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CFPB news and other assorted goodies. https://benorshakrealtor.com Your one stop website to view any property on the market without entering personal information. Connect on Social Media: Instagram  LinkedIn  Facebook  Disclaimer: The content in any of Ben Orshak,s videos, podcasts, social media, or this website shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial advice, or other & may be outdated or inaccurate; it is your responsibility to verify all information. This website, social media and YouTube videos are for entertainment purposes ONLY. IF stocks or companies are mentioned, Ben MAY have an ownership interest in them -- DO NOT make buying or selling decisions based on Bens videos or podcasts. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc., financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. Linked items may create a financial benefit for Ben Orshak. Any use of other media is by fair-use or license only. This is not an advertisement of property for sale. Any mention of properties listed or sale or otherwise shall not be construed as anything other than an opinion for entertainment purposes only.  IF you submit news or information to [email protected], have faith Ben will keep your name confidential if you so request - Ben reports news content heavily on this channel & social media and podcast & shall be deemed a journalist/media for the purpose of providing news. Obviously, you could request to be referenced. I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor.

I talk about the impact investors are having in the RE market and their motivation for purchasing property in a sellers market. https://benorshakrealtor.com Your one stop website to view any property on the market without entering personal information. Connect on Social Media: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook Disclaimer: The content in any of Ben Orshaks videos, podcasts, social media, or this website shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial advice, or other & may be outdated or inaccurate; it is your responsibility to verify all information. This website, social media and Youtube videos are for entertainment purposes ONLY. IF stocks or companies are mentioned, Ben MAY have an ownership interest in them -- DO NOT make buying or selling decisions based on Bens videos or podcasts. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc., financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. Linked items may create a financial benefit for Ben Orshak. Any use of other media is by fair-use or license only. This is not an advertisement of property for sale. Any mention of properties listed or sale or otherwise shall not be construed as anything other than an opinion for entertainment purposes only.  IF you submit news or information to [email protected], have faith Ben will keep your name confidential if you so request - Ben reports news content heavily on this channel & social media and podcast & shall be deemed a journalist/media for the purpose of providing news. Obviously, you could request to be referenced. I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor.

Lenders are tightening the requirements for getting a mortgage. What's the result and what is the exected impact on out market? https://benorshakrealtor.com/ Your one stop website to view any property on the market without entering personal information. Connect on Social Media: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook Disclaimer: The content in any of Ben Orshaks videos, podcasts, social media, or this website shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial advice, or other & may be outdated or inaccurate; it is your responsibility to verify all information. This website, social media and Youtube videos are for entertainment purposes ONLY. IF stocks or companies are mentioned, Ben MAY have an ownership interest in them -- DO NOT make buying or selling decisions based on Bens videos or podcasts. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc., financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. Linked items may create a financial benefit for Ben Orshak. Any use of other media is by fair-use or license only. This is not an advertisement of property for sale. Any mention of properties listed or sale or otherwise shall not be construed as anything other than an opinion for entertainment purposes only.  IF you submit news or information to [email protected], have faith Ben will keep your name confidential if you so request - Ben reports news content heavily on this channel & social media and podcast & shall be deemed a journalist/media for the purpose of providing news. Obviously, you could request to be referenced. I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor.

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jaime Dimon Breaks down his reasoning about why this is possible and I’ll give you my reaction plus some advice that you should take with a grain of salt and consult with your local preferred professional.

My thoughts about the Zillow and the end of Realtors. Website: Ben Orshak Realtor  Email [email protected] Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Anecdotal meanderings while showing flip properties... Website: Ben Orshak Realtor    Email [email protected] Agent Dads Weekly Market Report  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

2020 Home Prices Up 13 Percent Annually in U.S..... There is no gift card but let me know your questions about what I can do to help you below!  Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    Agent Dads Weekly Market Report Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Opendoor is losing money but that's ok. What you really need to know. Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    Agent Dads Weekly Market Report  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Mortgage Rates Poised to Rise as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Will rates keep going up? Maybe. Long-term bond yields are up, often a precursor for mortgage rates, as investors expect a recovery and more money to boost the economy. Article by Alex Viega Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    Agent Dads Weekly Market Report  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Official numbers have come out for the Pensacola real estate market which includes all of Escambia and Santa Rosa County. If you have any questions about real estate I would love to help you out. Text me at 850-346-3176 or you can email me at: [email protected]

Here are part 2 of buyer tips and considerations Website:  https://benorshakrealtor.com    Agent Dads Weekly Market Report  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Let's talk about what to think when buying a home. Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    Agent Dads Weekly Market Report  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Recent mortgage applications signal a strong real estate market continuing to keep it a Sellers Market. Article Here... Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

In this episode, we take a look at multifamily and Condo developments across the US and in the Pensacola/Perdido Key area.  Multifamily/Condo Article Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Have you been tracking the price of new homes that are being built? Wondering why they keep going up in price? Here’s your answer.  https://www.globest.com/2020/12/17/lumber-prices-are-up-20-in-the-last-four-weeks/?slreturn=20210006110614  https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/lumber-prices-have-increased-worldwide-in-the-second-half-of-2020-with-us-prices-almost-doubling-1029934182 Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    Agent Dads Weekly Market Report  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Can a grocery store improve a home's value? What about a flip ROI? Find out what I have to say about it and which grocery store is coming to Pensacola. Article here: Grocery Wars! Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Some real quick thoughts on this New Year’s Day.

There are some exciting things happening with the East Garden District! Article by Gina Castro https://www.ballingerpublishing.com/publications/business-climate/ Website: Ben Orshak Realtor     See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Finally! The stated income loan program we've been waiting for! Coastal Funding YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ac26PBCNfgQ Loan Officers: Brian Zelden 850-356-3845 Sean McNight 310-936-3311 Website: Ben Orshak Realtor     See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

From a Florida Realtors article dated 12/23/2020,  rental predictions for 2021. In this episode, we talk about Rent prices, remote working, and affordable housing.  Website: https://benorshakrealtor.com    See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

From Bobby Caina Calvan December 18th, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted Fla.’s request for greater authority over the development of the state’s wetlands. This is a good call for right now. Let me know what you think. Leave a comment below. Website: https://benorshakrealtor.com    See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakrealtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshakrealtor YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer, and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Let’s take the mystery out of what an iBuyer is and what role they play. Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    See every home for sale delivered to you!  Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakre...   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshak...   YouTube UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q *** I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, or financial advisor, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Engineer and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health and safety, electrical or financial advice. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, contractor/electrician/engineer/etc. or a financial advisor. ***

Call 911! The market is on fire!! All 22 metro markets in the state of FL saw significant increases in home values, closed sales, and median price increases.  The Emerald Coast was no different. Sign up for my weekly market report with links to all the homes listed and sold. Website: Ben Orshak Realtor https://benorshakrealtor.com    Connect on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AgentDad   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benorshakre...   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benorshak...   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7b3VCOfEAe1PmpvaGKV3Q ❎I am not a CPA, attorney, or financial advisor and the information in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, or financial advice from a qualified perspective. If you need such advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, or financial advisor.