Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure in this special Halloween episode of Renegades of Real Estate! Hosts Shelby Carver and Riane Hysell dive into the haunted history of Butte, Montana, alongside their special guest, Jason Silvernale from Historic Butte Homes. Butte's rich mining past is steeped in ghostly legends, and in Whispers in the Walls: Tales of Haunted Houses in Butte, the team shares eerie encounters and real-life stories from some of the city’s most haunted properties.

From tales of spirits lingering in the Old Butte Hospital to the unsettling hauntings at the Silver Bow County Courthouse, this episode offers a deep dive into the paranormal side of Butte’s historic homes. Have you ever wondered if living in a haunted house could be a selling point—or if it’s better left unsaid when putting your home on the market? Stick around to find out how different states handle "stigmatized properties" and if you should disclose any ghostly activity in your own home.

Join us for a spooky, educational, and entertaining episode filled with ghost stories, real estate insights, and a few paranormal surprises!

Welcome back, Renegades! We're Shelby Carver and Riane Hysell, your hosts of "Renegades of Real Estate." After a short break, we’re excited to dive into your top real estate questions. We’ve settled into our new office and are ready to bring you some great content.

In this episode, we’re addressing the most frequently asked questions from buyers. We'll cover topics like the closing process, handling earnest money, and deciding how much to offer on a home. Plus, we’ll share insights from a recent event with motivational speaker Terry Watson, who emphasized the importance of setting expectations in business.

Here are some key questions we'll answer:

• How long does it take to buy a home?
• When should you make an offer, and how much should it be?
• What happens at the closing table?
• How is earnest money handled, and what if you need it back?
• What should you avoid during the house hunting process?

We'll also share tips on navigating multiple offer situations and unexpected expenses during the home-buying journey.

For more details and tips, check out Terry Watson at terrywatson.com. And as always, if you have any questions or need further advice, email us at renegadesofre@gmail.com.

Subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Until next time, this is Riane Hysell and Shelby Carver. Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome back to another episode of "RORE." I'm Shelby Carver, here with our special guest, Shawna Erickson, our expert lender with Mann Mortgage! Ryan is out sick today, but she’ll be back for our next episode. 

Today, we're diving into a topic that could reshape your homebuying journey – the strategic use of your IRS tax refund.

 People still believe they have to put down 20% for a Conventional loan, but there are more options for you. We know that the upfront costs of homebuying can be significant, but fear not, because your tax refund can be a valuable supplement to your home buying budget.

Whether you're expecting a refund in the hundreds or thousands of dollars, there are several smart ways you can leverage those funds to bring yourself closer to homeownership.