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Rent Move Buy by The RAREWriting Love Letters When Offering on a Home with Guest Karen RingoLove Letters, personal letters written to homeowners when trying to buy a home, have been a hotly contested topic in the real estate world for many years. So when you’re ready to offer on a home, should you write one? What are the pros and cons? In this episode, Alison is joined by Karen Ringo, Realtor with Compass licensed in DC, MD, and VA who consistently provides ease of process and personalized experience along with direct and healthy communication to each and every client. Together, Alison and Karen truly break down love letters from all angles and leave the c...2023-05-0924 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWriting Love Letters When Offering on a Home with Guest Karen RingoLove Letters, personal letters written to homeowners when trying to buy a home, have been a hotly contested topic in the real estate world for many years. So when you’re ready to offer on a home, should you write one? What are the pros and cons? In this episode, Alison is joined by Karen Ringo, Realtor with Compass licensed in DC, MD, and VA who consistently provides ease of process and personalized experience along with direct and healthy communication to each and every client. Together, Alison and Karen truly break down love letters from all angles and leave the c...2023-05-0924 minRent Move Buy by The RAREA Guide to Buying a Fixer Upper with Guest Erin HellandWho doesn’t love a good HGTV home renovation show? When there’s a hot market and high levels of competition, Buyers often find themselves considering purchase options that perhaps they hadn’t considered before. In this episode, Alison is joined by Erin Helland, home renovation coach, licensed home inspector, and Owner of Hardhat Diplomat. While still doing renovations of her own, Erin uses her experiences in commercial and residential renovation to guide others through the home improvement process. In this episode, Alison and Erin break down what to consider when buying a fixer upper, from finances, to timeline, to the...2023-03-2829 minRent Move Buy by The RAREA Guide to Buying a Fixer Upper with Guest Erin HellandWho doesn’t love a good HGTV home renovation show? When there’s a hot market and high levels of competition, Buyers often find themselves considering purchase options that perhaps they hadn’t considered before. In this episode, Alison is joined by Erin Helland, home renovation coach, licensed home inspector, and Owner of Hardhat Diplomat. While still doing renovations of her own, Erin uses her experiences in commercial and residential renovation to guide others through the home improvement process. In this episode, Alison and Erin break down what to consider when buying a fixer upper, from finances, to timeline, to the...2023-03-2829 minRent Move Buy by The RARERental Style and DIY Rental Friendly Renovations with Guest Imani KealJust because you rent and don’t own the place where you live, it doesn’t mean you need to be fearful of making changes to your space, adding what you like, and making a home your own. But oftentimes renters are nervous to do too much for fear that changes to their space can cause issues down the road. In this episode, Alison is joined by Imani Keal, creator of Imani At Home, a DC-based home & lifestyle content channel that has amassed a huge following since its 2020 inception. Imani believes that all people, regardless of whether they rent or o...2023-03-1430 minRent Move Buy by The RARERental Style and DIY Rental Friendly Renovations with Guest Imani KealJust because you rent and don’t own the place where you live, it doesn’t mean you need to be fearful of making changes to your space, adding what you like, and making a home your own. But oftentimes renters are nervous to do too much for fear that changes to their space can cause issues down the road. In this episode, Alison is joined by Imani Keal, creator of Imani At Home, a DC-based home & lifestyle content channel that has amassed a huge following since its 2020 inception. Imani believes that all people, regardless of whether they rent or o...2023-03-1430 minRent Move Buy by The RAREBuying, Owning, and Selling Real Estate and Tax Implications with Guest Ted PhillipsTaxes: we all pay em and 99% of the time, we don’t know the ins and outs of the complicated tax code that exists in this country. At some point in our lives, we likely hear that our taxes can be affected by real estate – if we own it, invest in it, or sell it, but beyond that, there are a lot of nuances that we may not really grasp. In this episode, Alison is joined by Ted Phillips, aka The Dely Ray CPA, and together they discuss tax implications and concepts that can and will apply to anyone invol...2023-01-3126 minRent Move Buy by The RAREBuying, Owning, and Selling Real Estate and Tax Implications with Guest Ted PhillipsTaxes: we all pay em and 99% of the time, we don’t know the ins and outs of the complicated tax code that exists in this country. At some point in our lives, we likely hear that our taxes can be affected by real estate – if we own it, invest in it, or sell it, but beyond that, there are a lot of nuances that we may not really grasp. In this episode, Alison is joined by Ted Phillips, aka The Dely Ray CPA, and together they discuss tax implications and concepts that can and will apply to anyone invol...2023-01-3126 minRent Move Buy by The RAREReal Estate Investing and Midterm Term Rentals (MTRs) with Guest Zeona McIntyreWith enforcement of newer short term rental laws in the DC area, some people may find themselves unable to rent their investment properties as short terms on platforms like AirBnB or VRBO. But what if another option, in addition to long term rentals are medium term rental? In this episode, Alison is joined by Zeanna McIntyre, an investor, Realtor, coach, and co-author of “30 Day Stay: An Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-term Rental.” Together they discuss what medium term rentals are, how they can be a sweet spot for cash flow, and how to generally navigate them. ...2023-01-1726 minRent Move Buy by The RAREReal Estate Investing and Midterm Term Rentals (MTRs) with Guest Zeona McIntyreWith enforcement of newer short term rental laws in the DC area, some people may find themselves unable to rent their investment properties as short terms on platforms like AirBnB or VRBO. But what if another option, in addition to long term rentals are medium term rental? In this episode, Alison is joined by Zeanna McIntyre, an investor, Realtor, coach, and co-author of “30 Day Stay: An Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-term Rental.” Together they discuss what medium term rentals are, how they can be a sweet spot for cash flow, and how to generally navigate them. ...2023-01-1726 minRent Move Buy by The RARECondo Associations and HOAs: Pros and Cons with Co-host Michael FowlerWhat is a condo or homeowners association? What are the differences between the two? And what do they even do or provide a homeowner? In this episode, seasoned Agents Michael Fowler and Alison break down all that you need to know about them and what documents one should especially pay attention to when deciding to buy a property that is guided by one of these associations. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG...2022-12-2727 minRent Move Buy by The RARECondo Associations and HOAs: Pros and Cons with Co-host Michael FowlerWhat is a condo or homeowners association? What are the differences between the two? And what do they even do or provide a homeowner? In this episode, seasoned Agents Michael Fowler and Alison break down all that you need to know about them and what documents one should especially pay attention to when deciding to buy a property that is guided by one of these associations. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG...2022-12-2727 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWhat Happens to Real Estate When You Divorce with Guest Alex XanttopoulosDivorce is far from an exciting thing to think about or go through, but the fact of that matter is that many of us may have to deal with one at some point in our lives… and one of the most stressed over parts of a divorce is, “What happens to my house or the homes we own?” In this episode I’m joined by Alex Xanttopoulos, a principal at Roop Law located in Tysons Corner, Virginia. In this episode, Alex and Alison speak about some things to do (and not do) when going through a divorce and answer common qu...2022-12-1325 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWhat Happens to Real Estate When You Divorce with Guest Alex XanttopoulosDivorce is far from an exciting thing to think about or go through, but the fact of that matter is that many of us may have to deal with one at some point in our lives… and one of the most stressed over parts of a divorce is, “What happens to my house or the homes we own?” In this episode I’m joined by Alex Xanttopoulos, a principal at Roop Law located in Tysons Corner, Virginia. In this episode, Alex and Alison speak about some things to do (and not do) when going through a divorce and answer common qu...2022-12-1325 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWhat is Refinancing and When You Should Refi with Guest Brandon FryeRefinances are something that are often discussed between Mortgage Lenders and their clients, and they received a ton of press in Fall 2022 when rates skyrocketed. But if you’re new to home buying, getting a mortgage may be confusing enough, let alone getting a new refinanced mortgage down the road. In this episode, Brandon Frye, SVP or Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate and Alison explain and discuss refinances - when to consider them, how they work, and why they can be a valuable tool for buyers and homeowners. Subscribe to our show and feel free to rea...2022-11-2922 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWhat is Refinancing and When You Should Refi with Guest Brandon FryeRefinances are something that are often discussed between Mortgage Lenders and their clients, and they received a ton of press in Fall 2022 when rates skyrocketed. But if you’re new to home buying, getting a mortgage may be confusing enough, let alone getting a new refinanced mortgage down the road. In this episode, Brandon Frye, SVP or Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate and Alison explain and discuss refinances - when to consider them, how they work, and why they can be a valuable tool for buyers and homeowners. Subscribe to our show and feel free to rea...2022-11-2922 minRent Move Buy by The RAREShould You Buy when Rates are High with Guest John DownsIt’s November 2022 and home mortgage interest rates have more than doubled from where they were a year ago. The economy is in a much different place, job security has changed, and people who anticipated starting a real estate purchase or sale are now considering if this is a good time to move ahead. In this episode, John Downs, Founder of Downs Mortgage Group and SVP at Vellum Mortgage and Alison discuss their thoughts on what one should do when rates are high. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The...2022-11-1527 minRent Move Buy by The RAREShould You Buy when Rates are High with Guest John DownsIt’s November 2022 and home mortgage interest rates have more than doubled from where they were a year ago. The economy is in a much different place, job security has changed, and people who anticipated starting a real estate purchase or sale are now considering if this is a good time to move ahead. In this episode, John Downs, Founder of Downs Mortgage Group and SVP at Vellum Mortgage and Alison discuss their thoughts on what one should do when rates are high. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The...2022-11-1527 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWhy You Should Hire Your Friend or Family Member as Your RealtorThere are many many realtors out there and chances are you have a friend or family member who works in the real estate industry. So when you go to buy or sell, should you work with them as a client? In this episode, Alison breaks down why you should use your friend or family member to represent you in one of the biggest transactions of your life… or at least strongly consider it. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and ques...2022-11-0112 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWhy You Should Hire Your Friend or Family Member as Your RealtorThere are many many realtors out there and chances are you have a friend or family member who works in the real estate industry. So when you go to buy or sell, should you work with them as a client? In this episode, Alison breaks down why you should use your friend or family member to represent you in one of the biggest transactions of your life… or at least strongly consider it. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and ques...2022-11-0112 minRent Move Buy by The RAREBack from BreakThe Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally, new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answering before diving in headfirst. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answer all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please fee...2022-10-2500 minRent Move Buy by The RAREBack from BreakThe Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally, new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answering before diving in headfirst. