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This week on Ask Farnoosh, we unpack the latest updates to Trump Accounts, including new workplace contribution options that could make these child investment accounts more appealing for families. We also dive into the rise of "money maxxing"—what this viral trend gets right (and where it goes too far)—plus the surprising economics behind the stay-at-home boyfriend phenomenon.Also on the show: why customer service frustrations are fueling record levels of consumer rage, what Realtor.com's hottest ZIP codes reveal about today's housing market (including why Montclair, NJ, ranks #2), and answers to two listener questions on avoiding common pre-retirement mistakes and deciding where to put your next dollar after you've built an emergency fund and are saving for retirement.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it time to fire the neighbor kid and hire a robot lawnmower instead? Last year I wrote that “in all but a few scenarios, robot lawnmowers still aren't worth your money,” but there's a new class of Roombas with razor blades ready to tackle bumpy terrain and dodge crazy chickens. Realtor and smart home reviewer Brandon Doyle joins me to talk about our experiences with 2026's newest robotic mowers and to let you know if they're finally worth all that money. Further reading: It looks like Apple's iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong' Cats and dogs are missing meals after a popular smart feeder went down I finally found a robot lawnmower I'd trust with my yard I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured A hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower The US government just banned Roombas 5 Robot Mowers, 90 Days, 1 Winner — My 2026 Picks (and One to Avoid) Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailAI is making real estate faster, smarter, and easier to scale - but it's also making fraud cheaper, faster, and more convincing. The agents and brokerages that win next may not be the ones using the most AI, but the ones consumers trust with their money.Gary Pickren lays out the new reality real estate professionals are walking into, where fabricated emails, cloned voices, manipulated documents, and AI-generated video can all be used to fool buyers, sellers, and even seasoned teams. The upside is real. So is the risk.You'll hear how AI is already improving marketing, communication, research, contract review, scheduling, and transaction management, while simultaneously raising the stakes around identity, verification, and client protection. The conversation centers on a critical shift: technology can accelerate your business, but trust is what will separate the companies people choose.You'll discover why deception is becoming more accessible than ever, what that means for real estate operations, and how forward-thinking firms can build systems that protect clients before a problem happens. Gary also explains why confidence alone is no longer enough - modern consumers want proof that you have safeguards in place.If you work in real estate, lead a brokerage, or care about how AI is reshaping high-trust industries, this is essential listening. It's a wake-up call about the future of the business and a reminder that in an AI world, trust is becoming the ultimate competitive advantage.You'll learn about:• The difference between fraud detection and fraud-resistant design• Why "recognition is not authentication"• The Transaction Trust Ceremony• Transaction verification passphrases• The Two-Channel Rule• Why financial instructions should never change by email alone• Protecting employees from AI-powered social engineering• Protecting your digital identity• Creating a Zero-Trust Closing• The S.T.O.P. fraud-prevention framework• Five changes REALTORS® can make immediately• Risk-tiering transactions for attorneys, lenders and title companiesAnd remember the simplest rule from this episode:MONEY MOVES = TWO CHANNELS.If money is moving or financial instructions suddenly change, stop and independently verify before acting.If this episode could protect one agent, buyer, seller, lender or closing professional from fraud, share it with someone in the industry.#RealEstate #ArtificialIntelligence #AIFraud #RealEstateFraud #WireFraud #Cybersecurity #Realtor #RealEstateAgent #ClosingAttorney #MortgageFraud #Deepfake #RealEstateTechnology #DishinDirtDon't forget to like us and share us!Gary* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.    

You May Think You have Authentic Leadership… But Reality is You and I are Hiding Things We Don’t Want to Look At What are you hiding — and what is it actually costing you? Not just in your business, but in your marriage, your friendships, the relationship with your own kids. That’s the question at the center of my conversation tomorrow at 5pm Eastern, LIVE on A New Direction, with Tyler Dickerhoof, author of the brand-new book The Things We Hide. If you’ve ever wondered why so many high performers still feel alone at the top, this is a conversation about the hidden barriers to authentic leadership — and how to finally tear them down. Tyler isn’t theorizing about authentic leadership from the sidelines. He built businesses generating over $500 million in combined sales, and sat on John Maxwell’s Network Marketing Advisory Council. But he’ll tell you the whole time he was doing it, he was hiding — behind the results, behind the intensity, behind the belief that his worth was tied to how much he knew and how hard he could push. It took losing his younger brother Joel as a teenager, and decades of pushing people away while pushing through everything alone, before Tyler finally turned around and faced what he’d spent 25 years running from. That turn is exactly what separates performance from authentic leadership.Shorten with AI That’s the real subject of The Things We Hide: the hidden barriers that keep capable, driven people from ever leading — or living — authentically. Tyler breaks it down into what he calls the Four Walls of Insecurity: Intensity, Inactivity, Insensitivity, and Isolation. These are the defense mechanisms so many high achievers mistake for strengths. We’re going to talk about why “intensity is a bulldozer” that clears a path for success but leaves relationships in the wreckage. We’re going to talk about the lie that leadership has to be lonely. And we’re going to unpack his core message, one every leader chasing authentic leadership needs to hear: what you hide controls you, what you face transforms you. So clear your schedule, and join us for a real conversation about hidden barriers, vulnerability, and what authentic leadership actually looks like once the performance drops away. Bring your questions, bring your comments, and bring whatever wall you’ve been hiding behind — because Tyler and I are going to talk about how to tear it down without tearing yourself apart in the process. This isn’t just another leadership interview. Tyler Dickerhoof’s book, “The Things We Hide: A Guide to Identifying Hidden Barriers and Leading with Authenticity” is a deep, insightful view into ourselves that most of us do not want to look at.  And yet, is fundamentally required if we want to achieve both true significance and success. We all have walls.  We all have fears and insecurities.  For most of us we will never admit them throughout our lifetime.  Instead, when our insecurities are triggered, we become intense, maybe we become inactive hoping this will just go away, perhaps it we resort to becoming insensitive because the more calluses that we have we don’t have to feel others’ pain, or maybe we just isolate and disappear.  Maybe it is some combination of all of these. The point is…our insecurities will show up. So what do we do about it?  Well this is where this book separates itself from so many others.  Tyler includes exercises and free assessments in the book that if you choose to take on the mission can start moving you onto the path of true significance, success, and real authentic leadership. This book is not going to be easy.  It is going to challenge you. It is going to make you uncomfortable, but growth comes from being comfortable getting uncomfortable. This book will make you think and help you grow if you choose to follow his guidelines.  I loved every page! Get your copy of The Things We Hide by clicking here! Please reach out to our sponsors and LIKE their social media pages as their financial contributions help keep A New Direction on the air and bring us great guests. Linda Craft Team, REALTORs for more than 40 years their clients and friends have said when it comes to real estate they have “legendary customer service”. Locally owned, and independent of any national brand, they have literally helped people all over the world by finding the best real estate professional in your area.  And because they are independent they are unbiased who they choose because they have relationships with the best agents regardless of company. So, if you live somewhere else, or you live in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Research Triangle Park, before you sell or buy your home, start with the “legends” that know the local market, and stay on the bleeding edge of technology at Linda Craft Team, REALTORS…you can learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com ABOUT YOUR HOST Meet Jay Izso Executive Performance Coach  |  Host of A New Direction Every week on A New Direction, I sit down with CEOs, founders, and the researchers behind the science of leadership performance. The conversations go deep. We talk about the decisions that built companies, the mistakes that nearly destroyed them, and the personal breakthroughs that changed everything. But here's what most people don't know about me: the show is an extension of the work I do every day with executives behind closed doors. Who I Am I'm an Executive Performance Coach. I work with CEOs and founders of $5M-$50M companies who have hit a wall they can't explain. The marketing looks fine. The team is capable. The market is there. But the business won't move. The problem, almost every time, is the person running it. I find the personal behavioral patterns that are driving the business dysfunction. Then I help the CEO disrupt those patterns so the company can grow. That's it. No motivational platitudes. No vision boards. Diagnostics, intervention, results. Where This Comes From My approach comes from two places most coaches never set foot in. The farm. I grew up as a farmhand in Ithaca, Nebraska—population 100. I started working at nine years old. By the time I left for college, I'd spent a decade learning that you can't cheat the harvest, pain is part of the job, and the work has to get done whether you feel like it or not. I was fourteen the first time I had to castrate boars. Nobody was going to do it for me. That lesson never left: sometimes you have to do things afraid. The forensic psychology unit. In graduate school at Washington State University, I trained under Dr. Thomas Brigham—co-author of the Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis—in a human behavior lab focused on real-world problems. I then served in a Clinical Psych II role at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington, a forensic setting where I conducted psychological evaluations of individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses. Sixteen months assessing human behavior at its most extreme taught me how to cut through defenses, identify what's really driving someone's decisions, and see what they can't see in themselves.

