“All Things Real Estate” is a timely and informative show that focuses on “all things real estate” in this challenging economic climate. Host Michele Gorman and her guests share their extensive knowledge and experience while offering practical solutions allowing anyone to achieve financial security through sound real estate investing in any market, at any price point.

Bio: Michele Gorman is a recognized authority and leading professional real estate expert with hands-on experience in the areas of construction, remodeling, buying, selling and renting of single family homes, multi-family housing and commercial properties. Michele has been a real estate investor and landlord since 1993 and owns the real estate brokerage Buy This House. Michele regularly consults with clients on real estate opportunities, advising on property analysis and investment feasibility. Additionally, Michele has extensive knowledge in identifying and recruiting private investment money for her multitude of successful real estate ventures.

As co-founder of the company, Own Your Life, LLC, Michele developed a process by which anyone can take control of their own life and establish financial independence, utilizing the very real estate investing tools on which Michele has built her business. Michele regularly speaks across the country on her many areas of real estate expertise, and is the co-author of “WE BUY HOUSES, SOMETIMES!: Own Your Life through Real Estate Investing”, a how-to book that gives step-by-step instructions to achieve happiness and financial security utilizing the Own Your Life principles.

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Own Your Life Approach to Real Estate Investing
“Real Estate Investing is not about owning buildings, it’s about owning our lives.” This week host Michele Gorman introduces the approach of Owning Your Life through Real Estate Investing. She is joined by guest and co-author Dr. Marc Halpern to discuss their newly released book “We Buy Houses Sometimes! Own Your Life through Real Estate Investing”. Tune in to find out the 6 steps to achieving happiness in our daily lives, and how we use real estate to help do it.

25-Feb-2009

Michaela Hartery

What To do Before contacting a Real Estate Agent

This weeks show is a re-broadcast of an interview we did with Michaela Hartery. Michaela is a real estate broker and investor, and has been in the business more than 13 years. Michaela works closely with her buyers and sellers dispelling the fear and uncertainty they often experience when pursing their real estate goals. In our interview we talk about first time buyers and what they can do to prepare or get ready to buy a home. As well we talk about how to prepare to sell your house and receive the best price in this stressful buyers market. Tune in next week for a brand new show.

18-Feb-2009

David Blum

Buy, Rent and Hold

Today’s guest David Blum talks about his book Real Life Real Estate Investing, A Practical Guide for the First Time Investor. David has been investing in real estate for 5 years now and uses the investment strategy of buying and then renting the property out and holding onto it for long term wealth. In today’s show we will discuss how you can do this and the pitfalls to look out for. Also don’t miss the mortgage minute and our weekly house tip.

11-Feb-2009

Marc Okrant; Phil Hinman

Back to Basics

In today's times we need to remember to get "Back to Basics". Well our first guest today will talk about one company we're all familiar with; Home Depot. What better place to get help with your home improvement project. Marc Okrant is the vice president of Oakleaf who is the exclusive service provider for Home Depot Dumpsters. (www.HDDumpsters.com) Marc tells us how Home Depot Dumpsters can help you with any project or move that will produce items that need disposing of. Our second guest is Phil Hinman who is the ower of Inspections Plus, Phil talks about how important it is to have a home inspection when buying a house. We also talk about what services you should expect from your home inspector. (www.inspectionsplus.biz) As well we discuss new changes to come in our mortgage minute and give you a tip to extend the life of your dishwasher.

28-Jan-2009

Bob Russo; Daren Adams

Into a New House

On this weeks show it's all about getting into somewhere new. We start out with Bob Russo, executive director of the New Jersey Warehousemen and Movers Association (www.njmovers.com). Bob shares with our listeners the 10 questions you should ask before moving, and how to spot a mover you can trust. We then speak with author Darren Adams about his new book "New Home Manual", which helps people through the process of having a home built, moving, and owning a home. This incredible resource is a must not miss if you are going to own a home at anytime. www.NewHomeManual.com

Making it Work in Today's Market

We start off this week's show discussing the focus and topics that All Things Real Estate will continue to cover. We also preview the upcoming interactive website All Things Real Estate Radio that should be up in February. For today's buyers we will be covering your credit score. How important is it, and how you can increase your score to insure the lowest interest rate possible. Looking for a new career, or maybe a second part-time job? Eric Strohm, long time real estate broker and very successful agent, talks about his real estate agent training DVD series. Finally we wrap up with something for our sellers. For Sale By Owner, a great way to make more, pass along savings to buyers, or maybe even sell when you have very little equity. When is it a savings, and when is it a waste of time

Behind on Payments?

