Home Smart with Amy Larrauri

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By: Amy Larrauri

Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming and confusing, especially in todays market! Every question you think of can bring more questions and lessunderstanding. Amy Larrauri can help you navigate through all the questions and offer her perspective along with industry advice from the experts. Listen Sunday mornings at 10 AM on WCTR.

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Homesmart 11-1-26 - Market Mythbusting
Today at 4:00 PM

Don't believe everything you hear about the state of the real estate market.  Things are alive and well in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties.  Amy Shares the numbers to prove it!  Useful information, if you're looking to buy or sell this fall.


Home Smart Show - 10-18-26 Thoughts about Fall and Real Estate
10/18/2026

Amy talks about fall prep for buyer and sellers for the fall of 2026


Home Smart 9-20-26 Ryan Homes New project in Kent County
09/20/2026

Amy discusses Ryan Homes new project in Kent County and what it potentially means for the area. 


Home Smart 9-6-26 preparing for the Fall Marketing Season
09/06/2026

Amy talks about the approach of the fall marketing season for 2026 and how local sellers can prepare for it.


Home Smart Show - 8-16-26 Possible Issues in Older Homes-Part 2
08/16/2026

Amy continues her discussion of potential issues in older home to prepare for when buying or selling an older home.


8-2-26 Home Smart - Issues with Older Homes and How to Prepare for Them
08/02/2026

Amy discusses many issues that can arise when preparing to sell or buy an older home and how to prepare for them to make buying or selling a classic home a smoother experience!


Home Smart Show - 7-19-26 21st Century Road to Housing Act.
07/19/2026

Amy talks about this new legislation passed on 7-11-26 and its potential positive and negative impacts on the local real estate market.


Home Smart 7-5-26 Summertime Update
07/05/2026

Things are breaking loose in the real estate market with June behind us and now is the time to think about listing your home and if you're in the market for a now home, reach out to Amy!   Listen to this edition for a summertime update on the local market!


Home Smart Show - 6-21-26 Is the Market Finally Balancing - Part 2
06/21/2026

The discussion this time focuses on Queen Anne's County


Home Smart 6-7-26 Is the Market Finally Balancing?
06/07/2026

Amy looks at several factors and the market transitions into the late spring and early summer.   Also there is some fresh information for buyers and sellers on the market in Kent County and for Queen Anne's on our next Podcast!


Homesmart 5-10-26 - Available Inventory
05/11/2026

On this episode of Homesmart, Amy Larrauri discusses how many homes are available for purchase in the area and what that means to those looking to buy.


Home Smart 5-3-26 Prep for the Start of Selling Season
05/03/2026

Amy talks about the onset of the spring selling season in the local area.


Home Smart Show 4-19-26 New Spring Selling Opportunities
04/19/2026

With Spring underway inventory is increasing in the local market.  If you're thinking about selling, now is the time. 


Home Smart 4-5-26 Where Things are at the Moment
04/05/2026

The price of fuel impacts many things.   How is it impacting the local real estate market and how does the local pricing of homes stack up against the affordability of the average local citizen?   Amy explores these topics in this latest podcast.


Homesmart 3-15-26- Camelot
03/15/2026

On this weeks episode of Homesmart, Amy Larrauri discusses her new listing on Camelot.  


Home Smart 2-22-26 Spread the Love Food Drive Update
02/22/2026

Amy's update on annual food drive and review of a new listing


Home Smart 2-8-26 Updated Stats on the Maryland real estate market
02/08/2026

How are things looking in the market at the start of 2026 and where might they go?   Amy shares updated stats and information and explains why now is a good time to plan to market your house


Home Smart 2-1-26 New Trends In Home Decor - Part 2
02/01/2026

Amy continues the discussion on what buyers are looking for and how to present your house in the best "light" as well as other considerations.


