🎙️ Episode 17 – Home Inspections 101: What Every Buyer Needs to Know | Keep’n It Real-T

Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think again! 🏡

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Phillip Jorge of House Doctors Home Inspections to break down everything you need to know about home inspections before buying or selling a home.

From explaining what inspectors look for, to the different types of inspections, and the top red flags buyers should watch for, this episode will leave you informed and prepared for your next real estate move.

✅ What a general home inspection is and how it works ✅ Different types of inspections (4-point, wind mitigation, termite, sewer scope, mold, and more) ✅ When you should schedule a home inspection (buyers, sellers, post-renovation, and new construction) ✅ Red flags to look for in an inspection report ✅ Cost-effective tips from an inspector’s point of view ✅ A fun Home Inspector Rapid-Fire with Phil you don’t want to miss! 🔥

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, this episode will help you understand why inspections are critical in protecting your investment and avoiding costly surprises down the road.

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🎙️ Episode 15: FHA Construction Loans – Buy it and Fix it!

Welcome back to Keep’n It Real-T! In this episode, your hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are joined once again by mortgage expert Heidi Lambordi from Pioneer Mortgage.

Last time, Heidi gave us the inside scoop on the Hometown Heroes program—this time, she’s back to break down the FHA Construction Loan, a powerful tool that lets buyers purchase a home AND finance renovations all under one FHA loan. 💰🔨

We cover:

• What the FHA Construction Loan is and how it works

• Who qualifies (and who doesn’t)

• What the application process looks like

• Common pitfalls to avoid

• What kinds of homes or repairs don’t qualify

• Plus a fun rapid-fire round of Take It or Leave It!

If you're a buyer looking at fixer-uppers or an agent wanting to guide your clients better, this episode is a must!

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🎙️ Episode 14 – The Real Deal with Open Houses | Keep’n It Real-T

Ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at an open house? 🏡✨

In this episode, Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are spilling all the Real-T on what it takes to host a successful open house—from prep to promotion to the wild things that can happen when the doors open!

Whether you're a seller wondering if you should host one, a new agent trying to learn the ropes, or just curious about what we really do out here—this episode is for YOU.

We dive into:

• What an open house is really for and who shows up

• Step-by-step prep tips for sellers and agents

• Our best (and worst) open house stories 😬

• The truth about safety (yup—we talk about foot guy)

• When open houses work, when they don’t, and how to decide

PLUS: Don’t miss our Rapid-Fire Open House Edition 🎯 From bad snacks to sign overload to open house etiquette—we keep it real, funny, and informative!

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🎙️ Episode 11: Down Payment Assistance – with Nancy Booi from GTE Financial

If you’ve ever wondered how buyers come up with the money for a down payment—or if you're a hopeful homebuyer thinking “I don’t have enough saved”—this episode is for YOU!

We’re sitting down with Nancy Booi, Mortgage Loan Executive at GTE Financial, to break down the truth about down payment assistance, grants, and other special loan programs that can make homeownership more accessible than you think.

✨ GTE Financial isn’t just any credit union—it’s the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning 🏒⚡ and they’re doing BIG things for buyers in the Tampa Bay area.

Hosted by realtors Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni, this episode will give you the inside scoop on:

🏡 What You’ll Learn:

• What sets credit unions apart from traditional banks

• Who qualifies for GTE’s exclusive mortgage programs

• How down payment assistance programs really work

• What grants are, how to qualify, and if they’re forgivable

• Tips for getting pre-approved and improving your chances

• Special programs for medical professionals and more

• The full mortgage process—from application to approval

🗣 Plus, we wrap things up with a fun Rapid Fire Round to get to know Nancy beyond the numbers!

🎙️ Guest: Nancy Booi 📣 Hosts: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni 📅 Air Date: June 3, 2025

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