Are you falling behind on payments, stressed out, and unsure what to do next? If the answer is yes, like so many out there in today's market, then you can't afford to miss this show. Stephen Elias practicing attorney and foreclosure and bankruptcy expert will answer questions about the process. In today's very unique environment there are more uncertainties than answers, but Stephen breaks it down so you can analyze whether you should stay in the house and try to modify the loan, file bankruptcy, or just prepare for the inevitable. All this and more is covered on the show and in his book; "The Foreclosure Survival Guide, Keep your House or Walk Away with Money in your Pocket."

The Incredible Investment

With a name like “All Things Real Estate” what do you think the incredible investment is? 25 year stockbroker Charles Salisbury tells us why ANY investment out of Real Estate is just a big LOSER. That’s right after making his companies and himself lots of money for years, Charles tells us that the investor does not make money in the stock market. You won’t want to miss this interesting perspective on what Charles believes are the best real estate investments, and why he believes you should NEVER sell a house every again.

31-Dec-2008

Marlena Jareaux; Greg Davis

"It Has to Make Sense!"

In this weeks show host Michele Gorman speaks with Maryland real estate agent and investor Marlena Jareaux about her new book "It Has to Make Sense". Marlena discusses the importance of good credit in order to purchase real estate and so much more. She goes into how you can proactively investigate and challenge incorrect information and how to ensure you keep your score up. Later in the show we talk with Greg Davis, director with Active Environmental Technologies about the risks and hazards surrounding both residential and commercial real estate. We focus on the discussion of underground oil tanks and realize they don't have to be so scary.

18-Dec-2008

Sid Davis; Matthew McLaughlin

Eco-Friendly, it helps Us and our Environment.

On today’s show we talk about being Eco-Friendly and the many benefits it brings to us, our environment, and our earth’s resources. Acclaimed author Sid Davis talks about his book, “Your Eco-Friendly Home: Buying, Building, or Remodeling Green. We also talk with Matthew McLaughlin with 1-800-Got-Junk? about how he and his company help homeowners and the environment by removing unwanted “stuff” and disposing of it in the most efficient way; including donating or recycling it. You won’t want to miss this one. Also some small insights on defending yourself in small claims court.

The Skinny on the Housing Crisis, What Every Home Owner and Home Buyer Needs to Know.

This week we speak with Jim Randel, author, attorney and 30 year Real Estate Investor about his new book “The Skinny on the Housing Crisis, What Every Home Owner and Home Buyer Needs to Know. Jim discusses how important it is for home buyers to understand how the game is played. Who the players are and how “they” make decisions on the information and advice they give you. We talk about how we got into this mess and some possible solutions and opportunities to get out of it.

Looking at things differently

It’s time to get out of the box. Let’s all stop doing what everyone else is because it’s not working. In today’s show we discuss 4 highly effective ways to sell a house in this market. We then speak with George Baker, co-creator of Silverboat.com about reverse mortgages for seniors 62 and older. This strategy to fund the needs of our seniors is not new, but is taking hold because of the financial needs of the aging population. George tells us all about the informational portal he has brought to the marketplace to promote “socially responsible lending” and how you can get your questions answered today. Finally we get an update from Dan the Mortgage Man on what the interest rates are doing, and how to capitalize on great buying opportunities before the end of the year.

We did it!, and so can YOU!

Three real stories about how first time real estate investors took the plunge and bought an investment property. Where did they find help, who guided them along the way, and how did it turn out. Tune in to find out, and maybe even realize that it’s not so hard after all.

Great Incentives to Buy NOW!

Are you tired of the doom and gloom you keep hearing about. Has all the news got you confused and scared. Well this week on All Things Real Estate, we break down the reasons WHY it’s a great time to buy. We talk with CPA Jim Kennedy from Greenberg Kennedy, LLP who goes over the tax advantages to buying and owning a home. Included in these is the great $7500 tax credit which is available for any home bought between April 2008 and July 2009. Later in the show we speak with fire safety expert Richard Schaefer with American Home Fire Safety Company (www.AHFS.us) who tells us about how we can protect ourselves, loved ones, and our belongings from a possible home fire.

