The Real Estate Roundtable with Jackie Ruddy, Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate

Our professional handyman guest gives us advice on what’s the best bang for your buck on interior and exterior upgrades plus he shares pointers on how to not confuse a flimsy flip for a high-quality renovation when buying or looking at a home. Catch the Real Estate Roundtable podcast now.

In this DIY YouTube world why should someone still call a professional handyman? Because experience matters! There are DIY‘s that should not be attempted solo. For example when changing a faucet there is more than meets the eye. We talk about this and more on this podcast of the Real Estate Roundtable. 

We are entering the formal tax appeal process in Lackawanna County. If you disagree with the reassessed value that the county has placed on your property what is the most important thing or person you need to start the appeal process? Our guest, who is an attorney, gives her advice on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.

What should a landowner never sign in a gas lease without legal review? Are there hidden long-term consequences in gas leases that the property owners don’t fully understand until it’s too late? And when does that gas lease expire? It’s probably a lot longer than you think. Answers found on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.

Mineral rights, surface use, coal clause, oil and gas rights. Are they all the same? We’ll break it down with our guest this weekend. And what due diligence should buyers do when considering land with an existing gas lease? Tune into this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.

What is the number one obstacle of millennials, GenX and Gen Z in purchasing a home? It’s not high interest rates or the high price of homes Gen Xers actually fear running out of money more than death. Still homeownership remains a goal for all three generations, lots more in store on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.

Pennsylvania ranks high in many homeownership categories. Where are the safest cities in Pennsylvania? Where is the best place to raise a family and if you’re looking to retire, Pennsylvania has eight of the nations best retirement towns and nine most comfortable towns for seniors. This and more on this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate.

What is the latest rage in real estate? Homebuyers are now leaning towards this popular new type of home. It combines household, living areas with an attached garage or workstation making it especially ideal for those who spend a lot of time on one property That they’re most often found in rural, suburban and country settings for the answer join The Real Estate Roundtable.

What’s a common misconception people have about property management/ property managers? How are fees structured and what’s typically included? There are common mistakes landlords make when self managing that can be costly and risky in the constantly changing world of do’s and don’t. Give this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable a listen.

What is a property management company and what do they do? How much does it cost? What are the benefits? Does it make sense to hire a professional property manager to deal with finding tenants, fix problems and to collect rents? Tune into this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable to find out answers.

In this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable: The Truth About Points. What are points and how do they affect interest rates? Before you sign on the dotted line think about points and how they will financially impact you in the short term and more importantly in the long-term. Listen to this show to learn more.

If you are starting to think about buying a home, don’t fear the preapproval. During this episode we will talk about what lenders look for and what borrowers often misunderstand. We will walk you behind the scenes that buyers never see and don’t know about and wouldn’t know about unless we discussed it on The Real Estate Roundtable.

Which astrological sign is more likely to purchase a fixer-upper? Who wants to live in the swankiest section of town or the big city or the suburb?  Does your sign determine layout features or preferences that you are drawn to? We’ll break it down on this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable.

In this playful and insightful episode we blend astrology with real estate. Each zodiac sign has a personality style that influences how people approach buying or selling so what’s your sign? Don’t miss this fascinating subject on the Real Estate Roundtable.

If you were building a brand new home, what is an absolute must do?! Sometimes there are common construction shortcuts, and/or oversights that cause big problems for the home, homeowners, and their occupants further down the road. To find out, give this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable a listen.

What is the most bizarre or unexpected issue that our home inspector guest has found during a home inspection? This memorable, hidden problem. Went unnoticed for years. Once you hear about it, you won’t be able to forget it. We will tell you all about it on this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable.

Whose market is it these days? Buyers or Sellers? And we have a fun honest conversation about whether owning a home or renting makes more sense in today’s economy plus we talk about some unusual things home sellers have left behind for buyers. All this and more on this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable.