Podcasts by Karl Buys Houses

Covid19 Mortgage Deferral from 2020-04-08T21:41:37

Having Difficulty With Your Bank? 

In today's podcast, I will share with you a recent Listen

Real Estate Roundup 04-07-2020 from 2020-04-07T23:23:26

Are You One Of the Few??? There aren't too many people who really get into real estate news and current events.  I admit.. I am a bit of a Real Estate Nerd.  I enjoy looking at the real estate news...

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The 5 Causes Of The Great Depression & Are We Headed There? from 2020-04-06T23:45:48

The Stock Market Crash Of 1929 Contrary to popular opinion, the Stock Market Crash of 1929 was not the sole cause of one of the greatest collapses of Western economy.  In fact, there were many caus...

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6 Reasons Why Real Estate WON'T "Boom" After Coronavirus from 2020-04-05T20:32:01

Will Real Estate "Boom" After Coronavirus? In a recent article on Fox Business.. entitled "Real estate will boom once coronavirus threat is gone -- Go ahead, put your house on the market" Rogers He...

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Is Mortgage Forebearance A Good Idea? from 2020-04-05T17:52:24

Mortgage Forebearance With Covid-19 threatening the livelihoods of millions of Americans, a topic of discussion that is coming more an more prevalent is the issue of Mortgage Forebearance.   While ...

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What Is It Like To Go Through A Short Sale? from 2020-04-03T22:14:10

Does The Thought of A Short Sale Scare You? 

I've been blessed with a unique vantage point.  As a Real Estate Broker, I have had the opportunity to help hundreds of Tucson famil...

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Alternatives To A Rent Strike from 2020-04-02T19:07:27

Rent Strike? With some politicians (AOC) advocating "Rent Strikes" across major metropolitan cities, the Covid-19 saga takes a dangerous turn.  Listen in to today's podcast for resources as well as...

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Top Real Estate Stories 04-01-2020 from 2020-04-01T22:20:52

Today's Top Stories! Today, I thought I would take a look at the news headlines for real estate and record a few thoughts.  Listen in as I share with you how Tucson has taken over a #1 spot.. Why f...

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3 Signs The Housing Market Is Collapsing from 2020-03-31T23:27:23

Did you say Housing Market COLLAPSING???? Yes... I sure did.  I know that isn't what most Realtors (and certainly few Real Estate Brokers) will tell you. However, today, I would like to look past t...

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Should You Buy A House During Coronavirus? from 2020-03-30T23:11:14

Today, I answer a question that seems to be on everyone's mind... should you buy a house during a coronavirus pandemic?  I will examine this issue from not only a Buyer perspective, but the...

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10 Tips To Sell Your Home Fast During Coronavirus from 2020-03-28T19:21:48

Lots Of Showings But No Offers? 

In today's podcast, I will answer a question from a local Tucsonan who has moved to Show Low and needs to sell their home.  How...

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How to Price Your Home to Attract the Highest Offers During A Pandemic from 2020-03-27T23:14:14

Are you trying to figure out how to price your home during #Covid19? There are people even today who are putting their unwanted homes up for sale during this time.  In today's podcast, I will share...

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A Deflationary Spiral? You're In One!! from 2020-03-25T02:03

A Deflationary Spiral? According to Investopedia,  "A deflationary spiral is a downward price reaction to an economic crisis leading to lower production, lower wages, decreased demand, and still lo...

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Is This The End of iBuyers? from 2020-03-21T17:39:33

Today, iBuying giant Opendoor and their partner Redfin announced that they will suspend purchasing of homes in during the #Coronavirus outbreak.    Will #Zillow follow suit?  How does this impact l...

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Should You Sell Your House During A Recession? from 2020-03-18T00:05:58

Are you thinking about selling your home soon but are concerned about a recession?  In today's podcast, I will share with you an article from Realtor.com reviewing the 5 things we should think abou...

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5 Secrets Real Estate Investors Use To Sell Fast In Tucson from 2020-03-16T16:01:01

Do you need to sell a house fast in Tucson? Listing it with a local real estate agent can take months. In some cases, the house may not sell at all. You won’t find many investors who hire agents...

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Is Tucson Affordable? from 2020-03-06T21:58:25

Tucson has long had a reputation as being an "Inexpensive" or "Cheaper" place to live.  However, is it really that "affordable?"  In today's podcast, I will share with you a local Univ...

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Housing Market Feels CoronaVirus Effects from 2020-03-05T22:26:33

In today’s livestream on YouTube, I shared three stories that I felt were somewhat related and could be helpful for you if you are watching the news as I am. The impact of the Coronavirus (Covid...

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Real Estate Scams and Seizures!! from 2020-03-04T23:03:21

In today's post, I talk with you about a recent real estate scam that was uncovered and successfully stopped here in Arizona.  I discuss with you the cases, as well as the warning signs that were o...

