Tim Van Horn talks with "Mortgage Mano," who has some terrific tips to prepare for that next home purchase. Plus, a warning from the Better Business Bureau's Daniel Irwin & some great moving tips. Find all of our episodes at newstalk989.com & get real estate info at buysellorstay.com.

If you've ever tried to purchase a piece of property, you've probably signed a multi-page offer. Closing attorney Matt McDonald explains what's in a Purchase & Sale Agreement. Shane James of James Pest Management has great tips for preventing & getting rid of the creatures that are "bugging" you. Catch previous episodes at newstalk989.com & get great real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com.

Moving tips, home inspections with Scooter Holliday, a warning from the Better Business Bureau's Daniel Irwin, and a look at how senior Americans can save money in this economy with Bobby Jones of Delta Medicare Benefits Group. Host Tim Van Horn has all this & more this week. Listen to all episodes at NewsTalk989.com.

Closing Attorney Matt McDonald (Virtue Closing Services) joins Tim Van Horn for an "Ask The Attorney" segment related to real estate issues. Also, DeSoto Times-Tribune writer Mark Randall checks in with the latest happenings in North Mississippi. Find all of our episodes at newstalk989.com & get real estate info at buysellorstay.com.

Tim Van Horn talks with "Mortgage Mano" who has some terrific tips to prepare for that next home purchase. Also, we've got the Ask The Realtor mailbag plus his morning show pal Ditch joins in with some interesting home trends. Listen to any episode at NewsTalk989.com & get great Real Estate help at BuySellOrStay.com. 

Don't get scammed!!! The Better Business Bureau's Daniel Irwin talks about the latest schemes the bad guys are trying to rip you off! ALSO, DIY newbies rejoice! We're unboxing some of the top battery-power tools with "Tool Talk" Co-Host Allan Gilbreath. Catch previous episodes at newstalk989.com & get great real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com.

Have you actually read the entire form when making or getting an offer for a house?  Closing attorney Matt McDonald explains what's in a Purchase & Sale Agreement.  PLUS, which college towns are tops for investment buyers? Catch previous episodes at newstalk989.com & get great real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com.

Tim Van Horn has some insight on how sellers should prepare a home to effectively sell PLUS what homebuyers should do before moving into their new home. Did you know that Forensic Meteorologists are available to research & even help you verify a weather-related property damage claim? Former TV Weather great John Bryant explains this interesting service. Listen to all episodes at newstalk989.com & get great real estate info at buysellorstay.com.

Virtue Closing Services attorney Matt McDonald talks about some of the legal dilemmas that can come up with the purchase, selling, or ownership of a piece of property. Also, our friend Mark Randall of the DeSoto Times Tribune drops by for a look at what's happening in North Mississippi. Listen to previous episodes at newstalk989.com & get real estate information at BuySellOrStay.com.

As the weather starts to slowly get warmer, some pests are moving in & others are moving out. Shane James of James Pest Management has great tips for preventing & getting rid of the creatures that are "bugging" you. Also, Mark Randall of the DeSoto Times Tribune drops by for a look at what's happening in North Mississippi. Listen to previous episodes at newstalk989.com & get real estate information at BuySellOrStay.com.

Whether you are Buying, Selling or Staying, having an attorney who can help you with legal matters pertaining to your property is a great idea. Virtue Closing Services attorney Matt McDonald talks about some of the legal dilemmas that can come up with the purchase, selling or ownership of a piece of property. Also, things can and usually break down in a home. A home protection plan is different from insurance. One industry expert breaks down what a protection plan is and isn't. Listen to previous episodes at newstalk989.com and get more real estate information at buysellorstay.com.

From the top to the bottom of your home, the details matter. Tim has some tips on getting your house in Tip Top clean shape before putting it on the market. Real estate broker Angie Kelley has some tips on staging and how looks do matter when it comes to your furniture and the walls. Plus a local roofing expert has tips on what to do if your rooftop sustains weather or other damage. Listen to previous episodes at newstalk989.com and get real estate help at buysellorstay.com.

This week Host & Realtor Tim Van Horn and Better Business Bureau's Daniel Irwin discuss the danger of listing scams. Tim talks with a licensed Home Inspector about what an inspection IS and ISN'T. Plus, what are "beige flags" for prospective homeowners? Listen to all episodes at newstalk989.com and get more real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com.

Love 'em or hate 'em HOA's are here to stay. Attorney Matt McDonald tells us why you should get to know yours. If you're seeing more spiders, you're not alone! Lanier James tells us about one type that has folks freaking out! Have the mortgage rates gotten even better? Mortgage pro Ludy Callaway drops by with the latest news and a heaping helping of optimism. Listen to previous shows at NewsTalk989.com & get more real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com!