WATCH ▶️ ⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠ ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I'm joined by Aldo Heberlein.   Aldo is a mortgage broker and the Founder of Enmortgage from Vancouver, BC, who became a broker in 2020, and has steadily increased his yearly volume from $5M in 2021, to $35M in 2025, and is on pace for $40M in 2026.   Originally from Mexico, Aldo made his way to Vancouver a decade ago after living in Norway with his wife for 6 years. After his digital marketing business collapsed overnight when Facebook changed its policies, Aldo decided to pivot strategically into mortgages   Starting with zero connections in Vancouver, Aldo built his client base by leveraging LinkedIn to connect with Spanish-speaking professionals navigating Vancouver's complex market. By specifically targeting the underserved Latino immigrant community, Aldo built loyal referral networks and sustainable growth rather than competing in saturated markets.   After finding success on a routinely over-looked platform among brokers, Aldo offers to setup Realtors with their own automated LinkedIn reach-outs and email campaigns for their own businesses, creating tangible value add for all of his potential referral partners.   While other brokers are always trying to speed things up, Aldo's approach to clients centres on slowing down, focusing on client education. On his 30 to 90 minute discovery calls, Aldo will underwrite the deal in real time, screen sharing spreadsheets and providing personalized analysis of each situation, building trust from the first meeting.   Aldo is here to discuss:   → His journey so far in the mortgage industry, his volume so far, and his future business plans.   → What makes LinkedIn a unique platform that more brokers should be taking advantage of and how he leverages it to prospect his avatar clients and referral partners.   → The process behind his stealth mode value add of running Realtor's LinkedIn prospecting & email drip campaigns.   → His mindset behind doing longer initial discovery calls with clients, why he underwrites during them, and building client trust through education.   → How he overcame common industry traps like chasing bad files and dealing with bad referral partners.   → How omnipresence protects your business and where he gets his leads today. ***  

The Broke Agent is joined by Katie Day, founder of the Move Me to Texas team and Houston Unlocked, to break down how she grew a hyper local Instagram account to 45,000 followers in two years. They get into the content buckets and AI workflow behind the account.BAM Camp: https://bamcamp.remindermedia.comThe Broke Agent YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrokeagent

Joanne Acri is a Realtor with RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. who is passionate about helping people make confident and informed decisions when it comes to buying and selling real estate.With a career that has included both healthcare and real estate, Joanne brings a unique perspective to her work. She understands the importance of listening, advocating for others, staying calm under pressure and helping people navigate some of the biggest decisions of their lives.Joanne works with buyers, sellers, first time homebuyers, downsizers, investors and families relocating throughout Brantford and surrounding areas, including Brant County, Paris, Simcoe and Norfolk County.She believes real estate is about much more than buying or selling a house. It is about understanding the financial, personal and lifestyle decisions behind a move and making sure her clients have the information they need to make the right decision for themselves.Joanne is passionate about educating consumers about today's real estate market, including affordability, mortgages, home values and the common mistakes buyers and sellers should avoid.Through social media, community involvement and one on one conversations with clients, Joanne strives to make real estate information approachable, practical and easy to understand.When she's not helping clients, Joanne enjoys travelling, exploring new places and connecting with her local community.#joanneacri #realtor #remaxtwincityrealtyinc #chrispomay #livewithcdptalkshow #barrycullenchevroletdealership https://www.remax.ca/on/joanne-acri-pjoanne.acri.realtor  https://joanneacri.rtccore.com/   / @movingtobrantford  https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomay book a personalized video message from yours truly CDP! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... if you wish to support my You Tube Channel media content. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast..https://www.barrycullen.com/

