www.geraldlucas.com; Gerald Lucas has been helping people build wealth and financial freedom through real estate for almost 20 years. In 2011, Gerald accurately identified the local real estate market price bottom, then partnered with a pension fund to form a REIT, where he developed the property investment strategy, raised over $100 million of investment capital and oversaw the first $20 million of all property acquisitions. In 2017, Gerald co-founded NNG Capital Fund, a groundbreaking real estate fund that provides protection against market uncertainty by giving accredited, passive investors unique access to a diversified hybrid portfolio of both mortgage notes and residential real estate. Gerald holds business degrees from Howard University and MIT.
Episode 573: Episode 573: Which is Better-Concrete Block Or Wood Framed Homes?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the pros & cons of concrete block homes versus wood framed homes.
10/21/2024 • 1 minute, 59 seconds
Episode 572: Episode 572: Which Homes Had The Biggest Insurance Increases?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals which type of homes had the biggest recent insurance cost increases.
10/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 571: Episode 571: Biggest Mistake To Avoid In Winning A Property Tax Appeal
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the most common mistake homeowners make in filing a property tax appeal.
10/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 570: Episode 570: Better To Buy A New Home Or Pre-Existing Home?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the pros and cons of buying a newly built home vs. a pre-existing home.
9/30/2024 • 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 569: Episode 569: How The Fed's Big Rate Cut Will Affect Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the Fed's half point rate cut this month will affect real estate
9/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 568: Episode 568: How Much Will You Make On An Airbnb Listing?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how much money a property owner will make on an Airbnb listing.
9/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 567: Episode 567: Which Is Better a HELOC or Cash Out Refinance?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether a HELOC (home equity line of credit) or a cash out refinance is better for property owners.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what homeowners & buyers should know about the Fed's expected September rate cut.
9/4/2024 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 565: Episode 565: Has Lower Home Inventory Cooled Home Buyer Demand?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether lower home inventory has cooled home buyer demand.
8/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 564: Episode 564: Credit Score You Need To Buy A Home
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what credit score you need to get a mortgage to buy a home.
8/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 563: Episode 563: Key First Step Many Home Buyers Miss
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a key first step that home buyers often miss when they're trying to buy a home.
8/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 562: Episode 562: What The July 24' Fed Meeting Means For Housing?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the July 2024 Fed meeting may affect housing.
8/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 561: Episode 561: 3 Ways To Lower Home Insurance Premium
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 ways to lower your home insurance premium.
7/29/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 560: Episode 560: The Best Way To Resolve A Real Estate Dispute
Real Estate Expert & Best Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the best way to resolve a real estate dispute.
7/22/2024 • 1 minute, 46 seconds
Episode 559: Episode 559: What To Do When Your Adjustable Rate Mortgage Increases
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses what to do when your adjustable rate mortgage increases.
7/15/2024 • 1 minute, 47 seconds
Episode 558: Episode 558: 3 Tips For Lowering Your Electric Bill In Summer
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 tips for lowering your electric bill in summer.
7/8/2024 • 1 minute, 26 seconds
Episode 557: Episode 557: 3 Tips For Finding A Good Mason
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 tips for finding a good mason.
7/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 1 second
Episode 556: Episode 556: Is A Tenant Or Landlord Responsible To Unclog A Toilet?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether a tenant or a landlord is responsible for unclogging a rental unit toilet.
6/24/2024 • 1 minute, 51 seconds
Episode 555: Episode 555: Do You Really Need Title Insurance?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether homeowners really need title insurance.
6/17/2024 • 1 minute, 43 seconds
Episode 554: Episode 554: 3 Things You Should Never Do Before Getting A Home Mortgage
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 things borrowers should never do before getting a home mortgage.
6/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 553: Episode 553: Real Estate Markets With Highest Office Conversions
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the US real estate markets with the highest office to residential conversions
6/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 552: Episode 552: 5 Options When You Inherit A Home With A Mortgage
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses 5 options you have when you inherit a home with a mortgage.
5/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 551: Episode 551: Can A Tenant Renegotiate Their Lease?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether a tenant can renegotiate their lease
5/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 550: Episode 550: The Best Time For A Renter To Buy A Home
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the best time to transition from renter to homeowner
5/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 549: Episode 549: 3 Ways To Protect Your Home From Water Damage
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 ways to protect your home from water damage.
