We are two parents who work in real estate, trying to navigate jobs, kids, real estate, home ownership, DIYs and more. We will share tips & tricks, mistakes made, lessons learned and hopefully make you laugh along the way.
On the season finale of Relatable Real Estate, Mikayla chats with Alexis Marie about all things real estate photography. They dive into tips for preparing your home, why you should get professional photos done, and so much more! Enjoy the season finale and we will see you soon (as soon as real estate busy season passes!!)
On our second to last episode this season, Mikayla talks with James Solimini of Guaranteed Rate to chat about all things interest rates. Curious what impacts interest rates, why they fluctuate and how you can get the best one? Then this episode is for you!
This week, Kate from The Blackstone Project on Instagram joins Mikayla to talk all things home DIY. Kate talks about how her passion project turned into a following on Instagram and how she got into DIY-ing. They also get into talking about making a budget, planning for the worst and prioritizing projects! This episode is a must listen for any homebuyers thinking about DIYing, buying a fixer upper, or any homebuyer!
This week John sits down with Patrick Koenig, who spend 2023 on the road, setting the world record for the most 18 hole golf courses played in a year. They talk all things golf, life on the road, problems with the RGV and how much good there is out in the world. This is a can't-miss episode, especially for the golfers out there!
Mikayla is joined by Mackenzie Perreault from HomePro Inspections. Inspections have run in her family for 25+ years and she has a ton of great advice and fun facts to share. Learn more about home inspections and be entertained along the ways
On this week's episode, John and Mikayla interview Stephanie Treantos, founder of Lemonaid Solutions. Topics range from how someone can organize to get their home ready to sell to budget DIY organization tips and so much more.
John and Mikayla are back at it with the first episode of the new year. They discuss what it was like to be home with two kids for a whole week with no school or work, while also rearranging their house. Then, they jump into some 2024 market predictions, including their best advice for buyers right now. Lastly, they chat about their new years resolutions!
This week, Mikayla was joined by Sam and Nick Riccio from Eagle Hill Homes to talk about real estate investing and their design and construction company. Through telling the story of how they got into real estate investing, Sam and Nick share about house hacking, their advice for future investors and even their thoughts on being a landlord. And of course, we talk about their design and construction business, Sam's love of basements and their well-known project binders.
On this week's episode, we have special guest Heather O'Connor, founded of O'Connor Family Law. We dive into how happily married couples can hope for the best, while being prepared for the worst. We also chat about what couples who are going through divorce can expect when it comes to division of property assets. And, of course, we have a little fun sharing crazy stories that share a crossover between divorce and real estate.
This week's episode features fellow podcaster (host of Your Home Buying Guy) and Cross Country Mortgage loan officer Guy DePlacdio. We start with a "would you rather" discussion on having your wedding paid for or receiving a downpayment for a home. Then, we jump into debunking a list of home buying and mortgage myths. No matter where you are in the home buying process, this one is worth a listen!
On this week's episode, John chats with the one and only Louie Berger of the Berger Boys. After a game of Guess the Song Title, they dive into the first time home buying process and the pros and cons of owning a home. Louie then digs into his decision to move home and how that led to the creation of The Berger Boys!
On this week's episode, John and Mikayla start with a round of "Don't Get Me Started," where John shares his thoughts on finding Mikayla with a tape measure in her hand. Then, they go into detail about the elements of an offer to purchase real estate, including ways that you can make your offer stand out above the competition.
On this week's episode, we talk all things interior design and staging with Jessica Harrington of JessFinessed Homes. Jessica has built a company from the ground up, by being one of the best in the business! You all know by now that we like to start each episode with a little game or activity and todays is a must-listen! We brought HGTVs predictions for design trends on their way out for 2024 and asked Jessica to share her thoughts! Throughout the episode, Jessica shares invaluable staging and design advice for anyone considering selling!
On this weeks episode, we chat about our biggest homeowning disagreements because, lets face it, we don't always see eye to eye. Then we dig into the craziest things that people have offered in order to win a bidding war and apparently, nothing is off limits. Lastly, we chat about buyer love letters, the controversy surrounding them and our personal thoughts on if they work or not.
On Episode 6, we dive in to a nightmare story, where a deal almost fell apart and it all could have been avoided. Then Attorney Jessica Fennessy joins us to share her tips for sellers, buyers and agents. We close out with some crazy closing stories, involving farm animals and bees.
On Episode 5, we have special guest Kendra DiPaola from Southwind Financial. In honor of spooky season upon us, we share a nightmare story that proves that not all lenders are the same. A Q&A with Kendra reveals her biggest tips for buyers and what first time homebuyers can expect when they work with her. On the flip side, Kendra shares what sellers and their agents should look for to ensure potential buyers are really as qualified as they say they are.
On today's episode, we start with last week's would you rather results and debate the necessity of barn doors (Mikayla's words...) Next, we share our top tips for living through a renovation or a major DIY project. These tips include preparation, communication, taking care of your mental health and so much more.
On today's episode, we play a game of "Don't get me started." Following that, we discuss AI's place in the real estate industry, our thoughts on Zestimates and RedFin Estimates and then review what Chat GPT thinks are the top tips for sellers.
Take a walk down memory lane, as we reminisce about the homes we have owned. We are always telling first time homebuyers to "look past the paint" and consider homes that need some TLC. We will discuss renovations we've done to increase equity, how much we've spent on those renovations and how much we've made when selling.
On the first ever episode of Relatable Real Estate, we will introduce ourselves and tell you a bit about how we got into real estate and what the last few years has looked like for us.
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