Hi, I'm Connor with Honor - message me here!Every agent I talk to right now is scared of the same thing, and it is not rates and it is not inventory. It is artificial intelligence. They type one real estate question into a chatbot and get back an answer that reads like a textbook written by nobody, for nobody. That gap is where most agents quit before they ever start.This episode closes it with one free tool and one method.The tool is Google NotebookLM. Regular chatbots guess. They blend a thousand websites and answer with total confidence, even when it is wrong, even when it is dangerous to repeat to a client sitting across the table from you. NotebookLM only answers from the sources you hand it, with a citation you can check before you say it out loud. A research assistant that actually did the reading instead of faking the book report.I walk through the notebook I really use, Real Estate Success And Strategies, loaded with over 100 videos from agents and coaches who closed real production. Inside:The three steps to build your first notebook tonight. Create it free at notebooklm.google.com, load the sources you already own, ask specific questions instead of vague ones. No install, no plugin, no IT department.The sources hiding in your own folders. Training videos you never rewatched. Scripts you paid for years ago. Coaching transcripts. Past listing presentations. Market reports. The free version takes 50, and you do not need 100 to start.Why specific beats vague. Not "tell me about objection handling." Instead: my seller just got a lowball offer and is furious, walk me through how the top producers in these sources talk them off the ledge.The three features agents sleep on: Audio Overview, Mind Map, and the FAQ and Study Guide generator that builds a new agent onboarding packet in under a minute.Six ways to use it today, plus the bonus that saves your Saturday: a notebook per active listing with the disclosures, inspection, HOA docs and title report, so you get the answer and the page number in seconds instead of scrolling a 40 page PDF in your driveway.We also cover your data and why this is the grounding layer, not a replacement for your other tools. Ground first, polish second. No course, no subscription.Full written breakdown, free:https://santaclaritaartificialintelligence.com/blog/notebooklm-for-real-estate-agents-free-google-ai-tool-that-only-answers-from-your-own-sourcesWatch it: https://youtu.be/NgQWAhETWWwMore free AI: https://santaclaritaartificialintelligence.comYoutube Channels:Conner with Honor - real estateHome Muscle - fat torchingFrom first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle.Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor:Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness EnthusiastReal Estate:Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle.Fitness:Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life!Podcast:Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.

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What apps do you actually need to create great social media content?In this video, I'm sharing the content creation apps I use just about every day on my iPhone - from recording and editing videos to creating Reels, organizing B-roll, repurposing content and using AI to speed up my workflow.The good news? You don't need dozens of apps to create great content!I'm a big believer in keeping your content creation process simple. Your phone can do a LOT on its own, and a few go-to apps can make creating, editing and repurposing content so much easier.In this podcst, I share how I use:

As lifestyles evolve, so does home design. Homeowners want flexible spaces, more privacy, stronger connections to the outdoors and finishes that reflect their personal style. The result is a shift toward homes that aren’t just attractive but also work for the way people actually live.  Kelley Collins, design studio manager with Ashton Woods, recently joined Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss how thoughtful design can balance function, personality and timeless style — and why the best homes don’t necessarily follow the latest trend.  Home Design Starts With How People Live  “We always joke that your lighting is like jewelry for your favorite outfit,” Collins said.  Lighting can transform a room, highlight architectural features and draw attention to artwork or other focal points. But good design goes beyond what catches the eye. It starts with understanding how people will use a space.  That has become particularly important as more people work, study, exercise and spend time at home. Rooms that once served a single purpose now may need to accommodate a home office, classroom, playroom, workout area or guest space.  Flex Rooms Give Homeowners More Options  Flex rooms offer a clear example of home design adapting to changing needs. A home office today could become a study space for a child tomorrow. A playroom could eventually become a hobby room, exercise area or guest room. Adaptability matters even more for multigenerational households. Rising living costs have contributed to more families living with parents or in-laws, making privacy and separation increasingly important. Doors, finished basements and multipurpose rooms can help families accommodate more people without making everyone feel like they’re living on top of each other.  For homebuyers, it’s worth looking beyond how a floor plan works today. Consider how a room could serve the household five or 10 years from now.  Open Floor Plans Meet the Need for Privacy  Open-concept living remains popular, but the way people use their homes has prompted a closer look at privacy. An open kitchen, dining and living area can make entertaining easier and create a strong sense of connection. But when several people work, study or relax at the same time, too much openness can become a challenge. Interior doors, pocket doors and strategically placed private rooms can provide some separation without giving up the benefits of an open layout.  Rather than choosing between open and closed floor plans, homeowners increasingly want a balance between shared spaces and places to retreat.  Personalization Should Go Beyond Trends  Personalization plays an important role in the design process, but it looks different for every homeowner. Some buyers want to customize nearly every selection. Others prefer a more restrained palette and use one or two features, such as a distinctive backsplash or lighting fixture, to make the home feel like their own.  The goal is to create a cohesive design that reflects the homeowner without relying too heavily on a short-lived trend.  “If they do have that bold design or that style that they want to incorporate, they really do it with intention,” Collins said.  That doesn’t mean homeowners need to avoid bold choices. Instead, they should consider how those choices fit into the rest of the home and whether they’ll still feel right years from now.  Timeless Design Can Still Evolve  Home design trends constantly change. Cabinet colors have moved from dark finishes to gray and white and are now shifting toward warmer tones. Light and medium wood tones and off-white finishes are gaining popularity as gray and stark white interiors become less dominant.  Trend cycles make timeless design valuable. Buyers want their homes to feel current, but they also want to feel comfortable with their choices years after construction ends. A neutral foundation provides flexibility, while lighting, furnishings, artwork and hardware can add personality and allow homeowners to update their spaces over time.  Design for Durability and Everyday Life  A beautiful home also needs to hold up to everyday life. Flooring and countertops offer good examples. Natural hardwood remains popular, while engineered luxury vinyl flooring attracts buyers who value durability. Quartz continues to appeal to homeowners who appreciate its consistency and low maintenance, even as designers continue to value the character of natural stone. Aesthetics are only part of the decision. Families with children, pets or frequent guests may prioritize different materials than homeowners looking for a low-maintenance second home or an entertainment-focused space.  The Kitchen Remains the Heart of the Home  For all the changes in home design, some priorities remain remarkably consistent.  In the kitchen, an island can provide food preparation space, seating, a gathering point for family and friends and a place for homework or casual conversation. Other features, such as spa-inspired showers, reflect the same desire to make everyday spaces more enjoyable. Ultimately, good design isn’t just about making a room look good. It should make the room work better, too.  Trust the Design Process  For buyers building a new home, the number of decisions can quickly become overwhelming. Flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting and fixtures all contribute to the final result. A design professional can help homeowners understand how individual selections work together and where to focus their investment. Instead of making every decision at once, buyers can work through selections step by step and build a cohesive design.  The Future of Home Design Will Follow Lifestyle  No one can predict exactly which colors, materials or architectural features will dominate home design five or 10 years from now. Trends will continue to change. What we can predict is that homes will continue to adapt to the people who live in them. Flexible rooms can accommodate changing needs. Private spaces can balance open gathering areas. Outdoor living can extend a home’s usable space. Personalization can make a house feel distinctly like its owners. The most enduring design principle may be the simplest: Start with how people live and design from there. The goal is to create a home that represents the homeowner so well that “10 years down the road they still love their home.” That may ultimately separate a home that simply follows a trend from one that continues to feel right long after the trend has passed.  To learn more about home design trends and how lifestyles influence the way homes are built, listen to the full episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. For more information about Ashton Woods, visit https://www.ashtonwoods.com/.  About Ashton Woods  Ashton Woods is one of the nation's largest private home builders, creating thoughtfully designed homes and communities across the United States. With a focus on design, quality and personalization, the company builds homes that reflect how people live today while providing opportunities for homeowners to make their spaces their own.  Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts. The post Ashton Woods: Where Design Meets Real Life appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Homeownership is still within reach for many buyers. This week, we discussed affordability, down payment assistance programs, and practical resources REALTORS® can use to help more clients achieve their homeownership goals with LaTisha Grant!    Down Payment Assistance program - https://hcd.harriscountytx.gov/.../Down-Payment-Assistance Freddie Mac Budget Worksheet - https://myhome.freddiemac.com/resources/budget-worksheet   Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here-    https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/   Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.    

