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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 13: Financial Tips on Getting your First Home with Exponential Money LaShan Abraham Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

We know that real estate investing can be daunting and overwhelming and with a lot of misnomers going around, we need a reliable person who will give us authentic and actual information about what is really happening in the real estate market. In this episode, Corwyn talks with the money expert which he calls, “the exponential money”, LaShan Abraham, a mortgage loan officer in Guild mortgage located in downtown Somerville. She helps homebuyers find the best home that fits their budget and helps them qualify for downpayment assistance.

As the market rapidly changes and home values continue to appreciate and skyrocket, loan limits also change. With these new conforming loan limits, LaShan explained how this new financing works that will surely become beneficial to you. What is the average credit score a person has to qualify for conventional financing? She further discussed the importance of debt income ratio and reserves to avoid significant indebtedness.

Becoming a homeowner as part of your new year’s resolution is a great way to start the year but you need to have a plan of action. Think of reality vs. the dream. You have to determine how much home you can afford, pull together funds for a downpayment, and don’t buy a new car if you think you can’t simultaneously pay a monthly mortgage.

Let’s Get started!

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

What is the new loan limits
Understanding conforming loan limits and their threshold
Requirements for down payment assistance
FHA loan limits vs Fannie Mae Freddie Mac loan limits
Reasons why some people don’t qualify for the financing program
What is the average credit score to qualify for all financing
Things to consider when planning to buy a home
Taking a plan of action vs the dream
How to prioritize your needs vs your wants without having trouble with financial issues
How to handle your payments
What you need to know about co-signing

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
AnchorFm: corwyn-j-melette
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/corwyn-j-melette/exit-strategies
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Connect with LaShan @:

Call: 843-303-8652
Website: http://www.guildmortgage.com/lashanabraham
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LaShanLoanOfficer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashan-abraham-a5436066/

Episode 12: Understanding Myths Vs. The Reality in Real Estate Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Today we are going to discuss mistakes and misnomers in real estate that are mostly misunderstood. There are many real estate myths, from selling to buying or setting the prices, commissions and contracts agreement. We understand that buying or selling a home is a big decision and we want to help “debunk” these myths to help alleviate some stress.

Buying a home for the first time is an exciting process but it's also full of complex decisions with many factors to consider. It is therefore important not allowing this to overwhelm you. A major factor a potential buyer should consider is "Location" as it greatly affects the potential of price appreciation and access to conveniences.

In this episode, Corwyn shared some useful information that is relevant to our consumers and that should be taken seriously. How you interpret or dissect this information greatly matters, and thus will allow you a proper, prosperous, positive application to your life.

PRO TIP: To ensure a seamless and hassle-free home purchase, you may consult a Real Estate Professional who may help you with the processes. They may obtain these documents, scrutinize them, and submit them on your behalf.

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

The importance of taking information seriously and applying it
Myth that real estate agents do
Why Real estate agents do not set the prices for a home and they do not establish what homes sell for a period
What real estate agents have as an advantage that consumers don't have
What makes an area more desirable
Learn about adoption of the philosophies of the people that have come into the neighborhood.
Factors to consider when buying a home
Which neighborhood will sell more
How to determine home prices if you are a consumer
What growth looks like versus what change looks like
Why not having a grocery store within a reasonable distance of your home makes it more challenging
Why is negotiation important during the selling and buying 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
AnchorFm: corwyn-j-melette
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/corwyn-j-melette/exit-strategies
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Episode 11: How To Make More Money In Real Estate? Dec 06, 2021

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Are you an investor who wants to invest in real estate property specifically in the City of Charleston, South Carolina? Do you need a strategy on how to build and create true wealth in these areas?

Creating opportunities in real estate could be challenging and risky. Despite abundant advertisements claiming that real estate investing is an easy way to build wealth, it is in fact a challenging business requiring expertise, planning and focus. It is important for real estate investors to approach their real estate activities as a business in order to establish and achieve short- and long-term goals.

In addition, because the business revolves around people, investors benefit in the long run by operating with integrity and by showing respect to associates and clients. Though it may be relatively simple to earn short-lived profits, developing a long-term real estate investing business requires skill, effort, and patience.

In this episode, Corwyn shared some methods on how to capitalize and focus on every opportunity that you meet and make the most out of it. Real estate investing can be complicated and demanding, and a solid plan can keep investors organized and on-task.

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

How prices affects real estate market in a specific location
What are the factors affecting the population change if you are political watcher
How to capitalize and focus on that opportunity
Know different types of opportunities that exist in rural areas
Where to look for massive opportunities to create or build businesses to support your families
Investors looking for tremendous opportunity within the state of South Carolina
Understand why and how pricing of homes have been influenced in their particular neighborhood in a particular area
Understanding median sales price versus average sales price
How can you make more money in real estate
Why real estate requires money
How to accomplish the things that you desire

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
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Email: corwyn@corwynmellette.com

Episode 10: Real Estate As A Professional Career Nov 29, 2021

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Have you ever considered a career in Real Estate? Are you thinking if a career in Real Estate is right for you?

