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If you're like most people, you don't realize that the value of your real estate is continually being controlled by every level of government, from your local municipality to the federal government - and even your HOA.

And in this episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show, I'll tell you the most common ways this is being done - every day of the year - all across the United States.

If you've been trying to find an affordable house to buy for your first home, this is a "must listen to" episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show.

In it, Ken defines the "starter home" and explains from his personal experiences growing up, the differences between societal norms during the post-World War II housing boom era and today that make finding a starter home today much more difficult.

He also explains how buyers can estimate what they can afford, including a basic mortgage qualification example.

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Housing didn't become unaffordable overnight.

In this episode of the Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken does a deep dive into identifying and analyzing all of the major causes that have contributed to the current housing affordability crisis in the United States, including some that you probably haven't heard discussed anywhere else.

If you're interested in hearing an unbiased analysis and a plain-language explanation of how we got to this point, as well as how we can overcome it, this is an episode that you shouldn't miss.

The importance of the housing industry to the economy of the United States can't be over stated. Consequently, a vibrant housing market is essential to its economic health and stability.

In this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show, Ken analyzes the conflict between the cost of housing and the relatively low level of resale housing inventory as it relates to the importance of selecting the presidential candidate whose policies and credibility are most likely to improve our economy and our housing market.

This is an unbiased, fact-based analysis that's both very informative and very important, regardless of your political views.

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Should Sellers Pay Buyer Agents?

This is one of the most hotly debated and controversial issues in the residential real estate brokerage business and has serious legal and financial implications for home sellers, homebuyers, and real estate agents.

In this episode, Ken explains the substance of the lawsuits, judgments, and settlement agreements against the National Association of REALTORS®, as well as the historic changes to the way real estate agents must now deal with sellers and buyers.

He also discusses the fact that many agents and major national brokerage firms are making a concerted effort to circumvent the new commission sharing rules by coercing sellers into paying buyer agents.

If you're a homeowner, a homebuyer, or a real estate agent, this is one episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show that you do not want to miss.

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If you're a real estate agent, you know the residential real estate business has just undergone some historically radical changes.

Now that all the big changes from the National Association of REALTORS® lawsuit settlement agreement have gone into effect, now what?

How is this going to impact your business?

Are you going to make less money?

Are you going to have work harder just to survive?

Are you going to encounter more competition?

I discuss all these issues, and more, in this episode of The Ken Jones Real Estate Show.

This is a "don't miss" episode for serious real estate agents.

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