Secrets Behind New Home Builder Incentives Finally Revealed!

Send us Fan MailIn this unfiltered and highly educational episode of the Key Factors Podcast – Real Estate AF, host Mark Jones is joined by San Antonio’s top real estate professionals: Moses Thatcher, Cesar Amezcua, and Josh Boggs.This episode dives into hard truths about the current new home sales market — truths that many agents are too afraid to say out loud.Topics covered:How builders use inflated pricing and temporary buydowns to trap buyers in negative equityThe fiduciary failure of realtors who chase commissions and skip due diligenceWhy veteran agents are seeing a rise in pre-foreclosures and short salesHow builder incentives mask the true cost of homeownershipWhy some new homes are built with lower-quality materials to protect profit marginsThe problem with TikTok agents: Are dancing videos replacing actual expertise?How improper pre-qualifications and unimproved tax rates are misleading buyersThe upcoming risk of payment shock as 2-1 buydowns begin to expireThese industry experts hold nothing back, calling out what needs to be said — from poor leadership at brokerages, to shady builder practices, to agents who can't write a contract but know how to “go viral.”Whether you’re a homebuyer, realtor, lender, or industry leader, this episode will challenge your perspective, sharpen your edge, and reinforce the value of true expertise in a crowded market.💥 Must-watch moment: Josh Boggs drops stats on how many short sales he’s working right now—and why that number is about to explode.🎧 Take notes — this is real talk with real consequences.Support the showRealEstateAF is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.