The Don Harkins Real Estate Show
The Don Harkins Real Estate Show is your go-to source for navigating the real estate market with clarity and confidence. Join Don as he uncovers industry myths, shares expert strategies, and empowers consumers, agents, and investors with actionable insights to succeed in today’s ever-changing real estate landscape.
Episodes
If Florida axed property taxes tomorrow, what would really happen to housing affordability, commercial cap rates, and the state’s $20-billion revenue stream?
In this episode I'll walk you through:
- Payment-First Reality – why buyers shop by monthly budget, not sticker price, and how wiping out a 1.5 % tax line lets a $500 k home sell for ~$600 k without raising the payment.
- Cap-Rate Shockwave – a quick primer on ...
This week on The Don Harkins Real Estate Show, we dive into some of the hottest — and most important — real estate topics you need to know right now.
First, I break down Florida’s controversial push to abolish the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) — and why this move could spell trouble for homeowners, buyers, and the entire real estate market.
Then, we get tactical: I’ll reveal the statistically best week to list y...
This week on The Don Harkins Real Estate Show, we’re breaking down the wild ride in the mortgage market, where rates just saw their biggest weekly jump in years. But that’s not all—behind the scenes, the battle between big-name brokerages like Compass, eXp, and Zillow is heating up, and it’s starting to affect the way homes are bought and sold. We also dig into a recent HousingWire article giving some dangerously bad ...
In this episode, we dig into the surprising mechanics behind the recent tariff announcements and how they’re strategically pressuring Treasury yields lower—creating a path for the federal government to refinance ballooning debt at more manageable rates. While the stock market reels, bond demand is surging, yields are falling, and mortgage rates are responding in kind. We’ll unpack how this could stimulate the housing ...
In this eye-opening episode, Don Harkins exposes a growing trend among national homebuilders: developing new communities on the cheapest—and often most dangerous—land available. With affordability at an all-time low and inventory scarce, desperate buyers are being lured into homes built next to highways, landfills, flood zones, and even former military bombing ranges.
We break down:
• Why builders are choosing thes...
Will home prices keep rising? Are mortgage rates finally coming down? And is 2025 the year buyers regain control of the market? In this episode, we break down the key economic trends, interest rate forecasts, and inventory shifts shaping the housing market in the year ahead. Whether you’re a homebuyer, seller, or investor, we’ll help you understand what’s next for real estate—and how to prepare for the opportunities a...
Ever wondered why mortgage rates fluctuate or why different lenders offer different rates for the same loan? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the secondary mortgage market—the hidden engine behind how mortgages are bought, sold, and priced.
We’ll break down:
🎙 How the secondary mortgage market works and why it impacts your interest rate
🎙 Why lender rate sheets differ and what that means for your...
Homeowners, are you leaving money on the table? If you’re not taking advantage of the Homestead Exemption, you could be paying way more in property taxes than you need to! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about this powerful tax-saving tool, including:
✅ The history & evolution of the Homestead Exemption 📜
✅ How homeowners can save up to $50,000 in exemptions in Florida💰
✅ The Florida Save...
Buying a home feels more expensive than ever, but what if there was a way to lower your mortgage payment and make homeownership more affordable? In this episode of The Don Harkins Real Estate Show, we’re diving into temporary and permanent mortgage buydowns—one of the smartest tools available to help buyers reduce costs in today’s high-rate environment.
We’ll break down:
✅ How mortgage buydowns work and who pays fo...
The U.S. housing market is shifting in ways we’ve never seen before! In this episode, we dive into the latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report from the National Association of REALTORS® to uncover the surprising trends shaping real estate today.
We’re talking about:
➡️ The historic drop in first-time homebuyers
➡️ Rising mortgage rates and their impact on affordability
➡️ How multi-generational homes are mak...
In this episode of The Don Harkins Real Estate Show, we dive headfirst into one of the most talked-about debates in modern investing: real estate versus Bitcoin. Both asset classes have their advocates, but which one truly stands the test of time when it comes to building sustainable wealth?
Join us as we break down 11 key reasons why real estate continues to outshine Bitcoin. From tax advantages and leverage to utilit...
Are corporations stealing the American Dream of homeownership? In this episode of The Don Harkins Real Estate Show, we uncover how institutional investors like BlackRock, State Street, and others are reshaping the U.S. housing market. Learn how companies like Invitation Homes and Progress Residential are buying up single-family homes, driving up rents, and leaving fewer properties for individual buyers. Discover why N...
In this episode of The Don Harkins Real Estate Show, we dive into the realities of selling your home during the holiday season. Are the holidays really a bad time to sell, or can they offer hidden opportunities for motivated sellers? Join Don as he breaks down the latest market trends, analyzes data from recent years, and uncovers the truths behind common misconceptions. Whether you’re a seller, agent, or investor, th...
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