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Exit Strategies Radio Show

Exit Strategies Radio Show is our way of giving back to the community. We’re here to empower you through financial literacy and real estate education. So, if you’re out there hustling to make things happen for your family, if you’re striving to secure a better future for your children and their children, then this podcast is tailor-made for you. Our host is Corwyn J. Melette, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Lowcountry Group in North Charleston, South Carolina. He is passionate about sharing insights, strategies, and success stories that will help you on your path to building a lasting legacy.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 23: Top 3 Reasons That Will Shed Your Light To Homeownership Feb 28, 2022

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This episode of Exit Strategies Radio Show is a replay from our previous recording together with Robert Wilson Jr., licensed Real Estate Professional from Exit Realty Lowcountry Group. We talk about the primary reasons you need to decide and commit to owning or selling your home now.

So if you're a homeowner who's decided that your current house no longer fits your needs or a renter with a STRONG desire to become a homeowner, then you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home!

Well, stop having to doubt. Anyone who sets their mind to homeownership and takes action can eventually achieve their dream! Whether you may have some credit issues and challenges that may hinder your dream, start working!

Not only will you 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 when you start to 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲, but you'll also 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗴 when you 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹

The longer you wait to make your move, the 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 down the road.

So, why wait?

Let's Get Started!

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

What I have known and learned from my past experience
What to do if you want to accomplish something in your lives
Know the reasons why you need to consider buying or selling your home now
Discover why tight inventory keeps sellers in the driver's seat
Home prices are still increasing; learn why this is good for a seller and not so much for a buyer
Considering the price range, location, and site development when selling/buying a home
How to deal with the interest rates going down
How competition in the market affects both buyers and sellers
Importance of listing your properties as soon as possible rather than later
Understanding that the competition is going to be hot

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page:https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA
New Website:https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Website:https://corwynmelette.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/
Email @: corwyn@corwynmelette.com

Episode 22: Pursuing a Correct Mindset is the Key to the Door of Opportunities in the Real Estate Market. Feb 21, 2022

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Trying to keep like the Jones'?

Today's fantastic episode of Exit Strategies Radio Show is about getting your mind right as Corwyn prepares you for the next step in the coming weeks. "We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are."

He will walk you through different opportunities, downpayment assistance, and resources. Perhaps if you're a business owner, and you're challenged and tried to qualify for a home traditionally, and in turn helping you to achieve your homeownership goals. Success isn't defined by any material ownership or keeping up with the Jones's. Success is the actual means of showing up, attempting to move forward, and being open to the self-growth process.

As you plan to purchase a property for investment, for rentals, for bond flips, or looking to do short-term rentals, with relevant information and content, he will back you up as you engage through your daily challenges in style.

And we wanna tell people this very often, and this has been our mantra for quite some time, which is "we just put our head down and go to work."

Listen and learn more valuable information related to the real estate industry and discover why we are doing this, and finally, our commitment to you as always!

Let's get started!

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

Learn what I do, my mantra, and the things I always endeavor
Discover the most significant change in the housing market since the pandemic started
How low inventory impacts your real estate goals
The challenges that consumers are facing in this current market
How to keep up with Social Media and understand fully the information given
The importance of knowing who you serve and why you serve them
Not making yourself more and making less of others
Understanding what environment you need to be in finding your success.
Getting ready for the next big thing if you are a business owner
How Exit Strategy Radio Show empowers you to legacy building

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Email: @: corwyn@corwynmelette.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page:https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
New Website:https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Episode 21: How Are You Committed To Being A Real Estate Professional? Feb 14, 2022

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The buying and selling process can be a very scary and daunting task for some. For most, this is the single largest purchase of their life which can be intimidating.

Today’s podcast episode, you’ll learn from Miss Jessica Collins aka “Jess the Realtor”, a Charleston native, Sales Representative at Exit Realty Lowcountry Group. She has been into pharmaceuticals for almost 10 years before she worked as a real estate agent for 2 years now, working with both buyers and sellers. She shares her insight as a real estate professional about her own unique perspectives, how she started, as well as her opinions about the current real estate market in the Charleston region.

