{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"RE: Real Estate Podcast","title":"Ep. 38 - Common Real Estate Myths","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b4d2d970\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1926,"description":"Ep. 38 - Common Real Estate Myths\nKeywords\nreal estate, myths, South Louisiana, home buying, flood zones, insurance, home inspections, property value, appreciation, real estate agents\n \nSummary\nIn this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Ben Harang and Clint Galliano discuss prevalent real estate myths in South Louisiana, including misconceptions about down payments, flood zones, online home valuations, and the importance of home inspections. They emphasize the need for accurate information and the value of having a knowledgeable real estate agent to guide buyers through the process. The conversation also touches on the significance of home maintenance and the realities of home appreciation over time.\n \nTakeaways\n·         You can buy a house with less than 20% down.\n·         Flood zones do not necessarily prevent home purchases.\n·         Online home valuations are often inaccurate.\n·         Waiting for prices to drop may cost you more in the long run.\n·         Home inspections provide an unbiased view of a property's condition.\n·         Not all homes appreciate in value; maintenance is key.\n·         Using a listing agent as a buyer can be detrimental.\n·         Real estate is local; having a guide is beneficial.\n·         Homeownership can be a forced savings account.\n·         Understanding flood insurance is crucial in flood-prone areas.\n \nSound Bites\n\"You can really do that.\"\n\"You don't need 20% down.\"\n\"It's not a perfect house.\"\n \nChapters\n00:00 Busting Real Estate Myths in South Louisiana\n03:04 Understanding Down Payment Myths\n05:33 Navigating Flood Zones and Insurance\n07:55 The Truth About Online Valuations\n16:29 Understanding Property Valuation and AVMs\n18:08 The Myth of Waiting for Prices to Drop\n20:30 The Impact of Inflation on Home Buying\n23:02 The Importance of Home Inspections\n25:10 Do All Homes Appreciate in Value?\n28:03 The Role of Real Estate Agents in Transactions\n \nHosts \nBen Harang, REALTOR® La. \nLicense #: 36589 \nKeller Williams...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/No9eufPQfJ-gv1wSG-sdTgEYsdkKimgOhjMA3k0fuXk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YTAw/NjI1ZDQ0NTg5OTFl/NGM5YzQ5NGU2MTQ2/YzMwNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}