The Last House Standing

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 'Built to Last: Buyer Beware.' A fascinating conversation, as we enter the summer season! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there, just for you!

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 ready! Today's expert guest follows the nation's real estate markets every hour of every day! Selma Hepp, Senior Vice President, and Chief Economist at Cotality, formerly known as CoreLogic. And she'll help all of us understand what's happening right now - and what's going to happen next, this summer. Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there - just for you!

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. Then? Shopping around for the best lender, and getting qualified! Know the facts! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies, just for you!

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 well. She explains that you need a solid plan - which guides you through both transactions. Expert advice - to help you succeed! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there, just for you!

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 associate. Peter tells us what an appraisal is, how it's done, and why it's done. Plus - what if the appraised value is very different from the contract value? Peter explains! Real Estate This Week with Stephen Gasque - the best real estate strategies out there - just for you!