In this solo episode of The Real Estate Lens, Ryan breaks down exactly what closing costs are, how they’re calculated, and why they vary from deal to deal. If you’re budgeting to buy in Massachusetts or Rhode Island and only planning for the down payment, this episode shows you what else to expect so there are no surprises on closing day. Ryan walks through the two big buckets of costs: loan costs tied to your mortgage, and “other” costs like attorney, title, taxes, insurance, and escrows. He...
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In this solo episode of The Real Estate Lens, Ryan breaks down exactly what closing costs are, how they’re calculated, and why they vary from deal to deal. If you’re budgeting to buy in Massachusetts or Rhode Island and only planning for the down payment, this episode shows you what else to expect so there are no surprises on closing day. Ryan walks through the two big buckets of costs: loan costs tied to your mortgage, and “other” costs like attorney, title, taxes, insurance, and escrows. He...
Building Teams, Scaling Impact, and Navigating the 2025 Real Estate Market with Ben Carbone
The Real Estate Lens by Ryan Richards
1 hour 5 minutes
4 months ago
Building Teams, Scaling Impact, and Navigating the 2025 Real Estate Market with Ben Carbone
In this episode of The Real Estate Lens, Ryan Richards sits down with returning guest Ben Carbone of the We Close Deals team at Lamacchia Realty for a deep dive into entrepreneurship, market strategy, and the realities of building a team. Since Ben’s last appearance, a lot has changed—he’s switched brokerages, launched a team that’s already grown to 17 agents, and doubled down on impact through real estate, leadership, and community giveback. Ryan and Ben unpack the real challenges that come ...
The Real Estate Lens by Ryan Richards
In this solo episode of The Real Estate Lens, Ryan breaks down exactly what closing costs are, how they’re calculated, and why they vary from deal to deal. If you’re budgeting to buy in Massachusetts or Rhode Island and only planning for the down payment, this episode shows you what else to expect so there are no surprises on closing day. Ryan walks through the two big buckets of costs: loan costs tied to your mortgage, and “other” costs like attorney, title, taxes, insurance, and escrows. He...