She added that as Realtors, community involvement and engagement are vital. It’s beyond buying and selling. It's beyond the paycheck. It’s helping people achieve their goals and the commitment to our community.

Finally, she added that you have to trust the process if you are going to hire a professional, to help you get through your real estate transaction. Get to know your Realtor to make sure that you have a clear understanding of what that person's personality type is so that they're able to put forth what it is that you need. Transparency is the topmost important key for you to be successful in meeting your needs.

Thinking of buying or selling a home?

Jessica is ready to assist YOU with all your Real Estate needs.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

Know more about Jessica’s personal background and how did she start
What has she learned in the real estate industry that she didn't know before she got in
What to do if you’re a seller to understand what’s going on in the current market, to help them to understand where we are in the market, and where we believe is going
How to help navigate through the selling process
What is the biggest challenge that sellers and buyers face in this current market?
Statistics with Charleston region MLS and its opportunity in the market for both buyers and sellers
Important keys for you to be successful in your real estate transaction.
What she learned from that recent housing study by CTAR and how is it relevant to both buyers and sellers in this current market?
Rental rates and home prices have increased significantly. How does this affect homeownership?
Is she in favor of the ”smart growth'' within the Charleston region?

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Email: @: corwyn@corwynmelette.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page:https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
New Website:https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Connect with Jessica @:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess2yournest/
Text “JESS2YOURNEST to 85377

Episode 20: Josh Dix On Housing Affordability and Housing Policy in the Charleston Region Feb 07, 2022

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Today's episode is vital and very informative as we delve into a deeper conversation about the impact that we need to make on our community here in Charleston Region in order to balance and stabilize the market to make it attainable for everyone to get into the market.

The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors or CTAR conducted a recent study on housing affordability and housing policy in the Charleston metro area. Joining us today is the Government Affairs Director from CTAR, Mr. Josh Dix, about their findings on the growing "housing cost-burdened" that greatly impacted the families' needs and hurt the economy.

The cost of housing in the Charleston region is outgrowing the pace of wage growth. They're trying to figure out a way to make housing more affordable so that people aren't putting more than 30-percent of their income toward rent or their mortgage.

Download and listen to know more about the growing housing affordability issues in the Charleston region and how CTAR finds solutions to this ongoing problem in the region.

Let's get started!

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

Discover more about the housing study made by the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR)
Statistics show the average rent amount in the Charleston area, the median cost of a home, as well as the average income and the sales price.
Population trends and the policies that need to be changed
Realized what type of community do you want to be
How major metro areas move people.
Navigate a path that will be most beneficial to the Charleston community from the experience of others.
How to address supply and demand and affordability issues
Zoning changes and allowing for diversification of housing inventory
Housing affordability and attainability in the Charleston Region
How does Light Rail in Charleston impact housing affordability

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page:https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA
New Website:https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Website:https://corwynmelette.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/
Email @: corwyn@corwynmelette.com

Episode 19: Realize Your Dream of Owning a Home with Family Self-Sufficiency Program Jan 31, 2022

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Are you committed to owning a home this 2022?

Welcome to another phenomenal episode of Exit Strategies Radio Show with Lucrecia Mitchell from North Charleston Housing Authority. She is the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator, located at 6327 Rivers Avenue, right next to Sonic and battery plus, and one of our Exit Strategies Radio Show family as well. She works in developing and providing oversight for the families by transitioning the family to a better place.

In this episode, you will discover more programs in the Charleston Region as we continue giving you valuable information and real estate education. Learn about ways to transition your family to a better place. Plus, you will know how to apply easily and qualify for these programs. Note that these programs are designed to help people transition from 0 to low-income families, not just to support them where they are. Still, we're looking to keep them and help them grow into what they could be to help them reach their full potential and eventually achieve homeownership goals.

Let's get started!

