Today‘s Real Talk

How do you define if housing is ‘affordable’? If there isn’t enough market rate housing, how can you even start a discussion about affordable housing? At what point do we decide there have been enough conversations and it is time for action? There are some who are taking action. This week Justin talks with Chris Todd – Business & Development Director for Henderson Count

Developing Properties is a process. Land acquisition, zoning entitlements, engineering, architecture, leasing; just a few of the many steps. Bigger than the process is the potential affect developing has on communities. How do you know if a project will be positive or negative?This week Justin sits down with Vinny Giglio to talk about the development process. Vinny, a military vete

Energy Efficiency is not just about spending money. The Deficit Reduction Act and the Inflation Reduction act (along with many other pieces of legislation throughout the years) carve out specific tax benefits when you invest in green energy and updating to modern building standards. Have you heard of 179D and 45L tax incentives? This week Dawn Polin, the Real Estate Incentives CPA,

When you buy a property that is subject to an association, you are buying a property that is subject to change.Is your property subject to an association? If so, there may or may not be rules &regulations that you like or don't like. There may be fees with living where you live that you may not have been expecting or anticipating when you purchased. Maybe how you want to u

Technology isn't always easy. It is, however, becoming a necessity. Here we talk about North Carolina Real Estate, Business, and Life. Today's Real Talk.This week we are joined by Representative Jon Hardister (District 59), the House Majority Whip, and Primary Sponsor on North Carolina House Bill 776 - a Bill to allow for Remote Electronic Notarization in North Carolina.I

Have you purchased your first investment property? What are the tax strategies you plan to use? Have you considered Cost Segregation? If you are thinking of investing in Real Estate, you will need some tools and resources to help you succeed.The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Tax Code contains many sections dealing with Real Estate. Changes based on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have p

Location. Location. Location. Here we talk about North Carolina Real Estate, Business, and Life. Anytime you consider real estate, location is a top priority. What makes a house a "home"? Everyone wants to live in a great community. Today we find out from Zach Ollis - Town Manager of the Town of Tryon, North Carolina - what makes Tryon a great place to be. Small town with

How do I win at real estate? Cash flow. In North Carolina, and across the entire world, everyone needs a place to live. People want a place to work and do business. Those who own the properties where people live and do business are the ones who collect cash flow and are winners. It is also important to learn important Real Estate terms and definitions. Cap Rate. Cash on Cash Return

If you live anywhere in North Carolina, you’ve probably noticed that growth is happening at a rapid rate. While all of this economic growth and development is a positive thing, it must be managed carefully to reduce growing pains. As the North Carolina real estate market continues to boom, you need to know what’s going on and hear from the people who live near you, so you have

You need money to start a business. But as a small business owner, you only have so much funding to get started. This is where small business loans come in, and our latest episode, we go over what you need to know about getting a loan from the Small Business Administration with Mike Arriola.Arriola originally started as the SBA officer for the Asheville area and eventually became t