<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/realtydreams/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams into Realty]]></title><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:20:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2023 Bob & Lisa Novosad]]></copyright><managingEditor>Bob &amp; Lisa Novosad</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your one stop shop for all of your Grand Rapids Real Estate needs!]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/6ef0ff7c-e0ae-4fcd-bf84-f8534baa8382/eHLgZ4TucMbjYEU0Y5OZmrbn.jpg</url><title>Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams into Realty</title><link><![CDATA[https://realtydreams.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6ef0ff7c-e0ae-4fcd-bf84-f8534baa8382/eHLgZ4TucMbjYEU0Y5OZmrbn.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Bob &amp; Lisa Novosad</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Bob &amp; Lisa Novosad</itunes:author><description>Your one stop shop for all of your Grand Rapids Real Estate needs!</description><link>https://realtydreams.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Your Grand Rapids housing hotspot]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Leisure"><itunes:category text="Home &amp; Garden"/></itunes:category><item><title>Downsizing</title><itunes:title>Downsizing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>At some point, we have to do it, but it’s not easy. 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How do you compete in this multiple offer market where housing values have increased at unprecedented levels? Listen to Bob's latest podcast where he sheds some light on what happened and how to navigate this tight market.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How did we go from a Buyer's market to a Seller's market almost overnight? How do you compete in this multiple offer market where housing values have increased at unprecedented levels? 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Next episode will be another solo edition of myself and with my dad, Bob.</p><p>So on this episode, Lisa will cover all topics surrounding the importance of needing a buyers agent! She'll cover questions like:</p><ul><li>What is a buyer's agent and why are they important?</li><li>What entails full representation?</li><li>What are all of the benefits of hiring a buyer's agent?</li><li>Why would someone be hesitant to use a buyer's agent?</li></ul><br/><p>Sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 5!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to episode 5 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams into Realty.</p><p>For this episode, we are doing a solo edition with Lisa, whereas normally we would have both Bob and Lisa. Next episode will be another solo edition of myself and with my dad, Bob.</p><p>So on this episode, Lisa will cover all topics surrounding the importance of needing a buyers agent! She'll cover questions like:</p><ul><li>What is a buyer's agent and why are they important?</li><li>What entails full representation?</li><li>What are all of the benefits of hiring a buyer's agent?</li><li>Why would someone be hesitant to use a buyer's agent?</li></ul><br/><p>Sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 5!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://realtydreams.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c24c0b26-dad5-48d6-8f21-0d2f2dba8e4e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6ef0ff7c-e0ae-4fcd-bf84-f8534baa8382/eHLgZ4TucMbjYEU0Y5OZmrbn.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob & Lisa Novosad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fbd9613f-556c-4609-be82-e718e7efedff/nrp-episode-5.mp3" length="7675713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Bob &amp; Lisa Novosad</itunes:author></item><item><title>Inspections</title><itunes:title>Inspections</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to episode 4 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!</p><p>On this episode, we'll cover one of the most important pieces of a real estate transaction - Inspections. How do inspections work, and why are they important? What is the process like for a home inspection? On this episode,  Bob &amp; Lisa will address questions such as:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What is an inspection and why is it important?</li><li>What does a home inspector look for?</li><li>What does the home inspection process look like?</li><li>What does an inspection timeline look like?</li><li>What has been the most "dangerous" part of the inspection process which tends to scare buyers?</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 4!</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to episode 4 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!</p><p>On this episode, we'll cover one of the most important pieces of a real estate transaction - Inspections. How do inspections work, and why are they important? What is the process like for a home inspection? On this episode,  Bob &amp; Lisa will address questions such as:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What is an inspection and why is it important?</li><li>What does a home inspector look for?</li><li>What does the home inspection process look like?</li><li>What does an inspection timeline look like?</li><li>What has been the most "dangerous" part of the inspection process which tends to scare buyers?</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 4!</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://realtydreams.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bb4a2e7-c416-4702-8d64-16185bb517c6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6ef0ff7c-e0ae-4fcd-bf84-f8534baa8382/eHLgZ4TucMbjYEU0Y5OZmrbn.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob & Lisa Novosad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/79b240d5-19fc-4545-8922-c8f6d4f7fd3c/nrp-episode-4-final.mp3" length="14771361" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Bob &amp; Lisa Novosad</itunes:author></item><item><title>When Is The Best Time Of Year To Buy Or Sell A Home?</title><itunes:title>When Is The Best Time Of Year To Buy Or Sell A Home?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to episode 3 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!</p><p>When is the best time of year to buy or sell a home? Trying to time the market can be a tough feat to master. Is there truly a right time of year to buy or sell? In this episode, Bob &amp; Lisa will dive into seasonality of the housing market, and  will deliver valuable information as it relates to the "when" for real estate transactions. In this episode, they'll cover items such as:</p><ul><li>When is the best time of year to buy a home?</li><li>Inventory demand as it relates to seasonality</li><li>Buyer's "urgency" tendency looking to purchase in the Spring</li><li>When is the best time of years for sellers to sell their home?