Home Smart 1-18-26 New Trends In Home Decor
01/18/2026

Amy talks about the new looks home buyers are seeking when shopping and popular new trends for home decor in 2026


Home Smart Show 1-4-26 The Ideal Buyer
01/04/2026

Amy discusses how to prepare yourself to be the ideal first time home buyer and tips to make the process go smoothly


Home Smart 12-21-25 The Year in Review
12/21/2025

A look back at how the market has changed in Kent & Queen Anne's counties over the past year and some predictions for the market for 2026


Home Smart 11-30-25 50 Year Mortgages
11/30/2025

Amy discusses the 50 year mortgage and its pros and cons


Home Smart 11-16-25 Listings in Kent vs Queen Anne's
11/16/2025

In this episode Amy discusses the uptick in listing volume and contrasts Kent and Queen Anne's County numbers.   She also talks about the implications of the government reopening and the potential impacts of deals in progress.


Homesmart 11-2-25 - Falling Rates
11/02/2025

Listen as Amy talks about the impact of the rates coming down slightly.


Homesmart 10-19-25 - Uptick in the Market - FHA Standards
10/19/2025

This week Amy talks about changes in the local marketing scene and some considerations for FHA standards when preparing a home for sale


Home Smart 10-5-25 Effects of Government Shutdown
10/05/2025

Amy Discusses the effects of the Government Shutdown on the local market


Homesmart 9-21-25 Drop in Rates
09/21/2025

Amy discusses the recent interest rate reductions and what they could mean to buyers and sellers.   She also shares into about a new listing in Galena


Home Smart 8-24-25 - July Update and New Listings
08/24/2025

How's the housing market doing locally?  Amy Shares an update and info on two great listings to help in your house search.   Make your offer, before they're gone!


Home Smart 8-10-25 Rachael Acevedo - Frame House
08/10/2025

Amy's introduces us to another of her network of top professionals who team up together and work hard to make your home its best and ready for top offers!


Home Smart 8-13-25 a Midsummer Update on the Market
08/03/2025

Amy relays some recent market stats of interest to buyers and sellers and introduces us to some hot new listings she has on the market


Home Smart 7-20-25 - The Joy Factor
07/20/2025

Amy explains the scales used to publish a list of features that bring joy to homeowners and those for which buyers are looking in order of importance.  Advise follows with the best moves to make to sell you home with this information.


Home Smart Show 7-6-25 - Advice for Sellers
07/07/2025

In this episode of HomeSmart, Amy discusses how sellers can make or break the speed of the sale of their home by making sure to follow a few easy tips.


Home Smart Show 6-15-25 - State of the Summer Market
06/15/2025

In this week's episode of Home Smart, host Amy Larrauri discusses what the market looks like min the area as we head into Summer.  She also explores what interest rates are looking like, and what hidden gems just might be out there and priced within your reach.


Impacts of Current Economics on the Local Housing Market
05/18/2025

With economic concerns at the current forefront, Amy takes an historical look at the impacts of past impacts on the real estate market and what they may mean for local home values and marketability.


Home Smart 5-4-25 Preparing your home for Spring Showings
05/04/2025

This week, Amy shares tips for getting your home noticed and for Spring listings to get the attention of buyers!


Homesmart Show 4-20-25 New Market Stats
04/20/2025

Looking to sell your home?   Inventory is needed.  Amy talks about the state of the real estate markets in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties.


Home Smart Show 4-6-26 - Current Listings Revisited
04/06/2025

Amy reviews some of her current listings.   A must listen if you're in the market for a property!


3-23-25 Special Guest Adam Siegelbaum of Direct Home Mortgage.com
03/23/2025

Adam shares his thoughts on the state of the mortgage industry and answers some key questions about mortgages for those in the market to buy real estate in today's climate. 


Home Smart Show 3-9-25 - Inventory and Interest Rates
03/09/2025

Amy talks about changes in the market and the inventory situation for sellers and buyers.  The changing rates and new listings are also explored


Home Smart Show 2-23-25 - Spread The Love Food Drive and a New Listing
02/23/2025

Amy talks about her annual Spread the Love Food Drive and how you can help with food donations going the the food insecure throughout the county.   She also talks about a new listing awaiting that special buyer.