5/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 548: Episode 548: 3 Home Improvements That DON’T Add To Your Home’s Value
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses 3 home improvements that don't add much to a home's value.
4/29/2024 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 547: Episode 547: When Will Home Sales Finally Increase?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals when home sales will finally increase.
4/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 546: Episode 546: Best NJ Home Buying Opportunities Now
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals one of the best NJ home buying opportunities right now.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses facts, myths, winners and losers regarding the resent proposed Realtor settlement.
4/8/2024 • 5 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 544: Episode 544: Are Antique Homes A Good Investment?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether antique homes are a good investment.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how equity participation loans increase private money investor profits
3/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 542: Episode 542: How Deed Restrictions Affect Homeowners
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how deed restrictions affect homeowners.
3/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 541: Episode 541: 3 Ways To Boost Your Credit Before Buying A Home
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author Gerald Lucas reveals 3 ways to boost your credit score before you apply for a mortgage loan to buy a home.
3/12/2024 • 3 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 540: Episode 540: Do Mortgage Borrowers Need Credit Life Insurance?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether mortgage buyers need credit life insurance
3/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 539: Episode 539: Mortgage Loans With No Down Payment
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 2 kinds of mortgage loans that do not require a down payment
2/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 1 second
Episode 538: Episode 538: How Low Will Interest Rates Go In 2024?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how low interest rates will go in 2024
2/19/2024 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 537: Episode 537: What Landlords Should Know About DSCR Loans
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what landlords should know about DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) mortgage loans
2/13/2024 • 3 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 536: Episode 536: Are Houses Or Condos A Better Investment?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether houses or condos are a better investment
2/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 535: Episode 535: The REAL Difference Between Condos And Co-ops
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas explains the difference between condos & co-ops
1/29/2024 • 3 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 534: Episode 534: How Insurance Deserts Will Affect Home Prices
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how insurance deserts will affect home prices.
1/22/2024 • 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 533: Episode 533: What Attorneys Don't Tell You About Bankruptcy
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals an astonishing fact that attorneys don't tell people who file bankruptcy
1/16/2024 • 3 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 532: Episode 532: Can A Landlord Keep A Tenant's Security Deposit?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether a landlord can keep a tenant's security deposit.
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas gives his 2024 NJ Housing Forecast
1/2/2024 • 1 minute, 59 seconds
Episode 530: Episode 530: End Of 2023 Tax Tip
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas gives a tax tip for the end of 2023
12/26/2023 • 1 minute, 31 seconds
Episode 529: Episode 529: Smarter To Sell Home at End or Beginning of Year?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether it's smarter to sell a home at the end or the beginning of the year.
12/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 1 second
Episode 528: Episode 528: How The MLS Helps Homeowners Sell For Top Dollar
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how the MLS helps homeowners sell for top dollar
12/11/2023 • 3 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 527: Episode 527: Can Home Sellers Leave Their Stuff In The Home After Closing?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether a seller can leave stuff in a home they are selling after closing.
12/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 526: Episode 526: Should You Buy A New Home Before Selling Your Old One?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether you should buy a new home before you sell your current home.
11/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 525: Episode 525: 3 Things To Be Grateful For Thanksgiving 2023
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 things to be grateful for-Thanksgiving 2023
11/19/2023 • 1 minute, 29 seconds
Episode 524: Episode 524: Can U Keep A Home Buyer's Deposit Money If They Back Out Of A Contract?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether a seller can keep a home buyer's deposit if they back out of a purchase contract.
11/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 523: Episode 523: Can You Force A Mortgage Co-Borrower To Pay Their Share?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether a property owner can force a mortgage co-borrower to pay their share of a monthly mortgage bill.
11/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 522: Episode 522: Can You Refuse To Pay Your Condo/HOA Fees?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the consequences of not paying monthly condo or HOA fees
10/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 521: Episode 521: What Happens To A Mortgage After Divorce?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what happens to a mortgage after a couple gets divorced
10/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 520: Episode 520: 3 Ways To Get A Lower Interest Rate When You Buy A Home
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 ways to get lower mortgage interest rates when you buy a home
10/16/2023 • 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 519: Episode 519: Will Dip In Apt Construction Lower Rent Prices?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether the recent dip in new multi-family housing starts will impact rent prices
10/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 518: Episode 518: The Real Driver Of Home Sales-NOT Interest Rates!
