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.”

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.

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• (00:01:23) - A Grandmother's Trust
• (00:03:53) - Always Searching to Be Better
• (00:05:44) - One Woman's Love for 47 Years
• (00:07:34) - How to Plan for Your Life With Truth
• (00:11:09) - Wayne Jackson on His Faith
• (00:13:10) - Living Better With Money
• (00:15:46) - Why Financial Worriness Is So Big
• (00:17:51) - How to Build Wealth With a Client
• (00:20:14) - The Partnership with a New Client
• (00:22:37) - On Leaving More Money to People
• (00:23:56) - Wayne Von Borstel on His Financial Plans
• (00:25:43) - Decisions Made Emotionally
• (00:30:27) - Disciplined Investors: A Plan for the Future
• (00:33:02) - Feeling Confident in Uncertain Times
• (00:36:17) - Welcome Back: Wayne von Borstel
• (00:36:50) - Legacy Planning
• (00:43:33) - How to Leave a Legacy to Your Family
• (00:44:51) - Americans need to transfer wealth from one generation to the next
• (00:45:55) - A Legacy of Stewardship

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?

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• (00:01:02) - The Confusion About Rates and Inflation
• (00:01:25) - Should Home Buyers Be Scared of the Market?
• (00:04:31) - Charlotte Real Estate: Don't Blame the Fed for Price
• (00:10:54) - Home Story: Are Rates Too High for Buying?
• (00:12:43) - Home Story with Veronica
• (00:14:12) - Are We Preparing for a 2008 Housing Crash?
• (00:19:26) - Mixed messages around mortgage stress
• (00:26:16) - Where to Contact The Redbud Group
• (00:27:17) - Real Estate Talk: What You Need to Know Now
• (00:28:09) - The Perfect Moment to Buy or Sell Your Home?
• (00:34:47) - Pricing Too High for Homes
• (00:35:51) - Homeownership: Affordable or Expensive?
• (00:36:35) - Home Story with Veronica
• (00:37:37) - Home Story
• (00:38:39) - Bradley Cooper: Consumers Should Build Cash for the Opportunity Ahead
• (00:44:49) - Getting Ready for the Year Ahead
• (00:46:14) - Home Story with Veronica