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: an update from the National Hurricane Center on the Atlantic disturbances; the National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index; the National Association of Realtors reported July Existing Home Sales and the National Median Existing-Home Price; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposes codifying English-language proficiency; oil reacts to comments from Pakistan and Qatar mediators, regarding negotiations between the U.S. and Iran; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zillow just cut more than 500 jobs while home sales are slowing and affordability remains near record-worst levels. But somehow, million-dollar home sales are surging. What kind of housing market is this? This week on **tWiRE: This Week in Real Estate**, we're looking at a housing market increasingly divided by income, geography and buying power, while some of the industry's biggest players fight over listings, access and even what it should mean to call yourself a REALTOR®. **In this episode, we'll cover:** • Zillow cutting roughly 7% of its workforce and what the restructuring may tell us about the portal's strategy and the broader real estate economy • Sen. Elizabeth Warren turning up the pressure on Compass and MRED over private listings, transparency, fair housing and competition • Howard Hanna's controversial proposal for a two-tier REALTOR® system where the title would have to be earned through experience and production • A federal appeals court handing NAR a significant victory in Homie's antitrust lawsuit • Home sales falling as mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in roughly a year • The widening divide between the luxury market and first-time buyers, with million-dollar sales rising while entry-level buyers retreat • Why buyers in many markets suddenly have more time, choices, concessions and negotiating leverage • The strange affordability story: starter homes are becoming slightly easier to afford even while the typical American home still requires an income near $110,000 • Mortgage demand showing a little life again as rates finally stop their recent climb The national numbers may say "slow housing market," but that description is becoming less useful. Some buyers have leverage. Some buyers can't afford to participate at all. Some luxury markets are running hot. And the industry itself is still fighting over who gets access to listings and who controls the consumer. Join us live on YouTube!

Send us Fan MailThis conversation wasn't supposed to begin this way - but maybe that's exactly why it became so powerful. What started as a casual pre-show conversation between two women quickly turned into one of the most candid and vulnerable conversations I've ever shared on the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast. When I started recording, I had no idea that somehow, we were also LIVE.Yes. LIVE. And apparently, my guest noticed before I did! By the time I realized what was happening, we were already about 11 or 12 minutes into some REALLY good stuff. She said, “This is all the good stuff!” And she was right. So, we kept going. And I'm so glad we did. My guest, Jane Bond, is an Identity Strategist, Reinvention Coach, Realtor, host of the Unpack Your Life Podcast, and creator of the Identity Rebuild App. Together, we get REAL about fear, self-doubt, regret, people-pleasing, ambition, exhaustion, and what happens when the life you've built no longer feels quite like the life you want. Jane explains why fear can be so difficult to recognize - sometimes it doesn't look like fear at all. It looks practical. Responsible. Logical. And that hit home for me.Jane and I actually met several years ago when her office was in the same building as my husband's. At one point, she offered me an opportunity to enter the real estate business. I wanted to do it, but I had plenty of perfectly reasonable reasons for saying no. Looking back, however, I can see that fear and a lack of self-trust played a much bigger role in my decision than I realized at the time.We also talk about the difference between confidence and self-trust, why failure is simply “data,” the pressure so many women feel to keep performing and producing, and why reinvention isn't necessarily about becoming someone new. Sometimes it's about returning to who you were all along.                                          Jane also shares her five-step identity framework and introduces the Identity Rebuild App, designed to help people examine the identities they've carried, let go of what no longer serves them, and intentionally move forward.  Luvvies, this one is raw. It's funny. It's vulnerable. And yes - at times, it gets VERY real. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it.  CHEERS to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!________________________ABOUT JANE BOND: Identity Strategist | Speaker | HostI'm Jane Bond, a high-level coach and strategist for people who are successful on the outside but know, deep down, that something needs to shift.My work lives at the intersection of identity, clarity, and execution. I help clients unpack who they've been, reconnect to who they are now, and intentionally design what comes next, without burnout, chaos, or pretending everything is fine.I don't do surface-level motivation. I do truth, structure, and momentum.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaneBond-r1eInstagram: janebond___Identity Rebuild App: https://studio.com/apps/jane/identity?ref=jane&code=a&utm_source=jane&utm_medium=creatorCONTACT DETAILSPhone: 239.595.9515 Email: jbrostron@gmail.comQUOTE “Because who you are is the strategy” - Jane BondSupport the showSupport Ageless Glamour Girls™:www.agelessglamourgirls.com        www.linkedin.com/in/marqueetacurtishaynes       https://www.youtube.com/@agelessglamourgirls      https://agelessglamourgirlsboutique.com/Instagram @agelessglamourgirlsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirlsPrivate (AGG) FB Group: The Ageless Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafeTikTok: @agelessglamourgirlshttps://www.shopltk.com/explore/AgelessGlamourGirls Podcast Producers: Ageless Glamour Girls™ and Purple Tulip Media, LLC  

A mortgage, investment portfolio, tax strategy, and real estate plan can each look great on their own, but the real opportunity comes when the professionals behind them work together.In this episode, we break down how lenders, Realtors, CPAs, and financial advisors can collaborate to create smarter short- and long-term strategies for their clients — and why that collaboration can be a game-changer for both the client and the professionals serving them.If you're a real estate or financial professional who wants to deliver more value, uncover opportunities others might miss, and become a true strategic partner to your clients, this episode is for you.Because the goal isn't just to finance a home or close a transaction. It's to help clients make smarter decisions with their biggest financial assets.