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the real driver of home sales (NOT interest rates!)
10/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 517: Episode 517: How To Get A 3% Mortgage Loan Today
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how to get a 3% mortgage loan today
9/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 516: Episode 516: Outdoor Home Improvement With Highest ROI
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the outdoor home improvement with the highest ROI (return on investment)
9/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 515: Episode 515: Do You Really Need Homeowners Insurance?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether you really need homeowners insurance
9/11/2023 • 1 minute, 50 seconds
Episode 514: Episode 514: How Housing Reform Cut Inflation In Minneapolis
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how housing reform lowered inflation in Minneapolis
9/4/2023 • 3 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 513: Episode 513: The Best Security For Your Property
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses property security systems
8/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 512: Episode 512: Does Landlord Insurance Cover Tenant Damage?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether landlord insurance covers property damage caused by tenants
8/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 511: Episode 511: What Renters Insurance Does NOT Cover?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what renters insurance does NOT cover
8/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 510: Episode 510: What Does Renter’s Insurance REALLY Cover?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what rental insurance REALLY covers
8/8/2023 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 509: Episode 509: Do Condo Associations Need A Property Mgmt Company?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether condo associations need a property manager
8/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 508: Episode 508: Why Adaptive Reuse Is Important To Lower Housing Costs
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses why adaptive reuse is so important for lowering US housing costs
7/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 507: Episode 507: Simple Way To Make Money Part Time In Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a simple way to make money part time in real estate
7/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 506: Episode 506: Risk Shadow Banking Poses To Housing
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the risk shadow banking poses to housing
7/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 505: Episode 505: How Long Should A Home's Roof Last?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how long a home's roof should last
7/3/2023 • 1 minute, 48 seconds
Episode 504: Are Rent Prices Finally Going Down?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals where rent prices are going now
6/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 503: Episode 503: The 3 Demons of Tax Lien Foreclosure
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas identifies the 3 people homeowners facing tax lien foreclosure should worry about
6/18/2023 • 4 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 502: Episode 502: 3 Kinds of Real Estate Collateral
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discuss 3 kinds of real estate collateral that can be used to borrow money
6/12/2023 • 3 minutes
Episode 501: Episode 501: How Far Will Home Prices Fall?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how far home prices will fall
6/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 500: Episode 500: 7 Things U Can and Cannot Control In Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses 7 things you can and cannot control in residential real estate in his 500th real estate video blog/podcast episode
5/30/2023 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 499: Episode 499: Where Are The Best Places To Buy Real Estate Now?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas answers a question about the best places to buy real estate right now
5/23/2023 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 498: Episode 498: 3 Home Health Dangers In Older Homes
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses 3 home health dangers to avoid
5/15/2023 • 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 497: Episode 497: 5 Ways To Save On Home Related Expenses
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 5 ways to save on home related expenses
5/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 496: Episode 496: 3 Little-Known Ways You Can Lose An Inherited Property
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 little-known ways you can lose an inherited property
5/1/2023 • 4 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 495: Episode 495: Can A Widowed Spouse Lose Their Home?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how a widowed spouse can lose their home
4/24/2023 • 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 494: Episode 494: How To Profit From Prehabbing
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how to profit from 'prehabbing' a property
4/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 493: Episode 493: Is It Better To Buy Or Rent Housing Now?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether it is currently better to buy or rent housing
4/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 492: Episode 492: How Recent Bank Failures Affect Housing
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how recent bank failures will affect housing
4/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 491: Episode 491: Spring Housing Forecast 2023
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals his Spring Local Housing Forecast for 2023
3/27/2023 • 1 minute, 45 seconds
Episode 490: Episode 490: Price Points Where NJ Homes Are Becoming More Affordable
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the price points where NJ homes are becoming more affordable
3/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 489: Episode 489: Tip To Sell More Homes When Mortgage Rates Are High
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a tip to sell more homes when mortgage rates are high
3/12/2023 • 1 minute, 57 seconds
Episode 488: Episode 488: How To Address & Prevent Home Mold
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how to address & prevent indoor mold buildup in a home
3/6/2023 • 1 minute, 44 seconds
Episode 487: Episode 487: 3 Ways 1st Time Home Buyers Can Get Help
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 ways 1st time home buyers can get assistance.