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answer all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please fee...2022-10-2500 minRent Move Buy by The RAREShould You Rent or Buy in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Rianka DorsainvilThere’s no single answer to the question “Should I rent or buy?” but there certainly are questions one can ask to help determine what the right decision is for them. Rianka Dorsainvil ia a Certified Financial Planner and the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners a virtual, fee-only comprehensive financial planning firm dedicated to serving first-generation wealth-builders, entrepreneurs, and thriving professionals. Because so much of the decision to rent or buy comes down to one's finances and financial goals, a CFP® can offer insight beyond what traditional real estate professionals have on this topic. In this episode, Rianka and Ali...2022-04-2630 minRent Move Buy by The RAREShould You Rent or Buy in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Rianka DorsainvilThere’s no single answer to the question “Should I rent or buy?” but there certainly are questions one can ask to help determine what the right decision is for them. Rianka Dorsainvil ia a Certified Financial Planner and the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners a virtual, fee-only comprehensive financial planning firm dedicated to serving first-generation wealth-builders, entrepreneurs, and thriving professionals. Because so much of the decision to rent or buy comes down to one's finances and financial goals, a CFP® can offer insight beyond what traditional real estate professionals have on this topic. In this episode, Rianka and Ali...2022-04-2630 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Navigate a Design / Build with Guest Sean Ruppert of OPaLAmid rising interest rates and an inability to compete in the housing market, many buyers are exploring their options and considering homes needing major renovations or building new. Once someone decides to move in that direction, they then have to decide how to navigate: hire a design / build firm? Separately hire an architect and contractor? In this episode, Sean Ruppert of award-winning design / build OPaL and Alison discuss some of the differences for people new to these concepts. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to...2022-03-2924 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Navigate a Design / Build with Guest Sean Ruppert of OPaLAmid rising interest rates and an inability to compete in the housing market, many buyers are exploring their options and considering homes needing major renovations or building new. Once someone decides to move in that direction, they then have to decide how to navigate: hire a design / build firm? Separately hire an architect and contractor? In this episode, Sean Ruppert of award-winning design / build OPaL and Alison discuss some of the differences for people new to these concepts. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to...2022-03-2924 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Plan for Home Renovations in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Erin HellandAccording to Statista, in Q1 of 2022, U.S. homeowners have already spent $370 billion on home renovations. While some homeowners are fixing homes up to sell, much of the focus is on repairing and renovating homes that are newly acquired in addition to projects for people who feel priced out of or frustrated by the market and have opted to modify their current homes in lieu of selling and moving. So when it’s time to move forward with home renovation projects, how does one really maneuver through the various steps? In this episode, Alison and guest Erin Helland, Founder an...2022-03-1528 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Plan for Home Renovations in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Erin HellandAccording to Statista, in Q1 of 2022, U.S. homeowners have already spent $370 billion on home renovations. While some homeowners are fixing homes up to sell, much of the focus is on repairing and renovating homes that are newly acquired in addition to projects for people who feel priced out of or frustrated by the market and have opted to modify their current homes in lieu of selling and moving. So when it’s time to move forward with home renovation projects, how does one really maneuver through the various steps? In this episode, Alison and guest Erin Helland, Founder an...2022-03-1528 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow I Purchased My First DC-Area Home with Guest Michael FowlerBuying a home in the DC-area can be scary and intimidating for lots of reasons, but something that’s been said a lot, especially lately while there is low inventory and high home prices, is that buying your first home is impossible. Of course, REALTORs will tell you that it IS possible… but sometimes that might come off as salesy and insincere. So in today’s episode, guest Michael Fowler and Alison share their experiences with how they purchased their first homes in the area, how those purchases helped them with subsequent home purchases, and where they are now in the h...2022-02-1524 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow I Purchased My First DC-Area Home with Guest Michael FowlerBuying a home in the DC-area can be scary and intimidating for lots of reasons, but something that’s been said a lot, especially lately while there is low inventory and high home prices, is that buying your first home is impossible. Of course, REALTORs will tell you that it IS possible… but sometimes that might come off as salesy and insincere. So in today’s episode, guest Michael Fowler and Alison share their experiences with how they purchased their first homes in the area, how those purchases helped them with subsequent home purchases, and where they are now in the h...2022-02-1524 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to be a Landlord in DC, MD, or VAFrequently in the DMV area, buyers purchase a home they know they’ll only live in for a few years, and when they are able to upgrade, they’re sometimes in a position to rent their first home out instead of selling it. Other times, people decide to buy a property with the sole purpose of renting it out as an investment. But being a Landlord in DC, MD, or VA isn’t necessarily a simple process that one can haphazardly jump into. Barry Lieberman is a Property Manager with over 15 years of experience managing, leasing, and selling homes for his...2022-02-0126 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to be a Landlord in DC, MD, or VAFrequently in the DMV area, buyers purchase a home they know they’ll only live in for a few years, and when they are able to upgrade, they’re sometimes in a position to rent their first home out instead of selling it. Other times, people decide to buy a property with the sole purpose of renting it out as an investment. But being a Landlord in DC, MD, or VA isn’t necessarily a simple process that one can haphazardly jump into. Barry Lieberman is a Property Manager with over 15 years of experience managing, leasing, and selling homes for his...2022-02-0126 minRent Move Buy by The RARETiny Homes in the DMV with Guest Lee PeraPre-pandemic, nomadic lifestyles weren’t something many residents in the DMV region often considered, but since the covid19 pandemic and the subsequent ease of working from home or in some cases, from anywhere, people have started reconsidering how much room they need, where and how to live. Add to that the issue of housing affordability in the area, and maybe you decide you want to build a tiny home… so where do you start? Where can you keep it? Lee Pera is a geographer and tiny home consultant who in 2012 built her own tiny home and started the nation's first...2022-01-1825 minRent Move Buy by The RARETiny Homes in the DMV with Guest Lee PeraPre-pandemic, nomadic lifestyles weren’t something many residents in the DMV region often considered, but since the covid19 pandemic and the subsequent ease of working from home or in some cases, from anywhere, people have started reconsidering how much room they need, where and how to live. Add to that the issue of housing affordability in the area, and