The Home Girls Podcast

The Home Girls Podcast We're here to answer your questions about buying and selling in the current real estate market.

We share strategies and real life stories, while offering expert advice and reviewing the latest market trends in real estate and mortgage.

05/21/2024

If you're selling a home with solar panels, do you include them in the price? What are they worth? If a seller financed the solar system and are selling their home, do you have to take over the debt if you plan to buy the home? SO many questions, and we have the answers!

On this episode of The Home Girls Podcast, we tackle buying and selling with solar panels, and the pros and cons. Solar can be a great long-term investment but each solar company has very different rules when it comes to recording liens and transferring ownership. It takes some research by your realtor and lender to gather the details and know your options. Each home can be very different, and we can't wait to shine some light on this topic!

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05/07/2024

Welcome to our version of “Meet the Podcasters.” You’ll find out who loves muscle cars, who’s an 80s hair band aficionado and answers to other riveting questions!

On this episode of The Home Girls Podcast, we are having some fun and keeping it light since there are enough stressful things going on in the world! So tune in, give us a listen and a follow, download our podcast, and keep sending in your questions.

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04/23/2024

On this episode of The Home Girls Podcast we talk about estimated values, FHA vs Conventional loans, multiple offers, mortgage recasts, the current housing market, interest rates and so much more!

So, have a listen, keep sending us your questions (we LOVE them) DOWNLOAD this episode and give us a follow!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com

Thanks so much for listening!

04/09/2024

On this episode of The Home Girls Podcast, we delve into ideas to help you save for a down payment. From traditional savings to innovative strategies, we explore diverse avenues to secure your dream home. Whether it's leveraging family support, tapping into retirement funds or harnessing the power of an asset, we will help you uncover the options available to you.

Don't know how much you need to buy a home? We will touch on that too. Tune in so we can help you set goals and make a plan. Let's get creative so you can buy sooner than later!
So, have a listen, DOWNLOAD this episode, follow us and reach out with questions! We would also love your feedback!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com

Thank you for listening!

03/26/2024

Interest rates are higher than they used to be, and if you are thinking of buying a home, you may have heard of “points” or “buying points” but what does that mean exactly, and what’s the point of doing it?

In this episode of The Home Girls podcast, we delve into mortgage points and uncover the valuable strategies that can save you thousands over the life of your loan. We will demystify mortgage points and equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your home financing. We'll explore the ins and outs of paying points, discuss how paying points can lower your interest rate and monthly payments, and weigh the pros and cons of this financial strategy.

As an added BONUS, we will also unpack the difference between a permanent rate buydown and a temporary rate buydown.

So, have a listen, DOWNLOAD this episode, follow us and reach out with questions! We would also love your feedback!

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03/12/2024

On the next episode of The Home Girls Podcast we talk about the Family Opportunity Loan that you may not know exists, but could help you or someone you know. We also share some pro tips to help save you money on your mortgage. You won't want to miss all the great info nuggets on this episode! You may see Beth’s 18 year old cat, Angus, making a cameo appearance on this video clip, so don’t be alarmed!

So, have a listen, DOWNLOAD this episode, follow us and reach out with questions! We would also love your feedback!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com

Thank you for listening!

03/05/2024

On the next episode of The Home Girls Podcast we explore the necessary but not so sexy part of the home buying / selling experience: the home inspection.

Our special guest is Paul J. Magrone with Home Inspections by PJM, and he’s ready to share some down and dirty stories and pro tips that you won’t want to miss!

So have a listen, DOWNLOAD this episode, follow us and reach out with questions! New episodes drop every Tuesday, and we would love your feedback!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com
Thank you for listening!

02/27/2024

In this episode of the Home Girls Podcast we answer your questions regarding getting your home ready to sell, so you can stress less and get top dollar. Have a pet tarantula? A sale of your home contingency? We’ve got answers (and will be spinning off on some of these topics for future episodes as well)!

So have a listen, DOWNLOAD this episode, follow us and reach out with questions! New episodes drop every Tuesday, and we would love your feedback!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com.

Thanks for listening!

02/20/2024

Let's face it, in Florida, it is a challenging time for home insurance, and it's not getting any better anytime soon. And the cost?? Well, it just keeps getting higher, people are getting dropped by carriers or they can't find good coverage at a reasonable price. It can be super stressful.

Don't panic. We've got you.

On this episode of The Home Girls Podcast we are speaking with Mackenzie Redding, insurance expert with Goosehead Insurance -, to help conquer this giant, and help find solutions so you can worry less and get on with your life. So have a listen, DOWNLOAD this episode, reach out with questions and we will help guide you through!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com.

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In this episode, we talk about something some people might find a little scary…being self-employed and trying to buy a h...
02/13/2024

In this episode, we talk about something some people might find a little scary…being self-employed and trying to buy a home. But with the right team by your side, it doesn’t have to be!

