Ep. 2 – "Real Estate SZN Has Begun" 🎙️🏡

Welcome back to The Loan Lab! In this episode, hosts Jimmy White and Jimmy Webber kick off what many in the industry are calling the “Unofficial Start to the Real Estate Season.”

We discuss why the week after the Super Bowl is seen as the prime time for real estate activity—touching on everything from the holiday season (Thanksgiving to New Year's) and the January LUL to families planning moves once school lets out.

Episode Highlights:

• Mortgage Rates in a Minute:
  Jimmy Webber provides a quick snapshot of today’s mortgage rates, setting the tone for a deeper dive into rate trends.
• Lab Tested Questions:
  We tackle a burning question from our social media followers:
  “Why are those in the real estate industry always preaching to buy now, when interest rates and home prices are near all-time highs?”
• You Can’t Make This Up:
  Hear some of the craziest stories from our day-to-day business life—including a wild conversation from the office that you just can’t script!
• MEAT Topics:
  Dive into our in-depth segments on:
  • Understanding Appraisal Gap Strategies – What they are, how they work, and tips for navigating offers vs. appraised values.
  • Buydowns – How to Lower Your Mortgage Rate – Explore both temporary and permanent buydown strategies and when they might be right for you.
  • No-Doc and Low-Doc Loans – Learn what these loans are, who should consider them, and the potential risks involved.

Join us as we unpack the start of the real estate season with insights, real talk, and some unbelievable stories. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us for more expert tips and behind-the-scenes looks into the mortgage world!

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