Episode 45 — Who’s Actually Working for You When You Buy a House?
Most people walk into a real estate transaction assuming everybody at the table is on their side. They’re not. There’s a buyer’s agent, a seller’s agent, and depending on how the deal is structured — sometimes one person trying to be both. Michael breaks down exactly what each agent’s job is, who they’re legally obligated […]
Episode 45 — Who’s Actually Working for You When You Buy a House?
Most people walk into a real estate transaction assuming everybody at the table is on their side. They’re not. There’s a buyer’s agent, a seller’s agent, and depending on how the deal is structured — sometimes one person trying to be both. Michael breaks down exactly what each agent’s job is, who they’re legally obligated […]
Episode 44 — Bigger Down Payment? Not Always.
Everybody says you should put as much money down as possible when buying a home. But is that actually smart? In this Mythbuster Monday episode of Home Buying Made Easy, Michael Dendy and Rachel Dendy break down one of the biggest mortgage myths out there: “A bigger down payment is always better.” Sometimes putting more […]
Episode 44 — Bigger Down Payment? Not Always.
Everybody says you should put as much money down as possible when buying a home. But is that actually smart? In this Mythbuster Monday episode of Home Buying Made Easy, Michael Dendy and Rachel Dendy break down one of the biggest mortgage myths out there: “A bigger down payment is always better.” Sometimes putting more […]
Episode 43 — Middle Tennessee Market Update 2026
What is REALLY happening in the Middle Tennessee housing market right now? In this episode of Home Buying Made Easy, Michael Dendy and Rachel Dendy break down what buyers and sellers should actually expect in today’s shifting market — without the fear, hype, or clickbait headlines. Inventory is rising, homes are sitting longer in some […]
Episode 43 — Middle Tennessee Market Update 2026
What is REALLY happening in the Middle Tennessee housing market right now? In this episode of Home Buying Made Easy, Michael Dendy and Rachel Dendy break down what buyers and sellers should actually expect in today’s shifting market — without the fear, hype, or clickbait headlines. Inventory is rising, homes are sitting longer in some […]
Episode 42 — Rural Loans Myth Busted (Originally Published May 18, 2026)
Think rural properties are impossible to finance unless you’re buying a farm? Myth busted. In this Mythbuster Monday episode of Home Buying Made Easy, Michael Dendy and Rachel Dendy break down one of the biggest misconceptions in real estate financing: rural home loans. A lot of buyers assume country properties automatically require huge down payments, […]
Episode 41 — Denied? Now What? (Originally Published May 11, 2026)
Got denied for a mortgage? Don’t assume the dream is over. In this episode of Home Buying Made Easy, Michael Dendy and Rachel Dendy explain why one lender saying “no” does NOT always mean you can’t buy a home. Different lenders, loan programs, and underwriting guidelines can lead to completely different outcomes from the exact […]