The Sky is Not Falling

This week on All Things Real Estate we talk with Independent Mortgage Banker, Dan Carnation of Boulevard Mortgage about the top 5 myths in the marketplace today. Is it a good time to buy? How about a good time to sell? These and many more questions are answered to deal with TODAY’S economic market and how to find deals on houses and mortgages. Next we talk with Jim Lind of Cannon Pest Control about the concerns and ramifications of “wood destroying insects”. Could this mean disaster for home buyers and/or sellers. We say probably not. Tune in to find out more and how to protect yourself and your investment.

Alternative Services for Buying and Selling in Today’s Market

In this week’s show we talk with Christopher Carr, owner and broker of Simple Choice Realty about the alternative services available to buyers and sellers in today’s marketplace. Chris talks about the Flat Fee MLS Listing and how MOST sellers are fully equipped to handle the selling of their home which can lead to a savings of thousands of dollars. Using the Flat Fee MLS Listing, you get the savings of a FSBO with the marketing exposure only a realtor can provide. And just when you thought the savings were only for sellers, Chris talks about his Buyer rebate program which rebates commission dollars back to buyers at closing. This is free money just for using Simple Choice Realty. Tune in and find out more info to learn how you can locate alternative service providers in your area.

Screening Tenants; Protecting Assets

In this week's show we arm you with the tools and techniques to protect yourself and your assets in todays challenging economic environment. Our first guest Richard Fortner co-founder of Screening Reports Inc. talks about the screening and collection services they provide to the multi-family housing industry and landords to screen potential renters and employees. We then speak with John Meyer of The Company Corporation who talks about the importance and process of protecting our personal assets and better managing our investments by forming an LLC or corporation to hold a property.

Let's Get Buying; Marketing Systems

Now that it's a great time to buy, how do we find motivated sellers? Dave Zehala, founder of 1-800-Pay-Cash talks with us about building a diversified marketing program. Learn how to not only measure your success, but how to plan for the number of deals you want. Dave talks about his systems and how you too can win big in this marketplace.

Short Sales; Rehab Funding

As the world waits to see what comes of the multi-billion dollar bailout, sellers and buyers alike are wondering what to do today. Join us to find out how homeowners who have fallen behind can benefit from working with a loss mitigation and foreclosure prevention specialist on loan modifications and short sale negotiations when LouAnn Cook of www.ShortSaleOnlyUs.com tells us about the process. With all the opportunities to purchase houses at a deep discount, can buyers even get financing? David Cline of www.RehabFunding.com tells us about the opportunitites to get financing for your rehab projects even in today's stand still market while holding onto your capital.

24-Sep-2008

Commentary; Jason Sonstein

Today's real estate market, where to go from here.

With financial bailouts everywhere in site and no relief on the horizon, owners and would-be investors are wondering what to do now. This week we start out by discussing the proposed $700 billion bailout in front of Congress. We go on to speak with real estate attorney Jason Sonstein Esq. to find out how you can protect yourself and your investment in these uncertain times. Finally we wrap up with a top 10 list of must-do repairs before selling to ensure a fast profitable sale.

17-Sep-2008

Rocco Ficarra

03-Sep-2008

Ron Hicks

Home Owner’s Insurance: What kind, How much, and What it should cost?

This week host Michele Gorman discusses All Things Home Owner’s Insurance with certified insurance specialist Ron Hicks of Bollinger Insurance. Everything you need to know to get the policy you need and want to give you peace of mind that both you and your property are covered. Find out how an extra $15 a year can buy you an additional $200,000 in coverage, and so much more.

28-Aug-2008

Michela Hartery

20-Aug-2008

Dan Carnation

Are We Really in a Mortgage Crisis

As the number of houses For Sale skyrockets, so does the possible opportunities for Buyers to purchase them. But will today's buyer's actually be able to get financing in our current mortgage crisis? As Michele welcomes Dan Carnation, "senior loanologist" with Boulevard Mortgage, they will discuss the best financing today and how to get it. As well you will enjoy the discussion on what to do if you're in one of those nightmare mortgages that you're struggling to pay every month. Finally you will find out how you can get a $7500 credit to purchase a house before July 2009.