Home Story with Veronica (Aired 05-15-26) What Luxury Buyers Need to Know About Financing Before They Shop

Home Story with Veronica (Aired 05-15-26) What Luxury Buyers Need to Know About Financing Before They Shop

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez sits down with senior loan officer Tyler Lombardo of CrossCountry Mortgage to explain what buyers need to understand before entering the luxury real estate market. Tyler breaks down jumbo loans, credit requirements, documentation, down payment options, and why luxury financing is not just a regular mortgage with a bigger price tag.

Home Story with Veronica (Aired 05-08-26) Cash offer or bigger profit? What every home seller needs to understand before saying yes

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez sits down with real estate expert Derek Blanton to unpack what cash offers really mean—and why they are not always the best option for every seller. From investor offers and proof of funds to inspections, hidden fees, and negotiation tactics, Derek explains the reality behind the phrase “cash is king.”

Home Story with Veronica (Aired 04-24-26) Can you buy a home in the U.S. without citizenship? The truth about ownership, financing, and your rights

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez sits down with immigration attorney Jamilah Espinosa to break down the real truth behind one of the most misunderstood questions in real estate: can non-U.S. citizens buy, finance, and sell property in the United States? From common myths to real legal facts, this conversation explains what immigrant buyers need to know before making a move.

Home Story with Veronica (Aired 04-03-26) The Market Isn’t Crashing Here’s What’s Really Happening in Real Estate

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez sits down with Trent Corbin owner of The Redbud Group to cut through the noise surrounding today’s real estate market and answer the question everyone is asking: should you be worried?

Home Story with Veronica (Aired 03-27-26) When love ends, the real decisions begin: navigating divorce, money, and the future of your home

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez sits down with Kelley Hughes Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and founder of Smart Divorce Decisions to unpack one of life’s most complex crossroads: divorce and what happens to the home. Beyond the legal process, this conversation dives into the real financial decisions people face who keeps the house, when to sell, and how to avoid costly mistakes driven by emotion.