Real Estate This Week
Real Estate This Week is a podcast hosted by Stephen Gasque, a real estate expert and Emmy-winning journalist. Each week, Stephen and his guests discuss tips on buying, selling, and investing in property, covering mortgage strategies and market insights. The show aims to provide practical advice for both first-time homebuyers and seasoned investors.
Episodes
Invest in Real Estate - Without Becoming a Landlord!
Want to invest in Real Estate? But you don't want the hassles of qualifying for a mortgage, coming up with the down payment, finding tenants and dealing with maintenance? That's what we're exploring on today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque. Investing without all the headaches, by buying REITs - Real Estate Investment Trusts! Our expert guest is Cynthia Shelton, who tells us
The Surge in Short Sales
Short Sales are back! Because more homeowners can't pay their mortgage! Today Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque explores the issue. Why it's happening, and what it could mean to homeowners in financial trouble. Our expert guest is Nishad Khan, settlement attorney in Orlando, who explains what homeowners and real estate agents need to know about short sales. Especially, that help is availab
The Midyear Housing Forecast
What's happening in real estate right now? And what does it means to you? That's exactly what we explore on today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque. Cutting-edge information, from the 26 Mid-Year Housing Forecast, from John L. Scott Real Estate, in the Pacific Northwest. Our expert guest is Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate. Lennox explains where w
Need for Speed!
Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines! Because on today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we're learning how to move super fast when you buy a home, or sell a home! New job? New school district? New family changes? Sometimes you have to make real estate happen at the speed of light! And our expert guest explains how to do it - while protecting your money, your time and you
Your Very Own Beach House!
Summer's here - headed to the beach? How about heading to your very own beach house? On today's edition of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we examine how to buy a house at the seashore! Can you really do it? Our expert guest helps answer that question. Real estate professional Stephen Antoni has helped buyers and sellers make their dreams come true along the coast of Rhode Island for de
Your Credit and Your Mortgage!
How's Your Credit? Good? Bad? Don't know? If you want to get a mortgage - you'll need to know all about your credit. That's what today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque is all about! A good credit score can help you qualify for a mortgage at the lowest rates out there - which means lower monthly payments. A bad credit score can mean higher monthly payments - if you can get a m
Winning Strategies!
Be in it - to win it! This episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines 'Winning Strategies!' Designed to help you thrive - as the nation's real estate markets start to shift! Buyers - you have more clout - as more homes come on the market. How can you leverage that? And sellers - how can you still get the biggest price, in the shortest number of days? Our expert guest is Indiana
Independence Day Doubleheader!
Happy Fourth of July! To celebrate, Real Estate this Week presents our "Independence Day Doubleheader!" A show with twice the information - about all the ways America supports homeownership! We'll talk to two wonderful guests: Louisiana Broker Candice Skinner - a member of a wonderful military family - about why so many people in the military dream of homeownership! We also examine the VA Loan - -
How to Sell a House
In today's episode, Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque examines "How to Sell a House!" Filled with winning strategies, designed for today's changing market! In many areas sellers need to 'up their game,' as more homes come on the market. And our expert guest, Broker Greg Herb from the Philadelphia area - shows us how! Pricing, condition and - 3D virtual walkthroughs? It must work - since Gr
The Last House Standing
On today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we examine building a house that is so strong and so tough, it can take a direct hit from a hurricane, tornado or flood...and survive! Our guest is filmmaker George Siegal, with Move The World Films, who investigated why some homes are destroyed by severe weather, while others stay standing! He explores the reasons, in his film 'Buil
The Summer Market!
Summer is here! So on this episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we're exploring what you need to know - in The Summer Market of 2026! Cutting-edge information that will help you succeed, whether you're buying a home, selling a home - or both! - in the next 3 months! The Summer Market is typically just as fast, just as busy and just as wild as the Spring Market - so let's get rea
The Mortgage Show!
Today - How to get the best mortgage! A mortgage so good, you'll brag about it to your friends! That's the focus on this week's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque. Getting a mortgage with the best rates, the best terms, and the best monthly payment - for you! Our expert guest is Keith Gumbinger with HSH.com, who walks us through getting your credit, income and savings prepared. T
Buying and Selling - at the Same Time!
