Real Estate Radio Hour

Macalester College basketball coach Abe Woldelassie previews an event called Athletes Helping Families.  Acooa Ellis, Senior Vice President of Community Impact for the Greater Twin Cities United Way, explains a new partnership called Twin Cities Rebuild for the Future Fund.

What's a Capsule Wardrobe?  How is one set up?  Queen Anna House of Fashion owner Nicole Jennings and her husband, Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Greg Jennings, explain what goes into it.  They also describe what their family is doing to get through this unforeseen pandemic.

It's Roshini's annual Mommapalooza special.  In this hour, she talks with MN First Lady Gwen Walz about how her family is coping with the Coronavirus outbreak.  Then, INGCO International CEO Ingrid Christensen explains how being a language translator can have some difficulties during the pandemic.

It's the final show of the year, and the final time we'll be with our friends Chris and Andy on the Real Estate Radio Hour.  Denny Long joins them for their final farewell.  

Whether selling or buying a home, what should you pay attention to regarding items with a warranty?  Jennifer Gagne of Cinch Home Services joins Chris & Andy to talk about warranties effecting parts or items of the home you're want to make a transaction on.  Plus, they answer your general questions on the industry.

When looking at buying a home, are you aware of the different types of loans that are available to use?  Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans joins Chris & Andy to go through some of those options.  They also take your calls and talks on other topics in the industry.

When you get ready to sell your home, there's no question to take care of the big stuff (painting, siding, cleaning, etc.).  But what about the "smaller" items that may not be as obvious?  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky let us know what to look out for during this week's edition of the program.

It's another opportunity for Chris Rooney and Andy Prasky to open the mailbag.  They take this week's edition of the program to answer your call and text questions on varying topics across the real estate industry.

When you own a home, how important is the insurance on that property?  RE/MAX agent Karin Mindak and Insurance Capital Group founder Joe Rosensteel join Chris & Andy to talk about what you should look for when it comes to homeowners' insurance.

What happens when you go through a short sale?  Why does this process exist?  Jeff Zweifel of Markve & Zweifel PLLC joins Chris & Andy to go through the specifics of this process.

Do people search to purchase a haunted home?  What are the hottest trends regarding interior design of a home?  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky talk about those topics, and many more, during this week's edition of the program.

What's in the mailbag awaiting Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky?  They use this week's show to answer your pressing questions on the real estate industry.

Whether it's getting your finances straight, staging your home to sell, time needed to sell your place, or more, our hosts are here to answer your questions.  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky go back to the mailbag for your texts on the real estate industry.

We usually hear about the market for buying and selling homes.  What about if you live in a condominium?  Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans joins Chris & Andy to discuss this alternative in the market.

It's getting into one of the busiest times of the year, real estate-wise.  That means more questions about the industry, including legal questions.  Attorney Jeff Zweifel of Markve & Zweifel PLLC joins Chris & Andy to discuss those inquiries.

It's the final weekend for this round of the Parade of Homes.  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky are in studio to discuss the open houses and your calls/texts about the real estate market.

It's time to dig back into the mailbag, as Chris Rooney and Andy Prasky answer your calls, texts, and emails on the industry's most pressing topics.

In an answer to the more-established "man cave", the newer "she shed" is making enroads.  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky discuss this popular feature during the program.  They also look at everything going on in the industry.

The 2019 Fall Parade of Homes is underway.  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky tells us what we can expect to see in this area.  And they take your calls and texts on more general industry questions.

What's the state of the market as we get into the Labor Day weekend?  John Rask (President) and David Siegel (Executive Director) of Housing First Minnesota join Chris & Andy at the Minnesota State Fair to discuss some hot topics.  Plus, they get a question from Realtor Boy.

Chris & Andy take the show to the Minnesota State Fair this week.  Even with all of the food and people-watching opportunities around, they take time to focus on your industry-related questions.

It's time to go to the grab bag of questions.  This week, RE/MAX super agents Karin Mindak and Kami Gerald join Chris & Andy to discuss the current market, what can add value to your home, whether it's a good time to become an agent, and more.

People trying to navigate the real estate market have all kinds of questions.  Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans and RE/MAX agent Jon Lopez join Chris & Andy to answer a range of listener calls and texts.

When you're involved with buying, selling, or remodeling a home, there are so many forms that need to be filled out.  What are some of them?  How have they changed recently?  Mike Brennan of the Minnesota Realty School joins Chris & Andy to go through those.

It's time to open the mailbag.  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky look back on your boatload of text questions to provide answers from the industry.