What does it take to build a successful real estate business when you already have a full-time career, a family, and limited time?In this episode of Push Success Stories, David Radney talks with Shaneera, a dual-career real estate agent, wife, and mother of two who is determined to transition from her corporate career into real estate full-time.Shaneera shares the honest reality behind building a real estate business while working a 9-to-5—from waking up early and prospecting during work breaks to managing buyers, following up with leads, building her database, and staying consistent through rejection and deals that fall apart.She also explains how social media prospecting, Instagram DMs, circle prospecting, mailers, CRM follow-up, and staying connected with her sphere have helped her generate real estate opportunities without needing to go viral.Shaneera's story is a reminder that success doesn't always happen quickly—but consistent effort eventually creates results.If you're a new REALTOR®, dual-career agent, working parent, aspiring listing agent, or real estate professional looking to transition into the business full-time, this episode will give you an honest and motivating look at what it takes.The goal isn't to avoid the NOs. The goal is to get through the NOs until you reach the YES.

Hi, I'm Connor with Honor - message me here!Thinking about selling your Santa Clarita home, condo, or townhome? Skip the Zillow guess and hear it straight from a 27+ year local Realtor.In this episode, Connor MacIvor (DRE #01238257) breaks down what the online syndication sites won't tell you about your home's value, why they're built to generate leads for agents, not accurate numbers for you, and why SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com has become the go-to for local buyers who don't want to sign a contract just to walk through a house.You'll learn:Why over 80% of buyers actively avoid the seller's agent, and what dual agency really means for your negotiationWhy Connor trademarked "Seller's Only Agent™" and never represents buyersThe 180-day comp rule appraisers actually use, and why a stale comparable can blow up your priceWhat happens, step by step, when an appraisal comes in under the buyer's offerThe truth about contingency removals and earnest money deposits (it's not as automatic as most agents claim)Whether a $15,000 kitchen remodel actually returns $15,000 at saleHow "unicorn" features (views, RV parking, cul-de-sac, single story) justify pricing above the compsHow AI is now legally and ethically used to declutter listing photos, and what has to be disclosed on the MLSConnor lists and sells homes, condos, and townhomes throughout the entire Santa Clarita Valley, Canyon Country, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, and Stevenson Ranch, as a flat-fee Seller's Only Agent™.See every active listing and every open house this weekend, no buyer contract required, at santaclaritaopenhouses.com. Text Connor directly through the site with questions about your home's value.This episode is for general information only and isn't a substitute for a licensed appraisal or legal advice. Connor MacIvor, DRE #01238257. Equal Housing Opportunity.Youtube Channels:Conner with Honor - real estateHome Muscle - fat torchingFrom first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle.Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor:Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness EnthusiastReal Estate:Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle.Fitness:Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life!Podcast:Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.

Title: The 30-Day Challenge That Changed Their Referral Game Host: Michael J. Maher Guests: Joey Calvin and Rob Howard Description:   What happens when two highly committed Realtors enter a 30-day challenge, support each other instead of competing, and decide to go all in? In this episode, Michael sits down with SummerFest Challenge co-winners Joey Calvin and Rob Howard to unpack exactly what helped them rise to the top. They share how blocking off time, creating daily rituals, scheduling meaningful one-on-one conversations, improving follow-up, and staying accountable helped them build momentum throughout the challenge. Joey reveals how his intentional networking resulted in 12 referrals given, 7 referrals received, and three active opportunities, while Rob shares how daily lunches, relationship-building conversations, and simple social media questions generated surprising engagement and new business possibilities. They also talk about the power of the Generosity Generation community, why they chose collaboration over competition, and how committing to a 30-day challenge can create changes that last far beyond the challenge itself. Plus, Joey shares the story behind his new book, The Advantage of Quietly Giving More: How Thoughtful Service Creates Momentum, and Rob discusses the very different books he has written—including a real estate guide and a Knoxville-based murder mystery. If you've been waiting for the perfect time to become more intentional about your relationships, referrals, and daily habits, this episode is your reminder that sometimes the biggest results begin with simply deciding to commit. (7L) Referral Strategies:   Schedule people, not just tasks. Block dedicated time for relationship-building activities. Create consistent morning and evening rituals. Make intentional one-on-one connections. Follow up after conversations. Give referrals generously. Use simple social media questions to create engagement and conversation. Find accountability inside a community that encourages implementation. Special Offer:   Want the systems, strategies, accountability, and community Joey and Rob used to strengthen their referral businesses? Learn more at Referral Mastery Academy.com

What do the most successful real estate agents consistently do differently from everyone else? In this episode of the Everything Real Estate Podcast, we take a 36,000-foot view of the real estate business with Brad Patt, Regional President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® and The Trident Group. Brad occupies a unique seat in the industry. As regional president, he has the opportunity to observe the habits, strategies, mindsets, and business models of successful real estate professionals across multiple markets every day. That perspective gives him an invaluable look at what separates agents who consistently dominate from those who struggle to gain traction. Jason and Brad dig into the common traits of top-producing real estate agents, why consistency beats simply being "busy," the importance of relationships and prospecting, building a recognizable brand, differentiating yourself in a crowded marketplace, and treating your real estate career like the business it actually is. They also explore a simple but powerful question: If your real estate business were a brick-and-mortar store, why would someone walk through your door instead of the one next door? Whether you're a new agent building your foundation, an experienced REALTOR® looking to reach another level, or a top producer searching for your next competitive advantage, this conversation offers a macro view of the habits and decisions that drive long-term success. Guest: Brad Patt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradpatt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpatt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbradpatt Host: Jason Ostrowsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayostrowsky/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingRealEstatePodcast Website: https://ostrowskyteam.com/  

A fixer-upper can look like a money pit, but with the right vision, it could become a hidden gem. This week on Real Estate Today, we explore how to turn overlooked and neglected homes into standout properties, from identifying renovation potential to deciding which rooms to tackle first. Discover how to modernize a home while preserving its original character, which renovations can make the biggest impact and how to approach a property transformation with confidence. Guests include Konya Hendricks Shuh, REALTOR® with CENTURY 21 Affiliated and host of A&E's "Betting on Beloit"; and James Dainard, real estate investor, entrepreneur and host of A&E's "Million Dollar Zombie Flips."

