Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast

Hosted by Ron Wysocarski

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Jun 2026

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Florida real estate news, commentary, information, interviews, and market reports

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June 15, 2026Episode 3045 min

The Clearest Sign That The Market Is About To Pick Up ...

The Clearest Sign That The Market Is About To Pick Up ... ...just happened The reconciliation package was just approved by Congress which ended the last part of the government shutdown and now we have an end to the Iran War in place as each country has signed documents on June 15th There is a Fed Meeting taking place this week but no one is expecting any change in the interest rates this time around one of the interesting things I am seeing is the price positioning for homes coming on the market where the current owners bought them over the last 2-3 years the market has been somewhat neutral over this time so its not likely for many of these owners to turn a big profit on the sale but they are also buying into the very same market and could very well get a home they wanted a few years back but couldn't afford at the income they had back then as always, there will be some stubborn sellers that will refuse " to lose money" when they sell and in reality the majority of them won't lose any $ at all becuase their homes simply won't sell today's show takes you quickly through these scenarios

June 8, 20264 min

Fearlessly Forecasting The Next 3 Fed Meetings... Episode 303

Fearlessly Forecasting The Next 3 Fed Meetings... ...at a time when the direction of the market is anything but clear The 1st meeting led by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is approaching quickly The 2 day meeting June 16-17 may not be the tone setter that everyone has been anticipating over the last 6 months with all of the uncertainty in the economy right now its very likely that nothing changes with the interest rates at this meeting I do believe that we will see rates come down at the July meeting and we could very well another rate drop in September if we take this a step further we may see a quieter June/July than in most years but also see a much busier September/October than we might expect Watch for a quiet period in October as many people will be locked on to the mid term elections interestingly, we might just see a real estate rally at the end of the year today's show lays it all on the line for you

June 7, 2026Episode 3027 min

Lessons Learned Owning An AirBnb... Episode 302

Lessons Learned Owning An AirBnb... ...the things we now know that can help everyone considering a purchase We recently sold a beach property that we have owned for 5 years we made some $$$ along the way by renting it out and got some tax benefits as well the prices in the area had increased, so we turned a nice profit at closing no complaints and we would definitely consider another one key items we learned licensing needed with city and state fire and safety inspections needed insurance options available 7 day minimum vs daily rentals pest control issue resolution people smoking next to your non-smoking unit detailed checkout checklists can work against you cleaning person can also be your resupply person online reviews drive new business photos and videos are crucial for views your decor choices matter today's episode gives you all the details

June 2, 2026Episode 3014 min

The Stark Reality Of Insurance Claims... Episode 301

The Stark Reality Of Insurance Claims... ... and the feeling that you get when something wasn't covered that you thought was covered as we enter hurricane season we are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best damage to your home can come from a number of things wind tropical storms hurricanes floods termites vandals aliens when its time for a home owner to place a claim they will need to provide some documentation and then wait for an insurance adjuster to come out to inspect the property their findings will determine if your claim is approved even if your claim is approved, you may not get all of the money you may have a hurricane deductible that needs to be met the damaged part of the home may be subject to prorations based on its age loss of rent for investment properties may have its own challenges as far as flooding goes... if its due to a named storm you may be more likely to have a successful claim if its caused prolonged rains it may be more difficult if the home is in a flood zone other than zone x your claim may very well be dependent upon having a flood insurance policy I always recommend that homeowners ask their insurance agents a lot of "what if" questions tune in to todays show where I break down these scenarios