Interest rates have been a bit more consumer friendly lately. Mortgage pro Ludy Callaway stops by to talk about the numbers and the incentives that are out there for folks looking to purchase that next home. Daniel Irwin with the Better Business Bureau will get you up to date on the latest scam posing as a refinance opportunity. Tim has more great tips for buyers & sellers, too. Catch previous episodes at newstalk989.com & more real estate info at Buysellorstay.com.

What's a New Year without some resolutions for your home? Host Tim Van Horn shares some things you should do NOW to prep your home for 2024. If you just bought a house, Tim talks about things you should do BEFORE the move-in. PLUS, "Tool Talk Radio" star Allan Gilbreath drops by to help Tim unbox and learn about his brand-new power tool set. For more real estate information visit BuySellOrStay.com. For previous shows visit NewsTalk989.com.

2024 is nearly here! Mortgage pro Ludy Callaway has resolutions EVERY buyer should have to get the best possible rate. Colder weather is here and so are pests looking for the warmth of your home. Pest management expert Shane James has tips to win the bug battle! PLUS home selling tips from Tim and potentially big healthcare savings if you're 65 or older! Listen to previous episodes at NewsTalk989.com. Get even more real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com.

A bit of good news as 2023 winds down? Host Tim Van Horn looks at the recent home sales trends. Also, Tim talks with insurance pros on the basics and not-so-basics of Homeowner's Insurance. Plus, we know all about buyers getting home inspections, but should a SELLER get one? Tim digs into the "Ask The Realtor" mailbag and answers your questions. Listen to previous episodes at NewsTalk989.com & get more Real Estate information at BuySellOrStay.com.

What happens when you own property only to learn someone else claims they it own it, too? Closing Attorney Matt McDonald explains why title insurance can be a valuable piece of protection. Tis the season to be on the NICE list, and mortgage pro Ludy Callaway has great words of wisdom for first-time home buyers. ALSO, check it out! The house, that is. We get the scoop on home inspections with Scooter Holliday.  Listen to any episode at newstalk989.com & great real estate information at BuySellOrStay.com.

Don't let the Scam Grinch steal your holiday cheer!!! The Better Business Bureau's Daniel Irwin has some warnings to keep you safe from the latest tricksters. More movement on interest rates & mortgage pro Ludy Callaway has the scoop along with why it pays to pay attention. Host & Realtor Tim Van Horn answers your questions from the Mailbag. Listen to previous episodes at newstalk989.com & get more real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com.

December is here and show host Tim Van Horn gets you into the spirit for the season with a huge list of local parades you can visit. He also has the popular "Ask The Realtor" segment as well as tips to make your first nights in a new home less stressful. Virtue Closing Services attorney Matt McDonald explains what a Power of Attorney is in a real estate transaction. Listen to previous shows at NewsTalk989.com. For Real Estate info visit BuySellOrStay.com.

Closing Attorney Matt McDonald explains how liens on a property can slam the brakes on buying or selling that property. Mortgage pro Ludy Callaway has some GOOD news on current rates. Colder weather could bring unwelcome visitors into your home. Plus, "Tool Talk" host Joe Thordarson talks about home upkeep. Listen to all episodes at NewsTalk989.com. Get more real estate information from Tim at BuySellOrStay.com.

Everyone remembers Spring cleaning, but what about Fall? Realtor Tim Van Horn talks with DIY pro Ditch about things to look for (and fix!) this time of year. Also, Daniel Irwin from the Better Business Bureau has some WARNINGS about SCAMS aimed at homeowners. Listen to previous episodes at NewsTalk989.com. For more real estate information visit BuySellOrStay.com.

Realtor Tim Van Horn unveils some of the lesser-known costs of purchasing a home. Mortgage pro Ludy Callaway has an update on interest rates and great advice on navigating the current economic conditions. PLUS...Houses, like people, can fall short after making a great first impression. Which initially overlooked items end up annoying homebuyers? Visit BuySellOrStay.com for more real estate information. Find previous shows at NewsTalk989.com.

Tim Van Horn shares some of the biggest mistakes home buyers make during the search process. Is your home for sale WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE??? The BBB's Daniel Irwin has a warning for homeowners everywhere. Also, a $33 MILLION listing that doesn't use many clothes closets! PLUS, if you're 65 or older, Tim has a tip that could save you significant money every month. For more Real Estate info or to contact Tim, visit BuySellOrStay.com. For all previous episodes, visit NewsTalk989.com.

The weather is changing, and so are the types of pests looking to get into your home! Tim Van Horn talks with Pest management expert Shane James about what's heading indoors. Also, get a mortgage rate update and tips from Ludy Callaway PLUS we find out from "Tool Talk" host Allan Gilbreath what the trend of "brutalism" is all about. Listen to previous episodes at newstalk989.com. For more Real Estate info visit BuySellOrStay.com.