What if the real secret to longevity in real estate isn't selling more homes—but building relationships people remember long after the transaction is over? On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Debbi DiMaggio, a top 1.5% Realtor nationwide, four-time author, podcast host, coach, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, for a conversation about real estate, relationships, reinvention, and the mindset required to build a career that lasts. With more than 30 years of experience, Debbi has guided people through some of life's biggest transitions—from buying a first home and preparing a property for market to relocating, downsizing, and stepping into an entirely new chapter. But this conversation is about much more than buying and selling property. Debbi and CJ explore why real estate is ultimately a people business and why trust, communication, collaboration, accountability, and service can matter just as much as market knowledge. Debbi shares her perspective on building referral relationships between agents across different markets, helping first-time buyers become better prepared, and understanding the difference between simply listing a home and intentionally positioning it for the market. The conversation also goes into an often-overlooked part of real estate: the emotions attached to transition. For seniors, families, and individuals leaving a longtime home, a move can represent far more than a change of address. It can mean letting go of memories, adjusting to a new stage of life, and making difficult decisions during an already emotional season. That requires more than a real estate professional. It requires someone who understands people. CJ and Debbi also discuss mindset, resilience, accountability, reinvention, and legacy—and what decades in business can teach us about staying relevant without losing the relationships and values that built our success in the first place. IN THIS CONVERSATION Why relationships should outlast the transaction How collaboration and referrals can expand opportunities across markets What first-time homebuyers should understand before entering the market Preparing and positioning a home to sell Why mindset and accountability matter in real estate The emotional realities of downsizing and major life transitions Supporting seniors and families with empathy Reinventing yourself throughout a long career Building a reputation rooted in service, trust, and consistency Why long-term success and legacy are ultimately about people Debbi DiMaggio's journey is a reminder that a successful career isn't measured only by what you sell. It's also measured by the relationships you build, the people you serve, and the reputation you leave behind. Listen to this conversation on The CJ Moneyway Show, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and major podcast platforms. EPISODE KEY TAKEAWAYS Relationships create longevity. A transaction may introduce two people, but genuine relationship-building can create opportunities for years. Collaboration expands the table. Real estate professionals don't always have to compete. Strong referral networks can serve clients while creating opportunities across cities, states, and even international markets. Preparation matters for buyers. First-time homebuyers benefit from understanding their finances, expectations, and the process before they begin seriously shopping. Selling requires positioning. Preparing a home for the market means learning to see the property through the eyes of the next buyer. Mindset affects performance. Accountability, resilience, and the ability to adapt are essential when markets, clients, and circumstances change. Transitions are emotional. Downsizing, relocating, or leaving a longtime family home can carry significant emotional weight, particularly for seniors and their families. Reinvention is part of longevity. A long career requires the willingness to evolve while protecting the principles and relationships that established your reputation. Legacy extends beyond the sale. The deeper measurement of success is often found in how people remember being treated. CONNECT WITH DEBBI DIMAGGIO Debbi DiMaggio Official Website⁠ DiMaggio Betta Group⁠ Debbi DiMaggio on Instagram⁠ Debbi DiMaggio on LinkedIn⁠ Debbi DiMaggio on Amazon⁠ ️ THE CJ MONEYWAY SHOW Listen & Follow The CJ Moneyway Show⁠   Rate The CJ Moneyway Show⁠ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Foreclosure Isn't Just Financial—It's EmotionalWhen a homeowner starts falling behind on mortgage payments, the biggest obstacle to finding a solution isn't always money. Sometimes, it's the emotional process that comes with facing the possibility of losing a home.In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty breaks down what she calls the Five Stages of Foreclosure Grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience helping homeowners through financial hardship, Laurie explains how each stage can influence the decisions people make—or prevent them from making any decision at all.Why do homeowners ignore letters from their lender? When does hope turn into dangerous delay? How can anger, fear, or shame quietly cost someone valuable time and home equity? And why can accepting the reality of the situation actually be the moment a homeowner begins taking back control?Laurie also shares the practical steps homeowners can take when they're struggling with mortgage payments, including contacting their lender or loan servicer, understanding foreclosure deadlines and hardship options, determining how much equity they have, and talking with a trusted Realtor before their choices become limited.If you're facing financial hardship, worried about falling behind on your mortgage, or concerned about someone who may be at risk of foreclosure, this episode offers an important reminder: the sooner you understand your options, the more choices you may still have.

Most mortgage brokers are waiting for someone else to send them the client. Paul Washington wants brokers to get there first. In this episode, Paul shares how he uses podcast interviews, content, and simple outreach to build relationships and generate leads before they ever reach a realtor. In this episode, we cover: Why the Broker Should Get the Lead First - When you generate the lead, you control more of the relationship and can refer business out. The Podcast Coffee Meeting - Paul replaces traditional coffee meetings with interviews that create value for both sides. How One Interview Becomes Content - A single conversation can turn into multiple social clips that both people can share. Why Warm Audiences Convert Better - Paul tests content organically before putting ad dollars behind what is already working. How AI Helps With Better Questions - He uses AI to create questions designed to produce stronger, more engaging content. Stop relying only on other people to send you business.  Create content that brings leads to you first, then use those opportunities to build stronger referral relationships. To connect with Paul, check out the links below: The Realtor Outreach Scripts Explainer video on the podcast interview PartnerCast Method Step-by-Step Infographic https://paulwashingtonmortgageadvisor.com/ https://www.partnercastmethod.com/ Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my email list, Peckford's Playbook Join the Mortgage Mindset Daily Gamify your prospecting with the 10@10 App I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell. To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca/scott.

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The American Real Estate Association is growing fast and positioning itself as an alternative to the National Association of Realtors. ARA expects membership to reach at least 100,000 by the end of 2026, helped by new brokerage partnerships including RE/MAX. Kathy Fettke looks at what the group's growth could mean for the real estate industry and housing policy.  

She walked away from a $90,000 career, watched her bank account hit negative numbers, and still calls it the best season of her life. That's the kind of faith-forward leadership we get into with Dr. Dasha Lundy, president and CEO of Knoxville College, as we talk about purpose, obedience, and what it means to lead when you can't rely on comfort, credentials, or public approval.If you are looking for a Realtor, don't forget to call The Landes Team to help you buy and sell! Yvonnca LandesRealty Executives Associates865.660.1186 or 588.3232www.YvonncaSellsRealEstate.comAdrienne LandesRealty Executives Associates865.659-6860 or 588.3232Click here: https://linktr.ee/talkintnwithyvonncaTurning Knox Rental (Event Rental Services): www.turningknoxrental.comLandes Home Collection Online Store: www.landeshomecollection.comFor promotion inquires please contact Yvonnca Landes. 865-660-1186All Copy Rights are owned Yvonnca Landes and the Landes Brand ©. To gain legal access contact David Landes 865.660.6860 or theappraisalfirm@charter.net Produced and engineered by: Adrienne LandesThank you for listening! Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/talkintnwithyvonnca

