The Biggest Mistake First-Time Buyers Are Making Right Now

Why Down Payment Assistance Can Cost You More

🚀 In this episode of Mortgage on My Mind, Natalie Salins sits down with award-winning mortgage broker Amanda Lea Rawls to uncover the truth behind down payment assistance programs like CalHFA and GSFA. They discuss the myths buyers believe about first-time homebuyer programs, the hidden costs of assistance loans, why “free money” isn’t always free, and smarter alternatives for buyers looking to purchase a home in today’s market. From FHA 100% financing to bridge loans and family gifting strategies, this conversation is packed with insider mortgage knowledge every buyer should hear. 🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins 👤 Guest:🏡 Amanda Lea Rawls – Founder & Mortgage Broker at Expert Home Lending Inc. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ What CalHFA and GSFA programs actually offer ✔️ The hidden costs of down payment assistance loans ✔️ Why “first-time homebuyer” means more than most people think ✔️ Alternatives to down payment assistance programs ✔️ How bridge loans, HELOCs, and family gifts can help buyers 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Amanda Lea Rawls: 🌐 Website → https://amandarawls.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Amanda.Lea.Rawls/ 🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind: 🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Avoid Probate Without Losing Your Wealth

🚀 In this powerful episode of Mortgage On My Mind, Natalie Salins sits down with Cory Boldroff, Certified Real Estate Planner and Southern California real estate expert, to discuss how families can build, protect, and transfer generational wealth through trusts, estate planning, 1031 exchanges, and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). Cory shares why he believes every homeowner should place their property into a trust, how probate can financially devastate families, and the strategies wealthy families use to preserve wealth for future generations. The conversation also dives deep into passive real estate investing through DSTs and alternative strategies for landlords looking to retire from active property management. 🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins 👤 Guest:🏡 Cory Boldroff – Certified Real Estate Planner & Real Estate Agent Cory Boldroff is a Certified Real Estate Planner and agent based in Southern California with over two decades of industry experience. Specializing in 1031 Exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and Trust & Probate transactions, he helps clients navigate complex situations to build, protect, and transfer generational wealth. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why Cory believes every homeowner should have a living trust ✔️ How probate and conservatorship can financially impact families ✔️ The benefits of step-up in cost basis for inherited real estate ✔️ How Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) work for passive investing ✔️ Alternative strategies for landlords tired of managing properties ✔️ How wealthy families preserve generational wealth ✔️ Common estate planning mistakes homeowners make 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, homeowner, or future real estate investor, this episode offers valuable insights into protecting and growing your wealth! 💼 Connect with Cory Boldroff: 🌐 Website → http://www.thecompleterealestategroup.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/corybyourreplanner/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/Cory-Boldroff/1368470168/# 🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind: 🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Buy a Home Without Becoming “Mortgage Poor”

🚀 In this episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with Rosanne Marie Nitti — a real estate broker associate, coach, and fine art photographer licensed in California, Hawaii, and Florida. Rosanne shares how her photography background enhances her eye for staging and property marketing, while also diving deep into what new agents need to know to succeed in today’s market. From buyer representation and negotiation strategies to mortgage approvals, insurance challenges, and agent coaching, this conversation is packed with practical advice for both real estate professionals and homebuyers navigating today’s housing market. 🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins 👤 Guest:🏡 Rosanne Marie Nitti – Real Estate Broker Associate, Coach & Fine Art Photographer Rosanne Nitti is a Real Estate Broker Associate and fine art photographer. Holding multiple advanced industry designations, she specializes in buyer and seller representation, resort properties, and high-level negotiation. Alongside guiding clients through residential and investment transactions, she coaches real estate professionals on how to scale their businesses. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How fine art photography improves property marketing and staging ✔️ Why relationships are the foundation of real estate success ✔️ The importance of mortgage knowledge for real estate agents ✔️ Common mistakes new agents make during transactions ✔️ How insurance, HOAs, and financing affect affordability in today’s market ✔️ The difference between DU approvals, pre-approvals, and underwriting ✔️ Why communication between agents and lenders is critical ✔️ How to reduce stress and create smoother escrows for buyers and sellers 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Rosanne Marie Nitti: 🌐 Website → https://premierocbeachhomes.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RosanneNittiREBroker 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannenitti/ 🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind: 🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Avoid Hidden Costs in Desert Home Buying

🚀 In this episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with Daniel Blankenship, broker-owner of 1% Lists Desert to Coastal Real Estate, to discuss the unique challenges of obtaining mortgages in Southern California’s High Desert markets. From septic certifications and fire insurance costs to Mello-Roos taxes and investment trends, Daniel shares insider knowledge on navigating real estate in areas like Helendale, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, and beyond. The conversation also dives into his innovative 1% listing model and how reduced listing fees can benefit both buyers and sellers in today’s market. 🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins 👤 Guest:🏡 Daniel Blankenship – Real Estate Broker & Franchise Owner Daniel Blankenship is the Broker-Owner of 1% Lists Desert 2 Coast Real Estate, serving Southern California's High Desert and coastal markets. Based in Helendale, he provides a full-service, value-driven business model that reduces listing fees for clients across the High Desert, Imperial Valley, and coastal regions. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Unique mortgage and lending challenges in California desert communities ✔️ How septic systems and certifications impact home financing ✔️ Why insurance costs can drastically affect buyer qualification ✔️ What Mello-Roos taxes are and how they impact affordability ✔️ How Daniel’s 1% listing model is changing the real estate experience for sellers ✔️ Current market trends in the High Desert, Palm Springs, and vacation home markets ✔️ Why investors are still targeting Joshua Tree and desert communities 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Daniel Blankenship: 🌐 Website → https://1percentlistsdesert2coast.discountrealestatebrokers.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorDaniel4Life/?_rdr 🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind: 🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Inside a $1M Backyard: What Luxury Buyers Really Want

🚀 In this episode, host Natalie Salins sits down with Amy Alvarez, broker owner of SoCal Realty Group, to explore how design expertise transforms real estate success. From being featured on HGTV and MTV Cribs to creating a breathtaking million-dollar backyard, Amy shares how staging, creativity, and market insight can elevate listings and attract luxury buyers. 🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins 👤 Guest: 🏡 Amy Alvarez – Real Estate Broker & Luxury Design Specialist Amy Alvarez is the Broker-Owner of SoCal Realty Group, serving the Inland Empire and Southern California with a focus on Corona, Riverside, Norco, and Orange County. With over years of real estate experience, she specializes in luxury marketing and has represented high-end properties featured on MTV’s Teen Cribs and HGTV’s Million Dollar Rooms. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How design expertise can boost real estate success ✔️ The story behind a million-dollar luxury backyard ✔️ Why staging is critical to maximizing home value ✔️ How Amy landed features on HGTV and MTV Cribs ✔️ Current trends in the Southern California luxury marker 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Amy Alvarez: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amyalvarezrealtor/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AmyAlvarezRealEstateSpecialist/ 🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind: 🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]