It's March, the market is crazy and buyers are tense to say the least.

It's March, the market is crazy and buyers are tense to say the least. So how do buyers compete and protect themselves in these times? What can sellers get away with? When will all of this market madness be over?! We'll answer all of those questions and more with Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall along for the ride. It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

For the final episode in our three part series on alternative housing options, we chat with Jill & Scott Stowers of The Wood Frog Homestead in Nashville, Indiana. From beekeeping to raising hogs, this family makes the most of their land.

For the final episode in our three part series on alternative housing options, we chat with Jill & Scott Stowers of The Wood Frog Homestead in Nashville, Indiana. From beekeeping to raising hogs, this family makes the most of their land. We'll learn how they got started, why their bees dictated how far they could move and what they're looking forward to making this season. Whether you live in an apartment or have 10 acres, this is a great introduction to connecting with the natural world...

As part of our series on alternative housing options, we're interviewing Loren Wood and Joel Keefer of Loren Wood builders, part of the team behind Bloomington's own Cohousing Community.

As part of our series on alternative housing options, we're interviewing Loren Wood and Joel Keefer of Loren Wood builders, part of the team behind Bloomington's own Cohousing Community. We'll hear all about the intentions of cohousing, how it's different from a commune or co-op, what residents share and what they keep private. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate!

This episode of REAL Real Estate Today focuses on the tiny house movement and the realities of living in 600 square feet or less.

This episode of REAL Real Estate Today focuses on the tiny house movement and the realities of living in 600 square feet or less. Our guest Daniel Weddle is founder and head owl of Carpenter Owl, a building studio based in Bloomington, IN that creates unique structures from natural materials.They design and build around the dreams of their clients, creating environments that are low in chemicals and allergens, using reclaimed and locally sourced materials wherever possible. Tiny homes are...

Deb presents Part 4 of her popular First Time Home Buyers Seminar. Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall joins in to discuss what happens after you've found your dream home and you need to make an offer.

Deb presents Part 4 of her popular First Time Home Buyers Seminar. Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall joins in to discuss what happens after you've found your dream home and you need to make an offer. We'll give you tips on negotiating, talk about earnest money and what happens when you finally get that accepted offer. It can be a whirlwind that seems like it takes forever, but if you demand to understand the homebuying process, you'll be much better prepared for the experience!

The fun part of buying a home begins! Deb presents Part 3 of her popular First Time Home Buyers Seminar.

The fun part of buying a home begins! Deb presents Part 3 of her popular First Time Home Buyers Seminar. We'll start with the best ways to search for the home of your dreams and guide you through what features you should be looking for, as well as the steps to take when you're ready to make that offer. With Deb as your guide, you'll be prepared and ready to start the search for your dream home!

This week on REAL Real Estate Today, Deb presents Part 2 of her popular First Time Home Buyer Seminar.

This week on REAL Real Estate Today, Deb presents Part 2 of her popular First Time Home Buyer Seminar. From picking the right lender and loan to starting the search for your first home, Deb is here to guide you! Joining Deb is Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall, who will help listeners understand the process of applying for and being pre-approved for your first home loan. If you're lost in a sea of misinformation, let Deb and Karan help you understand the entire process from start to finish...

Questioning your future as a homeowner? On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, Deb will present Part 1 of her popular "First Time Home Buyer Seminar" starting with the biggest question of all: Are you ready to be a homeowner? She'll explore the topic with Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall and guide listeners through the first steps in the home buying process. Demand to understand the home buying process with Deb as your guide!

Did you max out your credit cards on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? How could this impact your credit score and chances of buying a new home? We'll talk about everything credit in what is sure to be a multi-part series about credit. Starting with the history of credit scoring and credit bureaus (it's more interesting than you think), to the ins and outs of improving your score, we'll try to answer many of the hundreds of questions we get about credit.

It's a new year and we all know that can bring about resolutions to change ourselves, our lives or even our homes. Whether you're selling, buying, refinancing, or just curious about what it takes to be a good homeowner, this show is for you! Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall for your top resolutions for smarter real estate decisions.

We had so much fun last week with Laura of "Your Life in Full Color," we decided to have her back on the show. Deb & Karan will pose their design dilemma questions and we'll continue to explore the big, wide world of color in the home! Join us for another dose of REAL real estate advice!

Anyone who's ever chosen paint colors knows it can be a bottomless pit of options. Beige isn't just beige. There are over 50 variations of that color to choose from, but how do you know which is the right one for you? Enter Laura Brzegowy of "Your Life in Full Color." Laura's mission is to help people fully understand how important “getting color right” is to the way we feel in our homes and work spaces. On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we chat with Laura and learn why it's not...

What's it like being a Realtor? Learn about the ups and downs, the pros and cons, and the best reasons to be one on this episode of REAL Real Estate Today. If you've considered it as a career, wondered why in the world someone would choose to be one or are just curious as to when Realtors have time to sleep and eat, this episode is for you. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we'll be discussing current events and looking ahead to 2018 at how the tax reform could impact homeowners, what interest rates and the housing market might look like next year and of course, our predictions for HGTV in a world without Fixer Upper! Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate!

In a new recurring theme called House-Stories, we're chatting with home owners about their home buying/selling process, what went well, what went wrong, and what we can all learn from each other. This week we're talking with Bloomington resident and local business owner, Jaimie Schwartzman, about her House-Story. It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro as she welcomes back Brittany Libbert from Greene County Regional Title for an episode on the closing process. Deb and Brittany will run through a closing in real time, so you'll know what to expect when it's YOUR turn to close on a new home!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor and host Deb Tomaro talks remodeling with Loren Wood of Loren Wood Builders located in Bloomington, Indiana. Loren Wood Builders is a family-owned business that works hard to uphold a reputation for quality, client experience, and commitment to the community. Those are beliefs we think everyone should aspire to and we're excited to share their mission and values with our listeners. We'll also get the builders perspective on...