Get Real Estate Podcast

In this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, is joined by NAR's Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, Dr. Jessica Lautz, to discuss housing market research and data.  Listen as Chuck and Jessica peel back the layers of home buying, selling, and building in today's market throughout Maryland and around the country. Dr. Lautz provides key insights on how the data breaks down and what REALTORS® in the industry should keep in mind as they navigate the process with their clients.Dr. Jessica Lautz is the Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. She has been with NAR since 2007.The core of her research focuses on analyzing trends for both NAR members and housing consumers. She is in demand as a speaker and by major media outlets to provide commentary on the real estate market. She has testified before Congress on behalf of NAR.She also volunteers at Nottingham Trent University as an industry fellow mentoring real estate graduate students, is a committee chair at the National Association of Business Economics, bakes birthday cakes for underserved youth with Cake4Kids, and sits on the board of the Food Recovery Network.Dr. Lautz has been recognized by Housing Wire's Women of Influence and RISMedia's Newsmaker award.Jessica received her Doctorate of Real Estate from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. She also holds a Master's in Public Policy from American University and undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Law and Justice from Central Washington University.

In this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, and his special guest, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary, Jake Day, review what needs to happen in Maryland's housing market and explore Governor Wes Moore's housing bills.

In this episode, Maryland REALTORS CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq., is joined by Maryland Department of Planning Secretary,  Rebecca L. Flora, to discuss how planners can guide, change, create more sustainable and equitable outcomes, and establish themselves as critical to Maryland's thriving communities. Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, was confirmed as Governor Wes Moore's nominee for Secretary of the Maryland Department of Planning on February 17, 2023, the latest achievement in a career spanning more than 35 years, including planning leadership positions in the public and private sectors.As Secretary, Flora provides comprehensive leadership of the Department's mission, objectives, and initiatives, including oversight of Planning Services, State Data Center, Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), and Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) in Calvert County.Flora comes to the Department of Planning with extensive urban planning experience, having worked in the Pittsburgh area for more than 20 years in project management, community development, and was the first executive director of the Green Building Alliance (GBA), whose vision is to address climate change, advance human health, achieve social equity, and create thriving economies.

In this episode, Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, dives deep into housing policy with Dr. Salim Furth, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy.Listen as Chuck, Salim, and Lisa examine the issues of zoning, housing costs, and the effects on Maryland first-time homebuyers. Salim breaks down the intricacies of gentrification and the impact it has on regional affordability and local affordability. Additionally, Lisa discusses the ambitious policy proposed by the Moore administration that may begin to address the lack of housing in Maryland.Salim Furth is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. His research focuses on housing production and land use regulation and has been published in Housing Policy Debate, Critical Housing Analysis, and the IZA Journal of Labor Policy. He has testified before several state legislatures as well as the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. He frequently advises local government officials on zoning reform and housing affordability.Furth's writing has appeared in National Affairs, American Affairs, The City, Public Discourse, and numerous newspapers. He previously worked at the Heritage Foundation, at Amherst College, and as a contractor to HUD. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Rochester.Featured Research"Single-Family Zoning and Race: Evidence From the Twin Cities." Published in Housing Policy Debate."California Zoning: Housing Construction and a New Ranking of Local Land Use Regulation." (Salim Furth & Olivia Gonzalez)

In this episode, Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, catches up with Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, to discuss major topics and critical policies that will be presented during the 2024 legislative session.Listen as Chuck and Lisa dive into housing policies and the Moore administration's proposed housing package.

In this special episode, Maryland REALTORS CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq., is joined by urban planner and author of Arbitrary Lines, M. Nolan Gray, to discuss the history of regulatory zoning laws,  missing middle housing, city density and policies that continue to have tremendous impacts on  local economies. M. Nolan Gray is a professional city planner and an expert in urban land-use regulation. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in urban planning at the University of California, Los Angeles. Gray previously worked on the front lines of zoning as a planner in New York City. M. Nolan Gray provides historical context on where urban landscapes find themselves today in regards to the housing crisis and how policy has historically limited housing growth. However in contrast, he provides examples of successful policy changes that have enabled  the expansion of housing options for diverse populations through creative land use and re-evaluation of dated policies.This episode was recorded live at the ALL IN Maryland REALTORS Annual Conference .

Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO,  is joined by Michael Cunningham, Maryland REALTORS® Director Information Technology, to discuss the power and highly invested push of artificial intelligence.Listen as Michael and Chuck delve into the evolution of technologies and demystify  artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, and augmented reality. Also, learn about how REALTORS® and agents may be able to use these tools to improve their business' efficiency in the near future.

Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, is joined by Maryland REALTORS® Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group Chair Terring Wang, and Vice Chair, Wayne Curtis, to discuss the increased DEI efforts, measuring outcomes, and how to integrate equitable behavior in a corporate environment. Terring and Wayne share their individual perspectives on how to achieve equity in the real estate industry and what brokerages should be aiming towards as they serve and assist their clients and communities. For more information, visit: www.mdrealtor.org/DEI

Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO,  is joined by Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, to review the 2023 legislative session. In this episode, Lisa and Chuck break down the function and structure of Advocacy, how bills are passed during session, and what key bills were passed this year in favor of Maryland REALTORS® and consumers. Lisa also provides a quick preview of what to expect for the 2024 legislative session.Key highlightsEV Charging and InfrastructureEscrow Deposit BillAdvertising ComplianceRequired CE for New LicenseesCondo and HOAsAccessory Dwelling Units

In this episode, host and Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Kasky, Esq. speaks with Director of Legal Affairs, Kathleen Dartez, Esq. about the importance of fair housing and how REALTORS® can ensure that everyone has equal access to housing. Learn how fair housing laws protect against discrimination based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and/or disability. Kathleen also shares some common examples of current and past housing discrimination, as well as resources that can assist individuals in navigating a fair housing complaint. Throughout the episode, Kathleen emphasizes the importance of education and outreach to promote fair housing and create more inclusive communities.Check out the resources below:2023 NAR Fair Housing Challengehttps://www.nar.realtor/videos/2023-presidents-challengeFairhaven Simulationhttps://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fairhavenImplicit Bias Videohttps://www.nar.realtor/videos/bias-override-overcoming-barriers-to-fair-housing

In this episode, Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq. is joined by Julie Weaver, Executive Director at Maryland Council on Economic Education, to discuss improving financial literacy instruction in K-12 schools throughout Maryland. Julie breaks down the proposed curriculum requirements, the expected outcomes, and how developing positive financial decision-making skills as a student can create the foundation for future homeownership.  Learn about HB0099 and SB0316:https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0099?ys=2023RShttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0316?ys=2023RSTo learn more about the MCEE visit: www.econed.org 

In this episode, Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq.,  provides historical context regarding past real estate practices, explores the future legal landscape of the industry, and examines a few potential unintended consequences that may ultimately affect consumers. He is joined by the National Association of REALTORS®' General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer, Katie Johnson, Esq., who provides direct insight into the recent cases involving the Department of Justice and explains what REALTORS® can continue to do to maximize their value while providing services for their clients.Katie joined NAR in 2007 and was appointed as General Counsel in 2014. As General Counsel, she is responsible for assuring that the programs, policies, and activities of NAR are in compliance with the law. She also is responsible for defending the association against legal challenges and initiating litigation to protect and preserve association assets and policies. As NAR's Chief Member Experience Officer, she leads initiatives to enhance member engagement and satisfaction through delivery of trusted knowledge, resources and experiences that elevate member success and professionalism.For more information and resources, visit: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/federal-court-doj-must-uphold-settlement-with-nar competition.realtor

