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Join host Susan and producer Kurt on Coffee With Real Estate for a fresh, insightful episode packed with timely advice and fun banter. First, dive into why January stands out as one of the smartest times to buy a home. With holiday slowdowns leaving more inventory lingering on the market, motivated sellers often provide excellent negotiating leverage. Mortgage rates hover around 6% (with buy-down options available), and data from LendingTree shows buyers could save an average of $23,000 on a 1,500 sq ft home compared to peak spring months like May — when prices per square foot climb significantly. Susan and Kurt break down the post-holiday market dynamics, the current tipping point in mortgage rates, and practical steps to get ready: get pre-approved with a qualified lender, clean up your credit, and partner with a trusted realtor early. Get your ducks in a row now to earn thousands in savings!

Then, switch to the lighthearted "fun topic": Could dressing nicer bring back courtesy to air travel? With in-flight incidents up dramatically, the U.S. Transportation Department launched a civility campaign urging passengers to ditch pajamas and slippers for jeans and decent shirts. Susan and Kurt share personal travel stories, debate the practicality of comfort vs. class, and reflect on how what we wear influences behavior — in the skies and beyond. Dress for the life you want!

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