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Keeping it REAL (in Real Estate) - with Kathy Blakey

by Kathy Blakey

Tips and Trends in Real Estate - featuring guest speakers, topic specialists and subject matter experts.I'm a Realtor with CENTURY 21, a marketer, entrepreneur and nature enthusiast. In this podcast series, I'm going to take you on a journey as we explore topics in real estate including the market, mortgages, common inspection issues, sustainable future and more. Are you homeowner?Future homeowner?Do you like saving money? Enjoy Healthy Living?This podcast series may be for you!I'm passionate about making sure that everyone has information for informed decisions and one of the ways that you can do that is to tune into my podcast.

Copyright: © 2024 Keeping it REAL (in Real Estate) - with Kathy Blakey

Episodes

Episode 12: SPECIAL EDITION Buying and Selling Virtually

12m · Published 02 Apr 18:00

Episode 12: SPECIAL EDITION

In these difficult times of "stay at home" orders and global pandemic, safety is our primary concern.  However, if you find yourself in a situation where you must buy/sell real estate, I wanted to offer a few tips to consider when searching for, or selling a home virtually.

  • Stay Safe and follow all state, national and CDC guidelines
  • Utilize all Visual Tools and Property Information Available
  • Request and provide and/all information for transparency as to the homes features and condition
  • Be flexible and creative


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About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Office:  CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty, 260 E Main St, Newark DE 19711 Main # (302) 369-5397

Kathy Blakey, REALTOR ®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Newark, DE Office (302) 369-5397
Email:  [email protected]
Direct Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Episode 12: SPECIAL EDITION Buying and Selling Virtually

12m · Published 02 Apr 18:00

Episode 12: SPECIAL EDITION

In these difficult times of "stay at home" orders and global pandemic, safety is our primary concern.  However, if you find yourself in a situation where you must buy/sell real estate, I wanted to offer a few tips to consider when searching for, or selling a home virtually.

  • Stay Safe and follow all state, national and CDC guidelines
  • Utilize all Visual Tools and Property Information Available
  • Request and provide and/all information for transparency as to the homes features and condition
  • Be flexible and creative


*****************************************************************************************************
About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Office:  CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty, 260 E Main St, Newark DE 19711 Main # (302) 369-5397

Kathy Blakey, REALTOR ®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Newark, DE Office (302) 369-5397
Email:  [email protected]
Direct Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Episode 11: Homeowner's Insurance - What you should know, featuring Rick Martin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

34m · Published 17 Feb 19:00

Episode 11:  Homeowner's Insurance - What you should know, featuring Rick Martin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

When buying a home, there are so many tasks on your "to-do" list.  Listen in to find out how to go about getting a Homeowner's Insurance Policy (Hazard Insurance).  Don't be tempted to just check off the box.  Find out why these homeowners were glad they got the right coverage!  
Topics Covered (and more!):

  • What coverages are available?
  • How to go about getting a policy
  • What do Jewelry, Plumbing Issues, Fire and Flood all have in common? 

Guest Speaker:

Rick Martin, LUTCF
Executive Sales Representative
Newark, DE
1-302-444-9103
[email protected]

131 Continental Dr., Ste 108 - Christiana Executive Campus
Newark, DE 19713

Licensed in: Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania


********************************************************************
About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Office:  CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty, 260 E Main St, Newark DE 19711 Main # (302) 369-5397

Kathy Blakey, REALTOR ®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Episode 11: Homeowner's Insurance - What you should know, featuring Rick Martin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

34m · Published 17 Feb 19:00

Episode 11:  Homeowner's Insurance - What you should know, featuring Rick Martin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

When buying a home, there are so many tasks on your "to-do" list.  Listen in to find out how to go about getting a Homeowner's Insurance Policy (Hazard Insurance).  Don't be tempted to just check off the box.  Find out why these homeowners were glad they got the right coverage!  
Topics Covered (and more!):

  • What coverages are available?
  • How to go about getting a policy
  • What do Jewelry, Plumbing Issues, Fire and Flood all have in common? 

Guest Speaker:

Rick Martin, LUTCF
Executive Sales Representative
Newark, DE
1-302-444-9103
[email protected]

131 Continental Dr., Ste 108 - Christiana Executive Campus
Newark, DE 19713

Licensed in: Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania


********************************************************************
About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Office:  CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty, 260 E Main St, Newark DE 19711 Main # (302) 369-5397

Kathy Blakey, REALTOR ®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Episode 10: Stucco Homes - what you need to know featuring Thomas Bartholetti, Inspection Services Group, LLC

37m · Published 31 Jan 14:00

Stucco Homes - what you need to know, featuring Thomas Bartholetti, Inspection Services Group, LLC

In this episode, we'll explore Stucco Home Construction topics:

  • Why some homes which are constructed of stucco have problems
  • When and why home buyers should get a stucco inspection
  • Why home sellers should get a pre-list stucco inspection
  • Remedies and Prevention for stucco issues and more!