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

What are Family Self Sufficiency Program and its benefits
How to enroll and the program's criteria to qualify for the assistance.
Can jobless people be eligible with the Family Self Sufficiency Program and how?
Hear our success stories
What happens after you graduate from the program
What partner organizations are working with to help people make that transition and their offers
Why there's a need for educating about the programs/opportunities in Charleston Region
Discover the ultimate goal of the Family Self Sufficiency Program
Why maintaining a good credit score is important
What are the challenges or fears why not join the program
Check our first homebuyer workshop in 2022
Why working with a real estate professional is essential to improve your credit score
Learn the quick steps and what you need to sacrifice for the homeownership process.

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page:https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA
New Website:https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Website:https://corwynmelette.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/
Email @: corwyn@corwynmelette.com

Connect with Lucrecia @:

Contact Number: 843-266-5921
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucrecia-mitchell-b26b6468/

Episode 18: Deep Understanding Of The Real Estate Market in Charleston Region Jan 24, 2022

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Is Charleston Market going to crush in 2022?

Take a look at the Charleston real estate market in 2021 and what we expect for 2022⁠! Understanding the local real estate market is key in identifying opportunities in the market especially when deciding to buy or sell with your local expert. Charleston's housing market continues to grow despite being classified as a cost burden in 2019. It remains to offer relatively affordable housing, consistent job opportunities, and economic growth.

We know that buying a home in today's market can be challenging. Quality housing, affordability and attainability of housing, plus the COVID situation are some issues or challenges we need to take into consideration during the homeownership process. Having an affordable, healthy place to live can provide the necessary stability for a new job, proper medical treatment, or excellent education.

Listen to Exit Strategies Radio Show episode 18 and learn to understand how the real estate market works in the Charleston region to understand the opportunities that are within your reach.

Let’s get started!

What you’ll learn from this episode:

What are the challenges related to housing in Charleston Region/Metro area that needs to address
How home prices affect housing affordability, attainability, and its quality
How we address and help minimize these issues affecting homeownership
Discover the main purpose of that housing study that was held in the Charleston area
Understanding affordable housing
Statistics showing cost burdened households in Charleston area and how to take advantage if you’re a consumer
Understanding the demand vs supply of housing
Balanced vs Buyers market in Charleston area
The true definition of affordable housing and its benefits
How COVID affects our daily living
Where to look for affordable housing in Charleston Region

Episode 17: Transfer Your Wealth For Your Future Generations! Jan 17, 2022

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Wealth transfer and preservation are not just for the rich. It is essential for anyone who wants to ensure that their loved ones benefit from their inheritance and not be burdened by it. Ensure your legacy is passed on to your beneficiaries, securing their future even when you’re gone.

This episode is a recording from a previous conversation about a local, non-profit organization, engaged in affordable housing and development based in Charleston since 1999 called PASTORS INCORPORATED (INC.). They had a Home Buying and Fair Housing workshop held last October 6, 2018, in Felix C. Davis Community Center, North Charleston Park Circle to help church and faith leaders acquire and develop their property for future development. Furthermore, PASTORS INC. focuses on both faith-based outreach and economic development and empowerment within the Enterprise Community and the Greater Charleston Community.

Learn more, and together with my brother, Rob Wilson Jr., and Mr. Fred Johnson, business partner, representing Pastors Incorporated (Inc.); If you are part of a church that is looking to get active in the government arena, we're not only doing housing, but we're getting churches to look at doing commercial projects, doing assisted living, retail shopping centers, anything that will provide revenues where the church is not dependent on passing the plate to pay your bill.

Remember: “We do not want to miss out on the opportunity to transfer wealth and keep wealth within our community”.

Let’s get started!

What you’ll learn from this episode:

Discover more about Pastors Incorporated (Inc.)
How it provides other revenue streams to the church while serving the community
Learn more about the Home Buying and Fair Housing workshop/event
How to deal with aging in place for our seniors or the elderly
Importance of having a wealth succession planning
Making a will in place after a successful home purchase
How to deal with arguments and heirs issues
Starting an early conversation about transferring the property to your heirs
Where to look for if you’re planning to transfer wealth

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA
New Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Episode 16: Best Kept Secret Program in South Carolina Revealed Jan 10, 2022

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Let's start 2022 with a Bang!