maybe you decide you want to build a tiny home… so where do you start? Where can you keep it? Lee Pera is a geographer and tiny home consultant who in 2012 built her own tiny home and started the nation's first...2022-01-1825 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Get Solar Power For Your Home When Living in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Aliza VaidaIn recent years, DC, MD, and VA have established new goals and targets for responding to climate change, including a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar energy is emissions free, and installing solar panels on your home is one clear way that one can help us all achieve these goals. In this episode, Alison is joined by Aliza Vaida of EnergySage, a company that offers valuable educational resources, calculators and marketplaces to help people learn about and shop for solar with confidence. Together they discuss how solar can work for homeowners and renters in the area, and how...2022-01-0427 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Get Solar Power For Your Home When Living in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Aliza VaidaIn recent years, DC, MD, and VA have established new goals and targets for responding to climate change, including a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar energy is emissions free, and installing solar panels on your home is one clear way that one can help us all achieve these goals. In this episode, Alison is joined by Aliza Vaida of EnergySage, a company that offers valuable educational resources, calculators and marketplaces to help people learn about and shop for solar with confidence. Together they discuss how solar can work for homeowners and renters in the area, and how...2022-01-0427 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Get a Mortgage When You Are Self-Employed in DC, MD, and VA with Guest John DownsIf you are self-employed, want to buy a home, and would like to get a mortgage, the process is not the same as when you are an employee and have a steady paycheck and known salary. In this episode, Alison is joined by John Downs, a mortgage lender with over 20 years of experience lending in DC, MD, and VA who has an incredibly successful track record in helping self-employed people obtain loans. Together they discuss how the process works in general for non-W2 employees and changes that have happened in the process since the covid-19 pandemic. S...2021-12-0727 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Get a Mortgage When You Are Self-Employed in DC, MD, and VA with Guest John DownsIf you are self-employed, want to buy a home, and would like to get a mortgage, the process is not the same as when you are an employee and have a steady paycheck and known salary. In this episode, Alison is joined by John Downs, a mortgage lender with over 20 years of experience lending in DC, MD, and VA who has an incredibly successful track record in helping self-employed people obtain loans. Together they discuss how the process works in general for non-W2 employees and changes that have happened in the process since the covid-19 pandemic. S...2021-12-0727 minRent Move Buy by The RAREAll About Home Warranties in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Tory HunnicuttWhat are home warranties? Do they really work and what do they cost? In this episode, Certified Home Inspector and Owner of Protect the Investment, Tory Hunnicut, and Alison discuss much of the details of home warranties that Buyers should know as they consider if getting one is right for them from pros & cons, when they make sense, and when they don’t. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc2021-11-2330 minRent Move Buy by The RAREAll About Home Warranties in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Tory HunnicuttWhat are home warranties? Do they really work and what do they cost? In this episode, Certified Home Inspector and Owner of Protect the Investment, Tory Hunnicut, and Alison discuss much of the details of home warranties that Buyers should know as they consider if getting one is right for them from pros & cons, when they make sense, and when they don’t. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc2021-11-2330 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Pick your Real Estate Agent in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Co-Host Michael FowlerWhen there seems to be dozens of people you know or meet in the real estate industry, how do you choose who to work with to represent you in a transaction? In this episode, Alison and Guest Host Michael Fowler tackle some Agent basics, like the difference between an Agent, REALTOR, and Broker, and discuss things you can do to find the right person to entrust with the awesome responsibility of guiding you through your home purchases and sales. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or d...2021-11-0933 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHow to Pick your Real Estate Agent in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Co-Host Michael FowlerWhen there seems to be dozens of people you know or meet in the real estate industry, how do you choose who to work with to represent you in a transaction? In this episode, Alison and Guest Host Michael Fowler tackle some Agent basics, like the difference between an Agent, REALTOR, and Broker, and discuss things you can do to find the right person to entrust with the awesome responsibility of guiding you through your home purchases and sales. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or d...2021-11-0933 minRent Move Buy by The RARETop 10 Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Should Avoid when Buying in DC / MD/ VA with Guest Michael FowlerTop 10 Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Should Avoid when Buying in DC / MD/ VA with Guest Michael Fowler (Ep. 35) Ep. 35 Show Description Buying your first home is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming process, so it’s important to make sure you don’t go down some paths that may make the process harder for you in the long run. Michael Fowler is a real estate Agent at Compass in the DC Metro region with over 10 years of experience helping clients rent, sell, and buy real estate. In this episode, he and Alison...2021-09-0727 minRent Move Buy by The RAREShould You Live in DC, MD, or VA? Key Differences with Guest Charles HuangWhen looking to purchase a home in the DMV, Buyers usually consider multiple neighborhoods to buy and live in. Rosslyn vs Foggy Bottom, Brightwood vs Silver Spring… but the fact that these different neighborhoods aren’t always in the same state or jurisdiction means that they’ll have different taxing structures, laws, and regulations that can affect which place really makes the most sense to buy in. Charles Huang is a real estate attorney with KVS Title who has worked in real estate law since 2015. In this episode, Charles and Alison break down some of the key distinctions between DC, MD...2021-06-0823 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHomebuying Virtually or From Abroad in DC with Guest Jocelyn LedermanWhether it’s buying a home from another state or from abroad, there are certain disadvantages to searching and buying when a person isn't currently