Send us Fan MailMortgage companies are recruiting Realtors to obtain MLO licenses and earn mortgage-side compensation. Is this smart vertical integration—or could it create a RESPA problem?In this episode of RealEstateAF, Mark Jones sits down with San Antonio independent mortgage broker John Hudson, who brings nearly 29 years of mortgage experience, to examine the growing Realtor-to-MLO trend.We are not arguing that Realtors should never become loan officers. Texas permits someone to serve in both roles under certain conditions. The real question is what the person is being paid to do.Is the Realtor performing real, necessary and documented mortgage-origination services—or is an MLO license being used as a wrapper around a paid referral?THE CENTRAL TAKEAWAY:A license may authorize someone to perform mortgage work. It does not automatically make a referral compensable. The actual mortgage work matters.IN THIS EPISODE:• Why Realtors and mortgage companies are exploring new revenue streams• How a tougher housing market helped create this trend• The difference between a referral and legitimate origination work• Why “limited extra effort” is a major warning sign• RESPA Section 8 and unearned-fee concerns• Consumer steering, divided loyalty and lender choice• Whether the borrower is actually receiving better pricing• Builder incentives and the payment-first sales strategy• Gen Z buyers and down-payment-assistance opportunities• Why fundamentals may generate more income than dual licensing• Questions every Realtor should ask before joining one of these programsQUESTIONS REALTORS SHOULD ASK:• What exact mortgage responsibilities will I perform?• Who will supervise and train me?• Who is responsible for compliance?• Who will actually structure and complete the loan?• What happens when a loan is transferred to another originator?• Can my client freely select another lender?• Will I be expected to recommend this company to every client?• Has my real estate broker approved the arrangement?• Does the lender or investor permit the dual role?• Is my compensation different on down-payment-assistance loans?• Would this arrangement still make sense without my personal leads?Mark's position:“I'm not against Realtors becoming serious mortgage professionals. I'm against Realtors obtaining an MLO license for the sole purpose of receiving compensation for handing the transaction to someone else.”ABOUT THE GUEST:John HudsonIndependent Mortgage Broker | San Antonio, Texashttps://hmmtg.com/john-hudson/POWERED BY:LoanBot — Smarter Mortgage MatchingLoanbot.comCONNECT WITH MARK:https://mortgagetalkwithmark.comPRIMARY RESOURCES:CFPB — RESPA Section 8 FAQs:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/compliance/compliance-resources/mortgage-resources/real-estate-settlement-procedures-act/real-estate-settlement-procedures-act-faqs/CFPB — Regulation X §1024.14:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/rules-policy/regulations/1024/14/Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending:https://www.sml.texas.gov/mortgage-origination/faqs/Texas Real Estate Commission Rules:https://www.trec.texas.gov/agency-information/rules-and-laws/trec-rulesData, rates, programs and market conditions discussed were current as of the recording date and may have changed.DISCLAIMER:This program is provided for education and entertainment only. It is not legal, compliance, tax, financial, real estate or individualized mortgage advice. The opinions expressed by the host and guest are their own. Discussion of marketing materials or business models should not be interpreted as an allegation that any particular company or individual violated the law. Mortgage programs, rates, terms and eligibility requirements are subject to change and underwriting approval.Mark Jones | NMLS #513437iThink Mortgage powered by Premier Mortgage Resources LLC | NMLS #1169Equal Housing Lender#RealEstateAF #RESPA #MortgageIndustry00:00 The Realtor-to-MLO controversy04:55 The RESPA line: referral vs. real mortgage work09:40 Why this trend is growing now20:15 Mortgage rates and the housing lock-in effect28:10 The “limited extra effort” recruiting pitch35:10 Does the consumer actually get a better deal?37:35 How builders are winning payment-sensitive buyers45:55 Gen Z, FHA and down-payment assistance53:30 Shortcuts have ceilings—fundamentals don't57:30 Questions Realtors must ask and our final verdictSupport the showRealEstateAF is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.

Commercial real estate isn't just about billion-dollar developments and skyscrapers. It's about relationships, strategy, branding, and understanding opportunities that most agents never see.On this episode of RWorld Talk, commercial real estate expert Jamie Bederak sits down with Chris Krzemien and shares how she built her career across development, brokerage, hospitality, retail, and investment properties while creating a recognizable personal brand.We discuss:➡️ How commercial real estate really works➡️ Why relationships outperform listings➡️ Building a memorable personal brand➡️ Social media strategies that generate real business➡️ Breaking into commercial real estate➡️ Cap rates, development, and investment strategy➡️ Why authenticity wins in today's marketWhether you're a residential agent looking to expand, a commercial practitioner, or simply interested in how large investment deals come together, this conversation offers practical insights you can immediately apply.Chapters:00:00 Welcome01:23 Developer Roots to Brokerage03:08 Commercial Is Numbers04:09 Walmart Greeter Origin Story05:37 Day-to-Day Misconceptions09:26 Broker vs Developer Mindset10:21 Breaking Into Commercial12:10 Networking and Social Strategy15:20 Commercial Meets Social16:32 One Asset Class Debate19:30 Cap Rate Reality Check22:02 Authentic Brand Building25:56 Stage Nerves and Pageantry27:35 Lightning Round Insights30:06 Assisted Living Opportunity31:32 Wrap Up and Next TimeFOLLOW US:Instagram: @rworldtalkLinkedIn: @rworldtalkpodcastWebsite: https://rworld.com/#RWorldTalk #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialBroker #RealEstateBusiness #PersonalBrand #RealEstateMarketing #Leadership #Entrepreneur #InvestmentProperty #FloridaRealEstate #Development #Brokerage #CommercialInvesting #Networking #SocialMediaMarketing #RWorld

Why do so many people give up before they've even started?It's usually not because they're incapable.It's because they convince themselves the mountain is too big before they ever take the first step.In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan shares a series of personal stories - from early morning baseball tournaments with his son, to a difficult conversation with his daughter before volleyball camp, to staring at a blank screen wondering if he should even record this podcast.Through each story, one lesson becomes clear: the biggest obstacle isn't the work itself - it's often the story we tell ourselves about the work before we begin.David explores how reframing your mindset, changing your perspective, and focusing on what you know instead of what you fear can completely change your ability to push through adversity and accomplish what matters most.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by your business, struggling with motivation, or simply staring up at a mountain that feels impossible to climb, this episode will help you take the next step.What You'll LearnWhy most people mentally quit before they physically startHow to reframe difficult situations into meaningful opportunitiesWhy looking at the entire mountain creates unnecessary pressureThe difference between asking "What if?" and "What do I know for certain?"How changing your environment can reset your mindsetWhy adversity often leads to the greatest personal growthHow to recognize the learning moments inside every challengeThree practical ways to stop procrastinating and start taking actionEpisode Breakdown00:00 – Why We Quit Before We Even BeginThe biggest obstacle isn't the work - it's the story we tell ourselvesMonday morning and the mental battle before the day even starts03:00 – The 5:30 AM Baseball Wake-Up CallsThree straight mornings of early gamesReframing hard work into unforgettable memories08:00 – Staring at a Blank ScreenThe pressure of productivityBrain fog, procrastination, and the temptation to walk awayWhy stress rarely creates better work13:30 – My Daughter Didn't Want to GoA conversation before volleyball campWhen fun becomes pressureAsking questions instead of giving answers20:00 – Standing at the Bottom of the MountainWhy we focus on the entire climb instead of the next stepHelping someone change perspective by imagining success first25:00 – The Speaker ReframeTurning nervous energy into adrenalineReplacing "What if?" with "What do I know for certain?"29:00 – Three Action StepsReframe the situationReplace fear with factsLook for the lesson in every challengeMost people don't lose because the work is too hard.They lose because they've already convinced themselves it's going to be.When you stop staring at the mountain and simply take the next step, everything changes.Your mindset determines your momentum.Reframe the challenge.Focus on what you know.Keep climbing.

