Episodes

Ever notice how a house can feel bigger the day after you clean out a closet? That isn’t your imagination. Clutter doesn’t just take up space in your home; it takes up space in your head. And when it’s time to sell, move, or downsize, all that “stuff” can turn an exciting new chapter into an overwhelming one. In this episode I’m sitting down with Deborah Zechini, Professional Organizer and owner of Owner in the House, on Real Estate Right Now. Deb doesn’t just tidy up rooms. She works hands-on...

Finding the right property is one of life’s greatest milestones—a vibrant chapter filled with dreams, anticipation, and the thrill of building a future. True pride of ownership goes beyond falling in love with an open kitchen or a sunlit backyard; it comes from knowing, with absolute certainty, that your sanctuary rests on a solid foundation. Real confidence transforms the buying experience from a stressful leap of faith into an empowering celebration, giving you the clarity to invest your heart...

Today on Real Estate Right Now, we’re tackling the number everyone’s talking about — and nobody’s happy to see. Mortgage rates just crossed 7% for the first time in over a year, capping four straight weeks of increases. My guest is Paul Fitts, senior lending officer at Advantage Lending, and he’s here because he’s been in this business long enough to know that headlines and opportunity are two very different things. If your gut reaction to “7%” is to freeze, this episode is for you — because we’...

Everyone’s got an opinion on the Triangle real estate market right now. Tony Fink doesn’t do opinions — he does data. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, I’m sitting down with Tony Fink, Listing & Buyers Expert with the Linda Craft Team, REALTORS®, to break down his August “Fink’s Facts” — and the numbers tell a story you need to hear before you make your next move. A few that jumped off the page: $1.341 BILLION in closed volume — 2,576 homes sold Median sold price: $419,900 | Average:...

Everyone keeps saying “the market has changed.” Fine — but changed for whom? Because “the market” isn’t one thing. It’s a negotiation happening in real time between buyers who suddenly have leverage and sellers who aren’t used to sharing it. Today on Real Estate Right Now, we’re putting that question on the table: Real Estate Has Changed — Who Has the Advantage Now? And we’re not guessing at the answer. We’re getting it from someone who’s in the trenches of Raleigh real estate every single day. ...

What if the difference between listing your house as-is and walking away with real money came down to knowing exactly where to put $10,000 — and exactly where not to? That’s the question I dug into on this episode of Real Estate Right Now with Steve Kruger, Senior Listing and Sales Expert with Linda Craft Team, REALTORS. Steve’s team built a Fix & Flip program that lets sellers renovate before they list and pay at closing — but here’s what most people miss: the real value isn’t the financing. I...

What if the biggest risk to your next closing isn’t a low appraisal, a shaky buyer, or rising rates — but the laptop sitting open on your desk right now? Wire fraud, phishing emails disguised as title company updates, and data breaches are quietly costing real estate professionals and their clients real money, and most of us have no idea how exposed we actually are. That’s exactly why I’m sitting down with Bayne Schulstad, Owner of Triangle CompuDocs, on this week’s episode of Real Estate Righ...

Are you holding off on buying a home because you think you need 20% down, or that interest rates have priced you out of the market entirely? You might be leaving real money on the table. On this episode of Real Estate Right Now, Jay sits down with Dwayne Reece, Listing Expert with Linda Craft Team Realtors, to reveal a major resource for North Carolina renters: the NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment Program, which offers up to $15,000 in assistance for qualified buyers across all 100 counties. ...

The housing market just pulled off something it hasn’t done in decades — and if you’re a buyer, renter, or anyone thinking about making a move in 2026, you need to hear this before the weekend. Mortgage rates jumped back to 6.22% this week after teasing a dip, new home sales dropped sharply, and yet somehow the data is quietly stacking up in the consumer’s favor. How is that possible? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking live tomorrow. Join me and Paul Fitts, Senior Loan Officer of Advantage Len...

The Architect of the Market: How Jim Allen Builds the Future… Most people see a “For Sale” sign and think the story starts there. The truth? The real money and the biggest moves happen years before a foundation is even poured. Today on Real Estate Right Now, we are sitting down with the man who sees the finish line before the race even begins. Jim Allen isn’t just a top-tier name at Coldwell Banker; he is a visionary in land development who understands the DNA of a successful community. If you w...