House Talk With Wally and Cindy Kerr

Hail, Hurricanes, Insurance & Taxes

New look, new format, and back to the original name!
Welcome to House Talk with Wally and Cindy Kerr. 
In this new podcast format, they'll be using their 37 years of experience and expertise in real estate to help anyone and everyone understand complex real estate concepts quickly and easily with bite-sized shows no longer than 20 minutes. 
In this week's episode, Wally and Cindy discuss the ongoing and horrific impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and how they and other natural disasters will impact homeowners directly affected and across the country. 
You can donate to several different groups that are on the ground or providing aid to victims of both hurricanes here:
https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/where-to-give/hurricane-helene-2024/
Thank you for your donation. 

The Last Radio Show

On this week's show:
- HouseTalk Part 1 - Another Cash Offer Gone Awry...and What Happened
- Wally's Weekly Wisdom 
- HouseTalk Part 2 - Smart Furniture and How It Relates to Mr. Murphy
- Are "Built to Rent" Communities Good for OKC?
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

What to Know About Mortgages and Mortgage Rates Right Now

On this week's show:
- HouseTalk Part 1 - The FEDs Big Decision This Week - Have You Heard?
- Wally's Weekly Wisdom 
- HouseTalk Part 2 - Honey, I Shrunk the Mortgage!
- Why Investors Should Buy NOW, Instead of Waiting
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

Decisions, Decisions - Renting v. Buying and Other Things to Think About In Today's Market

On this week's show:
- HouseTalk Part 1 - Real Estate Commissions Have Changed - What You Need to Know
- Cindy and Wally's Weekly Wisdom 
- Should I Pay Cash for an Investment Property if I Have It?
- HouseTalk Part 2 - Have You Had Enough of White Kitchens Yet?
- What Happens in Dallas STAYS in Dallas (Where It Belongs!!)
- Home Prices are So High Right Now - Should I Just Rent Forever and Embrace My Freedom?
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

Necessities When Buying a Home, and as a Homeowner

On this week's show:
- How Much Money Would It Take for You to Skydive?
- HouseTalk Part 1 - Hey! That's Private Information...Why Do You Need That?
Weekly Wisdom - Start Prepping Your Fireplaces NOW For Winter (Call Your Chimney Sweep!)
- HouseTalk Part 2 - Buyers - Why You Shouldn't Delay Getting Your Homeowner's Insurance Arranged: Guest Segment with Skylar Hake with Heritage Insurance
- What If Your Neighbor Turns Their Home Into An Air BnB - Is That Good Or Bad?
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

Preparing for the End of 2024: Values, Rates and Making the Right Moves

On this week's show:
- Favorite Labor Day Recipes
- HouseTalk Part 1 - 2024 Home Values - UP or DOWN where you live?
Weekly Wisdom - Let Your Cooling Systems Breathe!
- HouseTalk Part 2 - "Marry the House and Date the Rate"
- More Acronyms - and No, BFE Doesn't Have Anything to Do with Your Best Friend
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

Don't Break the Bank - Ways to Save When Buying a House

On this week's show:
- Football is Back!
- HouseTalk Part 1 - How to Get Rid of the MIP or PMI in your House Payment
Weekly Wisdom - Things You Should About Buying Your First Home
- HouseTalk Part 2 - Preparing to Purchase Your First Home - Part 3
- Which Taxes are Too Low and Why?
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

No FOMO: How to Ensure You Don't Miss Out When It Comes to Real Estate

On this week's show:
- HouseTalk Part 1 - FOMO and the Tipping Point in the Real Estate Market
- Weekly Wisdom - For Today's Investors
- HouseTalk Part 2 - Preparing to Purchase Your First Home - Part 2
- Do I have to Include Property Taxes and Insurance in my Payment?
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

A Lower Rate is Coming! What Does That Mean for YOU?

On this week's show:
- Just How Low Will the FED Go In September?
- HouseTalk Part 1 - Which Homes are Most Likely to Benefit from Lower Rates?
- Cindy's Weekly Wisdom
- HouseTalk Part 2 - Preparing to Purchase Your First Home - Part 1
- Home Sellers: How Lower Interest Rates Could Change YOUR Timing to Sell
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.

The Things You REALLY Should and Shouldn't Do When Buying or Selling

On this week's show:
- HouseTalk Part 1 - Is Solar the Way to Go?
- HouseTalk Part 2 - What Did I Do Wrong? My Lender Sold My Mortgage
- Things You Don't Need to Fix Before Selling - Just Get Your Home on the Market
Wally and Cindy Kerr, Oklahoma realtors and brokers with over 30 years experience share their expert real estate knowledge, and answer your questions.