<![CDATA[Your Next Move with Luann and Erica]]>Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make — and you deserve straight answers, not guesswork.


Welcome to Your Next Move with LuAnn and Erica, the show where two seasoned REALTORS® pull back the curtain on everything real estate. LuAnn Jones brings over 21 years of expertise serving buyers and sellers throughout Northern New Jersey, and Erica Berry covers the booming Research Triangle market in North Carolina — together, they give you a dual-market perspective you won't find anywhere else.


Each episode is packed with real, actionable advice — how to win in a competitive bidding war, what to do if your home doesn't appraise, how to navigate short sales, what first-time buyers need to know before making an offer, and so much more. Whether you are buying your first home, selling your family home, investing in property, or simply curious about what the market is doing, this podcast is your trusted resource.


LuAnn and Erica don't just talk theory — they share the strategies, insider knowledge, and hard-won lessons that come from years of working deals in two of the country's most dynamic real estate markets. Every episode is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to make your next move with total confidence.


New episodes drop [weekly / bi-weekly]. Subscribe so you never miss a market update, buyer tip, seller strategy, or expert interview. Your dream home — or your best sale — starts here.

]]>yournextmovepodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:10:00 GMTMon, 27 Apr 2026 17:59:45 GMT60Erica Berry<p>Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make — and you deserve straight answers, not guesswork.</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome to <b>Your Next Move with LuAnn and Erica</b>, the show where two seasoned REALTORS® pull back the curtain on everything real estate. LuAnn Jones brings over 21 years of expertise serving buyers and sellers throughout <b>Northern New Jersey</b>, and Erica Berry covers the booming <b>Research Triangle market in North Carolina</b> — together, they give you a dual-market perspective you won't find anywhere else.</p><p><br />Each episode is packed with <b>real, actionable advice</b> — how to win in a competitive bidding war, what to do if your home doesn't appraise, how to navigate short sales, what first-time buyers need to know before making an offer, and so much more. Whether you are buying your first home, selling your family home, investing in property, or simply curious about what the market is doing, this podcast is your trusted resource.</p><p><br />LuAnn and Erica don't just talk theory — they share the strategies, insider knowledge, and hard-won lessons that come from years of working deals in two of the country's most dynamic real estate markets. Every episode is designed to <b>educate, empower, and inspire</b> you to make your next move with total confidence.</p><p><br />New episodes drop <b>[weekly / bi-weekly]</b>. Subscribe so you never miss a market update, buyer tip, seller strategy, or expert interview. Your dream home — or your best sale — starts here.</p>episodicErica Berryericaberry@hpw.comno<![CDATA[Rate Buydowns Explained: Guest Cam Lewis of Lower Mortgage]]>Guest Cam Lewis of Lower Mortgage explains rate buy-downs and how they can make a home more affordable upfront. We also dig into ways to get a stale listing moving faster by sweetening the deal without dropping the price. A great conversation packed with practical ideas to help both buyers and sellers succeed in this market.

]]>374eee3a-3095-44d2-93fe-bed2b8c890c1Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:59:50 GMT<p>Guest Cam Lewis of Lower Mortgage explains rate buy-downs and how they can make a home more affordable upfront. We also dig into ways to get a stale listing moving faster by sweetening the deal without dropping the price. A great conversation packed with practical ideas to help both buyers and sellers succeed in this market.</p>no00:19:23110Rate Buydowns Explained: Guest Cam Lewis of Lower Mortgagefull<![CDATA[Affordable Housing In NC: Guest Speaker Morgan Burgess]]>Two Realtors from NC go over affordable areas to Move to in North Carolina. Morgan Burgess works in Roxboro area where Microsoft will be building a new campus. New Jobs and New opportunities. We also cover how to make a home purchase more affordable in this time and the benefits of exploring New Construction.

]]>d7545b73-cd02-4f12-ba56-530a45c038f9Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:04:50 GMT<p>Two Realtors from NC go over affordable areas to Move to in North Carolina. Morgan Burgess works in Roxboro area where Microsoft will be building a new campus. New Jobs and New opportunities. We also cover how to make a home purchase more affordable in this time and the benefits of exploring New Construction.</p>no00:13:2619Affordable Housing In NC: Guest Speaker Morgan Burgessfull<![CDATA[PT. 2: Home Inspections: What Seller and Buyers Need to Know]]>In this episode, Erica Berry and LuAnn Jones discuss the importance of home inspections, transparency, and proactive maintenance when selling or buying a home. They share practical tips, real-life stories, and key insights to help homeowners and buyers navigate the inspection process effectively.

]]>cdcc2044-6c9f-4dc1-9a53-80ebc6b85c6cThu, 18 Jun 2026 13:49:48 GMT<p>In this episode, Erica Berry and LuAnn Jones discuss the importance of home inspections, transparency, and proactive maintenance when selling or buying a home. They share practical tips, real-life stories, and key insights to help homeowners and buyers navigate the inspection process effectively.</p>no00:15:3519PT. 2: Home Inspections: What Seller and Buyers Need to Knowfull<![CDATA[Inspections: Nightmares to Avoid]]>The conversation covers the importance of home inspections, radon testing, environmental contingencies, radon remediation, testing standards, long-term radon testing, pre-listing inspections, buyer confidence, home inspection recommendations, prioritization, age of home components, buyer expectations, crawl space and structural inspections, and termites, carpenter ants, and wood-boring insects.

Takeaways

  • Home inspections are crucial for both buyers and sellers
  • Radon testing and remediation are important environmental considerations

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Home Inspections
  • 05:14 Pre-Listing Inspections and Buyer Confidence
  • 14:32 Termites, Carpenter Ants, and Wood-Boring Insects
]]>5ac94c26-e211-4e0f-a1fd-78f8062374e3Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:07:18 GMT<p>The conversation covers the importance of home inspections, radon testing, environmental contingencies, radon remediation, testing standards, long-term radon testing, pre-listing inspections, buyer confidence, home inspection recommendations, prioritization, age of home components, buyer expectations, crawl space and structural inspections, and termites, carpenter ants, and wood-boring insects.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Home inspections are crucial for both buyers and sellers</li><li>Radon testing and remediation are important environmental considerations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Home Inspections</li><li>05:14 Pre-Listing Inspections and Buyer Confidence</li><li>14:32 Termites, Carpenter Ants, and Wood-Boring Insects</li></ul>no00:16:1318Inspections: Nightmares to Avoidfull<![CDATA[Moving to NC? You are Not Alone]]>The conversation explores the concept of 'Baby Chasers' and the tax differences that drive migration from New Jersey to North Carolina. It also delves into the boom of fifty-five and up communities and the cost associated with them.

Takeaways

  • Baby Chasers
  • Tax Differences

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Boom of Fifty-Five and Up Communities
  • 09:01 The Cost of Fifty-Five and Up Communities
]]>aad467ae-e3d8-41af-a289-f6c24b33ab19Thu, 28 May 2026 18:47:38 GMT<p>The conversation explores the concept of 'Baby Chasers' and the tax differences that drive migration from New Jersey to North Carolina. It also delves into the boom of fifty-five and up communities and the cost associated with them.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Baby Chasers</li><li>Tax Differences</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Boom of Fifty-Five and Up Communities</li><li>09:01 The Cost of Fifty-Five and Up Communities</li></ul>no00:13:0517Moving to NC? You are Not Alonefull<![CDATA[Your Equity is Not a Cash Cow: Smart Ways to Use it]]>The conversation explores the strategic use of home equity, including the benefits and risks associated with it. It delves into the smart moves and dangerous mistakes homeowners make with their equity, highlighting the importance of strategic decision-making. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the potential of investment property as a smart use of home equity.

Takeaways

  • Strategic use of home equity
  • Risks and benefits of using home equity
  • Investment property as a smart use of equity

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Home Equity
  • 04:59 Smart Moves and Dangerous Mistakes with Home Equity
]]>e27ebdc9-242e-43c6-bb92-24f0ed661a9dThu, 21 May 2026 15:29:01 GMT<p>The conversation explores the strategic use of home equity, including the benefits and risks associated with it. It delves into the smart moves and dangerous mistakes homeowners make with their equity, highlighting the importance of strategic decision-making. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the potential of investment property as a smart use of home equity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strategic use of home equity</li><li>Risks and benefits of using home equity</li><li>Investment property as a smart use of equity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Home Equity</li><li>04:59 Smart Moves and Dangerous Mistakes with Home Equity</li></ul>no00:12:14Your Equity is Not a Cash Cow: Smart Ways to Use itfull<![CDATA[Divorce: Real Estate Pittfalls to Avoid]]>The conversation delves into the pitfalls and financial implications of divorce, particularly in relation to real estate. It covers the importance of separation agreements, free trader agreements, and the financial impact of divorce on real estate decisions.

Takeaways

  • Pitfalls of divorce
  • Financial implications of divorce

Chapters

  • 00:00 Navigating Divorce and Real Estate
  • 05:54 Financial Impact of Divorce on Real Estate
]]>4864b2d8-b662-4547-9932-060fe036c372Thu, 21 May 2026 15:24:47 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the pitfalls and financial implications of divorce, particularly in relation to real estate. It covers the importance of separation agreements, free trader agreements, and the financial impact of divorce on real estate decisions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Pitfalls of divorce</li><li>Financial implications of divorce</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Navigating Divorce and Real Estate</li><li>05:54 Financial Impact of Divorce on Real Estate</li></ul>no00:11:21Divorce: Real Estate Pittfalls to Avoidfull<![CDATA[Renovate or Pass: When a Property is Worth the Risk]]>The conversation delves into the complexities of renovation projects, emphasizing the need for strategic decision-making, thorough assessment, and careful consideration of return on investment. It explores the pitfalls, myths, and realities of renovation, highlighting the importance of contingencies and red flags, as well as when to pass on a renovation project.