Doing the deeds! Tim Van Horn talks with Virtue Closing Services Attorney Matt McDonald about how not all Property Deeds are the same. Owning rental properties with class! Tim has a list of college towns offering affordable homes. Plus we go back to the future in interior design. For more information visit BuySellOrStay.com. For previous episodes visit newstalk989.com.

If you're preparing to buy a house for the first time, don't go into the process unprepared. Tim Van Horn talks with mortgage pro Ludy Callaway about how to take that best first step. If you're a home seller, cash offers sound great, but not every offer is as good as it seems! The Better Business Bureau's Daniel Irwin checks in with the latest home buying scam. The mailbag is filling up, so Tim takes your questions about selling your home in the "Ask The Realtor" segment. For more real estate info visit BuySellOrStay.com. For all previous episodes visit NewsTalk989.com.

Tim Van Horn takes a long look at why home inspections can be a great idea for buyers AND for sellers. Tim talks with licensed inspector Eldon "Scooter" Holliday about why and what exactly is a true home inspection. ALSO, buying a property from a foreign investor could have specific tax implications. Virtue Closing Services' Matt McDonald shares what you need to know to keep you from getting a surprise from the IRS. For more real estate info visit BuySellOrStay.com. For all previous episodes visit NewsTalk989.com.

The weather is cooling and the competition for homes is heating up! Mortgage pro Ludy Callaway of Independent Bank has some great tips on moving into (and affording) that dream home.Seller beware! Not all cash offers are equal. Realtor Tim Van Horn talks with Daniel Irwin of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South about a recent real estate scam. Oh rats! Rodents are on the move. Lanier James of James Pest Management stops by to tell us where. Listen to previous shows at newstalk989.com. For more great real estate info visit Tim at BuySellOrStay.com.

Host & Realtor Tim Van Horn looks at recent local market data.   Also, does your property have the "ICK" factor? Virtue Closing Services Attorney Matt McDonald tells us why all Powers of Attorney documents are NOT created equal. KIX 106 Morning Show Co-host Courtney asks Tim some questions from the "Ask The Realtor" mailbag. For previous shows, visit newstalk989.com & more Real Estate info visit BuySellOrStay.com

Host Tim Van Horn talks about a moving experience! He chats with a moving expert on what consumers should know when selecting a company for their next local or long-distance move. Interest rates are on the move, and Tim talks with mortgage expert Ludy Callaway on how to get the best rate (and how to start the mortgage process). For more Real Estate information visit BuySellOrStay.com. For previous episodes visit NewsTalk989.com.

Cooler weather is coming (eventually), and Tim Van Horn chats with Tool Talk Radio's Allan Gilbreath about getting your Home & property ready for Fall AND Winter now.  DeSoto Times-Tribune Mark Randall has updates on initiatives & new businesses coming to north Mississippi. For more Real Estate information visit BuySellOrStay.com and catch previous shows at NewsTalk989.com.

Realtor Tim Van Horn tackles a variety of relevant topics. He's joined by Fox News Radio's Eben Brown as they discuss how to prepare for severe storms and their aftermath. Whether it's a home or business, property owners want protection from theft, fire & other threats.  Jonathan Nichols of Nichols Fire & Security joins Tim to discuss ways to keep your property safer. Uh oh! Student loans are coming due- with interest!!! Independent Bank's Ludy Callaway shares advice on how to navigate your home shopping if you have student loan debt. For more Real Estate info, visit BuySellOrStay.com.  Listen to any episode at NewsTalk989.com.

We've got 1..2..3..4..5..SIX ways to get a GREAT home deal! Plus, which spiders are staying out of the heat & nesting in homes??? Lanier James of James Pest Management has a warning on one type of spider that take over your home and even send you to the hospital! Also, solid tips from one of the Mid-South's leading closing attorneys, Matt McDonald of Virtue Closing Services.  For more real estate help & previous shows visit BuySellOrStay.com.

Tim Van Horn has an update on monthly & yearly sales trends.  Mortgage pro Ludy Callaway has some great advice on getting high mortgage rates DOWN! Plus, our friend Daniel Irwin with the Better Business Bureau has the latest on a scam that might be heading for YOUR mailbox. Reach out to Tim or catch more episodes at BuySellOrStay.com.

-Licensed Home Inspector Eldon "Scooter" Holiday joins Tim to talk about the benefits of using a licensed, insured Home Inspector (even with new construction!) Find out more or contact Tim at BuySellOrStay.com.

First time homebuyers rejoice! Mortgage expert Ludy Callaway joins Tim Van Horn to discuss the wide range of financing opportunities that are available. Also, things are bound to break in a house. Home warranties can help significantly defray those costs.  Home Warranty expert Christy Stokes shares what home warranties can cover and (just as importantly) what they do not cover. For more real estate information and previous episodes, visit BuySellOrStay.com.