Finding the right mortgage program can be crucial and a time-consuming process.

Here in SC Housing, we offer competitive mortgage loans and down payment assistance to help families and individuals become homeowners.

Today's guest is Mr. Claude Spurlock, a Business Development Manager, and Director, Mortgage Production at South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority. We'll be sharing different homeownership programs for our local community here in South Carolina where you can enjoy great savings, use your saved money for personal use and for emergency purposes while allowing you to get your dream home.

Note that this is not only for first-time homebuyers but for homebuyers in general.

Let's get started!

What you'll discover from this episode:

Know more about the State Housing Program and its offers
How to get qualified for the State Housing Program
How can these programs benefit you
Where to utilize these programs if you're a first-time homebuyers
What to do for a faster, smoother, and more efficient closing with the State Housing Program
How to get a state housing loan and get approved in less than 2 months
How was the bond program funded

Thinking about buying a house?

☎ Call our office today @843-619-3005, talk to one of our agents so we can get you connected to a lender, or call a lender that does the State Housing Program.

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA
New Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Connect with Claude @:

Website: www.schousing.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claude-spurlock-88b5a78/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spurlockclaude?lang=en

Episode 15: How to Take Advantage of The Homes For Heroes Affiliation Program Jan 03, 2022

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Hey Firefighters, EMS, Military (Active Reserves & Veterans), Law Enforcement, Teachers and Health Care workers.

This program is for YOU!

Download this episode NOW.

Today, we are joined by Abby Waltz with the Homes For Heroes program, a program that was born out of generosity, caring, and really wanting to do the right thing by our heroes. It started way back in 2002, just after the tragic events of 911 had occurred. And that unifying theme of it all brought our founders together and made them want to find a way to be able to give back to the heroes that they were so inspired by seeing their horrific actions.

So if you belong to those five main groups that we serve, and you come to one of our real estate specialists or mortgage specialists all over the country, you are going to be getting discounts or hero rewards checks. Regardless of where you are, it doesn't matter what loan products that you're using, this is just our way to give back and say, "Thank you for all that you do, to serve and build up the communities that we're helping to establish your own home."

Let's Get Started!

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

What is Homes For Heroes program and how it started
Who and how does it serve
What will you get after a successful transaction with this program
Discover our mission and purpose and how are we committed to helping and serving our heroes
How to join the affiliation program
How you can use this program multiple times
What are the benefits of this program
How can you get your Heroes rebate
Reasons why you should work with an Affiliate Agent

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA
New Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Connect with Abby:

Contact Number: 763-777-5807
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsabbywaltz
Website: https://www.homesforheroes.com/
Email Address: abby@homesforheroes.com

Episode 14: How to Create and Establish a Lasting Legacy through Reverse Mortgage with Jerry Garner Dec 27, 2021

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Imagine waking up with no mortgage payment. Does it sound like a castle in the sky? A reverse mortgage allows our retirees to enjoy the remaining days of their lives without getting stressed in paying the large monthly mortgages for their homes.

Today’s guest is an expert and a true professional from Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. No other than Jerry Garner, also known as “Home Equity retirement specialist”. He is a loan officer for 20 years. He graduated from East Carolina University, majored in business, and spent most of his professional career in the conventional traditional mortgage world. In 2004, he was relocated back here in Charleston, where he lived on James Island, and started working specifically with baby boomers and retirees. He helped find the right house for someone and allowed our retirees to age in place.

Staying in your own home as you get older is called "aging in place." These are common issues for older people. With Home Equity Conversion Mortgage or HECM, aka reverse mortgages, older people age 62 years of age or older, help them refinance their homes into the reverse mortgage and eliminate the monthly payment. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage was created in 1988 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a government program that's been in 30 years.

Wanna know more?

Listen and discover how you can live a comfortable retirement.

Let's Get Started!

What You'll Learn From This Episode: