
The Housing Expert's Podcast
By Thomas McGiveron
Thomas "Tom" McGiveron is licensed in New York, and lives on Long Island, in Suffolk County, so a few podcasts per month are dedicated to covering the Long Island housing market specifically.
Tom is a 15+ year veteran of real estate sales and considers himself the "UnRealtor" because he always "Keeps it real on real estate".

The Housing Expert's PodcastSep 05, 2023

Long Island Home Prices August 2023 E54
This is the Long Island home prices updated for August 2023.

Long Island Home Prices June 2023 E53
This is your Long Island home prices update for June 2023. The home prices on Long Island dipped in May and June brought on more new listings. Listen to find out what to do about it if you're selling, buying or investing.

Long Island Home Prices May 2023 E52
This is your Long Island home prices update for May 2023.
The prices on Long Island bounced back this month. Listen to find out what to do about it if you're selling, buying or investing.

Long Island Home Prices April 2023 E51
Episode 51 of the Housing Expert's Podcast features the Long Island home prices update for April 2023.
Long Island home values show signs of weakness despite historic low inventory.
Links:

E50 - Long Island Home Prices March 2023 Update
This is the update for Long Island home prices for the month of March and recap of the overall sales numbers for February, 2023.
Incredible changes to the market. Hope you enjoy it!
Here's the links I mentioned in the podcast:
https://youtube.com/shorts/F_NNsNwAe7E?feature=share - YouTube Short on why sellers are hesitant to put their home up for sale
LongIslandTom.com - For buyers who want to search for off market listings (homes that are for sale but not listed yet)

E49 - Is It A Buyer's Or Seller's Market Update?
In this episode of the Housing Expert's Podcast, I revisit the all-important topic of whether we are in a buyer's or seller's market.

E48 - How You Can Still Get A 3% Mortgage
This episode features great info on assumable mortgages and how they can help you as a home buyer to save on the interest rate and closing costs. I also talk to sellers about the tremendous advantage to incorporating your assumable mortgage into the marketing of your home!

E47 - Long Island Housing Market Update Feb 2023
This is the Long Island housing update for February2023.

E46 - 5 Questions To Help You Buy A Home
In this episode, I cover 5 helpful questions for you to ask yourself that will help you move toward your goal of buying a home.

E45 - Housing Market Shake Up 2022 Vs 2023
This podcast is about the key differences between 2020-2022 vs the housing market in 2023. This episode will detail for you exactly what the major differences are for buying a house (and selling a house) and what to expect.

44 Long Island Housing Update Jan 2023
This is the Long Island housing update for January 2023 and it's packed with a ton of local market insights.
Is it a buyer's market yet?
It is still a seller's market?
Are home prices going down?
Find out on the Housing Expert's Podcast, Episode 44! Thanks for listening.
Links:
Linktr.ee/TomMcGiveron

43 Long Island Housing Update Dec 2022
This is the Long Island housing update for December 2022 and it's packed with a ton of local market insights.
Is it a buyer's market yet?
It is still a seller's market?
Are home prices going down?
Find out on the Housing Expert's Podcast, Episode 43! Thanks for listening.
Links:

42 - Homebuyer Advantages In 2023
The year 2023 may be one of the best years for homebuyers in the last 12 years and I think you'll get a lot out of this podcast if you're thinking of buying a home.

41 - Homebuyer Strategy: Fixer Uppers & Distressed Properties
In this episode of The Housing Expert's Podcast, Tom McGiveron introduces the third installment of Homebuyer Strategies in the New Market.
This podcast series features strategies for home buyers to get into the market, regardless of high mortgage rates and fear of buying a home because of home price volatility. This episode covers the opportunities, financing, and estimate tools for fixer uppers and distressed properties.
Links:
https://linktr.ee/tommcgiveron
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/estimate-the-cost-of-your-home-renovation

40 - Selling For Top Dollar In A Buyer's Market
Even though we are not yet in a buyer's market, the mindset of homeowners looking to sell, has to change and adjust in order to come out ahead in this current housing market.
Due to quickly accelerating mortgage rates in 2022, the next 1 to 2 years will be challenging - for both buyers and sellers. However, this podcast will give sellers 5 key strategies for selling in this market and getting top dollar for the sale of their home.

E39 - Is It A Buyer's Or Seller's Market?
The answer will surprise you! As we look at several different data points, the answer to whether or not this is a buyer's market or seller's market is revealed in the details.
Links:
Visit TheHomeSalesExpert.com for all the links mentioned in this episode.