2/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 486: Episode 486: 3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses 3 ways artificial intelligence can improve residential real estate
2/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 485: Episode 485: Do Open Houses Help Sell Homes?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether open houses help to sell homes.
2/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 484: Episode 484: Biggest Real Estate Myth You Should Reject
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas debunks one of the biggest real estate myths
2/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 483: Episode 483: How The Auction Effect Hurts Property Investors
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how the 'auction effect' hurts property investors
1/30/2023 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 482: Episode 482: How Higher Energy Costs Will Affect Housing Demand
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how higher energy prices will affect housing demand
1/23/2023 • 1 minute, 25 seconds
Episode 481: Episode 481: 3 Tips To Save On Home Expenses
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 3 tips to save on home expenses
1/16/2023 • 1 minute, 20 seconds
Episode 480: Episode 480: When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses when mortgage interest rates will drop
1/9/2023 • 1 minute, 9 seconds
Episode 479: Episode 479: What The HMI Tells Us About The Real Estate Market
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how The Housing Market Index (HMI) indicates the health of the real estate market
1/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 478: Episode 478: How Real Estate Markets Will Be Different Next Year
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how many local real estate markets will be different next year
12/26/2022 • 1 minute, 48 seconds
Episode 477: Episode 477: 3 Year End Real Estate Tips
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas Shares 3 Year End Real Estate Tips
12/20/2022 • 1 minute, 11 seconds
Episode 476: Episode 476: How Much Has NJ Home Inventory Increased In Last Year?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how much NJ home inventory has increased in the last year in this installment of Ask Gerald A Real Estate Question
12/12/2022 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 475: Episode 475: How Property Tax Policy Changes Can Fix Housing Shortage
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how changes to property tax policy can help fix the US housing shortage
12/6/2022 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 474: Episode 474: How Far Will Home Prices Go Down?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how far home prices will go down
11/28/2022 • 1 minute, 39 seconds
Episode 473: Episode 473: 3 Real Estate Trends To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas shares 3 real estate trends to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
11/22/2022 • 1 minute, 5 seconds
Episode 472: Episode 472: Overlooked Reason Home Prices Soared Over Pandemic
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses an overlooked reason home prices soared during the pandemic
11/15/2022 • 1 minute, 21 seconds
Episode 471: Episode 471: How Mortgage Leverage Multiplies Homeowner ROI
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas explains how mortgage leverage multiplies homeowner cash on cash return
11/8/2022 • 1 minute, 48 seconds
Episode 470: Episode 470: When Will Interest Rates Go Down?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses when the Fed will lower interest rates
11/1/2022 • 1 minute, 22 seconds
Episode 469: Episode 469: New NJ Lead Paint Law For Rentals
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the new NJ lead paint law for rentals
10/24/2022 • 3 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 468: Episode 468: How ADUs Are Making Housing More Affordable
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how ADUs are making housing more affordable
10/18/2022 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 467: Episode 467: What Big Drop In Lumber Prices Means For Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the recent big drop in lumber prices means for residential real estate
10/10/2022 • 1 minute, 53 seconds
Episode 466: Episode 466: Can U Take Money From Family For A Mortgage Down Payment?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether home buyers can take money ($) from family to help with a mortgage down payment
10/3/2022 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 465: Episode 465: Are Adjustable Rate Mortgages A Good Idea?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) are a good idea for home buyers
9/26/2022 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 464: Episode 464: What Recent Drop In Housing Affordability Index Means
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the significance of the recent historic drop in The Housing Affordability Index
9/19/2022 • 1 minute, 59 seconds
Episode 463: Episode 463: How Lower Housing Starts Will Affect Home Prices And Supply
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the recent reduction in housing starts will affect home prices & home supply
9/12/2022 • 1 minute, 50 seconds
Episode 462: Episode 462: Fall Housing Market Forecast
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals his housing forecast for Fall 2022
9/5/2022 • 1 minute, 43 seconds
Episode 461: Episode 461: How To Recover Money When A Tenant Stops Paying
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how a landlord can recover $ owed when a tenant stops paying
8/29/2022 • 2 minutes
Episode 460: Episode 460: Have We Entered A Housing Recession?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether we have entered a housing recession
8/23/2022 • 1 minute, 25 seconds
Episode 459: Episode 459: The Building Material In Shortest Supply Right Now
