.
Buying A Home, Step By Step!
with Ryan Harding
Ryan Harding demystifies the mortgage process, offering a comprehensive roadmap for renters to achieve financial transformation through homeownership.
Why You Should Use A Realtor...Especially In This Market!
with Joe Willis
Realtor Joe Willis and his team discuss navigating the 2022 housing frenzy and why professional guidance is vital for first-time buyers and investors.
Stories (3)
Quotes (14)
"This is the sacrificial lamb to try and get inflation under control. In my opinion, it could have been done very differently."
SuAnne Hoffman
4:10
Why It Matters
Acknowledges that high mortgage rates are an external policy tool rather than a natural market failure.
Community Relevance
Provides context to frustrated buyers on why the current market feels artificially constrained.
"interest rates going up obviously are creating constraints on affordability which was already a problem."
Scot Hazard
10:44
Why It Matters
Addresses the double-whammy of high home prices and rising borrowing costs.
Community Relevance
Directly impacts the purchasing power of first-time buyers in Utah's high-demand environment.
"With interest rates going up, it's causing less buyers to be able to buy, but there are buyers that are still able to buy and they can buy the house that they want, their dream home, because there won't be a billion offers on it."
Jenelle Mccolm
10:21
Why It Matters
Identifies the silver lining in a rising interest rate environment.
Community Relevance
Gives hope to buyers who were previously priced out by bidding wars and over-asking prices.
"The higher the credit score the more programs are available to you and obviously the better the interest rate."
Ryan Harding
4:56
Why It Matters
Directly links credit health to long-term financial savings and loan flexibility.
Community Relevance
Encourages financial responsibility and credit-building within the local community.
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