There's a lot of information out there when it comes to real estate.  But what are some of the myths that you need to avoid whether you're selling or buying?  Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans joins Chris & Andy to explain which ones you should look out for.

This week, Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky are here for you, the listening public.  They take your phone and text questions on home buying, staging for sale, and more.

So, we know what a real estate does.  But do we know what a real estate agent really does?  Bright Birch Real Estate broker owner Noelle Nielsen joins Chris & Andy to explain the job description of an agent.

Are you trying to sell your home?  What about being in the buying market?  Are you just looking to upgrade the value on your home?  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky are in with a more relaxed show right before the holiday.  They answer your calls and texts on those specific questions and more.

Andy Prasky is out this week, so Chris Rooney relies on his "Family & Friends Plan" for this week's edition.  Dan Rooney (Aspen Creek Development), Bruce Hudoba (RE/MAX Preferred), and Darin "Curby" Kiemig (AMEC Home Loans) join Chris in studio to discuss what's happening in the industry.

This week, it's all about your questions.  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky open up the phone and text lines to explain everything from commission rates to contract-for-deed transactions...and inbetween.

There was some big news this week that effects mortgage rates.  Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans joins Chris & Andy to discuss what this means for your finances.  They also look into ways to market different types of properties and take your industry-related questions.

Are you looking to buy or sell a lakefront property?  IS there a good time to buy a home while your kids are on Summer break?  Are we seeing more emphasis on a return to multiple generations living in one home?  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky are in to answer those questions and more during this week's edition of the show.

How's the real estate market doing as we hit the Memorial Day weekend?  Chris Rooney and Andy Prasky look at the state of the industry on this week's show.  They also answer some of your industry questions.

What are the items you should know if you're a first-time home buyer?  Andy Rooney covers that this week with RE/MAX agent Jeff Schulz and two members of his Waconia-based team (Laura Falk and Ben Smothers).  They also discuss the market in the southwestern area of the Twin Cities metro.

It's the Fishing Opener this weekend.  Does that give you the urge to get out on the water?  Chris & Andy try to get you ready by welcoming Thame Tandy of Knotty Oar Marina on the show to talk about boats and pontoons.  You also get advice on more general questions on the industry.

We haven't checked the current interest rates in a while.  Where do they stand?  Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans joins Chris & Andy to discuss that question and many others during this edition of the program.

Are you trying to redo or refresh the lawn around your home?  How can that effect its value?  Chris & Andy welcome Greenside Inc. owner Pat Remick back on the program to discuss those questions?  Plus, they answer your general questions on the industry.

Are you looking to buy or sell in the Brainerd Lakes area?  Chris & Andy invite RE/MAX agents Brent Anderson and Mark Pietig on the program to update the market in that area of the state.  All of them also provide answers for your calls and texts.

With their long-running show still going strong, the guys want to see if their host has been paying attention.  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky play a game of "Ask the Radio Host", with Denny Long answering some of the prominent questions in the industry.

Real estate is hot, whether you're a first-time home buyer or looking for that extravagant place to live.  Chris & Andy cover them all this week.  First, they welcome President/CEO (and former Mayor of St. Paul) Chris Coleman and community loan officer Jen LaCroix from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.  Then, the focus turns to higher-end homes with Andy Hubbell from AMEC Home Loans.

How has the recent flooding issues effected the Twin Cities' real estate market?  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky tackle that question, along with your other calls and texts, during this week's edition of the program.

The questions fly in for Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky this week.  They take the time for your calls and texts on the real estate industry.

What affect have the recent weather conditions had on the real estate industry?  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky are in to talk about that.  Plus, they take your calls and texts.

What's happening in communities where many folks are looking to buy their first homes?  Jon Lopez of RE/MAX Advantage Plus and Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans discuss Hennepin County's Community Action Partnerships program with Chris & Andy.

What questions do you have about the real estate industry?  Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky are in to answer them with their expertise in the business.

There nothing like keeping things straightforward.  This week, Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky give us another "acoustic" episode, answering your real estate-related calls and texts.

The studio is overrun by guys named Travis.  Travis Whitford from Bay Equity Home Loans and Travis Callstrom of RE/MAX join Chris & Andy to talk all issues in the real estate industry.

What did the real estate number from 2018 tell us?  What numbers should we look for in 2019?  David Arbit from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors joins Chris & Andy to explain them.

We hand over the mic to hosts Chris Rooney & Andy Prasky this week for answers on all of the pertinent questions in the industry.