CT Real Estate Edge Podcast

You may have heard that the home buying process is a hassle, but it doesn't have to be!
You may have also heard that you need 20% down to buy a house, or that you'll never be able to afford a mortgage after the rates go up... But what if we told you that those were just common misconceptions?
In today's episode, we'll uncover some of the most common misconceptions about home buying and give you the truth and knowledge YOU need to feel empowered when going into the mortgage process.
We hope you find value in our latest interview on The Talk of Connecticut Radio show and it helps you if you might be heading into the home buying market in the near future or in 2023.
Be sure to follow + subscribe to our podcast CT Real Estate Edge for weekly insider mortgage, finance, and real estate tips and strategies.
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You may be hearing Adjustable Rate Mortgages are becoming popular again given today's affordability circumstances in the real estate world.
You may also have always heard from perhaps your parents or the media that an ARM mortgage is known to be a "bad" type of mortgage.
We'll, we're here to debunk that myth and explain how ARM's work, why these mortgages have gotten a bad reputation in the past, and most importantly how this loan program can actually help you obtain a home with an affordable monthly payment today.
Listen in to learn more, and as always if you find value in today's episode, we'd love to have you a part of our mortgage and real estate community! We share the best tips and tricks to help you on your home journey.
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Today, we have a special guest, Coach Doug Peacock of Peacock Wealth Group. We're talking all about life insurance and how you could be building wealth for you and your family with a specific product, and that is whole life insurance. There are many misconceptions about this wealth-building tool, but we're here to tell you from first hand experience how it can radically change and improve your financial well being for the future.
At Peacock Wealth Group, Doug focuses on giving you and your family a personalized game plan to reduce your debt and taxes, recoup the interest you are currently paying others, and build your wealth safely and predictably.
Aspiring real estate investor? If you get started with this strategy now, it could pay off in the long run by helping you pay for those bigger down payments that investment properties entail and can be harder to come up with.
For your FREE consultation, contact Doug by calling him directly: (317) 697-6321 or visit his website www.peacockwealthgroup.com for more information and to schedule your appointment.
And, for all of your real estate investing and mortgage needs, you know you can always reach out to us by email: rob.weinberg@benchmark.us or give a call or text directly to our office: 860-413-3938.
Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe to the podcast for more weekly real estate and investing content, you can also follow us on IG, FB, or YouTube @weinbergmortgage.

Did you know the real estate market is affected by seasonality?
As we move through the seasons, we experience times of more activity in the spring and summer months, as well as times with less home shoppers in fall and winter. The good news for you if you’re planning to purchase a home soon, is that this current season and real estate market can bring you loads of opportunity you wouldn’t normally see if you were buying during the busier time.
You’ll reap the rewards of seller negotiations, less competition, and fewer bidding wars. This gives you the chance to finally lock in a home you truly love!
Listen in to learn more! For more information you can contact us by call or text to our office: 860-413-3938. Also remember to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and social channels for weekly episodes! @weinbergmortgage

We're in the home stretch of 2022, and there have been a lot of changes in the real estate market over this past year all from rising interest rates, steady home appreciation, and home buyers waiting for the right opportunity. Our question to you is: do you think the current housing market is SCARY... or not so much?
Listen in to learn more and find out for yourself!
Some of the questions we'll be covering are:
- Can you talk about the current state of the housing market (in the 4th quarter of 2022)?
- What effect are the interest rates having on buyers and sellers?
- What questions should a seller be asking right now, if they are considering listing their home soon?
- Can you talk about a shift from a strong sellers’ market, to a more normal market? What are some of the differences you are seeing?
To contact Josh for all of your real estate needs you can give him a call at: (860) 328-0166 or email him at: joshbrown@kw.com also visit www.joshbrown.kw.com to learn more and be sure to mention you found him on the Mortgage Matters Radio Show!
For your FREE Homebot Report: Send Rob an email to: mortgagemattersradioshow@gmail.com and we'll send you a monthly housing market update for your preferred area. To get on the list, include in your email your full name, current property address, and best email for us to use. Follow us on social media @weinbergmortgage for more housing market, mortgage, and finance tips.
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Have you ever experienced a closing delay when buying a home?
In this episode, I wanted to discuss what exactly closing delays are and why they happen so that you can ultimately avoid these in the future and have a more seamless experience with the mortgage process.
If you need my assistance with getting a mortgage or buying a home give a call or text to my office: 860-413-3938.
For more mortgage and real estate tips and advice, be sure to subscribe or follow the podcast, CT REAL ESTATE EDGE for weekly episodes!