Working as a real estate agent or broker can be fulfilling and financially rewarding, but it’s not easy. Today’s episode was a recording on our radio show WJNI 106.3 FM last April 18, 2018. And in this episode, Corwyn, together with his brother, Robert Wilson Jr., talks about real estate as a business, the advantages, disadvantages, struggles and how he started his journey from a Retail Manager to a successful Real Estate Broker. He created an impact by introducing and helping agents to grow and develop businesses that in turn, build wealth, able to own their own homes, and achieve their goals.

Finally, he reminds us that life is not the same. There is a beginning and an end to it. And with that, your service, the dash that will descend between it is very important. You have to live life to the fullest and be of service to other people.

So if you are thinking of having a career in the real estate industry but don’t know where to go, just give us a call and inquire about our real estate school. Connect with us!

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

Learn real estate as purely business
Where to find resources about your real estate needs
Learn the things real estate agents don't know
Why treating real estate opportunity as a gig won’t work
What the average agent does and how agents work within that
How did Corwyn get his first sale
How Corwyn started his real estate journey and know what the average agent does
Know how to condition your mind to meet your goal
Statistics that shows what a real estate agent really like
How can we help you grow and develop businesses, acquire your real estate property, thus allowing you to build wealth
Learn how to turn your hobby into a business opportunity

Connect with Corwyn @:

Email: corwyn@corwynmellette.com
Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Episode 9: Understanding The Recent Trends of Home Prices and the Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent Nov 22, 2021

Show notes

Real estate market is unpredictable. Statistics showed that during COVID, the percentage of sales price versus list price was hovering just under 97% but a homesale of 100%. There are also days where home prices are above the list price.

In this episode, Corwyn will help us tounderstand how the real estate market works, how it flows, and most importantly, how the money with and behind real estate moves. He added that when you chase down what you're going to do with it, when you understand the market and you engage in it, then you have a better opportunity to be successful in the market.

Listen and share this with your friends or groups and have focus so as not to miss an opportunity that is in front of you.

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Learn from This Episode:

Understanding the average sales price in real estate market
Difference in average sales price versus list price during COVID
The effect of Covid-19 on home prices
Understanding the real estate market in Charleston and how it changes over time
Understanding the basis in pricing your home
Importance of having an inventory
How to build wealth
Importance of having a real estate agent in your home buying transaction
Challenges of the real estate professional with their consumer and the market
Utilizing the presence of a real estate agent
How to leverage the down payment programs in real estate

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Youtube: Exit Strategis Radio Show
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Episode 8: Fundamentals of Obtaining Homeownership Vs Renting Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

Owning a home takes a lot of commitment and decision-making before you can own it. It gives you an empowering mindset and stability where you don’t need to worry about fluctuations and rental pricing. Homeownership creates wealth while renting is mere possession and possession alone does not create wealth.

In this episode, Corwyn shared his experiences during the National Association of REALTORS (NRA) annual conference in San Diego, California, one of the biggest real estate events. He also cited how instrumental and relevant this conference was to his business’ success. Learn how to create opportunities to own a home that is more affordable and how to build a legacy with your family, to consumers that fit a certain criteria, demographics, and income-wise.

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

The relevance of this conference to his real estate business’ success
Challenges of the real estate professional with their consumer and the market
How to deal with the homeownership and home price challenges
Understanding homeownership versus renting
Where to look if you need down payment assistance
How to develop a positive mindset
Know the programs that exist to help people become homeowners through funding
How to build and establish your legacy
Understanding real estate climate and its market
Learn the importance of hiring a real estate agent or professional

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
AnchorFm: corwyn-j-melette
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/corwyn-j-melette/exit-strategies
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Episode 7: Creating Opportunities through Local Housing Solutions in Real Estate (Part 2) Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

Did you miss our last episode? Today’s episode is very beneficial to those who are interested in owning a home in Charleston City, South Carolina. Or are you struggling with your housing repair needs? Make sure to check it out as Miss Bates and Miss Peters are talking about how you can avail their existing programs to help the community, whatever status you may have, thus, helping you achieve your dream homeownership within the City of Charleston and its boundaries. Made available and very affordable for you through its financing programs as well.

So don't be left behind! Make sure to contact us and learn how these programs can be beneficial to you.

Featuring:

LATOYA BATES, an Outreach and Finance Coordinator from the City of Charleston Housing and Community Development. She does the rehabilitation of homes that are owned by people that need repairs.

FLORENCE PETERS, 15 years as Housing Development Officer for the City of Charleston, managed the City's first time homebuyer program, and provided the house turnkey solution.

Her main goal is to make sure that once your application comes in, at the end of this journey, you are already a homeowner.

Let’s dive in!