Today - a huge question! How do you sell your current house, and buy your next one - at the same time? We have the answers - in today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque! Our guest is Pat Vredevoogd Combs, a lifelong real estate professional who knows exactly how to make it happen! Pat is the past president of the National Association of Realtors, and the Michigan Realtors as we
The Appraisal
So the house is under contract! Congratulations! But...is the home buyer paying the right price? Is the seller getting the right price? And - will the bank lend the mortgage money - to make the deal happen? Big questions! So today's Episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines- The Appraisal! Our expert guest is Peter Gallo, professional home appraiser and real estate broker assoc
Coming Up With The Cash!
Today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque is all about getting the money you'll need to buy the house you love! We'll talk about strategies designed to help you save fast, and big! From automatic savings deposits, to getting a temporary second job, to even having a no-spend month, where you only pay for essentials and sock away the rest! Our expert guest is Laura Adams, award-wi
1st Anniversary Show
Our First Anniversary Show! One year since we launched a better, tighter, and more helpful show than ever: Real Estate This Week! Today, instead of popping the champagne, we're celebrating by helping home buyers in rough markets - markets that still have tight inventory, and rising prices! That's right - some sellers' markets still exist! Our expert guest is Mabel Guzman, Realtor from Chicago - w
Investing in the Spring Market!
Spring is here! The busiest, fastest and best real estate market of the year! So, is now a good time for buying rental property? Big question! So on this episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque we ask an expert! Peter West, who has been investing in real estate - and helping his clients invest - for more than 30 years! Peter walks us through the process of buying your first investment
Spring Market Mortgage Strategies!
Wait a minute - bouncers at open houses? Yes! In some markets, you can't get into an open house, unless you show your mortgage pre-approval letter, proving you can afford to buy it! No pre-approval, no tour of the home! Amazing information on Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, as we explore Spring Market Mortgage Strategies! Our expert guest is Sol Skolnick, known as "Professor Home Loan!"
Curb Appeal
Today - ramping up your home's curb appeal! It's so important in the Spring Market! On this episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we go beyond the "ordinary" approaches, all the way to the extraordinary - by using color! Flowers everywhere, especially leading all the way to your front door! Our expert guest is garden professional Mike McGrath, who shows us how to make buyers fall i
International Investing!
Today - an amazing strategy! Investing in real estate across the ocean, or across the border! This episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines the life-changing concept of buying real estate in a foreign land. Our expert, Theresa Croak Mueller, walks us through the process! From hotels in Europe, to resorts in the Caribbean - Theresa has guided clients into lucrative investments
Great News for Home Buyers!
First Time Home Buyers! Repeat Home Buyers! Every Home Buyer! The Spring Market may be your best opportunity to buy property in years! So the latest episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque dives in - to tell you why! Our expert guest is Danielle Hale, the Chief Economist at Realtor.com. Danielle tells us about lower mortgage interest rates! More homes for sale! Less competition! For a
Buying a House in the Spring Market!
Home Buyers! And especially First-Time Home Buyers! Is this the best time in years to buy a house? Yes! And in Part 3 of our Special Spring Market Series, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, explains why! Our expert guest is Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in the Northwest. Lennox says the number of homes on the market is rising, and that's causing less competiti
Selling Your House in the Spring Market
Selling your house this Spring doesn't have to be stressful! Because if you have a plan, and you know what's happening in the Spring Market, you'll be all set! In Part 2 of our special Spring Market series, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque talks seller strategies with Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in the Northwest. Lennox explains his 5-Step Home Seller strat
The Spring Market
Start your engines! Because the Spring Market is almost here! And if you plan to buy property or sell property, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque is here to help! In a special three-part Spring Market series, with expert analysis by Lennox Scott, President and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. Lennox explains today's market - and what you need to
How to Buy a House!
Ever wonder 'How can I buy a house?' That's the question we answer in today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque. A step-by-step guide to making the jump from renting or living with your family, to owning a home of your own! Our expert guest is Mary Dykstra, past President of the Virginia Realtors. From getting a mortgage to finding the right house, to all the ways buyers have a
Fighting the Frigid Alaska Winter!
How cold is it where you live? 20? 10? 10 below? That's cold - but it's nothing like winter in Alaska! So on today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we explore how Alaskans keep their homes warm, cozy and cheerful, when it's 60 below! Our expert guest is D'Ette Owen, President-Elect of the Alaska Realtors. She tells us fascinating stories about how she stays happy and toasty
Selling? Don't Wait For Spring!