You might have heard of escrow accounts… But what exactly is it?
In this episode, I want to discuss what an escrow account is, how exactly it works and what you need to do when you get those notices in the mail to ensure your updated mortgage payment is accurate!
If you need my assistance with anything, feel free to reach out to me for a consultation by call or text directly to my office: 860-413-3938.
If you found this episode and information helpful, be sure to SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW the podcast for more weekly mortgage and real estate content.

As someone who’s been in the game for a long time, I can safely say I’ve seen a ton of loans in my career–purchases, refinances, home equity, you name it.
In this episode, I wanted to share all the mistakes I’ve seen happen time and time again so that you know how to avoid making them and ultimately set yourself up for success moving forward.
If you need my assistance with your mortgage or finances, give a call or text to my office directly: 860-413-3938.

You guys asked me questions, now I’m giving you answers.
In this episode, I’ll be tackling all your questions about mortgage, real estate, and personal finance so that you ultimately have a path you can move forward to.
If you need my assistance in anything, feel free to reach out to me for a consultation through call or text directly through my line: 860-413-3938. Follow along the timestamps below for each question we'll be covering!
4:30 Josephine from Wethersfield: “My home value has gone up significantly over the last few years and I want to sell my home and move..."
8:10 Daniel from West Hartford: “Thank you for such a great show. Your knowledge gives me inspiration. I am wondering how to handle the following situation. My wife and I need to add a second level to our first home..."
12:30 Marge from Windsor: “I am 72 years old and paid off my home years ago. I have unfortunately fallen behind on my property taxes to the tune of about $25,000..."
17:00 Jonathan from Hartford: “I bought my first home 3 years ago and have done well financially with it; its worth about $80,000 more than I paid. I see real estate as a great investment and am ready to buy my first investment property..."
22:26 Guy from Burlington: “I am 66 years old and plan on retiring in the next 3 years when my home is paid off. Unfortunately, I do not have a pension or investments. I am going to have social security and about $50,000 of savings but I know that wont last beyond a few years..."
24:18 Jill from Vernon: “My husband and I accumulated about $50,000 of credit card debt when he was out of work during the pandemic. We were able to refinance in 2020 down to a 3.25% 30 year fixed interest rate... we want to pay off our credit card debt using our equity, but are torn because the interest rates have gone up; we were quoted over 5% to refinance our home and roll in our debt. Is this a good move or should we explore other options?”

Could you use a jumpstart to your finances? With inflation at all-time highs it could be wise to get as much help with our finances as possible. In this episode, you'll learn how buying a home and investing in real estate can be the cornerstone to creating wealth and boosting your financial plan.
If you need help with your mortgage and finances, feel free to reach out to me for a no obligation consultation by call or text to: 860-413-3938.
For weekly mortgage, finance, and real estate content be sure to subscribe to our channel. Also find us on social media @weinbergmortgage
Follow along the timestamps below for each question we'll be covering:
3:00 Explain what you mean by Jumpstart Your Personal Finances
4:54 What are some small things that people can do with their finances to make a big impact?
9:50 Can you talk a bit more in detail about creating a wealth team?
13:00 What are the top 3 things someone can do today to set themselves up for financial success?
13:30 Where does buying a home fit within someone’s personal financial framework?
21:09 What would you say to someone who feels buying their first home is financially out of reach?
22:30 What about someone who owns a home but has been having issues or problems getting a mortgage for whatever reason.