Tuned-In Realtor

Yes, you CAN overimprove your home. But just because something isn't visual, doesn't mean it's not useful. Here are the big things that are always in the minds of saavy buyers.

HISD is going through massive controversial changes. Will magnet programs be totally eliminated? If so, this could hugely affect real estate as neighborhood schools will only available to people in the neighborhood. And will there be enough kids in the neighborhood to fill those slots? Geoff talks about how this summer could be the last of the "usual routine" with school choice.

It's great to friends. It's great to have friends with opinions. But if it's going to affect your wallet (especially a big purchase like real estate), your friend's opinion isn't fact. Use a professional!

You want to be a landlord? Are you a tenant that's going to rent for the next year before you buy? Appliances are the single most expensive part of a rental. Geoff talks about the different angles to deciding whether buying new appliances is the way to go.

I have earned nine designations and certifications from the National Association of Realtors, Texas Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors. But I've never been prouder to earn being a RamseyTrusted Pro! But what does RamseyTrusted mean? Let's talk about it!

Geoff is back with a reminder for everyone thinking about making a real estate transaction. If timing the market was easy, everyone would do it. Avoid these pitfalls when making a decision.

Back and better than ever before! It's a new year, so what does that mean for real estate? If you're watching the news, you've probably been told it's all bad! But there is some unusual stuff happening right now. Can there be a recession when unemployment is low? When will rates decrease? Frank Monacelli of Nino Properties joins Geoff to discuss.

Frank Monacelli of Nino Properties joins Geoff to discuss the current market. It's not a punchline: it IS actually a good time to buy. It's just not a good time to buy ANY particular thing. These are the best things to buy right now.

Geoff blows through a bunch of your questions this week. Which improvement is better from a real estate sales perspective: A/C or roof? Can you sell your home off market with a Realtor? Which utilities are you actually going to have to call instead of set up online?

Nino Properties broker Frank Monacelli joins Geoff to ask one quesiton: why are you using the national sites to do real estate deals? Geoff's client found a rental listing on a famous site, but it had one problem. It had been rented TWO YEARS AGO! And this site still hadn't updated the listing. Wow! Must listen information for this episode. Brought to you by @TexasBayCU.