In this episode of *Real Estate Jerky*, hosts Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly dig into the most pressing topics affecting today's real estate market. Joined by special guest Courtney Beauford from Real Broker LLC in Las Vegas, the conversation covers everything from the latest job reports to innovative trends in home construction.
**Key Topics Discussed:**
✅ **Impact of Job Reports on Interest Rates:** The hosts break down how recent job reports have influenced interest rates and the broader housing market.
  
✅ **National Association of Home Builders Index:** Discussion on how this index impacts new home sales and construction.
✅ **New Trends in Home Construction:** Explore the shift towards open concept designs and the elimination of hallways.
✅ **Cash-Out Refinances and Reverse Mortgages:** Ed sheds light on why homeowners are opting for cash-out refinances to tackle high-interest debt and the advantages of reverse mortgages for those over 62.
✅ **Real Estate Commissions:** The evolving landscape of real estate commissions, including the controversial practice of buyers paying their agents' commission and the importance of professional representation.
✅ **Las Vegas Housing Market:** Courtney Beauford brings insights into the current state of the Las Vegas real estate market, discussing popular neighborhoods, new developments, and the effects of extreme summer heat.
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Courtney Beauford, Real Broker LLC  
Phone: (702) 336-6743
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