Kip Warzon of Prosperity Home Mortgage

The Sconnie Properties Podcast is hosted by Andrew Bergholz and joined by colleague Blake Hassler. Andrew and Blake are licensed real estate agents and together they welcome guest Kip Warzon, a Mortgage Loan Originator with Prosperity Home Mortgage. Kip has two decades of real estate lending experience and prepares and educates borrowers so they can achieve their realty goals. The Sconnie Properties Realty Team and Kip discuss the impact of the recent interest rate hike and geopolitical uncertainties have affected the market. Kip and the Sconnie Properties Realty Team provide insights and lending strategies for those looking to gain additional perspectives with their real estate assets. Kip was the recipient of a Five Star Mortgage Professional award for the past 12 years and the Sconnie Properties Realty Team work with clients to protect and maximize their assets. Show Links: https://www.sconnieproperties.com/ https://www.phmloans.com/mortgagecons... The Sconnie Properties Podcast is recorded at the Scontent Studios and produced by The Slab Network. 00:00 Sconnie Properties Welcomes Kip Warzon 00:25 Beginning a Career in Realty and Lending 02:32 Current Rates and What's Moving the Needle 03:46 The "2-1" Buydown Strategy has become a Real Option 04:50 Path to Prosperity Program 05:54 Owner Occupied Duplex Discussion 07:31 Lending Strategies and Crystal Ball Predictions for Rates 10:47 Marry the House - Date the Rate 13:16 Watershed Moments and Impacts on Real Estate Market Conditions 15:20 First-Time Homebuyers - Let's Help Get Prepared 18:18 Getting Pre-approved is a Financial Physical 21:52 Making an Offer with Peace of Mind 24:14 Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should 25:06 A Career Retrospective 27:23 Helping Clients Achieve Their Goals