The Housing Muse

Real Estate Trends & Musings Episodes

May 10, 2024

Is That Home a Money Pit or Hidden Gem?

EPISODE 49: A fixer upper--that is, a home in need of some TLC--could help you strike real estate gold, allowing you to possibly even double or triple the home’s value. But to get that type of ROI, you need to …

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Feb. 21, 2024

5 House Problems That Will Make You Want to Move

EPISODE 47: A lot can go wrong with a house. It’s the less glamorous side to homeownership. But if you ignore some key signs, you could find small problems quickly turn into really BIG problems that may even make you …

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Jan. 12, 2024

The Best Time to Buy Home Stuff for Deals

The money-saving episode! Home appliances and household purchases can really bite into a budget. But how would you like to save potentially hundreds of dollars?

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Oct. 17, 2023

True Crime in Real Estate: 5 Situations to Fear

EPISODE 42: Every crime has a setting, and sadly too often, it plays out inside a home. Even if you’re a law-abiding citizen, you could face the fallout from crime in real estate. In this episode, we unpack five fearful …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Pickleball in Real Estate ... P-NIMBY at Play?

EPISODE 41: Pickleball is serving up some serious wins in real estate, like revitalizing once-abandoned shopping malls into booming pickleball hubs. Developers are in a race to bring more pickleball courts to more places all across the country. But...

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Sept. 8, 2023

Quiz Time! Test Your Real Estate Smarts

EPISODE 40: It’s one of our favorite regular segments on The Housing Muse: Quiz Time! Take our interactive quiz to test how smart you are when it comes to the latest real estate and home design trends, home maintenance and …

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April 6, 2023

Renovating to Sell for More Money

EPISODE 35: The top concerns from homeowners recently surveyed about selling their home: They fear their home is in need of too many repairs, has an outdated interior, not trendy enough fixtures and lacks curb appeal. Sorry to say, but …

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March 7, 2023

The Mooch Strategy to Real Estate

To get into real estate today, do you need to adopt a “mooch strategy?” Possibly. Young adults have been moving back home in record numbers—and even well into adulthood. Parents are footing the bills, and even helping their adult...

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Oct. 7, 2022

Home Sellers Are Liars!

Episode 29: Ninety-four percent of homeowners admit to not disclosing property defects when selling their home. Home buyers then move in and uncover shoddy repairs and cover-ups. The percentage is alarmingly high, and particularly worrisome given that...

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June 8, 2022

There's No Crying in Real Estate!

But so many people are crying! A new survey shows that 50% of home buyers said the real estate process left them in tears. Here’s why and how we may be able to cheer them up.

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April 27, 2022

10 Ways You're Screwing Up Your Home's Value

Homeowners may be unintentionally hurting their home’s long-term value through their actions. You undoubtedly want your home’s value to grow. So, don’t stand in the way of making that happen! Listen in as the Housing Muse offers up 10 ways …

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April 12, 2022

Striking it Big in Real Estate: Yes, You!!!

Hey, homeowners, have you noticed? It’s rainin’ money inside your home! Housing appreciation is in overdrive and equity is pouring in. There’s never been more homes valued at a million-or plus—you may be one of them if you hold on …

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March 1, 2022

Moving the Parents

We’re all getting older and there may come a point when a house no longer fits your needs or a family member’s needs. Moving an aging parent, grandparent, or loved one can be stressful and cause tension in families when …

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Feb. 15, 2022

12 Mind-Blowing Housing Stats That Will Make You Say 'What?!'

Gasp. Jaw drop. And be utterly surprised along with The Housing Muse at some recent trends in the real estate market. Home buyers are willing to blow their budget by how much?! Housing equity is up by how much?! The …

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Feb. 1, 2022

'I Have Serious House Envy'

We’re all trying to keep up with the Joneses. And the Joneses keep winning! Many people admit they’re taking on home improvement projects solely to impress others. They’re spending thousands of dollars to do it too! In this episode: Find …

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