</li><li>Historical analysis of the West Michigan housing market</li><li>The impact Holidays have on the market</li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy episode 3!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to episode 3 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!</p><p>When is the best time of year to buy or sell a home? Trying to time the market can be a tough feat to master. Is there truly a right time of year to buy or sell? In this episode, Bob &amp; Lisa will dive into seasonality of the housing market, and  will deliver valuable information as it relates to the "when" for real estate transactions. In this episode, they'll cover items such as:</p><ul><li>When is the best time of year to buy a home?</li><li>Inventory demand as it relates to seasonality</li><li>Buyer's "urgency" tendency looking to purchase in the Spring</li><li>When is the best time of years for sellers to sell their home?</li><li>Historical analysis of the West Michigan housing market</li><li>The impact Holidays have on the market</li></ul><br/><p>Enjoy episode 3!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://realtydreams.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f580aa10-f991-4851-9c8b-51eb5064284f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6ef0ff7c-e0ae-4fcd-bf84-f8534baa8382/eHLgZ4TucMbjYEU0Y5OZmrbn.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob & Lisa Novosad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4ade8fc9-2b3b-4d74-8d74-841769fe186d/nrp-episode-3-edited.mp3" length="16979892" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Bob &amp; Lisa Novosad</itunes:author></item><item><title>Getting Your Home Ready For The Market</title><itunes:title>Getting Your Home Ready For The Market</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to episode Two!</p><p>On this week's edition of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty, Bob &amp; Lisa cover the topic of preparing your home for the market. Thinking about selling your home? These tips and insights will help you lay out a roadmap to getting your home ready! Bob &amp; Lisa will cover questions like:</p><ul><li>Why is it critical your house look its best before putting it on the market?</li><li>If I am getting ready to sell my home - where and how do I get started?</li><li>How important are home updates?</li><li>What updates are important and necessary?</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Tune in, and enjoy!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to episode Two!</p><p>On this week's edition of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty, Bob &amp; Lisa cover the topic of preparing your home for the market. Thinking about selling your home? These tips and insights will help you lay out a roadmap to getting your home ready! Bob &amp; Lisa will cover questions like:</p><ul><li>Why is it critical your house look its best before putting it on the market?</li><li>If I am getting ready to sell my home - where and how do I get started?</li><li>How important are home updates?</li><li>What updates are important and necessary?</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Tune in, and enjoy!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://realtydreams.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6419750f-09fb-4a19-8be3-85bc4ce45a4a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6ef0ff7c-e0ae-4fcd-bf84-f8534baa8382/eHLgZ4TucMbjYEU0Y5OZmrbn.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob & Lisa Novosad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d80c7ddc-e187-4641-868b-089d49da8255/nrp-1.mp3" length="19155034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Bob &amp; Lisa Novosad</itunes:author></item><item><title>How has Coronavirus impacted West Michigan Housing Market?</title><itunes:title>How has Coronavirus impacted West Michigan Housing Market?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!</p><p>Here on the very first episode of the show, we feel it's best to cover the state of the real estate industry amidst the worldwide pandemic.</p><p>Bob and Lisa have 30 years of knowledge and expertise between the two of them when it comes to the housing market in West Michigan. Today, they'll answer questions like:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What has been the current impact on home values?</li><li>How has Bob &amp; Lisa's business changed since the start of the pandemic?</li><li>What has the market done so far this year?</li><li>What is the mood of buyers and sellers right now?</li><li>When can we expect housing inventory to increase?</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Reach out to Bob &amp; Lisa at www.Grandrapidshomeinfo.com</p><p>Cheers!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!</p><p>Here on the very first episode of the show, we feel it's best to cover the state of the real estate industry amidst the worldwide pandemic.</p><p>Bob and Lisa have 30 years of knowledge and expertise between the two of them when it comes to the housing market in West Michigan. Today, they'll answer questions like:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What has been the current impact on home values?</li><li>How has Bob &amp; Lisa's business changed since the start of the pandemic?</li><li>What has the market done so far this year?</li><li>What is the mood of buyers and sellers right now?</li><li>When can we expect housing inventory to increase?</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Reach out to Bob &amp; Lisa at www.Grandrapidshomeinfo.com</p><p>Cheers!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://realtydreams.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7906ed3c-e508-45ab-8392-70fa5a5a9bfa</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6ef0ff7c-e0ae-4fcd-bf84-f8534baa8382/eHLgZ4TucMbjYEU0Y5OZmrbn.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek Novosad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/181a1028-5f67-42f5-92ae-109be881d226/nrp-1.mp3" length="14478534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:summary>Welcome to Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!

Here on the very first episode of the show, we feel it&apos;s best to cover the state of the real estate industry amidst the worldwide pandemic.



Bob and Lisa have 30 years of knowledge and expertise between the two of them when it comes to the housing market in West Michigan. Today, they&apos;ll answer questions like:



What has been the current impact on home values?
How has Bob &amp; Lisa&apos;s business changed since the start of the pandemic?
What has the market done so far this year?
What is the mood of buyers and sellers right now?
When can we expect housing inventory to increase?


Reach out to Bob &amp; Lisa at www.Grandrapidshomeinfo.com

Cheers!</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Derek Novosad</itunes:author></item></channel></rss>