Guest: 
Thomas W. Bartholetti
Inspection Services Group, LLC     
www.isgroup-llc.com
484-324-4500

Inspection Services Group, LLC, 
1240 West Chester Pike, Suite 207, 
West Chester, PA 19382
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About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information. 

Kathy Blakey, Realtor®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Episode 10: Stucco Homes - what you need to know featuring Thomas Bartholetti, Inspection Services Group, LLC

37m · Published 31 Jan 14:00

Stucco Homes - what you need to know, featuring Thomas Bartholetti, Inspection Services Group, LLC

In this episode, we'll explore Stucco Home Construction topics:

  • Why some homes which are constructed of stucco have problems
  • When and why home buyers should get a stucco inspection
  • Why home sellers should get a pre-list stucco inspection
  • Remedies and Prevention for stucco issues and more!

Guest: 
Thomas W. Bartholetti
Inspection Services Group, LLC     
www.isgroup-llc.com
484-324-4500

Inspection Services Group, LLC, 
1240 West Chester Pike, Suite 207, 
West Chester, PA 19382
********************************************************************
About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information. 

Kathy Blakey, Realtor®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Episode 9: Emergency Preparedness - Insights and Reminders with Kathy Blakey Realtor

15m · Published 25 Jan 21:00

Welcome to this episode of Keeping it Real (in Real Estate) with Kathy Blakey as your host. 

In this episode, we’ll cover Emergency Preparedness, and steps you can take to prepare for the unexpected.   Have you ever wondered how to begin creating your own Emergency Preparedness Plan.   Listen in to find out.

We'll cover steps to preserve LIFE, YOUR LIFE, and YOUR HOME.

In this episode I share a few personal experiences from my summer mission trip where I had an opportunity to assist with restoration of a flood damaged home. Find out what was lurking behind the staircase and more!

More Resources:
http://dema.delaware.gov/services/disaster_prep.shtml
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/make-a-plan.html
https://www.umcmission.org/umcor/serve/us-disaster-response

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About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Kathy Blakey, Realtor®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

Episode 9: Emergency Preparedness - Insights and Reminders with Kathy Blakey Realtor

15m · Published 25 Jan 21:00

Welcome to this episode of Keeping it Real (in Real Estate) with Kathy Blakey as your host. 

In this episode, we’ll cover Emergency Preparedness, and steps you can take to prepare for the unexpected.   Have you ever wondered how to begin creating your own Emergency Preparedness Plan.   Listen in to find out.

We'll cover steps to preserve LIFE, YOUR LIFE, and YOUR HOME.

In this episode I share a few personal experiences from my summer mission trip where I had an opportunity to assist with restoration of a flood damaged home. Find out what was lurking behind the staircase and more!

More Resources:
http://dema.delaware.gov/services/disaster_prep.shtml
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/make-a-plan.html
https://www.umcmission.org/umcor/serve/us-disaster-response

*************************************************************************************************
About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Kathy Blakey, Realtor®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

Episode 8 - Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell - Insights from a Professional

17m · Published 23 Jun 02:00

Welcome to this episode of Keeping it Real (in Real Estate) with Kathy Blakey.

In this episode we'll cover tips for getting your home ready to sell.  We'll focus on common questions and concerns such as:

  • Should I get a pre-list home inspection?... it depends...
  • Should I upgrade my flooring, kitchen and bathrooms?...again, it depends...
  • What do odors, cobwebs and dusty vents have in common? 


Stay tuned while we explore these topics and more! 
If you are buying or selling a home, this episode will be loaded with insight.

********************************************************************
About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Kathy Blakey, Realtor®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Subscribe to Keeping it Real (in Real Estate) : Apple Podcasts URL:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-it-real-in-real-estate-with-kathy-blakey/id1463309019

Hosting Site: http://keepingitreal.buzzsprout.com See also Google Play and Spotify

Episode 8 - Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell - Insights from a Professional

17m · Published 23 Jun 02:00

Welcome to this episode of Keeping it Real (in Real Estate) with Kathy Blakey.

In this episode we'll cover tips for getting your home ready to sell.  We'll focus on common questions and concerns such as:

  • Should I get a pre-list home inspection?... it depends...
  • Should I upgrade my flooring, kitchen and bathrooms?...again, it depends...
  • What do odors, cobwebs and dusty vents have in common? 


Stay tuned while we explore these topics and more! 
If you are buying or selling a home, this episode will be loaded with insight.

********************************************************************
About Host Kathy Blakey: I am licensed in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. As a CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, I have local expertise and global connections. Contact Me For Buying or Selling ANYWHERE! Visit www.Relocate-Delaware.com for more information.

Kathy Blakey, Realtor®
CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (302) 383-5424

See More at www.KeepingitrealINFO.com

Subscribe to Keeping it Real (in Real Estate) : Apple Podcasts URL:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-it-real-in-real-estate-with-kathy-blakey/id1463309019

Hosting Site: http://keepingitreal.buzzsprout.com See also Google Play and Spotify

Keeping it REAL (in Real Estate) - with Kathy Blakey has 24 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 9:56:16. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 19th, 2024 08:11.

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