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How To Sell Your Home Fast During CoronaVirus (Covid-19) from 2020-03-03T23:36:50

A Pandemic?  

Not everyone has expected a global pandemic to cause such a panic amongst the markets, both the stock market as well as the housing market.  ...

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What Happens When A Listing Expires? from 2020-03-02T20:46:44

There are 8 common questions people tend to have about the process of having a listing expire on them.  They've spent thousands of dollars in time and money trying to get their home sold, a...

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Cheap Fixer Upper Homes For Sale in Tucson! from 2020-02-27T22:32:44

Like Cheap Houses? 

Looking for Cheap Fixer Upper Homes for sale in Tucson and the surrounding areas?  Me too! 

In today's post, I will take you wit...

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Selling Your Home Without A Realtor... The iBuyer Trap! from 2020-02-26T19:43:33

Who Needs A Realtor? 

That was the headline of a recent article I s...

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How To Stop A Trustee Sale from 2020-02-25T02:33:44

Did you recently get a Trustee Sale notice? 

You aren't alone!  After 23 years as a Realtor, Broker, and Investor with experience dealing with banks an...

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7 Thoughts On Buying A Multi-Generational Home In Tucson from 2020-02-21T02:08:47

Need A House With a Guest House? 

You aren't alone!  According to a recent Listen

How an iBuyer Compares To A Local Home Buyer in Tucson from 2020-02-20T17:54:20

Considering using an iBuyer? iBuyers are a relatively new option when it comes to selling your home. They provide a quick option if you need to sell as soon as possible, but they are not the only ...

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Highway Robbery! Pima County Vs. Tucson! from 2020-02-19T18:31:09

Rant Alert! 

In today's post, I share with you my personal feelings about what is happening in Tucson vs. Pima County and the PAYGO Plan.  If you haven't heard about PAYGO, it i...

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10 Best Home Improvements For Resale 2020 from 2020-02-18T20:34:37

Planning on selling your property in 2020?   

Do you need to do some home improvements first?  You might want to know what are the best home improvements for resale 2020! &...

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Tucson City Code Violations... from 2020-02-17T23:13:34

As properties in Tucson become more and more valuable, Tucson homeowners are watching out for Tucson City Code Violations.. 

 In today's podcast, I share with you growing concer...

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5 Things To Be Aware Of When Dealing With A Tucson Probate Property from 2020-02-17T20:15:32

Dealing with probate can be a daunting and time-consuming task, especially after dealing with the loss of a loved one. In today’s post, I will offer five things you need to be aware of when dealing...

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5 Hidden Disadvantages of Selling Your House in Tucson To An Online Buyer! from 2020-02-17T19:07:22

Considering Selling Your Home To An iBuyer?

Many of the iBuyers coming on to the scene are getting attention due to their brand familiarity and promise of convenience. Ho...

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Selling Home That Needs Repairs In Tucson? from 2020-02-14T19:43:20

Selling Home That Needs Repairs? 

As a Realtor, and an Investor here in the Tucson area with over 23 years experience, I am often asked questions about selling home ...

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How Much Does It Cost To Build A House Yourself? from 2020-02-13T20:03:22

Thinking About Building A House Yourself?

 You aren't alone!  Recent rising costs of housing have caused many people to consider whether or not they should buil...

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How Working Remotely Will Affect Property Values... from 2020-02-12T21:37:21

Work Remotely?  Know Anyone that Does? In today's post, we will discuss several articles that I found while doing some research for the podcast.  I discovered a recent study that showed that Phoeni...

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Dangerous Virus Hits California Multifamily Residence: No.. It's Not CoronaVirus... from 2020-02-12T00:08:33

A Dangerous Virus Plagues California Ever since Mayor Libby Schaaf decided to get the City of Oakland involved in what would otherwise be a civil matter disputed in the courts, things have progr...

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Reckless Mayor Sets Dangerous Housing Precedent! from 2020-02-11T00:01:50

Affordable Housing The Housing crisis is certainly becoming problematic in many cities.  Recently, a group of homeless mothers self styled "Moms4Housing" made a dramatic step by squatting in a vaca...

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Zillow Gets A Real Estate License.. Housing Prices Jump.. Sales Drop! from 2020-02-07T18:44:57

Real Estate News With Tucson Impact Zillow is getting real estate licenses in all 50 states by the end of 2020.. what does this move mean for you and I in Tucson?  Additionally, the housing prices ...

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How Much Does Probate Cost In Arizona? from 2020-02-04T21:30:59

How much does probate cost in Arizona?  What are the procedures for it?  Does every probate have to be a formal, drawn out process, or is there something quicker and easier?  In t...

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How To Sell A House By Owner In Tucson from 2020-02-01T22:51:21

Are you thinking about how to sell a house by owner in Tucson this year? You aren’t alone! Every day, over a hundred properties come on the Tucson MLS every day. Every day, even more sell. Over my ...

