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Robert 'The Rebelbroker' Whitelaw has been a real estate broker and Realtor® in Silicon Valley California since 1988! His show discusses some of the best ways to achieve your real estate goals and build wealth for buyers, sellers, investors, entrepreneurs or just real estate watchers - from an insiders perspective. Over the years, Robert has been lucky enough to work with successful entrepreneurs from all walks of life and industries. Get a chance to hear what he has learned from these amazi ...
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The NAR settlement is in the final stages of approval and will likely go into effect in the middle of July 2024. It is not an understatement when I say that this change to how buyers agents are being compensated will introduce chaos into the real estate world until the systems in place adapt to this new reality. BUYERS HIT HARDEST These changes wil…
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Things are looking rough for California residents in 2024. A nearly $100 billion dollar surplus has been turned into $73 billion (and growing) deficit. Sadly, the solution from Sacramento seems to be doubling down on the policies that are causing many of these issues. New changes to the law have been proposed that will be voted on later this year d…
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Welcome to "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker" – your go-to podcast for expert insights into the dynamic world of real estate. In this episode, we delve into a crucial aspect of selling your home: digital curb appeal. In today's digital age, first impressions are made online. Potential buyers scroll through listings, making split-second de…
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Local Pending Sales Vs. The National Trend
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In this episode, dive deep into the intriguing world of real estate data with Robert Whitelaw, the seasoned real estate broker from Morgan Hill, California. Join us as we unravel the disparities between pending home sales on a national scale and the dynamic market of Santa Clara County. 📊 Key Takeaways: Analyzing the latest trends in pending home s…
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Welcome to "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker," your go-to podcast for demystifying all things relating to real estate, including the status of homes for sale! Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of real estate, providing valuable insights and expert analysis. 🏡 Unlock the Secrets: Delve into the nuances of home listings – from active…
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Welcome to another eye-opening episode of "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker"! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that affects both seasoned and aspiring real estate agents—the real problems plaguing today's real estate professionals. Join me as we explore the notion that bad agents are made, not born. Many agents are trained to priorit…
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Welcome to another edition of Real Estate Realities! Today we are covering the FHA loan for multifamily purchases that just got WAY better. In fact, it makes it possible for much easier house hacking! Don't know what house hacking is? Not sure why I am so excited about changes to a loan? Then make sure to check out todays show and realize that this…
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Questioning the $1.8B Realtor Conspiracy Verdict
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In this episode of Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker, we delve deep into the crucial topic of compensating real estate agents when selling your home while keeping in mind the recent court case where Sellers won a $1.8 billion judgement against the National Association of Realtors and a number of real estate brokerages. Finding the right co…
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As interest rates snuggle up to 8%, we find ourselves in a place that we have not been in 23 years! An entire generation of business people, home buyers and home sellers have become comfortable with interest rates in the sub 5% range. So what will this interest rate mean for home buyers, sellers and investors? Could this be the element that finally…
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2023 California Rent Control Laws Will Ruin The Rental Market
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Welcome to "Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker," the ultimate destination for in-depth explorations of recent California rent control real estate law changes. With our finger on the pulse of recent California legal changes, todays podcast serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding the nuances of the ever-evolving legal landscape go…
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Should You Sell Your Investment Property In 2023?
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Each year I suggest that real estate investors evaluate their holdings to determine if they should sell their investment property. In todays show, we will cover the basics of this effort so you can decide if 2023 is the right time for you to sell your investment property. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ Instagram: https://www.…
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13 Steps to Master the Home Buying Process: Your Pre-House Hunting Checklist
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Lets get a handle on the 13 BEST tips to prepare for your home buying experience! With an understanding of these tips, you will give yourself the power to engage in your home buying search in a way that will likely save you money and stress! —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelbroker/ ➡️ T…
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In addition to some other news, this week we review some recent escalations in the application of artificial intelligence in the real estate world that will just make it even more difficult for buyers and sellers to focus on competent real estate professionals. We also talk a little about debt profiles and what that might mean for real estate. We w…
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Subprime Lending Is Still A Problem In 2023
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Subprime lending is still out there, and the mainstream take on it is totally wrong. Instead of solving what causes borrowers to be subprime, the system simply bends the rules and allows those borrowers to get burdened with debt that are not equipped to manage. This leaves them very vulnerable to market shifts or other bumps in their financial road…
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Single Family, Condo, Townhomes - The Differences
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This week we review the types of properties you will find in California. We will cover single family homes, condominiums and townhomes. What are the legal differences and what are the benefits and limits of each. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelbroker/ ➡️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/r…
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Equity Theft Interview with Christina Martin From PLF
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Join me as we get a chance to sit down with Pacific Legal Foundation Attorney Christina Martin to chat about her victory in the Supreme Court in the fight to defeat state equity theft. This amazing unanimous decision by the highest court is only matched by the astonishment that this case ever needed to go to the Supreme Court of the United States i…
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If you are someone trying to find the right real estate professional to help you with buying or selling real estate, AI is making your life harder rather than better. We will discuss that and how to deal with it in todays show! #ai #chatgpt Why Files video on AI - https://youtu.be/brQLpTnDwyg —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ➡️ In…
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