Little Rock, AR Real Estate Podcast with Steven Blackwood

How Can You Take Advantage of a Home Inspection Report?

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:33:00 -0700

Looking to buy or sell a home in Central Arkansas? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (501) 400-4849 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

In today's market, everyone is looking for a good deal. But how exactly do you go about finding one?

It all starts with a home inspection. If you find a home with a laundry list of problems on its inspection report, you will have a great deal of leverage when submitting an offer. It's often the case that the seller is not in a position to or may not want to bother with a long list of defects that need to be addressed. It's situations like this that provide the best opportunities for investors or people who want to repair, rehab, and resettle.

The idea is that the seller fixes the problems identified in the inspection report or you get a better monetary value for the house. If a property has a long list of defects, it effectively limits the pool of buyers. If many things need to be repaired or replaced, many first-time and traditional home buyers won't be able to qualify for their ideal loan amount with the home in its current condition; it takes retail buyers out of the equation because the home doesn't qualify for secondary market financing. By limiting the prospective buyers for a property, a home in this condition will likely be bought with cash or by those rare buyers who want to take it how it is.

If you're looking to invest or buy a home and improve it, these are the types of homes to keep an eye out for. There's no one better to consult on the topic than a real estate professional, and I'm always available to chat. Give me a call or shoot me an email if you want more advice on how to make the most of your next home purchase.

Why Should You Get a Pre-inspection?

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:59:00 -0700

We at the Blackwood Team are currently working on a progragm that will recommend home sellers get inspections before we begin marketing the home. Why would we do this? Isn't it the buyer's job to have an inspection done?

We've found that if the seller is aware of a defect with the home, they will typically disclose it in the written communications with the buyer. It's in the seller's interest to know all the defects before starting the inspection process with a buyer. If a buyer's inspector finds a bunch of things the seller didn't know about, it could fundamentally alter the deal. The seller may be left having to spend a bunch of money, or the buyer might back out.

To make the whole process a whole lot smoother and avoid the potential for red flags once you have a buyer, you need to get a pre-inspection! To learn more about this subject, give us a call or shoot us an email. It's our job to make the selling process as easy as possible!

Don't Miss Your Chance to Win Money Toward a New Home!

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:54:00 -0700

Looking to buy or sell a home in Central Arkansas? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (501) 400-4849 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today we want to share with you a very special opportunity to win money toward a new home. By going to www.TheGreatHomeGiveaway.com and registering, you will be eligible to win biweekly prizes of $10,000 until the end of the year or, if you're lucky, the grand prize of $100,000!

We at Blackwood Team Realtors have come together with brokers throughout the country to provide you this opportunity through the end of the year. Don't miss your chance to register! You can also give us a call at (888) 411-9510 to become eligible.

As always, if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Little Rock area, we'd love to assist you. Shoot us an email or give us a call for the best real estate experience in town!

The Benefits of Selling Right Now in Central Arkansas

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:30:00 -0700

Looking to buy or sell a home in Central Arkansas? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (501) 400-4849 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

We are here today to give you the most up-to-date real estate and mortgage information here in Arkansas. We need houses to sell right now and are looking for particular homes that will best suit our clients. Even if you are just entertaining the thought of selling, please give us a call. Homes that are priced correctly are selling fast.

We have buyers in waiting looking for specific homes, one of which could be yours. These homes in demand command top dollar and while there is still plenty of inventory on the market, these particular homes are selling fast and for a great price. If you are thinking about selling your home, please give us a call or send us an email so we can see if you would be a good fit for one of our many eager buyers. You can also log onto our website, stevenblackwood.com, to fill out the options and opportunities form so we can share with you the options and opportunities available to you in this market.

How to Make the Decisions Necessary After a Major Loss

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Tue, 13 May 2014 08:05:00 -0700

Looking to buy or sell a home in Central Arkansas? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (501) 400-4849 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

The nearly 700 households that have been affected by the recent tornado here in Arkansas have been heavy on my heart and mind. We have devoted a large portion of our time on the Beyond the Box Radio Show the last two weeks talking about the different aspects and decisions that homeowners may be facing after such an event.

The Blackwood Team is ready to extend our full team of professionals to help answer your questions, such as:

What options do I have?
What should I consider before settling my insurance claim?
Do I have to need to get a new mortgage?
Who should I call to repair my home?
Where can I live while my home is repaired?

There are an abundance of resources available to you in Arkansas for this kind of situation. As a certified real estate expert and mortgage planning specialist, I am eager and willing to help anyone who needs assistance.

If you, or someone you know, have been impacted by the storms, please let us know so we can help. You can reach me through my website www.stevenblackwood.com or by phone at 501-219-4667.

Start Your Real Estate Career with a Blackwood Team Scholarship

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Fri, 2 May 2014 10:42:00 -0700

Have You Considered a Career in Real Estate?

If you're growing tired of your desk job, or if you have ever wanted a career where you could actually go out into the field and help people on a face-to-face basis, then a career in real estate might be a good option for you.

As a realtor, I get to go out into the field and help people find their dream homes every day. It's rewarding, it's exciting, and I really enjoy what I do everyday.