In this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky and CEO and Principal Broker of Mims Realty Group, Hope L. Mims, discuss creating real estate career opportunities for college students, the process of generational wealth, pre and post licensing requirements for new agents, and using education as a vehicle to drive change in Maryland to address missing middle housing.Hope L. Mims opened the doors of her boutique Real Estate company in February 2018.  A lifelong Baltimore resident, she is passionate about giving back to her community as she provides scholarships and mentoring to Baltimore youth as well as helping families in need.  Hope is a member and President Elect of the National Association of REALTORS® – Greater Baltimore. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Coppin State University and an MBA from University of Phoenix. She is also an Alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and currently serves as the Chairperson for the Alumni Advisory Board for Coppin State University's Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship. She is also currently enrolled in the Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy. Hope gives an inside look at the the Real Estate Acquisitions Program for students (REAPS) offered at Coppin State University to create pathways for students into real estate careers and to provide opportunities to tackle any student debt before graduation. The program specializes in the recruitment of passionate, diverse, and driven students from the Baltimore community and develops their business and financial acumen so they are equipped to thrive in their first year as a licensee. In addition to training for the students, upon passing their PSI exam, all of their first year fees, which can also pose as a significant financial challenge for most new REALTORS®, are paid for by the program.To learn more about the Real Estate Acquisition Program for students (REAPS) email Hope Mims at hope@mimsrealtygroup.com

Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO,  is joined by Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, to discuss the top real estate issues and initiatives for the association during the 2023 legislative session. Learn what legislation will be proposed in 2023 and how newly elected state officials may be the catalysts for driving new policy and creating new housing opportunities for Marylanders. In this episode, Chuck and Lisa dive deep into the topics of returning buyer deposits, succession planning for brokers,  accessory dwelling units (ADUs), adaptive reuse of commercial space, the housing crisis, continuing education for REALTORS® and more!Keep up with the latest legislative information by visiting: http://www.mdrealtor.org/Legislative/Current-Session/Legislative-News 

Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky, is joined by Baltimore City Councilman, Ryan Dorsey, and Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy,  Lisa May, to discuss the historic limitations of single-family zoning that impedes new housing development and promotes exclusionary policies.Councilman Dorsey explains his proposed Abundant Housing Bill  will seek to create diverse, affordable housing opportunities for all and foster economic growth for Baltimore City neighborhoods that face struggles with population density.Abundant Housing Act For the purpose of amending certain provisions of the Baltimore City Zoning Code to promote increased development of low-density multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts; establishing standards for the conversion of single-family dwellings into low-density multi-family dwellings; establishing opportunities to increase density if a low-density multi-family dwelling is a certain distance from certain City amenities; amending certain permitted and conditional uses; amending certain bulk and yard standards; eliminating certain required off-street parking requirements; and defining certain terms.For more legislation details please visit: https://baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5845395&GUID=14D78850-8A86-4317-AA8C-A9003052FFDB&Options=&Search=

Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Lisa Sturtevant, PhD, Chief Economist at Bright MLS, and Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com,  in Ocean City, Maryland at the 2022 Maryland REALTORS® Annual Conference.   In this episode, Danielle and Lisa break down local and national market trends, how REALTORS® can assist consumers in navigating the home buying process, and the multitude of factors contributing to housing demand and inventory.   Listen as they acknowledge and address the complexities of inflation, interest rates, recession, stabilizing housing markets, quantitative tightening, supply and demand, foreclosures, migration patterns, and the role of institutional investors.  This was recorded live by King AV.

Maryland  REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq. is joined by Staff Attorney James Beslity, Esq. and Thomas Drechsler,  Regional Council Sage Title Group and Chair of Maryland REALTORS® Contracts Taskforce, to implement major provisions and improvements within the contract of sale.The contract of sale is a main tool real estate agents and REALTORS® use to conduct property transactions. Listen as Thomas and James depict the rigorous 10-month process of reviewing and updating the contract to provide more clarity, streamline processes, and reorganize information for Maryland REALTORS®' members and their clients.   Updated contract will be available October 1, 2022 on MDRealtor.org

Maryland REALTORS® CEO Chuck Kasky is joined by Maryland REALTORS® Director of Political Advocacy, Mark Feinroth and RPAC committee member Kevin Turner to discuss the functions and processes of RPAC. During this conversation Chuck, Mark, and Kevin break down the intricacies of RPAC funding, endorsements vs. funding a candidate,  and the benefits of members engaging in the process to share diverse perspectives amongst colleagues around the state.Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee  (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests. These are not members' dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of the importance of the political process. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry.https://www.nar.realtor/rpac

Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Brooks Schandelmeier, Alderman of Annapolis and Dr. Rodney Harrell, Vice President of AARP's Policy Institute to discuss Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs), as a creative and efficient solution to many of the housing issues faced by Marylanders and citizens around the country (approx. 90%  of the U.S. lags behind in ADU legislation).Local ordinances also prevent ADUs from becoming more of a potential reality as the rigid requirements placed on developers and/or homeowners make it difficult, financially or even structurally, to build in a streamlined process which results in a gridlocked market  with little to no options for consumers.  Listen and learn more about the future of housing  and how ADUs can serve as just one solution for the current and future housing issues.  Visit AARP's ADU Model State Act and Local Ordinancehttps://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communities/housing/2021/AARP%20ADU%20Model%20State%20Act%20and%20Local%20Ordinance-0212021-08.pdf

Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Richard Green, Branch Manager and Vice President of Presidential Bank Mortgage. Richard is also a member of the Howard Country Association of REALTORS®, is the current co-chair of the Legislative Committee for the Mortgage Bankers, and has a 46-year career in the mortgage industry.Listen as Richard provides tips and offers his expertise to clarify some of the new rules and regulations surrounding condominium lending practices. The new rules are intended to address the concerns of consumers and lenders in regards to aging infrastructure and potential risks buildings may pose due to lack of maintenance. House Bill 107Requiring the governing body of certain cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, or homeowners associations to have a reserve study conducted of the common elements of the cooperative housing corporation, condominium, or homeowners association and to update the study every 5 years; imposing certain requirements relating to the annual budget of a cooperative housing corporation, condominium, or homeowners association; etc.

Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq. and Legal Affairs Director, Kathleen Dartez, Esq. discuss the new advertising regulations set by the Maryland Real Estate Commission. They also explore the process of evaluating advertisements that could penalize the agent and the broker. Another update they discuss is the digital aspect of advertising such as social media, digital ads, and webpages."Advertising" means the use of any oral, written, visual, printed or electronically generated advertisement by a real estate licensee or other person on behalf of a real estate licensee."Advertisement" means any oral, written, visual, printed or electronic media advertisement and encompasses any correspondence, mailing, newsletter, brochure, business card, for sale or for lease signage or sign rider, promotional items, automobile signage, telephone directory listing, radio and television broadcasts, telephone solicitation and electronic media to include e-mails, text messaging, blogs, social media-networking websites, and/or internet displays.For more information please visit: http://www.mdrealtor.org/Legislative/Current-Session/Legislative-News/post/is-all-of-your-advertising-compliant-with-the-lawhttps://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/mrecadvice.shtml 

Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Erica Solomon, REALTOR® with Monument Sotheby's International Realty in Baltimore, Maryland. Erica serves on various local, state, and national boards and committees and has received recognition in the real estate industry by receiving numerous awards and accolades. Erica is an active member and currently serves as vice chair for NAR's global business council forums, NAR she's an NAR federal political coordinator, an NAR SP mentorship program, participant president of FIABCI. The DC Mid-Atlantic council FIABCI is an international real estate federation serving as a business networking organization for real estate professionals globally. Erica has served as treasurer of the DC Metro chapter of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) , past chair and current member of Maryland REALTORS®, Global Business committee and past chair of the CIPS Institute subcommittee.In this episode, listeners will learn about the diversity of international real estate markets, the cultural and business practices, how to get started in the international real estate niche, and a few personal experiences from global business expert, Erica Solomon. For more information on the CIPS designation and how you can incorporate the global market into your business visit: https://www.mdrealtor.org/CIPS or visit https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/cips-designation https://www.fiabci.org 

Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, gets an in depth look into the appraisal industry from Francios (Frank) Gregoire ASA IFA RAA.  Frank is a REALTOR® who has over 30 years in the real estate industry as a state certified residential appraisal and residential appraisal instructor. He is the 2022 Chair of NAR's Real Property Evaluation Committee and is the NAR representative of the Appraisal Foundation Board of Trustees.This episode explores the appraisal industry's recent headlines about discriminatory practices, the research and data regarding appraisals, and how the industry addresses these issues of inequality. You will also learn about the role that REALTORS® and REALTOR® organizations play in creating change and shaping the future through public policy.

Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO catches up with Maryland REALTORS® Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Bill Castelli to get a quick glimpse at some of the bills that will be presented during the 2022 legislative session.Legislation could potentially address such as pay at the table, commercial fire sprinklers in vacation rentals, deposit returns, and landlord tenant solutions. Keep up with the latest legislative information by visiting: http://www.mdrealtor.org/Legislative/Current-Session/Legislative-News 

Maryland REALTORS® CEO Chuck Kasky interviews Kevin Wagner Community Assistance Program Manager Water and Science Administration at the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Richard Sobota Sr. Insurance Specialist Regional CRS Coordinator for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the National Flood Insurance Program, the Maryland Coastline, groups preparing for future rising tides, and the new risk rating. Learn a brief history of the National Flood Insurance Program and how the NFIP 2.0 model is set to have a multitude of advantages as it considers variables that were not included in the previous rating. https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance/risk-rating https://mde.maryland.gov/Pages/index.aspx

This episode Chief Executive Officer Chuck Kasky is joined by SentriLock's Vice President of Operations and General Counsel, Nicole Schlosser, and Maryland REALTORS®' Director of Political Advocacy, Mark Feinroth, to discuss the history of the Regional Lock Box Consortium (RLC), SentriLock's latest safety features, accessing lockboxes in remote areas, and updates on how the pandemic has effected the supply chain.For more information please visit: www.mdrealtor.org or www.sentrilock.com 

This episode CEO Chuck Kasky is joined by Maryland REALTORS®' Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Bill Castelli, and Director of Legal Affairs, Kathleen McTeague Dartez, to discuss Love Letters, agent liability, and legislative policy updates. -State-wide forms committee of Maryland REALTORS® has updated agreements for agents to comply for protected classes.-New language directs agent to instruct  to remove any love letters from offers without any attachments .-Fair housing laws applies to the protected classes- gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, health, age.

Department of Community Housing and Development's Director of Office of Statewide Broadband, Kenrick Gordon joins Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky to discuss the impact of the lack of broadband internet access to millions of Americans. Despite being a small state and the fifth most densely populated in the nation, the best estimate—and it's really only a guess—is that 425,000 Marylanders lack broadband service. REALTORS® that serves communities throughout the state are also faced with issues when showing homes in areas with zero to low broadband access. With low inventory and a new work and learn from home culture the internet has become an essential requirement for majority of citizens. Learn how Kenrick and the Office of Statewide Broadband are tackling these infrastructure issues leveraging the public and private sectors to provide equitable solutions for Marylanders across the state. To learn more, visit: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Broadband/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.mdrealtor.org/Portals/0/adam/Blog%20App/MmRdm2FW1Ei7lGNgKmL-5w/URL/Broadband%20Story%20Final%20v2.pdf

In this episode, Chuck is joined by Bill Castelli, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs of   Maryland REALTORS®, along with Michael Sanderson and Kevin Kinally of the Maryland Association of Counties and the Conduit Street Podcast. Kevin is the Legislative Director at MACo and Michael is the Executive Director of MACo. Listen as they discuss creative solutions to complex problems such as the future of the Maryland economy, the evolving real estate market, and creative taxation that could provide sustainability for future development and planning. Check out the Conduit Street Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conduit-street-podcast/id1281959135

Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research,  Lawrence Yun discusses creatively repurposing commercial real estate space to meet the needs of diverse demographics and become more functional to meet the needs of a post-pandemic society. These forward-thinking solutions are just the tip of the iceberg in addressing a myriad of socioeconomic issues around the country and serve as a foundation to reimagine what the functionality of space. Listen as he and Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky discuss numerous strategies that could potentially be the future of commercial real estate.  

