Podcasts by Tidbits from the Ville
A daily overview of what is happening Nationally, state wide and locally in your home town of Smithville, Missouri.
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 from 2020-12-16T12:37:27
3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021
This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experienc...
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December 12th, 2020 from 2020-12-09T12:41:52
Are Home Prices Headed Toward a Bubble Territory. Tune in today to find out.
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December 4th, 2020 from 2020-12-04T13:15:02
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices ...
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November 24th, 2020 from 2020-11-24T13:03:48
Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache...
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November 23rd, 2020 from 2020-11-23T13:22:44
This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked a high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy tod...
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November 20th, 2020 from 2020-11-20T13:06:32
Today I talk about why it is important to list your home with an agent vs. trying to sell it yourself. There are a number of good reasons including safety for you and your family.
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November 19th, 2020 from 2020-11-19T13:01:27
Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?
In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Ma...
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November 18th, 2020 from 2020-11-18T13:11:11
Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? "About Zero Percent."
There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like t...
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November 17th, 2020 from 2020-11-17T13:03:14
Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing
Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take adva...
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November 12th, 2020 from 2020-11-12T12:51:26
Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth
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November 11th, 2020 "Veteran's Day" from 2020-11-11T13:07:23
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and thank them for their continued dedication to our nation. In the United States, there are many valuable benefits available t...
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Thursday Nov 5th and Friday Nov 6th, 2020 from 2020-11-09T13:15:25
In today's episode, I talk briefly about our traveling experiences to Austin, TX last week as well as what I observed in airports, hotels, and restaurants.
My wife and I had a wonde...
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November 4th, 2020 from 2020-11-04T12:42:55
Yesterday I took the time to look at 4 Reasons why the Election won't dampen the housing market.
1) Demand
2) Low-Interest Rates
3) Price Appreciation
4) History
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October 3, 2020 from 2020-11-03T13:38:09
Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s a great oppor...
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November 1st, 2020 from 2020-11-02T12:48:45
In today's episode I talk about 4 Reasons Why the Election Won't dampen the Housing Market:
Tomorrow, Americans will decide our President for the next four years...
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October 30th, 2020 from 2020-10-30T12:11:48
Today I talk about the question we often get when getting ready to sell a home? Should I Renovate My house before I sell it?
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October 29th, 2020 from 2020-10-29T11:31:02
In today's episode, I talk about The number of houses for sale today is significantly lower than the Listen
October 28, 2020 from 2020-10-28T12:22:53
Today I talk about young Buyers purchasing their first homes.
“Home sales traditionally taper off toward the end of the year, but in September they surged beyond what we normally see duri...
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October 27th, 2020 from 2020-10-27T12:20:03
Today, I talk about the fact that there are people in the industry are talking about how we are going to see record-high foreclosures as well as Real Estate crash. I spend about 1 1/2 to 2...
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October 26th, 2020 from 2020-10-26T12:12:34
Good Monday morning, Stay safe out there today with slick conditions expected.
Today I talk about What equity can do for homeownership and how that can be used to either...
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October 23, 2020 from 2020-10-23T12:37:50
Today I talked about Real Estate numbers and specifically about Rent Payments around the nation as well as Mortgage Purchase Applications.
- As of October 6, apartment rent payments ... Listen
October 22nd, 2020 from 2020-10-22T12:12:59
For our Smithville Update: The Main Street Trail project is progressing nicely. If you have driven down main street towards Grace Community Church you will notice the contractors hav...
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October 21st, 2020 from 2020-10-21T11:44:31
In Today's episode, I talk about Why Today's Options Will Save Homeowners from Foreclosure.
Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbea...
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 2020-10-20T12:10:15
In Today's episode, I am going to discuss the upcoming visit from Missouri Governor to Smithville, Double A Co-op, and A Meal That Counts a new business in downtown Smithville and some recent fa...
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Monday, October 19, 2020 from 2020-10-19T11:19:51
Today we talk about how Real Estate will finish strong in 2020. What Realtors have been working on with buyers and sellers over the past 30 - 60 days will be completed by the end of the ye...
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 from 2020-10-16T11:30:02
In Friday's episode, I talk about How to Prepare for a Bidding War. Some interesting facts taken from NASDAQ, National Association of Realtors, Bank of America, and Realtor.com state that:...
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020 from 2020-10-15T12:13
Good Thursday morning, In today's episode I am going to talk about the number of folks who have not reached out to their mortgage provider despite having difficulty paying their mortgage during ...
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 from 2020-10-14T12:03:24
In today's episode, I discuss some key points in the latest NFID Small Business Economic Trends - September 2020 Report. Some of the key points are:
1) Housing is probably the hotte...
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 from 2020-10-13T12:06:52
Today we talk about what is going on with Housing Inventory across the country as well in the State of Missouri and right here in Clay County. The one obstacle we face as Realtors across t...