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

Know more about Rental Rehabilitation Program by Miss Bates and its income bracket requirements
Know the application process and the payment terms of the program and how it can benefit you
If you have inherited a home here in the City of Charleston, how can you avail the program and make money from it?
Learn about succession planning and how you can earn from it while improving your home
How to avail the homeownership program by Mrs. Peters and how it started
How to qualify and process your homeownership application
Where to find available location for these programs
How did this program started
How to be qualified in the homeownership program? What does a first-time home buyer means
How to leverage the down payment programs in real estate

Connect with Latoya Bates:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-bates-20263958/
Contact Number 843-724-7348
Email Ad: bates @charleston-sc.gov

Connect with Florence Peters:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-peters-610a807/
Contact Number: 8437247353
Email Ad: petersf@charleston-sc.gov

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
AnchorFm: corwyn-j-melette
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/corwyn-j-melette/exit-strategies
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Listen to Part 1 here: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e19k34h

Episode 6: Creating Opportunities through Local Housing Solutions in Real Estate (Part 1) Nov 01, 2021

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Do you own a property in Charleston City, South Carolina? Whether it’s for a residential or rental and your house needs repair but you’re out of funds, this episode is for you! As we all know home repairs can be cost-burden. Getting stuck with a costly home repair can be stressful and overwhelming, but with these programs offered, you might resist the urge to whip out a credit card and call it a day.

Today’s podcast is part 1 episode about money, rental, general financing, home repairs and budgeting, plus a tremendous opportunity for you to assist you with your current homeownership or help you become a homeowner within the city of Charleston and its boundaries. Meet Latoya Bates, and Florence Peters as they talked about the programs that exist to help the community, especially the older population. Listen and learn how these programs are very beneficial to you.

Featuring:

LATOYA BATES, an Outreach and Finance Coordinator from the City of Charleston Housing and Community Development. She does the rehabilitation of homes that are owned by people that need repairs.

FLORENCE PETERS, 15 years as Housing Development Officer for the City of Charleston, managed the City's first time homebuyer program, and provided the house turnkey solution.

Her main goal is to make sure that once your application comes in, at the end of this journey, you are already a homeowner.

Let’s dive in!

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

Discover the three rehabilitation programs offered and how it works
Difference between Substantial Rehabilitation Program, Roof Replacement Program, Rental Rehabilitation Program
Know the application process and the payment terms of the program and how it can benefit you
Know the income guidelines for you to avail the program
How much is the interest rate and monthly payment if you avail of these programs?
If you are over 60 years old, do you still qualify to avail the programs?
Why is this called a forgivable program

Connect with Latoya:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-bates-20263958/
Contact Number 843-724-7348
Email Ad: bates @charleston-sc.gov

Connect with Florence:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-peters-610a807/
Contact Number: 8437247353
Email Ad: petersf@charleston-sc.gov

Connect with Corwyn @:

Contact Number: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
AnchorFm: corwyn-j-melette
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/corwyn-j-melette/exit-strategies
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Listen to Part 2 here: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e19uok7

Episode 5: Triple Option Listing Program: How do I Sell my Home Fast Oct 25, 2021

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Are you a football lover? Which team are you supporting in the National Football League (NFL)? In congruence with the football strategies to win the game, football and home buying/selling always start out fun but end up frustrated if they failed to set their plan of action to achieve the goal. Real estate has been in this game for a long time now. A game plan is set to guide you effortlessly to the end zone.

In today’s episode, we will be using some football analogies to help you understand our exclusive program and how to take advantage of it. Learn how this entire process works and its benefits if you are a seller or a buyer.

Let’s jump right in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn more about triple option listing program and how it works
Learn about its origin (how it was develop)
Understanding Real Estate Opportunities and how to take advantage of it
What influences people to buy from a real estate property
How to overcome price escalation
Know the fundamentals of how the real estate market works
Know the different options of the program and its benefits for both sellers and buyers
How this program helps home sellers in marketing their property
How you can close a SALE using the Triple Option Listing Program
How real estate professionals can help you

Connect with Corwyn @:

Website: https://www.tripleoptionlisting.com/
Office: 843-619-3005
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
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Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

Episode 4: How Mortgages and the Financial Market Works Oct 18, 2021

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In today’s episode, Corwyn helps us understand how the financial market works as it relates to the mortgage industry. In order to win the game, you have to know how to play the game as much as we have the responsibility to know what is going on with our community, our area, and the market that may affect us. If you’re in the market to purchase a home, you have the likelihood of being exposed to a whole range of information the average person doesn’t think about because you don’t have a working knowledge. But how are they set anyway? What is it exactly that mortgage investors like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac do? Does this work in your area? Why do we need to understand loan limits? Finally, after your loan closes, what the heck is mortgage servicing? Listen now to know more about how these things work.

Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

Facts about Freddie and Fannie Mae
Difference between conforming and non-conforming loans
How Property Manager works
The reason why the housing market is increasing
Learn how Freddie Fannie Mae works
Learn about loan limits and their importance
Why work with us
Understanding the real estate market
What are mortgage loans?
Housing prices 5 years ago vs. the current market
Understanding median home price for a home in your particular market or area
Challenges of the real estate professional with their consumer and the market
Struggle with Millennials with their parents and their knowledge on the realty market
How to achieve anything that you want
How to face challenges with credit
How does a real estate professionals make your aspiration to own a home a success
Why it is important to document your income

Connect with Corwyn @:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/
New Website: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/corwyn-j-melette/exit-strategies
Website: https://corwynmelette.com/

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