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas identifies the building material in shortest supply right now
8/15/2022 • 1 minute, 40 seconds
Episode 458: Episode 458: How To Identify An Incompetent Mortgage Broker
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how to identify an incompetent mortgage broker
8/8/2022 • 1 minute, 57 seconds
Episode 457: Episode 457: How A Recession Will Affect Home Prices?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how a recession will affect real estate home prices
8/1/2022 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 456: Episode 456: How NIMBYS Have Made Housing More Expensive
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how NIMBYs have made US housing more expensive
7/25/2022 • 3 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 455: Episode 455: What Most Do Not Know When They Inherit A Home
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals several insights that most people don't know when they inherit a home
7/18/2022 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 454: Episode 454: What Is A Super Lien And Is NJ A Super Lien State?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas explains super liens and reveals whether NJ is a 'super lien' state
7/11/2022 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 453: Episode 453: Question You Must Ask A Contractor Before You Hire Him
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the question you must ask a contractor before you hire him to do work for you
7/4/2022 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 452: Episode 452: 203K Mortgage Loan Risks For Homebuyers
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas identifies several risks of 203k mortgage loans to home buyers
6/27/2022 • 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 451: Episode 451: Biggest Renovation Mistake Landlords Make
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the biggest renovation mistake landlords make
6/19/2022 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 450: Episode 450: #1 Sign Someone Will Be A Bad Tenant
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the #1 sign someone will be a bad tenant
6/13/2022 • 1 minute, 46 seconds
Episode 449: Episode 449: Huge Risk To Buyers Of Newly Constructed Homes
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a huge risk to buyers of newly constructed homes
6/6/2022 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 448: Episode 448: Can Non-US Citizens Get A Mortgage To Buy A Home?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals whether a non-US citizen can get a mortgage to buy a home
5/31/2022 • 1 minute, 49 seconds
Episode 447: Episode 447: How Long Can You Lock Your Mortgage Interest Rate?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how long a buyer/borrower can lock a mortgage interest rate when they buy a home
5/23/2022 • 1 minute, 35 seconds
Episode 446: Episode 446: Can Manufactured Homes Fix The Housing Shortage?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses whether manufactured/modular homes may reduce the current residential housing shortage
5/16/2022 • 1 minute, 38 seconds
Episode 445: Episode 445: What A Home Oil Tank Scan Report Actually Tells You
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses what a home oil tank scan report actually reveals
5/9/2022 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 444: Episode 444: How The Massive Labor Shortage Is Affecting Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how the massive labor shortage is affecting residential real estate
5/2/2022 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 443: Episode 443: What Homeowners Should Do When They Can't Pay Their Mortgage
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author Gerald Lucas shares advice on what homeowners should do when they can't pay their mortgage
4/25/2022 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 442: Episode 442: The Upside Of Higher Mortgage Interest Rates
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses one upside of higher mortgage interest rates
4/18/2022 • 1 minute, 48 seconds
Episode 441: Episode 441: The Business Pillar You Are Probably Overlooking
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals one of the most important business pillars that many real estate investors overlook
4/11/2022 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 440: Episode 440: The Perils of Filing Bankruptcy
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals some of the severe & long lasting consequences of filing personal bankruptcy
4/4/2022 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 439: Episode 439: Where Housing Demand Is Falling In NJ
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals where housing demand is falling in NJ
3/28/2022 • 1 minute, 40 seconds
Episode 438: Episode 438: How The Ukraine War Will Affect Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how the Ukraine War will affect residential real estate
3/21/2022 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 437: Episode 437: The Good News For Homeowners About Inflation
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the good news for homeowners about inflation
3/13/2022 • 1 minute, 44 seconds
Episode 436: Episode 436: How The Great Resignation Is Affecting Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how the 'The Great Resignation' trend of people leaving their jobs is affecting real estate
3/6/2022 • 2 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 435: Episode 435: What’s The Best Corporate Entity To Use In Real Estate Transactions?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses the best corporate entity to use in a real estate transaction
2/28/2022 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 434: Episode 434: Home-Related Documents You Need To Save
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selliing Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 6 home-related documents you NEED to save