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The Housing Bubble 2.0 from 2020-01-31T23:55:46

Are we on the pathway to a new, more terrifying housing bubble?  In today's post, I will share with you the latest information about rising student debt, rising mortgage defaults, and expansive mor...

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Cash Home Buyer Scams In Tucson! from 2020-01-27T23:45:02

Cash Home Buyer Scams!  Cash Home Buyer Scams aren’t new.  As a matter of fact, they have been a part of real estate since the first lot of land was sold! As a matter of fact, local Tucson news cre...

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Affordable Housing IS Infrastructure Bill from 2020-01-21T23:27:18

Affordable Housing and Decreasing Confidence

There is no doubt that affordable housing is becoming more and more of an issue in America as well as American Politics. &nbs...

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How To Avoid Trouble Paying The Mortgage For Tucson Homeowners! from 2020-01-17T21:34:40

Trouble Paying the Mortgage?

You may think it’s only the tenant who has a hard time paying the mortgage, but as a real estate investor or landlord, there may be times whe...

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What Do Renters Look For? from 2020-01-15T23:26:38

What Do Renters Look For?   In today's podcast, I will share with you the most common things that renters look for in multifamily rentals... as well as the trends that a recent report showed. This ...

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3 Reasons Agents Work With Investing Realtors! from 2020-01-14T21:28:25

Realtors In Tucson Are you a Realtor in Tucson that has a property that just isn't selling? There are many reasons why you might want to consider working with an Investor to sell your property.  No...

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5 Tips For Selling Your Mobile Home In Tucson! from 2020-01-10T18:43:12

Selling a Mobile Home In Tucson?  Selling your mobile home in Tucson can take some work. You may not use the same strategy to sell a mobile home as you would a single-family one. Use these tips to ...

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How Does War Affect Real Estate Values? from 2020-01-08T19:39:28

What Is The Impact Of Large Scale War on Real Estate Values?  In today's post, we will examine the implications of large scale warfare as it relates to real estate values at home.  In recent years,...

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What HUD Says about iBuyers? from 2020-01-07T18:35:43

Recently, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson spoke at a National Association of Realtors event regarding the changing real estate environment, iBuyers, and housing discriminatio...

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How To Find More Buyers For Your House In Tucson! from 2020-01-06T20:25:24

Having A Hard TIme Selling Your Property?  Have you found it difficult to sell your house in Tucson? Selling your house via rent to own contract will help you find more buyers and get your asking p...

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Is Housing A “Human Right?” Moms 4 Housing from 2020-01-03T19:18:16

Moms 4 Housing If you haven’t been paying attention to the local news, a local group in Oakland California have formed called Moms 4 Housing. This group of women apparently have broken into (or acc...

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How Do You Challenge A Low Home Appraisal? from 2020-01-01T22:01:10

Did you recently get a low home appraisal?  One of the big questions I hear a lot is "How Do You Challenge a Low Home Appraisal?"  In today's post I will share with you the 6 things you can do once...

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The Arizona Real Estate Bubble Of The 2020s from 2019-12-28T22:41:35

The Arizona Real Estate Bubble Of The 2020s

The Arizona Real Estate Bubble was a Real Estate Bubble that happened in Arizona in the early and mid 2020's.  America in...

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How Does We Buy Houses For Cash Work? from 2019-12-28T20:23:52

Looking to sell your Tucson home fast?   Looking at We Buy Houses companies in Tucson?  Wondering “How does We Buy Houses for Cash Work?” This article will give you a clear idea of all the options ...

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Here Is How To Sell Your House In The Winter! from 2019-12-27T18:34:29

Do you want to sell your house for cash? Do you want to sell your house right now – this winter? Great news: Here’s how to sell your house for cash in Tucson during the winter… It’s one thing to tr...

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The Right Way to Sell Your House When Relocating in Arizona from 2019-12-26T19:36:43

Are you looking for information on selling your house in Tucson, AZ before relocating to another area? It can be a confusing process when you need to sell your house as quickly as possible. Movi...

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What Is An iBuyer And Should You Work With One? from 2019-12-26T19:33:56

One question we hear from many of our clients is “what is an iBuyer?” 

In this post, we shed some light on the subject to help you determine if you should work with one or not! There...

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Benefits of Owner Financing for Tucson Home Sellers from 2019-12-24T23:31:20

There are many benefits of owner financing for homeowners in Tucson! 

Learn more about the perks of using a rent to own contract to sell your house in todays' post!  Rent to own...

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5 Creative Ways To Sell Your Land Online! from 2019-12-23T23:17:58

Are you thinking about selling your land online? If so, you might be wondering how to compete against all the other sellers out there in the Tucson area who are also trying to sell their lan...

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