Many people plan to sell their home in the Spring Market. But on today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we learn that some really smart people are asking: why wait for spring, when there's so much competition? Why not do it right now, in the dead of winter? Our expert real estate guest is Corrine Fitzgerald, former President of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, who
Your Romantic Home
Feeling romantic? Well, it is Valentine's Day Weekend! And today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque explores how to fill your home with love and happiness...not just one day, but every day! Our special guest is interior designer and home stager Julea Joseph, who explains how to do it! As Julea tells us - just rely on your five senses! Happy Valentine's Day! Real Estate This Wee
Saving Money on Heat!
Frosty! Freezing! Frigid! So many of us have been ice-cold this winter...and yes, we're facing higher utility bills! On today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we'll help you cut those bills - as low as possible! Energy expert Bill Stack, from Eversource, talks strategies designed to help you save money, while staying warm in your home. Steps you can take yourself - this week
The Big Push for More Homes
Can 'America's Housing Crisis' be fixed? So that more people can get a home of their own? Our guest in the latest episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque says - yes it can! He's told Congress how - and now he tells us! Joining us is Kevin Sears, the past President of both the National Association of Realtors, and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. Kevin tells us we need new, i
Buying a House in '26
Looking for a step-by-step guide to buying a home in 2026? You found it! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque will walk you through the process, so you know what to do, and when to do it! Our expert guest and real estate professional is Linda Rheinberger from Las Vegas, who has been guiding buyers and sellers for nearly 40 years! Linda gives us her best advice, on how to get ready, how to fin
The First Step for Every Buyer
There might be thousands of dollars waiting for you - when you buy a home! If - you qualify for Down Payment Assistance. Think you make too much money? Think you won't qualify because you're not a first-time home buyer? Think again! Our expert guest, Rob Chrane with Down Payment Resource, spells out the facts! He explains you might qualify for ten, twenty or even fifty thousand dollars - for your
The 50-Year Mortgage
Really? A 50-Year Mortgage? Well, so far it's just a proposal, to help more people buy a home of their own. Today, Real Estate This Week examines the proposal, and what it means to you, if you plan to buy a house. We look at the monthly costs - which are so important to buyers, especially first-time buyers. And also, the total costs - of paying interest for a half-century. Our expert guest is Keit
Evaluating the Offers
The latest episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines "Evaluating the Offers!" Filled with the information home sellers need - if they receive one, two or twenty offers on their house! Which one's best? And - is the price - really the most important thing? (hint: maybe, maybe not!) Our guest is a lifelong real estate professional - Donna Evers, with TTR Sotheby's in DC, Marylan
Selling Your House!
Ready to make some money? On the latest episode, Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque examines "Selling Your House!" All about getting your home ready to hit the market! Our guest is Natalie Davis, the former President of the Colorado Association of Realtors. She'll explain top seller strategies: from professional photography to home staging, decluttering to curb appeal, and number one? Makin
The Winter Market
Is it smart to buy or sell a house - in the dead of winter? Yes! And that's what today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines. We talk buyer and seller strategies with Kevin Sears, Past President of the National Association of Realtors, who tells us how to thrive in the Winter Market of 2025 and 2026. Buyers will likely have less competition! And sellers can be confident t
The Year Ahead
A brand new year is so close! So in this episode, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque explores what home buyers, home sellers and homeowners need to know in 2026! Our expert guest is Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.Com, who walks us through what is expected to be a better year for buyers! Why? A 'realistic' year for sellers - as the market shifts! And a 'count your equity' year for
Protect Your House!
Winter is Coming! So let's make sure your house is safe and sound! From saving energy, to avoiding costly repairs, to making sure your home is safe for everyone who lives there, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque will help you protect your biggest investment. We'll ask an expert what to look for, and what to do if you find problems! Our guest is Frank Lesh, life long home inspector, who wil
How to Buy a House
On today's episode, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines "How to Buy a House!" An in-depth guide to getting the house you love! We'll examine credit, savings and income, writing a winning offer, and doing everything right - so the seller picks your offer! Our expert guest is a lifelong real estate pro - Dale Mattison, an agent who will help you succeed - and get the keys to your very
Home for the Holidays!
