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Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine

A Video Blog about the Central Texas Real Estate Market for buyers and sellers by Central Texas" premiere Realtor Jean Shine.

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2023 Real Estate Guide: Navigating Buyer Opportunities

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2023/11/22

Maximizing buyer benefits in the 2023 housing market.In today's real estate climate, the narrative often suggests that the rising interest rates make it a less-than-ideal time to buy a home. However, a closer look at real-world sales data tells a different story, revealing significant opportunities for homebuyers, particularly in 2023.Let's examine two sales of comparable homes in Harker Heights, located in the same neighborhood and on the same street, but with one transaction in 2021 and the other

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Drive a Bargain: The Road to Reduced Interest Rates

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2023/11/09

These are the three proven ways to get huge savings and slash your rates.When it comes to buying a home or financing a major purchase, one of the most critical factors to consider is the interest rate on your loan—it can significantly impact your mortgage and your monthly payments. Fortunately, there are several strategies that buyers can employ to lower their interest rates and save money in the long run. Here are the three best ways buyers can reduce their interest rates:1. Improve your credit

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Maximizing Your Home’s Value: Sharing Expert Tips for...

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2023/09/15

Sharing the three most important things you need to do when selling.Dear friends and clients,If you’re thinking about selling your home anytime soon, you need to know how to get the most money out of it. Too many people fall into the trap of thinking they don’t need to put in any work or that they need to spend enormous amounts of money to increase the value of their homes. The truth is that effort is necessary, but a little bit can go a long way. Here are my three tips for how to increase the value

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Selling Your Home Is Hard: These 3 Strategies Make it...

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2023/08/07

Here are three essential tips homeowners need to know before selling.Are you looking to sell your home in the near future? If you are, you need a plan to get the most money possible for your home while ensuring a smooth sale. As a real estate agent, I help people buy and sell houses every single day, so I know what it takes to get top dollar for your property. Here are three things you absolutely need to know before you list your home:Find the perfect price. Pricing can make or break a deal. It's

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Assuming a Loan Can Save You Thousands

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2023/04/08

Assuming a loan is a great option for buyers looking to save money.Over the past few years, we have seen record-breaking interest rates in the housing market. As a result, assuming a loan has not been a popular option for most buyers. However, with the interest rates on the rise, buyers are beginning to consider this option again. Here are four advantages of assuming a loan:1. Lower interest rates. One of the primary advantages of assuming a loan is that you might be able to take advantage of a

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Buying a Home with Solar Panels? Here are 5 Key...

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2023/03/16

Five things to consider before you buy a home with solar already installed.If you're in the market for a new home, you may come across a property that already has solar panels installed. This can be an attractive feature as it can potentially save you money on your energy bills while also reducing your carbon footprint. However, before you jump in, there are some important things to consider. Here are five key factors to keep in mind when purchasing a home with solar panels:1. Existing loan or lease

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5 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time To Buy

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2023/02/20

The market may have been volatile, but it’s now a phenomenal time to buy.Despite what you might be hearing on the news today, it is a great time to buy a house. Today, I’m here to tell you five reasons why today is a better time to buy a house than it was two or three years ago:1. Inventory is up. There are more homes on the market today for you to choose from, which is a great position to be in.2. Homes are staying on the market longer. That means you’ll be able to see the homes that are available

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The Major Benefits of Having a Home Warranty

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2022/05/18

Here’s my recent conversation with Molly from Home Warranty of America.Today I’m joined via Zoom by Molly Stewart of Home Warranty of America to remind us howtheycan help you out as a homebuyer or seller. Molly has been our preferred warranty representativefor years, and we can’t wait to hear from her.When you ask us to help you sell your home, one way we add value is by providing a home warranty. We want our clients to maintain their homes inexpensively. If you want the HVAC fixed, for example,

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Speaking With Kimberly About Home Insurance