Takeaways

  • Renovation projects require careful consideration of the return on investment
  • The importance of thorough assessment and reliable contractor estimates before undertaking a renovation

Chapters

  • 00:00 When to Pass on a Renovation Project
]]>4e5a2c93-6d4f-4a99-a65d-1beeccf0cc63Wed, 13 May 2026 19:55:54 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the complexities of renovation projects, emphasizing the need for strategic decision-making, thorough assessment, and careful consideration of return on investment. It explores the pitfalls, myths, and realities of renovation, highlighting the importance of contingencies and red flags, as well as when to pass on a renovation project.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Renovation projects require careful consideration of the return on investment</li><li>The importance of thorough assessment and reliable contractor estimates before undertaking a renovation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 When to Pass on a Renovation Project</li></ul>no00:19:0416Renovate or Pass: When a Property is Worth the Riskfull<![CDATA[Why Renting is Keeping You Broke: Tips to Move On]]>The conversation explores the financial implications of renting versus buying a home, debunking common myths and providing insights into the real estate market. LuAnn and Erica share personal experiences and offer advice on making informed decisions about homeownership.

Takeaways

  • Renting vs. buying: Financial impact
  • Government programs and incentives for homebuyers

Chapters

  • 00:00 When Renting Makes Sense
]]>1deb0c23-907b-47a7-b5e6-620a2b9ad25dWed, 13 May 2026 19:49:45 GMT<p>The conversation explores the financial implications of renting versus buying a home, debunking common myths and providing insights into the real estate market. LuAnn and Erica share personal experiences and offer advice on making informed decisions about homeownership.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Renting vs. buying: Financial impact</li><li>Government programs and incentives for homebuyers</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 When Renting Makes Sense</li></ul>no00:16:1515Why Renting is Keeping You Broke: Tips to Move Onfull<![CDATA[Zestimate: Realtor's Do It Better]]>The conversation covers the use of Zestimate as a popular tool for estimating home values, its limitations, the impact of supply and demand on home prices, the real estate market during COVID-19, and the differences in home valuation tools.

Takeaways

  • Zestimate is a popular tool for estimating home values
  • Supply and demand impact home prices

Chapters

  • 00:00 Differences in Home Valuation Tools
]]>090d2246-2519-4c0a-901e-a5458863cddfTue, 05 May 2026 20:22:05 GMT<p>The conversation covers the use of Zestimate as a popular tool for estimating home values, its limitations, the impact of supply and demand on home prices, the real estate market during COVID-19, and the differences in home valuation tools.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Zestimate is a popular tool for estimating home values</li><li>Supply and demand impact home prices</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Differences in Home Valuation Tools</li></ul>no00:15:00Zestimate: Realtor's Do It Betterfull<![CDATA[Tea Tuesday: How a Buyer's Agent Can Save you Money]]>The conversation covers real estate tips, including negotiating for home credits, the experience of real estate professionals, and the challenges of dealing with foreclosures. The hosts share insights and stories related to these topics, providing valuable information for listeners.

Takeaways

  • Negotiating for home credits
  • Experience in real estate
  • Challenges of foreclosures

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Tips
  • 08:32 Challenges of Foreclosures
]]>6ffd6424-dda9-4904-b757-edff050d4d5cTue, 05 May 2026 20:21:24 GMT<p>The conversation covers real estate tips, including negotiating for home credits, the experience of real estate professionals, and the challenges of dealing with foreclosures. The hosts share insights and stories related to these topics, providing valuable information for listeners.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Negotiating for home credits</li><li>Experience in real estate</li><li>Challenges of foreclosures</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Tips</li><li>08:32 Challenges of Foreclosures</li></ul>no00:15:4713Tea Tuesday: How a Buyer's Agent Can Save you Moneyfull<![CDATA[Market Trends: NC and NJ]]>Where we discuss the current trends and moods in today's real estate markets of NC and NJ. How can you help your property sell faster in an ever changing market and what do buyers look for?

]]>85687520-074a-405a-9132-272673b58f53Sat, 02 May 2026 01:32:11 GMT<p>Where we discuss the current trends and moods in today's real estate markets of NC and NJ. How can you help your property sell faster in an ever changing market and what do buyers look for?</p>no00:14:16Market Trends: NC and NJfull<![CDATA[First Time Home Buyers - How to Get Ready for your First Move.]]>The conversation covers the challenges and considerations for first-time home buyers, including anxiety, financial readiness, lender guidelines, credit ratings, loan options, special programs, down payment assistance, equity, pre-qualification vs. pre-approval, credit scores, income considerations, and spousal credit considerations.

Takeaways

  • First-time homebuyers have a lot of anxiety
  • Difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Decisions and First-Time Home Buyers
  • 06:09 Special Programs for Specific Professions and Down Payment Assistance Programs
]]>e0b9fb23-03a6-48f0-abe3-ef6c61d29cfcTue, 28 Apr 2026 20:23:42 GMT<p>The conversation covers the challenges and considerations for first-time home buyers, including anxiety, financial readiness, lender guidelines, credit ratings, loan options, special programs, down payment assistance, equity, pre-qualification vs. pre-approval, credit scores, income considerations, and spousal credit considerations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>First-time homebuyers have a lot of anxiety</li><li>Difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Decisions and First-Time Home Buyers</li><li>06:09 Special Programs for Specific Professions and Down Payment Assistance Programs</li></ul>no00:14:2512First Time Home Buyers - How to Get Ready for your First Move.full