EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 45 MIN
46. Don't Buy That House
from The Real Story with Adam and Sherry · host Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens
Worried about buying a money pit or a house that’s unrepairable? In today’s podcast we discuss how to determine if an issue is cosmetic, structural, or an incurable defect. Surprisingly, sometimes our best advice is to talk our clients out of buying a house. What homes or issues do we try to talk our clients out of purchasing? Well, it often depends. What are incurable defects in a home? Incurable defects are absolute deal breakers such as backing up to a freeway, a busy road, a school, or high-tension power lines, etc. We help our buyers see as clearly as possible and that they are aware of the risks. To this end, we recommend home inspections and sometimes more consideration. Listen as we discuss properties we’d never buy at any price and don’t think you should either. Or should you?Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: [email protected] Sherry Hutchens: [email protected] For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Hutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #SmartBuyer #InformedBuying #HouseHuntingAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateRedFlags #HomeInspectionsMatter #KnowBeforeYouBuyLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group
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Worried about buying a money pit or a house that’s unrepairable? In today’s podcast we discuss how to determine if an issue is cosmetic, structural, or an incurable defect. Surprisingly, sometimes our best advice is to talk our clients out of buying a house. What homes or issues do we try to talk our clients out of purchasing? Well, it often depends. What are incurable defects in a home? Incurable defects are absolute deal breakers such as backing up to a freeway, a busy road, a school, or high-tension power lines, etc. We help our buyers see as clearly as possible and that they are aware of the risks. To this end, we recommend home inspections and sometimes more consideration. Listen as we discuss properties we’d never buy at any price and don’t think you should either. Or should you?Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: [email protected] Sherry Hutchens: [email protected] For past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Hutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902#HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #AccountabilityPartners #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #BuyersAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #2025RealEstate #TheRealStoryPodcast #BecomingBetterAgents #HomeBuying #AdamandSherry #PodcastSeason2 #SmartBuyer #InformedBuying #HouseHuntingAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateRedFlags #HomeInspectionsMatter #KnowBeforeYouBuyLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group
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