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Monday, October 12th, 2020 from 2020-10-12T12:02:27
Today we talk about Six Reasons You'll Win by Selling with a Real Estate Agent This Fall vs. trying to sell your own house by For Sale By Owner (FSB0). I discuss those six reasons briefly....
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 from 2020-10-09T11:08:43
Today I talk briefly about an Interview with Dara Khosrowashahi by Allysia Finley from the Wall Street Journal.
I also wanted to make a Public Service Announcement "PSA" about the upcomin...
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Thursday, October 8th, 2020 from 2020-10-08T11:25:20
Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to th...
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 from 2020-10-07T11:44:11
Owning a home is a great way to build family wealth. For many families, homeownership serves as a form of "forced savings" Every time you pay your mortgage, you're contributing to yo...
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 from 2020-10-06T11:55:37
Today I share about the benefits of buying a one-story home. According to NAHB "Nationwide, the share of new homes with two or more stories fell from 53% in 2018 to 52% in 2019, while the ...
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Monday, October 5th, 2020 from 2020-10-05T11:52:10
In Monday's episode, I talk about the Share of Mortgages in forbearance drops to lowest levels since April 2020; consumerfinancegov.com defines "Forbearance is when your mortgag...
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Friday, October 2nd, 2020 from 2020-10-02T12:05:12
Today I talk about Equity gain Year Over Year in the average home around the country and right here in Missouri. According to Corelogic Q2 Data Across the country, Average Equity gained by...
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Thursday, October 1st, 2020 from 2020-10-01T12:19:18
Today In Tidbits from the Ville I talk about an article in the Wall Street Journal from Julie Jargon entitled Roadschooling is More Fun. A family of five travels over 11,000 miles while at...
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 from 2020-09-30T12:02:49
Today for both my National and State Update I discuss Steve Vockrodt article from the Kansas City Star on September 28th, 2020. Missouri's low-income housing tax credit zeroed-out by Eric ...
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 from 2020-09-29T12:04:53
One of the questions we get asked all the time on our team is where are Home Prices headed in the next 12 months? Although none of us are predictors of the future, I do lean towards the mo...
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Monday, September 28th, 2020 from 2020-09-28T12:14:16
Today I talk about the article in the Wall Street Journal written by Gwynn Guilford and Charity L. Scott "Is It Insane to Start a Business During Coronavirus? Millions of Americans Don't T...
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Friday, September 25th, 2020 from 2020-09-25T12:10:09
Good Friday morning!! Yesterday I shared on my social media sites the fact that Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity gro...
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 2020-09-24T12:14:01
How exciting. I have made it to Apple Podcast. Look us up "Tidbits from the Ville", hit subscribe and provide us feedback.
Today we talk about th...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 2020-09-23T12:18:50
85% of us who are working need to help those who aren't. Bigger Tips, Donations to our local food banks, Look around your own community. Are there ways you can help the at-risk popul...
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 from 2020-09-22T11:48:58
Today I talk about the Average Impact of one home sale in the State of Missouri. According to the National Association of Realtors, The Average Impact of One Home Sale is $60,000 in ...
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 from 2020-09-21T12:04:07
This morning I am excited about a new microphone I received over the weekend that will help the sound quality of my recordings. In today's episode we talk about the Economic Impact Real Es...
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Friday September 18th, 2020 from 2020-09-18T11:43:40
Today we talk about the Shortage of homes Nationally and the average time a home is on the market. AMC is beginning to show movies again and finally the excitement around Commercial Develo...
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 from 2020-09-17T11:49:05
Today I continued to talk about the Significant Equity Homeowners have across the country. 77% of Homeowners have 20% or more equity in their homes. In the Kansas City Update, I talk...
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Wednesday September 16th, 2020 from 2020-09-16T11:26:57
Today on Tidbits from the Ville, I talk about the average equity homeowners have today as well as local stats from KCRAR “Heartland” and about the approval of Attic Storage a new storage facilit...
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Tuesday September 15th, 2020 from 2020-09-15T11:27:48
Today I talk briefly about the shift of buyer preferences to locate to lower density areas. I also discuss the shift of KC Residents flocking to buy vacation homes in rural Missouri during...
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Monday, September 14, 2020 from 2020-09-14T11:39:04
Today's episode we talk about How Solid the Housing Market is despite the shock and awe of the pandemic. We look at how inventory and supply of homes in Clay county are down significantly ...
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Friday, September 11th, 2020 Special Edition from 2020-09-11T12:12:24
Today we remember 9/11, Find out how much more buying power consumers have for the average home, How Veterans are taking advantage of low interest rates and our very own Leeah Shipley grand open...
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Thursday September 10, 2020 from 2020-09-10T11:34:04
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