If you're interested in starting a career in real estate, I would urge you to go to scholarships.blackwoodrealty.com.

The Blackwood Team is offering scholarships to get a select few people into their real estate careers. These candidates would also have the chance to become part of the Blackwood Realty Team after this process.

I look forward to turning you into one of the most successful real estate professionals in Central Arkansas!

Apply today!

Central Arkansas Real Estate Spring Market Update

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:52:00 -0700

Central Arkansas Real Estate Spring Market Update

If you have been following my radio show, you probably know that the market here in Central Arkansas is stabilizing. I will be giving you some data about our market.

Single-family housing is continuing to sell well.
Inventory levels have corrected themselves, and this has resulted in many multiple offer scenarios.

If you have a property that you're thinking about selling, you should let us know right away. We have buyers waiting for you that are pre-qualified and eager to purchase a home.

Go to this website and give us the information about your home, and we will do our best to find you a buyer that will be willing to pay top dollar for your property. Keep in mind that if you wait too long, the market will be saturated with sellers and you will no longer be able to get a premium price for your home.

If you're looking to purchase a home, or replace your existing home, you can take advantage of our trade-up program or our guaranteed sale program. Just visit my website and provide us with your information and we should be able to find a suitable property to fit your needs.

Also, don't forget to tune in to my radio show every Saturday at 102.9 Beyond the Box Real estate radio.

Bright Outlook for Little Rock Real Estate in 2014...Don't Miss Out

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 11:33:00 -0700

Arkansas Market Update - Good Outlook for 2014

There has recently been a surge with buyers in the Arkansas market, and we're seeing houses move that have been sitting on the market for some time.
If you're on the fence about what to do, let me help you decide what you can do in 2014.

Visit my website and click the 'Prepare to Purchase' link, where you will find abundant resources for you to make good decisions regarding real estate.
Whether you're moving up, or moving down, we can help you.
The time to buy is now, as interest rates will only keep rising as we head closer to 2015.

On a side note - be sure to check out my weekly radio show every Saturday at 1 o'clock pm on KARN or tune into 102.9 FM.

Also, be sure to go to my website to subscribe to my monthly market updates about Arkansas real estate.

As always, if you need any assistance buying or selling in the Little Rock area, please give me a call at (501) 400-4849 or shoot me an email at srblackwood@gmail.com

Low Interest Rates Makes Homes Affordable to More Than Two-Thirds of Americans!

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:52:00 -0800

Click here to find out what your home is worth or to search all area homes for sale.

It seems like only yesterday when the terms “short sale” and “foreclosure” were everyday household words but national trends reveal that housing activity has greatly improved since 2009 and even more so during the past 18 months. In fact, just last year much of the nation including our marketplace experienced much-needed stabilization, and in some cases a growth pattern that resulted in lots of positive changes.

Today, with rates so low a large portion of our population can afford to move out of their rental apartments and homes to purchase a home, building equity rather than paying someone else’s mortgage!

Recently a report published by the Fed indicated that the average Individual net worth of renters is $5,100 whereas homeowners in America can boast an average net worth of $171,500. That’s a difference of 30 times more than their renting counterparts!

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So if you want to change your financial future and seize the opportunities that are present right now with the state of our current, very strong market, contact us today. A typical real estate cycle is exactly that – a cycle. It doesn’t last forever and it will definitely circle around. So before things change why not explore how you can truly change your life! We encourage you to visit our website www.stevenblackwood.com and click on the button “Prepare to Purchase” to get started.

What's Happening in Our Central Arkansas Real Estate Market?

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Wed, 8 Jan 2014 08:59:00 -0800

Buyers click here to search all area homes for sale.

Sellers click here to find out what your home is worth.

Welcome to my video blog. I first wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. As 2014 progresses, I hope you take this year as a chance to embrace opportunity. Find what is important to you.

If what is important to you is making a real estate move, please give us a call. Buying and selling is a process; it's not an event. Visit www.pricinghome.com and get a free home evaluation. We want to help you make wise and informed real estate decision.

Thank you for watching. Give us a call at 501.400.4849

Happy Thanksgiving!

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:00:00 -0800

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the season of giving and thankfulness and I couldn’t help but reflect on this past year. Our team has had such an incredible year and it’s all because of you and I just wanted to take this time to thank you. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! Please let me know if there is anyway I can help you!

Beyond the Box Real Estate Radio

srblackwood@gmail.com (Steven Blackwood) — Fri, 6 Sep 2013 11:24:00 -0700

Hey, guys! I just finished up with the weekly broadcast of Beyond the Box Real Estate Radio. Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. we talk about all things real estate, mortgage and finance.

I love helping and I want to answer all your questions. Don’t worry, either; we are a consumer focused show and won’t try to sell you anything!

We have a growing audience and would love for you to join us! You can listen to a number of different ways: on the radio at 102.9 FM, you can download the free iHeart app, or you can visit our website www.KARNnewsradio.com

If you have any questions that you would like answered you can text 501.400.4849 or give us a call directly at 501.219.4667. You can also visit my website www.StevenBlackwood.com for more resources!

Thanks for watching!