38 - Long Island Housing Update Nov 2022
This is the market update for Long Island housing - for the month of November, 2022 and recap of totals from October.
Links:

37 - Low Mortgage Rate Boom To Bust
In this podcast episode, I'm talking about lower inventory of homes for sale caused by years of low mortgage rates and what you need to know in order to make the best decisions possible for your real estate investments.
Links:
Financial Times - Mortgage Rates Since 2007

E 36 Consider Condo Over A House
This is the second Home Buyer Strategy For The New Market - consider buying a condo over a house. This episode is all about the advantages of buying a condo over a single family home in the series to help folks figure out how to buy in this current real estate market.
Links In The Podcast:

E 35 Home Buyer Strategies In New Market
In this episode of The Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron introduces the first of a series of podcasts for Home Buyers in the new housing market.
This podcast series will feature strategies for home buyers to get into the market, regardless of high mortgage rates and fear of buying a home because of home price volatility. This first episode covers buying smaller homes (at lower costs).
Links:
https://linktr.ee/mcgiveronteam
https://www.tommcgiveron.com/long-island-housing-numbers-sept-2022/

34 - Long Island Housing October 2022
In this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron breaks down exactly what's happening in the housing market on Long Island.
For the blog commentary, visit TheHomeSalesExpert.com.
Today's Mortgage Rates - Linktr.ee/McGiveronTeam

33 - How Much House Can I Afford
I'm talking about how much money you need for down payment, how to figure out what your mortgage payment should be and how much your payment will be when you buy at current mortgage rates.
Please speak with a mortgage loan officer or call me for a referral to the best!
Links mentioned in podcast:
Long Island Housing Update (Sept 2022)

What Happens When You Sell #32
On this episode, we talk about what happens when you sell your home in the Fall of 2022. Earlier this year, homes were selling in just a few days.
Fast forward toward the end of the end of the year, not so fast. How do you prepare and what happens when you sell? Find out.
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #31
On this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron dives into the housing market numbers for September & August. How's the market doing? Give a listen!
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #30
In this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron covers the entire home buying process. Here is a pdf copy of the home buying process.
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How Much Money Do You Need To Buy A Home
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #29
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Real Estate Investor Do's & Don'ts
In this podcast episode, Tom McGiveron gives you his insights into the do's and don'ts of real estate investing in 2022 (or anytime). Straight from the real estate agent perspective.
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #27
On this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron talks about the 5 biggest mistakes home sellers make when they decide to sell their homes.
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #26
On this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron talks about the 4 ways to finance your closing costs without having the money in your bank account. For any buyer with limited funds, this is a must-listen.
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #25
On this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron dives into the housing market numbers for July and June. How's the market doing? Give a listen!
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #24
What do you need to know about the housing market this week? Market is shifting - quickly.
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #23
How much money can I afford to spend on my mortgage? That's the topic on this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast.
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #22
Is the housing market going to crash? What does Harvard University have to say about it?
Find out on the podcast!
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #21
In this podcast episode, Tom McGiveron talks about how the Long Island housing market is starting to...
Find out on the podcast!
Here are some helpful links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #20
In this episode, Licensed Broker Associate, Tom McGiveron, talks about increased inventory, foreclosure filings, the mortgage rates and what you can do to still sell for the highest price or buy the most affordable home possible!
Here are the links mentioned during the podcast:
Links:
How To Buy A Home In The Next 6 Months
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #19
In this episode, Licensed Broker Associate, Tom McGiveron, talks about how to buy a house within the next 6 months!
These are 6 specific things you can do, starting today, to begin your journey towards making homeownership a reality - no matter what the housing prices are doing!
Links:
Thank you!

Long Island Housing Podcast #18
On this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron talks about how to use real estate to protect yourself and your family from inflation. It's here and it's not going to be going away anytime soon.
The links in the video discussed are:
My cell is (631)831-9048.

Long Island Housing Podcast #17
On this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron crunches the numbers for the housing market in Suffolk County.
For more information on mortgage rates, home buyer tips, home seller information visit LinkTr.EE/McGiveronTeam

Long Island Housing Podcast #16
In this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron details what's happening with housing prices on Long Island.
Web links mentioned:
You can reach Tom at (631)831-9048. Feel free to ask your questions about selling or buying and we'll cover it on this podcast!

Long Island Housing Podcast #15
In this episode of the Long Island Housing Podcast, Tom McGiveron talks about how home prices nationwide are seeing an increase in home price reductions, signaling a shift in the housing market. Tom also talks specifically about the mortgage rate increase, prices and inventory (number of homes for sale) on Long Island as well as some resources to help you understand your monthly costs for buying a home.
The CNBC article cited in the podcast can be found on the linktree below (until April 14th, 2022).
For information on Long Island Housing Zones - visit TomMcGiveron.com/Zones.
Follow @McGiveronteam
Grab info at linktr.ee/mcgiveronteam
(631)831-9048

Long Island Housing Podcast #14
Tom McGiveron dives into the numbers of the Long Island housing market here on the Long Island Housing Podcast! Makes sense, right?
This episode is a breakdown of the current available inventory of homes for sale and last months overall numbers! We're up big! Listen to learn more.
Follow @McGiveronteam
Grab info at linktr.ee/mcgiveronteam
(631)831-9048

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Long Island Housing Podcast #7 - Advantages Of Selling During The Holidays

Long Island Housing #6 - Nov 2021