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2022/03/31

Here’s what Kimberly has to say about insurance in Central Texas. This market is so fast-paced and crazy that by the time you close your home, you may not have eventhought about insurance. Do you need it? How much does it cost? These are important questions,so to help us answer them, we’re speaking with Kimberly Curb-Bridenstine, our favorite AllstateInsurance representative.How long have you been in the area?I’m from Killeen; in fact, I’m a generational Killeenite. I’ve grown up here and had the

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Speaking with Chuck from Connect My New Home

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2022/03/08

Speaking with Chuck Bell from Connect My New Home about his great service. Today I’m pleased to be speaking with Chuck Bell from Connect My New Home. He’s a bonafide expertwhen it comes to preparing properties, and he’ll share some of his advice with us in this conversation.Chuck has educated my team on things that even we had no idea about, so I’m sure everyonewill learn something from what he has to say.You can watch our full conversation in the video above, or you can skip to eachtopic using the

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Interest Rate Questions With Cyd West

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2022/02/07

Cyd West, an interest rate expert, is here to discuss where they’re headed.Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale Throughout January, everyone has been asking what interest rates are going to do this year. So today I have Cyd West from First Community Mortgage with me, our local expert on interest rates. We’ll discuss what’s been going on with rates and where

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The Amazing Things You’ll Find at The Pixie Depot

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2021/10/25

Let’s take a tour of another fantastic, local business: The Pixie Depot. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale Today we’re at The Pixie Depot, another fantastic local business in Salado. We’re taking you through the store today to show you the fantastic furniture, clothing, and more that they have to offer. Tanya Clifton, the owner of The Pixie Depot, joined us

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Remembering Our Troops at Fort Hood

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2021/07/19

Here’s our message of remembrance to all of our fallen troops at Fort Hood. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale Today we’re at Fort Hood at the remembrance display at Sadowski Field. We are here to recognize and remember each one of the 7,700 soldiers, airmen, and Marines that we have lost in the service to our nation in our current war. From 2001 to 2021, we

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A Few Helpful Tips for Homebuyers

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2021/06/21

Here are the market trends that today’s homebuyers need to know. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale As we move through this busy summer selling season, there are a few things you should know if you’re in the market to buy a home. We’ve noticed a trend with out-of-town lenders having issues finding appraisers to complete appraisal reports promptly. Many use

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Let Our Facebook Page Add Value to Your Week

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2021/03/17

Here’s why you need to follow our reorganized Facebook page right away! Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale We’ve endured the snow and ice, and now the sun is shining through; spring has arrived in Central Texas. We don’t know whether people have been more active on Facebook due to COVID-19 or the ice storms, but we know they’ve been leaving a ton of comments

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Q: Will You Help Lay Wreaths for Vets This Year?

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2020/11/11

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Wreath for Vets event. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale It’s a special time of year, with Veterans Day and Thanksgiving this month and Christmas just around the bend. Despite the strain and strangeness of 2020, there are still so many blessings to go around, and we here at the Shine Team have an upcoming

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Q: Why Is Now a Great Time to Buy?

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2020/09/29

Mortgage rates are low, which is great news for buyers in our market. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, including how we view real estate. Many people are looking to buy different types of homes right now—perhaps they need more bedrooms, or a larger yard, or a room they can convert into a home office

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How Closings Work During COVID-19

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2020/05/13

Due to COVID-19, closing procedures may be different right now. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale Like many of you, I look forward to getting a haircut, eating out, seeing friends, and getting my kids back into school when this health crisis abates. Though we’re not quite there yet, we want you to know that our offices remain open, staffed, and ready to

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Your First Quarter Real Estate Market Update

Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine ·

2020/04/20

Although the pandemic has caused things to slow down in our real estate market, there are still plenty of properties being bought and sold. Here are the latest numbers. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home?Get a free home value report Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale Today we have a real estate market report for the first quarter of 2020. Like you, our lives have been inundated by the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic and

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