living in the place where they want to move to. So what do you do when you find yourself in this position? Jocelyn Lederman is a top Realtor with Compass in DC, MD, and VA whose commitment to seamless communication has led to a large number of successful client home purchases from abroad. In this episode, Jocelyn and Alison discuss the hurdles Buyers from overseas may encounter, and how to work through them effectively....2021-05-1124 minRent Move Buy by The RARESo You Want to Buy a Home in DC | MD | VA with Guest Karen RingoWhat do you really need to do if you want to buy a home in the DC-area? Is there a simple list you can follow? In this episode, Alison and guest, Karen Ringo, tackle that question and give a how-to breakdown along with some tips that Buyers or soon-to-be Buyers can follow to help them confidently start and move through what can often be an intimidating process. Feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions! www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com | IG: @theraredc2021-04-2728 minRent Move Buy by The RAREAre We In a Housing Bubble? with John Downs and Guest Host Michael FowlerA question on everyone’s mind lately is: are we in a housing bubble? With over 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, John has been a top 5 mortgage lender in the DC Metro area for the past decade and has been fielding this question from homeowners for years. John has lived through several housing cycles and his perspective on bubbles, greed, booms, bust and how it relates to where are now in 2021 sheds some much needed insight on topic that has been on everyone’s mind. In this episode, we cover what a housing bubble is and discuss if the DMV...2021-04-2028 minRent Move Buy by The RAREAre We In a Housing Bubble? with John Downs and Guest Host Michael FowlerA question on everyone’s mind lately is: are we in a housing bubble? With over 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, John has been a top 5 mortgage lender in the DC Metro area for the past decade and has been fielding this question from homeowners for years. John has lived through several housing cycles and his perspective on bubbles, greed, booms, bust and how it relates to where are now in 2021 sheds some much needed insight on topic that has been on everyone’s mind. In this episode, we cover what a housing bubble is and discuss if the DMV...2021-04-2028 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHousing Inequity with Lisa Wise of birdSEED and Guest Host Michael FowlerDoes housing inequity in this country exist? Without a doubt. The real estate industry and its generation to generation wealth creation has been out of reach for many Black and Brown individuals due to overtly racist practices and policies that prevented the accumulation of wealth through home/property ownership. In this episode, we speak with Lisa Wise, Founder of birdSEED, who aims to shift the conversation and invite those who have squarely benefited from an industry that excluded others to consider their responsibility to help undo the damage. Please feel free to reach out to u...2021-04-0926 minRent Move Buy by The RAREHousing Inequity with Lisa Wise of birdSEED and Guest Host Michael FowlerDoes housing inequity in this country exist? Without a doubt. The real estate industry and its generation to generation wealth creation has been out of reach for many Black and Brown individuals due to overtly racist practices and policies that prevented the accumulation of wealth through home/property ownership. In this episode, we speak with Lisa Wise, Founder of birdSEED, who aims to shift the conversation and invite those who have squarely benefited from an industry that excluded others to consider their responsibility to help undo the damage. Please feel free to reach out to u...2021-04-0926 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWelcome to the NEW Rent Move BuyThe Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is the third-most expensive housing market in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answered before diving in head first. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answering all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please feel fre...2021-03-2400 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWelcome to the NEW Rent Move BuyThe Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is the third-most expensive housing market in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answered before diving in head first. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answering all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please feel fre...2021-03-2400 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWelcome to Rent Move Buy with Alison ScimecaThe Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is the third-most-expensive housing market in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally, new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answering before diving in headfirst. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answer all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please feel free to rea...2021-03-2402 minRent Move Buy by The RAREWelcome to Rent Move Buy with Alison ScimecaThe Washington, D.C. area real estate market is cut-throat. It is the third-most-expensive housing market in the country with homes getting listed, sold, and rented in record time...so naturally, new buyers, sellers, and renters have many questions that they need answering before diving in headfirst. On Rent Move Buy, The RARE’s official housing podcast, Realtor Alison Scimeca takes a refreshingly authentic approach to answer all of the area's burning real estate questions. For more info, head to theraredc.com and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or whichever podcast streaming source you prefer, and please feel free to rea...2021-03-2402 minRent Move Buy by The RAREStaging with Belinda RamosWhat is home staging and what value does it really add? Belinda Ramos is a Senior Project Manager at Red House Staging & Interiors with over 10 years of experience who has seen the incredible effects that staging can have when selling a home. In this episode, we’ll talk about relevant statistics, why Sellers should consider staging, and what effects it has on Buyers. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-10-0522 minRent Move Buy by The RAREStaging with Belinda RamosWhat is home staging and what value does it really add? Belinda Ramos is a Senior Project Manager at Red House Staging & Interiors with over 10 years of experience who has seen the incredible effects that staging can have when selling a home. In this episode, we’ll talk about relevant statistics, why Sellers should consider staging, and what effects it has on Buyers. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-10-0522 minRent Move Buy by The RAREPricing Properties for Offer or Sale with Amit BhutaWhen you find a property you love, how much should you offer? When you’re preparing to sell, how much should you list your property for? Amit Bhuta is the leader of a top-selling Miami FL Real Estate team that prides themselves on thinking like a consumer and not like a typical real estate agent. In this episode, we discuss our theories on how to price properties along with some things to avoid when trying to arrive at that “right” number. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Real...2020-09-2823 minRent Move Buy by The RAREPricing Properties for Offer or Sale with Amit BhutaWhen you find a property you love, how much should you offer? When you’re preparing to sell, how much should you list your property for? Amit Bhuta is the leader of a top-selling Miami FL Real Estate team that prides themselves on thinking like a consumer and not like a typical real estate agent. In this episode, we discuss our theories on how to price properties along with some things to avoid when trying to arrive at that “right” number. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Real...2020-09-2823 minRent Move Buy by The RAREFactoring Your Credit Score Into a Housing Decision with Chris JordanHow does your credit score impact your ability to purchase a home? Chris Jordan leads the Chris Jordan Mortgage Team as a branch manager with Main Street Home Loans. Mortgage Executive Magazine has recognized Chris, who has worked with homebuyers in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia since 2005, as a top 1% mortgage originator. In this episode, we discuss how mortgage lenders factor credit scores into their loan approval process, and ways in which you can improve your credit score before buying a house. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! 2020-09-1522 minRent Move Buy by The RAREFactoring Your Credit Score Into a Housing Decision with Chris JordanHow does your credit score impact your ability to purchase a home? Chris Jordan leads the Chris Jordan Mortgage Team as a branch manager with Main Street Home Loans. Mortgage Executive Magazine has recognized Chris, who has worked with homebuyers in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia since 2005, as a top 1% mortgage originator. In this episode, we discuss how mortgage lenders factor credit scores into their loan approval process, and ways in which you can improve your credit score before buying a house. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! 2020-09-1522 minRent Move Buy by The RAREMortgage Interest RatesHow do mortgage interest rates really work and will they be changing any time soon? In this episode, we define loan terms and rate types and discuss rate trajectory rates, historically rate changes, and our thoughts on the uncertainty about what the future holds. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com2020-09-0824 minRent Move Buy by The RAREMortgage Interest RatesHow do mortgage interest rates really work and will they be changing any time soon? In this episode, we define loan terms and rate types and discuss rate trajectory rates, historically rate changes, and our thoughts on the uncertainty about what the future holds. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com2020-09-0824 minRent Move Buy by The RAREAmazon HQ2 and the Effects of Company Hubs on the D.C. Housing MarketWhat has happened in the D.C. housing market since Amazon chose Northern Virginia for its “HQ2” location in November 2018? What should we expect in the months and years ahead as such a large company starts putting down roots here? Dr. Terry Clower is a professor of public policy at George Mason University and the director of GMU’s Center for Regional Analysis. In this episode, he joins Kevin and Alison to discuss the past, present, and future of Amazon’s new National Landing campus and what that means for the D.C metro area. Please feel free to...2020-08-1733 minRent Move Buy by The RAREAmazon HQ2 and the Effects of Company Hubs on the D.C. Housing MarketWhat has happened in the D.C. housing market since Amazon chose Northern Virginia for its “HQ2” location in November 2018? What should we expect in the months and years ahead as such a large company starts putting down roots here? Dr. Terry Clower is a professor of public policy at George Mason University and the director of GMU’s Center for Regional Analysis. In this episode, he joins Kevin and Alison to discuss the past, present, and future of Amazon’s new National Landing campus and what that means for the D.C metro area. Please feel free to...2020-08-1733 minRent Move Buy by The RARECurating the DC Rental Market with Jamie ManningWhy is looking for a rental oftentimes so challenging and tedious? Jamie Manning is the Founder and Creator of Exposed Brick DC, a popular blog and website that curates DC real estate with a focus on rental properties. In this episode, Alison and guest host, Michael Fowler, will discuss how Jamie has helped navigate the tricky real estate rental landscape along with some helpful recommendations for what to do when you’re next looking to rent out or rent your next home. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! ...2020-08-1019 minRent Move Buy by The RARECurating the DC Rental Market with Jamie ManningWhy is looking for a rental oftentimes so challenging and tedious? Jamie Manning is the Founder and Creator of Exposed Brick DC, a popular blog and website that curates DC real estate with a focus on rental properties. In this episode, Alison and guest host, Michael Fowler, will discuss how Jamie has helped navigate the tricky real estate rental landscape along with some helpful recommendations for what to do when you’re next looking to rent out or rent your next home. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! ...2020-08-1019 minRent Move Buy by The RARELearning About Your Down Payment Options with Rob Chrane Do you really need to make a 20% down payment to purchase a house? Rob Chrane, the CEO of Down Payment Resource, has more than 30 years of experience as an executive in the real estate and mortgage finance industries. In this episode, we'll talk about different down payment options, particularly for first-time homebuyers, and how down payment assistance programs work across the country. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-08-0326 minRent Move Buy by The RARELearning About Your Down Payment Options with Rob Chrane Do you really need to make a 20% down payment to purchase a house? Rob Chrane, the CEO of Down Payment Resource, has more than 30 years of experience as an executive in the real estate and mortgage finance industries. In this episode, we'll talk about different down payment options, particularly for first-time homebuyers, and how down payment assistance programs work across the country. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-08-0326 minRent Move Buy by The RAREUnderstanding Property Management with Lisa WiseWhat exactly is property management and what does it mean to work with a Property Manager or Association Manager in the DC Metro Area? Lisa Wise is the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Flock DC, a family of property service companies with an innovative and holistic approach to real estate management who operate in Washington, DC. In this episode, we’ll talk about the role of a property or association manager and discuss some important functions and services they provide. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mah...2020-07-2026 minRent Move Buy by The RAREUnderstanding Property Management with Lisa WiseWhat exactly is property management and what does it mean to work with a Property Manager or Association Manager in the DC Metro Area? Lisa Wise is the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Flock DC, a family of property service companies with an innovative and holistic approach to real estate management who operate in Washington, DC. In this episode, we’ll talk about the role of a property or association manager and discuss some important functions and services they provide. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mah...2020-07-2026 minRent Move Buy by The RAREUpdating Your Home For a Potential Sale with Michael FowlerWhich home improvements and repairs make the most financial sense before you list your house for sale? Michael Fowler, principal of the Fowler Group at Compass, is a 10-year veteran of the DC, MD, and VA real estate markets. In this episode, we’ll talk about the aspects of a house that buyers pay the most attention to and how you can make sure your house looks good in the (virtual) pandemic era. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Aliso...2020-07-1326 minRent Move Buy by The RAREUpdating Your Home For a Potential Sale with Michael FowlerWhich home improvements and repairs make the most financial sense before you list your house for sale? Michael Fowler, principal of the Fowler Group at Compass, is a 10-year veteran of the DC, MD, and VA real estate markets. In this episode, we’ll talk about the aspects of a house that buyers pay the most attention to and how you can make sure your house looks good in the (virtual) pandemic era. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Aliso...2020-07-1326 minRent Move Buy by The RAREReviewing the Most Common Rent, Move, or Buy ScenariosHow do you know when you should keep renting, move to a new city, or buy a house? In this episode, we discuss common scenarios in life in which renting, moving, or buying might make more sense than the alternatives. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-06-3028 minRent Move Buy by The RAREReviewing the Most Common Rent, Move, or Buy ScenariosHow do you know when you should keep renting, move to a new city, or buy a house? In this episode, we discuss common scenarios in life in which renting, moving, or buying might make more sense than the alternatives. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-06-3028 minRent Move Buy by The RAREMeeting Your Allies in the Homebuying Process with Zachary Bodine and Ken CoxHow can different professionals in the housing industry help you to buy a house that works for your life? Zachary Bodine is a mortgage loan officer and the branch sales manager for Fairway Independent Mortgage. Ken Cox is the owner of Kenneth Cox and Associates, a home inspection company serving the D.C. area. In this episode, we discuss the unique roles that real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and housing inspectors play as you move through the homebuying process. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Ke...2020-06-1528 minRent Move Buy by The RAREMeeting Your Allies in the Homebuying Process with Zachary Bodine and Ken CoxHow can different professionals in the housing industry help you to buy a house that works for your life? Zachary Bodine is a mortgage loan officer and the branch sales manager for Fairway Independent Mortgage. Ken Cox is the owner of Kenneth Cox and Associates, a home inspection company serving the D.C. area. In this episode, we discuss the unique roles that real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and housing inspectors play as you move through the homebuying process. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Ke...2020-06-1528 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market: June 1 UpdateHow has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss recent experiences that we've each had with clients at the intersection of housing and personal finance decisions. We hope that the lessons these individuals have learned will help to clarify the thinking for others in similar situations. Please feel free to reach ou...2020-06-0115 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market: June 1 UpdateHow has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss recent experiences that we've each had with clients at the intersection of housing and personal finance decisions. We hope that the lessons these individuals have learned will help to clarify the thinking for others in similar situations. Please feel free to reach ou...2020-06-0115 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market: May 25 UpdateHow has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss recent housing data from the real estate brokerage Compass that points to a strong seller's market right now. We use this and other data we've seen in recent weeks to debate how renters and potential homebuyers might want to proceed in the weeks ahead....2020-05-2512 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market: May 25 UpdateHow has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss recent housing data from the real estate brokerage Compass that points to a strong seller's market right now. We use this and other data we've seen in recent weeks to debate how renters and potential homebuyers might want to proceed in the weeks ahead....2020-05-2512 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market: May 11 UpdateHow has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss how housing markets across the U.S. look increasingly different based on the pandemic’s impact. We also provide updated guidance on obtaining rent relief, determining an offer price, and preparing for renovations. Please feel free to reach out t...2020-05-1113 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market: May 11 UpdateHow has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss how housing markets across the U.S. look increasingly different based on the pandemic’s impact. We also provide updated guidance on obtaining rent relief, determining an offer price, and preparing for renovations. Please feel free to reach out t...2020-05-1113 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (May 4 Update)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we share new survey data that real estate brokerage Compass produced, then evaluate whether real estate agents are overly optimistic about the housing market’s near-term prospects. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Maho...2020-05-0410 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (May 4 Update)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we share new survey data that real estate brokerage Compass produced, then evaluate whether real estate agents are overly optimistic about the housing market’s near-term prospects. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Maho...2020-05-0410 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (April 27 Update)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we start with a focus on legislation aimed at helping renters and homeowners, then review the current status of mortgage standards and application volume. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or ...2020-04-2708 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (April 27 Update)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we start with a focus on legislation aimed at helping renters and homeowners, then review the current status of mortgage standards and application volume. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or ...2020-04-2708 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (April 20 Update) (EP.07)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss a few arguments for and against the housing market returning to “normal” before the overall economy has recovered. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Re...2020-04-2011 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (April 20 Update) (EP.07)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss a few arguments for and against the housing market returning to “normal” before the overall economy has recovered. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Re...2020-04-2011 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (April 13 Update)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss mortgage and rent relief, plus the most recent listing and price statistics from D.C. and around the country. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com2020-04-1312 minRent Move Buy by The RARECoronavirus & The Housing Market (April 13 Update)How has COVID-19 changed housing markets around the U.S.? Should you move forward with your plans to buy or sell? What opportunities and risks do renters, buyers, and sellers now face? Each week during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide updates on the latest housing data, policy changes, and personal financial considerations. This week, we discuss mortgage and rent relief, plus the most recent listing and price statistics from D.C. and around the country. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com2020-04-1312 minRent Move Buy by The RARENavigating a Crazy Apartment Search with Mimi MontgomeryHow tough is the current competition for rental housing in the Washington, D.C. market? Mimi Montgomery is an associate editor at Washingtonian magazine, whose work has also appeared in Outside Magazine, Washington City Paper, DCist, and PoPVille. In this episode, we discuss what Mimi uncovered while researching her recent Washingtonian article entitled, “DC Apartment Hunting Is Officially Bonkers, in the Most DC Way Possible.” Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-04-0619 minRent Move Buy by The RARENavigating a Crazy Apartment Search with Mimi MontgomeryHow tough is the current competition for rental housing in the Washington, D.C. market? Mimi Montgomery is an associate editor at Washingtonian magazine, whose work has also appeared in Outside Magazine, Washington City Paper, DCist, and PoPVille. In this episode, we discuss what Mimi uncovered while researching her recent Washingtonian article entitled, “DC Apartment Hunting Is Officially Bonkers, in the Most DC Way Possible.” Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-04-0619 minRent Move Buy by The RARETurning Your Home into an Investment Property with Michael FowlerShould you sell your house or hold onto it for rental income? Michael Fowler, principal of the Fowler Group at Compass, is a 10-year veteran of the DC, MD, and VA real estate markets. In this episode, we’ll talk about situations in which your home has the potential to turn into an investment property, specifically when you start planning to move. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-03-2327 minRent Move Buy by The RARETurning Your Home into an Investment Property with Michael FowlerShould you sell your house or hold onto it for rental income? Michael Fowler, principal of the Fowler Group at Compass, is a 10-year veteran of the DC, MD, and VA real estate markets. In this episode, we’ll talk about situations in which your home has the potential to turn into an investment property, specifically when you start planning to move. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-03-2327 minRent Move Buy by The RAREUnderstanding the D.C. Housing Market with Nena Perry-BrownWhat stats should you know about the D.C. housing market before you consider buying or selling in the area? Nena Perry-Brown is the lead reporter for UrbanTurf, an online publication covering D.C.-area real estate news. In this episode, we review the most eye-opening and helpful local housing data, particularly UrbanTurf’s recent coverage of the past year in D.C. housing trends. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-03-0922 minRent Move Buy by The RAREUnderstanding the D.C. Housing Market with Nena Perry-BrownWhat stats should you know about the D.C. housing market before you consider buying or selling in the area? Nena Perry-Brown is the lead reporter for UrbanTurf, an online publication covering D.C.-area real estate news. In this episode, we review the most eye-opening and helpful local housing data, particularly UrbanTurf’s recent coverage of the past year in D.C. housing trends. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-03-0922 minRent Move Buy by The RAREBuying a Home in a High-Demand City with Connor WaldochWhat types of preparation and strategy can help you to close on a house in an expensive, high-demand area? Connor Waldoch is a contributor to the city planning website Greater Greater Washington. In this episode, we’ll walk through an article Connor wrote entitled, “We just bought a home in Arlington, and it was really hard. Here’s how we did it.” Connor will detail for us the process that his family went through to ultimately find and close on a home in the Washington, D.C. area. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments...2020-02-2428 minRent Move Buy by The RAREBuying a Home in a High-Demand City with Connor WaldochWhat types of preparation and strategy can help you to close on a house in an expensive, high-demand area? Connor Waldoch is a contributor to the city planning website Greater Greater Washington. In this episode, we’ll walk through an article Connor wrote entitled, “We just bought a home in Arlington, and it was really hard. Here’s how we did it.” Connor will detail for us the process that his family went through to ultimately find and close on a home in the Washington, D.C. area. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments...2020-02-2428 minRent Move Buy by The RAREDemystifying the Mortgage Process with John DownsHow does mortgage lending actually work? John Downs is a certified mortgage planner and founder of The Downs Group, a full-service mortgage lending team in Washington, D.C. In this episode, we discuss the various aspects of mortgage lending to try to demystify the process for potential first-time homebuyers. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-02-1028 minRent Move Buy by The RAREDemystifying the Mortgage Process with John DownsHow does mortgage lending actually work? John Downs is a certified mortgage planner and founder of The Downs Group, a full-service mortgage lending team in Washington, D.C. In this episode, we discuss the various aspects of mortgage lending to try to demystify the process for potential first-time homebuyers. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments and questions! Kevin Mahoney, CFP®: @bykevinmahoney or kevin@illumintfc.com Realtor® Alison Scimeca: @alirun9 or alison@compass.com2020-02-1028 min