A great Closing service is more than just shuffling papers on closing day. Laura Delony of Virtue Closing Services shares with Tim Van Horn how she and company owner Matt McDonald work with Sellers to help them avoid last-minute surprises which that could be huge headaches and heartaches. Real Estate Broker Angie Kelley discusses how staging your home could help you sell your home quicker and for a higher price. For real estate questions & previous shows visit BuySellOrStay.com.

Mosquitoes are taking advantage of a very rainy season. Shane James of James Pest Management talks with Tim Van Horn about how you can WIN the battle over those nasty biters.  How bad are brown recluse and black widow spiders? Shane has the FACTS. The number of homes for sale and first-time home buyers are both UP! Mortgage expert Ludy reveals that's not all of the GOOD NEWS! For more real estate information and previous episodes, visit BuySellOrStay.com.

The heat is on! Tim Van Horn has Summertime home maintenance tips. DeSoto Time-Tribune writer Mark Randall pays a visit to update us on what's happening in this rapidly growing part of north Missississippi. For Real Estate Information & previous episodes visit BuySellOrStay.com.

Higher mortgage interest rates don't have to halt your home search. Mortgage expert Ludy Callaway joins Tim Van Horn to discuss ways to help yourself get a lower interest rate. Also, just because you're on vacation doesn't mean your home's security should take a break. We have tips on how to make your home a little less appealing to potential burglars. For real estate information and previous episodes visit BuySellOrStay.com.

Recent storms have caused significant damage & power outages in the Mid-South. Tim Van Horn talks with Daniel Irwin of the Better Business Bureau about how to reduce your risk of getting scammed by fraudulent repair contractors. Tim also talks with 5ash Roofing's Troy Fiveash about roofing inspections, finding damage, and when damage may NOT be worthy of an insurance claim. Also, find out which lawn tools every homeowner with a yard should have. Find out more & listen to previous episodes at BuySellOrStay.com.

Your beautiful landscaping could be doing damage to your home! Realtor Tim Van Horn talks with landscaper and News-Talk 98.9 FM weekday morning Co-Host, Ditch, about how and where you should place mulch and trees. What's the mortgage landscape? Tim is joined by Independent Bank Mortgage VP Ludy Callaway to talk about ways to beat higher mortgage and other interest rates. Contact Tim as well as catch previous episodes at BuySellorStay.com.

Wire fraud can be devastating to a real estate transaction as well as to personal finances. Virtue Closing Services Owner & Attorney Matt McDonald joins Realtor Tim Van Horn to explain what it is & how you can avoid it. DeSoto County, Mississippi is continuing its boom. DeSoto Times-Tribune writer Mark Randall has the scoop on what's going on there. We've also got a marker report for DeSoto & Shelby Counties. Contact Tim as well as catch previous episodes at BuySellorStay.com.

Realtor & Host Tim Van Horn talks with Ludy Callaway of Independent Bank about how having a quality LOCAL lender can save you money AND headaches !!! PLUS , We look at what's new in Bartlett with Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright. We head to Olive Branch to with Robert Fuller, who starred as Dr. Kelly Brackett on the hit 70s show "Emergency!" Find out how you can meet him! Get answers to your real estate questions & listen to all episodes at BuySellOrStay.com.

Host Tim Van Horn looks at housing market trends, and one segment is making a comeback! Have termites stopped swarming yet? Tim asks our experts at James Pest Management if that's the case and if there's another pest wreaking havoc with property owners. Tim also dives into the Buy Sell Or Stay email bag to answer some of your questions. Send in your own questions and get more real estate info at BuySellOrStay.com.

It's a jungle out there in the Real Estate market! Realtor & Host Tim Van Horn talks with Ludy Callaway of Independent Bank about buydowns, which could save you thousands of dollars!!! PLUS ,we look at what's new at one of Memphis' biggest attractions, the Memphis Zoo! Get answers to your real estate questions & listen to all episodes at BuySellOrStay.com.

You could be on the hook for a TAX BILL if buying from a foreign investor. Virtue Closing Services Owner & Attorney Matt McDonald explains how as well as how you can avoid a shocking IRS bill. How about a tax CREDIT? Tim Van Horn talks about home improvements that could lighten the load next April 15th. Also, Daniel Irwin of the BBB of the Mid-South explains how NOT to get scammed on your next move...coming up on BUY, SELL OR STAY. Visit BuySellOrStay.com for all of your real estate questions and to listen to previous episodes.

Not all mortgage products are created equal. Host & licensed Realtor Tim Van Horn talks with Ludy Callaway, Mortgage division VP with Independent Bank, about the differences among Conventional, FHA & VA loans.  "The Mortgage Lady" also has insight on current mortgage rates & trends. Home sellers listen up! Tim reveals what buyers REALLY want in home features. PLUS, find out how the local homes sales market is doing. For more real estate information and previous episodes visit BuySellOrStay.com.