During this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky and CEO Lori Graf of  Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA), discuss the  many nuances of government policy at the state and local level, the lack of inventory and growing population in Maryland, and creative solutions to address affordable housing including density and mixed land use.For more information visit https://www.marylandbuilders.org

In this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky and Nick D'Ambrosia, Long and Foster's Broker of Record and Chair of the Maryland Real Estate Commission, discuss the difference between a state trade association and the state commission, the updated timeframe for professional license renewals, and if virtual continuing education(CE) classes will remain an acceptable form of receiving CE credits.  The Commission was created to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through examination, licensing, and regulatory activities, to uphold and apply the governing real estate laws and regulations equally to all, to provide courteous, reasonable, and professional assistance, and to impartially conduct disciplinary actions.The Commission regulates approximately 40,000 active licensees in Maryland. On our site, you'll find information about our services, answers to questions, and special announcements.For more information visit: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/

An interview with Maryland REALTOR® and National Association of REALTORS® Board Director, JoAnne Poole, and author of the Black Butterfly, Dr. Lawerence Brown, discussing his new book that highlights major systemic housing disparities and urban apartheid within the city of Baltimore and in other urban cities across the United States.Listen as JoAnne and  Dr. Brown  take a deep dive into systemic inequalities and how REALTORS® and policy makers can contribute to redefining what Fair Housing means for future homeowners and communities around the country. 

Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky,  and Maryland REALTORS®' Director of Information Technology, Michael Cunningham have an insightful and futuristic conversation on how technology integration has and still is revolutionizing the real estate industry since the beginning of the pandemic. Michael also breaks down the importance on securing internal and external data, what are the best practices in digital maintenance, and if blockchain will emerge within the real estate industry. Listen as he and Chuck analyze the shift of business models with the recent push of technology.

Chuck speaks with three Maryland REALTORS®-- JoAnne Poole, Ashleigh Kiggans, and Wayne Curtis about their experiences in the real estate industry. Each guest shares their personal, unique perspectives on how to address the lack of diversity and inclusion within local associations. 

Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky, speaks with Bright MLS CEO, Brian Donnellan,  about the evolution of the MLS systems, corporate identity, NAR's clear cooperation policy, and more.

Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky, speaks with Director of Strategic Business Initiatives of Maryland's Department of Community and Housing Development(DCHD), Frank Dickson, about Maryland's Opportunity Zones, public policy, community investments, tax deferment, and capital gains.  The Opportunity Zone program is a nationwide initiative administered by the U.S. Treasury created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job​s Act. The program provides federal tax incentives for investment in distressed communities over the next 10 years. Areas designated as Opportunity Zones will be able to reap the benefits of new capital investment to help redevelop underserved communities. For more information visit: Maryland Opportunity Zones

Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky, has an in-depth conversation with Assistant Secretary of Maryland's Department of Community and Housing Development (DCHD), Matthew Heckles, about the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP).  Chuck and Matthew break down the processes of the MMP, the benefits it offers for first-time homebuyers, student loan forgiveness,  For more information on the Maryland Mortgage Program visit: https://mmp.maryland.gov/

In this episode, Chuck Kasky, CEO of Maryland REALTORS® and host of the Get Real Estate Podcast,  has an honest, open, and progressive conversation with the National Association of REALTORS®' CEO, Bob Goldberg about NAR's recent DOJ settlement, implicit biases, the newly instated changes of NAR's Code of Ethics, the integration of technology in the real estate industry, and adopting the mindset of the “now normal.” 

In this episode, host Chuck Kasky, CEO of Maryland REALTORS®,  sits down with Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Bill Castelli to discuss the many changes taking effect in the upcoming legislative session due to the pandemic, the process of lobbying, COVID-19 eviction moratoriums and rental assistance, property taxes and more.

In this episode host, Chuck Kasky, CEO of Maryland REALTORS®,  speaks with 2021 President, Dee Dee Miller about the impact of volunteering, creating solutions for affordable housing, and the 2021 association agenda.