2/21/2022 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 433: Episode 433: A Hopeful Sign For NJ Renters & Home Buyers
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selliing Author, Gerald Lucas discusses a hopeful sign for NJ renters & home buyers
2/15/2022 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 432: Episode 432: The Biggest Challenge For Tiny Home Buyers
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the biggest challenge for tiny home buyers
2/7/2022 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 431: Episode 431: How Lumber Prices Are Affecting Home Affordability & Home Prices
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how lumber prices are affecting home affordability & home prices
1/31/2022 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 430: Episode 430: How To Handle A Home Buyer Who Delays Closing
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how to handle a home buyer who delays closing
1/24/2022 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 429: Episode 429: Does FHA Discriminate Against Certain Borrowers?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses FHA's history of discriminatory lending practices
1/17/2022 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 428: Episode 428: Why Not Paying Property Taxes Is Riskier Than Missing Mortgage Payments
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses why not paying property taxes is riskier than missing mortgage payments
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses his 2022 housing market forecast
1/3/2022 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 426: Episode 426: 5 Ways To Stop Pipes From Freezing In Your Property
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals 5 ways to prevent pipes from freezing in your property
12/27/2021 • 2 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 425: Episode 425: How Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions Are Affecting Home Prices
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how pandemic-related supply chain disruptions are affecting home prices
12/20/2021 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 424: Episode 424: How Attorneys Can Undermine Home Buyers and Sellers
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how real estate attorneys can undermine both home sellers and buyers
12/13/2021 • 1 minute, 30 seconds
Episode 423: Episode 423: How To Get Rid Of A Squatter In Your Property
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how to remove a squatter from your property
12/6/2021 • 1 minute, 26 seconds
Episode 422: Episode 422: Foreclosure Danger Reverse Mortgage Holders Face
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a foreclosure danger reverse mortgage holders face in this installment of Ask Gerald A Real Estate Question
11/29/2021 • 1 minute, 27 seconds
Episode 421: Episode 421: 3 Things I Am Grateful For Thanksgiving 2021
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas shares 3 things he is grateful for Thanksgiving this year-2021
11/22/2021 • 1 minute, 22 seconds
Episode 420: Episode 420: How Rising Home Prices And Job Recovery Will Affect Rents
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how post-pandemic job recovery & rising home prices will affect rents
11/15/2021 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 419: Episode 419: How Zillow Abandoning House Flipping Affects Real Estate
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how Zillow's exit from house flipping will affect real estate
11/8/2021 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 418: Episode 418: Are Home Appliance Warranties A Good Idea?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals the truth about home appliance warranties
11/1/2021 • 3 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 417: Episode 417: The Dangers Of Being An Airbnb Dependent Landlord
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals & discusses the dangers of being an Airbnb dependent landlord
10/25/2021 • 4 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 416: Episode 416: What The Hell Is Causing Rental Bidding Wars?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals what is causing a recent spike in rental bidding wars
10/18/2021 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 415: Episode 415: Is Hurricane Flooding Covered By Homeowner's Insurance?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses hurricane flooding & homeowner's insurance in this installment of Ask Gerald A Real Estate Question
10/11/2021 • 1 minute, 34 seconds
Episode 414: Episode 414: Hottest Homes For Sale In NJ Right Now
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals a surprising surge in NJ home sales in this price range
10/4/2021 • 1 minute, 49 seconds
Episode 413: Episode 413: What To Do When A Home Does Not Appraise For Purchase Price
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses how to handle a situation when a home does not appraise for the contracted purchase price
9/27/2021 • 1 minute, 56 seconds
Episode 412: Episode 412: When Will NJ Home Prices Finally Stop Rising?
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals when NJ home prices will finally stop rising
9/20/2021 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 411: Episode 411: Why There's No Such Thing As A Seller's Market
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas explains why there is no such thing as a seller's market in residential real estate
9/13/2021 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 410: Episode 410: How Housing Demand Has Recently Shifted
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas reveals how housing demand has recently shifted
9/5/2021 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 409: Episode 409: Why Rents Are Rising Now
Real Estate Expert & Best-Selling Author, Gerald Lucas discusses why rent prices in the US have been rising recently