We interviewed past client, Wendi Stark, who is self-employed and successfully purchased a home with us in 2023. This experience was not without some planning and setbacks along the way, but Wendi picked the right team and we guided her through tax filings, IRS payments, "murder sheds" and so much more!

Vicki and Wendi discuss how they worked together to make sure Wendi's taxes showed correct and sufficient income and that she had her ducks in a row before she shopped. While Beth and Wendi share the details about shopping for a fixer upper in this market, and how important it is to get property information ahead of time so you know the age of the major systems, and are aware of any potential pitfalls before you make an offer. Follow along from pre-approval to closing with lots of tips along the way!

Wendi is the owner of Wendi Stark Hair (), and is Beth's amazing hair stylist! We are so grateful that she agreed to share insights into her own personal experience along with some dos and don’ts that you don’t want to miss!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, so please give us a listen, follow us, DOWNLOAD the podcast, rate us (only if you like us 😁 ) and spread the word! You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com

Thanks for your support!

02/13/2024

Sometimes when you are showing homes, you stumble across some crazy things! There could be a scary shed in the yard that looks like something out of a horror movie, or maybe it’s the scariest electrical box that you have ever seen.

In our next episode, we talk about something else that can also be scary: being self employed and trying to buy a home… but it doesn’t have to be! If you have the right team by your side guiding you through your home buying journey, you can absolutely make it to closing!

We also talk about how my team and I make sure to get all the info on the home ahead of time, relating to the age and condition of the roof, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and water heater, so we are aware of any pitfalls, know what to look for while we are there, and can find solutions!

Here’s a sneak peek from our upcoming episode that drops on Tuesday, Feb 13 with Wendi Stark from , my amazing hair stylist who bought a home with us last year. In this episode she shares insights into her own personal experience along with some dos and don’ts that you won’t want to miss!

Hi friends! On this week's episode, we share some of our recent challenges with property appraisals, and what we did to ...
02/06/2024

Hi friends! On this week's episode, we share some of our recent challenges with property appraisals, and what we did to help find solutions and get our buyers and sellers to the closing table. We may have had a few sleepless nights worried about our people, but this dream team always finds a win / win!

Are you interested in unique properties? Ready to finance a historic home? How about a barn-do-minium? Yearning to know what a yurt is? Join us as we discuss appraisal woes and unique properties!

New episodes drop every Tuesday, and we would love your feedback! Do you have a question or an idea for a future episode? Please leave us a comment or feel free to DM us!
You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, so please give us a listen, follow us, DOWNLOAD the podcast, rate us (only if you like us 😁 ) and spread the word! You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com

Thanks for your support!

Well, we may not cover things in the exact order as the title of this episode (it just rhymed better this way) but we do...
02/01/2024

Well, we may not cover things in the exact order as the title of this episode (it just rhymed better this way) but we do offer some MIND BLOWING info nuggets on these topics!

On this week’s episode of The Home Girls Podcast we are answering YOUR QUESTIONS on how to boost your credit score and how it factors into buying a home. We also talk about renting vs buying and offer some great advice to help you determine what is best for YOU. We also talk about HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit) and if you should consider using one for home improvements, debt payoff or to buy other properties.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, and we would love your feedback! Do you have a question or an idea for a future episode? Please email us: [email protected] or feel free to add your questions to the comments below.

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, so please give us a listen, follow us, DOWNLOAD the podcast, rate us (only if you like us 🙂) and spread the word! You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com

Thanks for your support!

After almost 20 years of having daily conversations with my dear friend and mortgage expert, Vicki Kellenbenz Moletteire...
02/01/2024

After almost 20 years of having daily conversations with my dear friend and mortgage expert, Vicki Kellenbenz Moletteire, we said to ourselves… we HAVE to share this information with people!

We have over 50 years of combined experience helping clients achieve their goals of home ownership in any market, and have SO much fun talking through scenarios and coming up with strategies to help our clients succeed in the current real estate market, so we decided to bring this information to you via a podcast!

Introducing The Home Girls Podcast! Every Tuesday we will be dropping NEW episodes, sharing strategies, real life stories, offering expert advice and discussing the latest market trends in real estate and mortgage. Our mission? To help you find your way home!

Of course, we are just getting started, so these first episodes are NOT perfect. But that’s ok… we will get better in time, and we are not afraid of learning as we go! We have 3 episodes for you to listen to so far, and welcome your feedback. We’d also love to hear any questions that you have, and topics you’d like for us to discuss, so we talk about them on the show.

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, so please give us a listen, follow us, DOWNLOAD the podcast, rate us (only if you like us 🙂 and spread the word! You can also listen here: https://thehomegirls.buzzsprout.com

BIG THANKS to Jim Hobart for all of your help with our headshots, editing and advising and Kamran Joon for the logo!
Thanks in advance, and enjoy!

Welcome friends, to The Home Girls podcast! This is the place to be if you have questions about buying and selling in today’s real estate market.Beth Hobart is a top selling, award winning, Central Florida realtor and Vicki Moletteire is a top pro...

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