Happy Holidays! And - as you begin decorating your home, how about some cutting-edge strategies, that will keep your home festive, without the stress? That's what today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque is all about! Our expert guest is professional home stager Julea Joseph, who tel us how to move from Thanksgiving all the way to New Years and beyond....by lightly tweaking, in
How to Cut Your Energy Bills
Can you really be more comfortable in your home - while spending less money on energy? Yes, you can! This episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines all the ways you can button up your home, as winter approaches, and save a lot of money! Our expert guest is 'Green Eileen,' Eileen Oldroyd, a certified Green Real Estate Agent. Eileen tells us about both high-tech and low-tech ways
The New Home Option
Home Buyers! We have a great option for you, for today's market: A brand new home! On today's episode, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque looks at buying brand new - a house no one has ever lived in before! Our expert guest is Danushka Nanayakkara - Skillington, with the National Association of Home Builders. She tells us that people who buy brand new homes often experience less competition
First Time Buyers and Affordability!
Today - an in-depth conversation about housing affordability and first time buyers, who are enjoying some good developments, but who also still face challenges. Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque talks with Holden Lewis from the financial website NerdWallet, about the drop in mortgage interest rates, the amount of homes for sale - and some troubling variables, including the cost of insuranc
Don't Be Scared!
Oh my! It's true - real estate can be scary! Terrifying! So frightening you might want to hide under the covers! But on this Halloween, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque is here to tell you there is nothing to be afraid of, once you know the facts! Our expert guest, and Halloween mythbuster, is Bill Lublin - the President of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. Bill tells us about com
Get Your Credit 'Mortgage Ready!'
How's Your Credit? Good? Bad? Don't know? If you want to get a mortgage - you'll need to know all about your credit. That's what today's episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque is all about! A good credit score can help you qualify for a mortgage at the lowest rates out there - which means lower monthly payments. A bad credit score can mean higher monthly payments - if you can get a m
How the Pros Buy and Sell
How does a real estate professional buy and sell - their own properties? Today on Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we find out - and get Expert strategies from Lorraine Aurora, President of the Virginia Realtors! Lorraine shares her personal seller techniques, from virtual staging, to pricing the home right, to getting it in 'for sale shape!' And for buyers? She tells us how to put toget
Your Best Mortgage Moves
Mortgage interest rates have dropped—so what's your best move? In this episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque, we break down what lower rates mean for home buyers, home sellers, and homeowners. Our expert guest is Keith Gumbinger, Vice President at HSH.com, one of the nation's leading sources for mortgage and finance information. Keith explains how today's market gives you more optio
Big Changes in the Fall Market!
Home Buyers and Sellers! Big changes are happening in 'The Fall Market!' Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque dives deep into what you need to know, as home buyers get more opportunities, more choices, and more negotiating power! But - what about home sellers? We talk to real estate pro Rebecca Donatelli from the Cleveland area, to find out what both buyers and sellers can do - to make the Fa
Breaking News! Mortgage interest Rates Drop
On today's episode, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines the drop in mortgage interest rates! The lowest rate in three years! Same house = lower payments! Or, Same payments = more expensive house! We'll get the facts from Danielle Hale, the Chief Economist at Realtor.com, who looks at what it means to you- if you're a home buyer, home seller, or homeowner! Real Estate This Week with
Winning Strategies
Be in it - to win it! This episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines 'Winning Strategies!' Designed to help you thrive - as the nation's real estate markets start to shift! Buyers - you have more clout - as more homes come on the market. How can you leverage that? And sellers - how can you still get the biggest price, in the shortest number of days? Our expert guest is Indiana
The Battle over Short-Term Rentals
In today's episode, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines the controversy surrounding short-term rentals! Some community leaders want to ban, or severely restrict AirBNB, VRBO and other short-term rentals. But others welcome them with open arms! We talk to Beth Foley, real estate expert on the shores of Lake Michigan, about the issues, and about the pros and cons of short-term rentals
Mortgage Interest Rates and You
Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines where mortgage interest rates are headed. Many homebuyers and home owners hope they drop! But - what if they don't? Our expert guest explores that scenario, and what it could mean to you! Join us as Holden Lewis, Mortgage Reporter and Senior Writer at the financial website Nerdwallet, walks us through the possibilities! Real Estate This Week with
Buying Your Own Beach House
Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines 'Buying Your Very Own Beach House!' Wouldn't that be wonderful? Today we talk to a beach property expert - Stephen Antoni, Broker Associate on the shores of Rhode Island. He tells us why right now - is the best time of year to look for a beach house! We also talk prices, mortgages, and - what's involved in renting it out! Real Estate This Week wit
How to Invest in Property
In our latest episode, Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque examines "How to Invest in Property!" Is now a good time to begin investing in rental properties? We ask an expert investor, Peter West, a successful investor who also helps clients buy and sell investment properties in Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Florida. Peter's advice? Do your homework, know the rules, and evaluate tenant
How to Sell a House
In today's episode, Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque examines "How to Sell a House!" Filled with winning strategies, designed for today's changing market! In many areas sellers need to 'up their game,' as more homes come on the market. And our expert guest, Broker Greg Herb from the Philadelphia area - shows us how! Pricing, condition and - 3D virtual walkthroughs? It must work - since Gr
Overcoming Buyer Barriers
In our latest episode, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines "Overcoming Buyer Barriers." Filled with solutions to the obstacles many buyers face in today's market. Coming up with the down payment! Qualifying for the mortgage! The shortage of homes for sale! And winning the house -if other buyers want it too! Our expert guest is Chris Pelkola Lee, in Idaho Falls, Idaho! A wonderful a
How to Buy a House
On today's episode, Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines "How to Buy a House!" An in-depth guide to getting the house you love! We'll examine credit, savings and income, writing a winning offer, and doing everything right - so the seller picks your offer! Our expert guest is a lifelong real estate pro - Dale Mattison, an agent who will help you succeed - and get the keys to your very
A Successful Settlement
On today's Episode, Real Estate This Week Stephen Gasque examines "The Successful Settlement!" All about that amazing moment, when all your hard work pays off - and the home changes hands from the seller to the buyer! We'll tell you what you need to know, before, during and after the settlement. Professional Settlement Attorney Nishad Khan walks us through the steps - of what to do, when to do it,
Good News for Home Buyers!
On the latest episode of Real Estate this Week, we bring you "Good News for Home Buyers!" All about a market shift, that's creating better opportunities for home buyers! Why? More homes are coming up for sale! Our expert guest is Danielle Hale, the Chief Economist at Realtor.com. And she explains that more houses mean more choices for buyers, steadier home prices, and less competition! Great news
Independence Day Doubleheader!
Happy Fouth of July! To celebrate, Real Estate this Week presents our "Independence Day Doubleheader!" A show with twice the information - about all the ways America supports homeownership! We'll talk to two wonderful guests: Louisiana Broker Candice Skinner - a member of a wonderful military family - about why so many people in the military dream of homeownership! We also examine the VA Loan - -
The Summer Market!
The latest episode of Real Estate with Stephen Gasque examines "The Summer Market!" And the headline is? Some markets are shifting - towards home buyers! Great news for anyone looking to buy a house - as some areas report plenty of homes for sale, far less competition, and sellers who are willing to negotiate! Our guest is in a market just like that - Dallas Texas, where former NAR President Lesli
Evaluating the Offers!
The latest episode of Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque examines "Evaluating the Offers!" Filled with the information home sellers need - if they receive one, two or twenty offers on their house! Which one's best? And - is the price - really the most important thing? (hint: maybe, maybe not!) Our guest is a lifelong real estate professional - Donna Evers, with TTR Sotheby's in DC, Marylan
Selling Your House!
Ready to make some money? On the latest episode, Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque examines "Selling Your House!" All about getting your home ready to hit the market! Our guest is Natalie Davis, the former President of the Colorado Association of Realtors. She'll explain top seller strategies: from professional photography to home staging, decluttering to curb appeal, and number one? Makin
Down Payment Help!
Today we look at getting the money for your down payment! And we reveal incredible help for home buyers...that many buyers don't know about! Down Payment Assistance Programs! They are up and running in all 50 states, and they could possibly get you tens of thousands of dollars towards your down payment! Money that will help you get into a home of your own! Sometimes you have to pay it back - somet
Getting The Best Mortgage!
How do you know if the mortgage you're getting - is the best one for you? Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque tackles that issue, by examining how to qualify for the mortgage that's a perfect fit! We'll examine how to get the lowest mortgage interest rates, how to use points push the rate even lower, and whether mortgage alternatives might be better than the 30-year fixed! Our expert guest
Coming up with the Cash!
All about getting the money you'll need to buy the house you love! We'll talk about strategies designed to help you save fast, and big! From automatic savings deposits, to getting a temporary second job, to even having a no-spend month, where you only pay for essentials and sock away the rest! Our expert guest is Laura Adams, award-winning author host of 'The Money Girl' podcast, and senior analys
Buying a House
After 16 years running one of the most successful real estate shows on-air and online, Stephen launches a brand new show! Real Estate this Week with Stephen Gasque examines "Buying a House!" A program filled with information about how get the keys to your very own home! We'll discuss how to get ready, how to come up with all the money you'll need, and how to win, if other buyers want the same hous
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