Homebuyers Guide to Saving Money

Everyone wants to save money on their home and this week on Real Estate Today, we're showing you how. From lowering your mortgage rate to dodging rising insurance premiums, we'll cover the smartest ways to protect your wallet and make the most of your real estate investment. Learn how REALTORS® help clients avoid costly mistakes, what smart financial strategies can help homeowners save more, and how a little paint can go a long way in a budget-friendly remodel. Guests include Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree; Travis Hodges, managing director of VIU; Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams; Rebecca Hidalgo, REALTOR®; and Tom Staub, CEO of Red Oak Development Group. Plus, in our Hot or Not segment, we explore two home design trends making headlines: home theaters and tinted windows.

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Homebuyers Guide to Saving Money is an episode from Real Estate Today by National Association of REALTORS®.

This episode is 31:15 long.

This episode was published on Nov 13, 2025.

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