June 1, 2026Episode 3005 min

There Is A Certain Truth To Back Up Offers... Episode 300

There Is A Certain Truth To Back Up Offers... ...and savvy sellers taking full advantage of this under utilized tool there are times when the highest offer isn't necessarily the best and to hedge against that we are noticing sellers signing backup offers that have a little less money in them but a lot more certaintly that they will close and there is a way to structure the 1st contract to make it possible to move to the backup offer below we can examine 3 scenarios: 1 - let's suppose that the buyer makes an offer that appears to be a cash purchase they check the box that says cash with no financing contingency that doesn't mean that they buyer cannot apply for financing it just means that they do not have any protection if their loan isn't approved 2 - some buyers will attempt to tie up a property with a lengthy inspection period maybe the haven't been in the property yet or perhaps their goal is a 2nd price negotiation during the inspections 3 - some buyers need to sell their home in order to make the purchase work in each of these cases, smart sellers are using a 72 hour kickout clause it doesn't mean the seller can unitaterally kick out a buyers contract but it does give them the opportunity to inform the 1st buyer that they have a different offer that is acceptable to them and if the buyer wants to stay in the deal they are going to have to remove some contingencies that are holding things up and this gives the seller an ability to have some control of closing their sale on time tune into todays show as we expand on how all of this works

May 28, 2026Episode 2996 min

Dialing In The Summer Sales Forecast... Episode 299

Dialing In The Summer Sales Forecast... ...and most people are wondering where the market is heading Most years, we normally see an uptick in acivity in June and July school is out tax season is largely done moving to a new school district kids graduated retirement But 2026 has proven to be anything but a typical year and there is a lot of uncertainty out there that is living "rent free" in consumers minds and causing many to delay important decisions government shutdown the war in Iran inflation at 3.3% but gas at $4+ /gallon low inventory waiting for interest rates to come down today's show walks you through these concerns and gives you a forecast for when things will pick up that just might surprise you

May 26, 2026Episode 2984 min

BOTH Buyers And Sellers Winning... Episode 298

Both Buyers And Sellers Winning... ...is happening a lot more than people might think some of you are shaking your heads "NO!" right now stay with me on this a lot of people are getting the results they want for the reasons that they want them frustrated buyers are finding homes to buy after searches that took far longer than they ever imagined do they always get a rock bottom price? of course not but they get the #1 thing they wanted all along a new home that provides what they need today how about sellers winning in this market? you want to believe that the maximum price is the goal but for far more people than you would think the #1 thing for them is Closure the ability to move on from 1 home that they own and reallocate the proceeds into a different area whether it is a new home, an investment property or something else that is not real estate related personally speaking I have bought 3 homes and sold 1 in the last 6 months I am both a buyer and a seller in this market and I am not alone BOTH buyers and sellers are winning

May 19, 2026Episode 2974 min

Closing Day Can Be The Most Stressful... Episode 297

Closing Day Can Be The Most Stressful... ...Time for everyone involved in a real estate sale Recently I personally worked with a couple That wanted to buy their dream home in Florida They were supposed to close on a Thursday That didn't happen and it became a class on Murphy's Law through no fault on anyone involved the closing needed to be extended not once, but twice and needless to say things got really stressful tune into todays show to see how it all works out

May 12, 20263 min

The Changing Of The Guard At The Fed... Episode 296

The Changing Of The Guard At The Fed... ...may bring some notable changes to policy and lower interest rates Jerome Powell's term as Fed Chair ends on May 15th Kevin Warsh will be taking over the leadership role Interestingly enough, Powell has chosen to stay on as part of the committee historically speaking, the exiting Fed Chair hasn't remained after their term expires Warsh has stated that he will maintain Fed Independence from the Executive Branch but also mentions that he is opened minded with regards to aligning policy he is targeting a reduced Fed balance sheet as a way to reduce rates its widely anticipated that rate reductions will be on the way very soon tune into todays show for my take on what is about to happen

May 8, 2026Episode 2955 min

Creative Financing Options... Episode 295

Creative Financing Options... ...Here are the GO TO OPTIONS for many home buyers that have unique circumstances getting in the way of buying a home owner finance seller paid closing costs rent to own here are some of the reasons they seek these options lack of verifiable qualifying income for bank loans debt to income ratios are too high lack of cash available for closing costs self employed here are some of the reasons that sellers are willing to consider creative finance they want a quick sale helping a buyer might lead to a more desirable sales price close quickly for reasons that are advantageous there is a tax strategy advantage that is to their benefit today's shows gets down and dirty with the details