What is happening in the Edmonton real estate market right now, and where could the next opportunities be for investors? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Calvin Hexter from Calvin Realty for an updated look at the Edmonton market heading into late summer and fall 2026. Calvin breaks down the latest July market statistics, including price movement across detached homes, semi-detached properties, townhouses, and condos, as well as Edmonton's rising inventory levels. The big story right now is inventory. Greater Edmonton is sitting at more than 8,000 listings, which is significantly higher than what is typical for this time of year. That is giving buyers more choice, more negotiating power, and more opportunities to be selective. At the same time, the market is not weak. With approximately 3.2 months of inventory, Edmonton remains in a balanced market that still leans slightly in favour of sellers. Wayne, Gabby, and Calvin also discuss why August can create opportunity for investors, what they expect heading into September and the fall market, and why investors should focus less on trying to perfectly time the market and more on whether a property meets their investment criteria. They also preview the upcoming REIcon Summit Series, happening September 11–13 in Edmonton.

Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker break down the latest US portal results from Zillow and CoStar Group.00:00 Intros06:13 Zillow's Q2 results and wider context09:57 Zillow layoffs and the AI efficiency question15:16 Realtor.com, Redfin, and the broader traffic trend19:32 Turning tire kickers into qualified prospects20:07 AI assistants as qualification and nurture tools23:36 CoStar Group, Homes.com, and revenue mix38:39 Depth advertising at Homes.com43:11 Final conference reminder

Taxes don't have to be overwhelming. Laurel REALTOR® and tax professional Keith Ridgeway joins 2026 MAR President DeShawn Davis and CEO Beth Hansen to share practical tax-saving strategies, common mistakes to avoid, overlooked deductions, and retirement planning tips designed specifically for REALTORS® and other independent contractors. Whether you're preparing for tax season or planning for the future, this episode offers valuable financial advice you can put to work today.

Send me a message Most agents are completely wasting their time on Instagram.And it's not because the content is bad! Does this sound familiar?You're getting views, people are watching, but none of it turns into business. If that's you, there are two specific things missing, and once you fix them, it's like the clouds part and angels start singing.This episode breaks down both.In this episode:Why your bio is silently costing you leads, and the two searchable fields almost nobody optimizesThe exact bio formula: name, location, and profession, then one thing that builds real credibilityWhy "I help buyers and sellers" makes you invisible, and what to say insteadHow to turn a piece of content into a lead magnet using a simple call to actionThe real difference between a hot lead and a curious follower, and why both matterA real example from one of my Instagram Listing Blitz students who's using this exact strategy right nowFix your bio, learn to do a great call to action. That's an unstoppable 1-2 punch.

Send us Fan MailIs AI about to create the biggest wave of real estate fraud we've ever seen?Most real estate professionals are still worried about wire fraud. But that's yesterday's scam.In this episode of Dishin' Dirt, I explore how artificial intelligence is changing the criminal playbook—and why every REALTOR®, broker, lender, closing attorney, title company, appraiser, home inspector, and homebuyer needs to rethink how they verify information.From deepfake phone calls and cloned voices to fake sellers, AI-generated documents, QR code wire scams, synthetic identities, and the frightening possibility of AI Transaction Hijacking, this episode examines where the industry is headed and what professionals can do now to protect themselves and their clients.Topics include:AI seller impersonation and vacant land fraudQR code wire fraud and business email compromiseDeepfake calls from "closing attorneys" and lendersSocial media account hijackingFake proof-of-funds lettersRecovery scams targeting previous victimsRemote online notarization fraudRental listing scamsAI-generated appraisal and inspection fraudBuilder incentive fraud and fiduciary risksSynthetic identity mortgage fraudAI Transaction Hijacking—the next generation of real estate crimeChapters00:00 Introduction to AI-driven real estate fraud threats02:02 How AI enhances traditional real estate scams03:49 Impersonation of sellers and fake IDs07:14 QR code wire fraud and its dangers09:58 Voice cloning and social media hijacking14:05 Manipulation of appraisal and inspection reports19:12 Synthetic identities and mortgage fraud24:53 AI transaction hijacking and future risksWhether you're a real estate agent, attorney, lender, appraiser, inspector, or consumer, this episode will change the way you think about trust in a real estate transaction.

What if the biggest change in your marketing wasn't learning another social media hack... but gaining the confidence to simply show up?In this #GetSocialSmart Academy Spotlight, Katie Lance sits down with longtime Academy member Joanne Powell, Managing Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices serving Clark County and Southwest Washington.Joanne has been part of the #GetSocialSmart Academy since 2019, and in this conversation she shares how consistency, authenticity, and community have transformed not only her marketing—but also her confidence.You'll hear why she stopped chasing algorithms, how she repurposes content to save time, and why her clients appreciate seeing the real person behind the real estate business.In this interview you'll learn:• Why "done is better than perfect" became Joanne's marketing mindset• How authentic content builds stronger client relationships• Why engagement isn't the only measure of success• The power of repurposing your content• How the Academy community keeps members motivated and learning• Why consistency beats chasing every new social media trend• Joanne's advice for Realtors who are thinking about joining the Academy

This agent started a Portuguese channel on YouTube, and she went from zero leads to building a thriving business in Texas using nothing but consistent content and the power of YouTube.Natalia shares how she moved from Brazil, started her real estate career with no connections, and struggled for months before discovering a better way to use YouTube. You'll learn why she chose to create a Portuguese YouTube channel, how she found her first clients, and why simple videos recorded with an iPhone outperformed expensive marketing campaigns. Levi Lascsak also explains why YouTube for Real Estate works so well, especially for agents serving specific communities and languages.If you've ever wondered whether YouTube can help grow your real estate business, even if you speak another language, this conversation breaks down the mindset, strategy, and consistency needed to succeed. Whether you're a new agent, an experienced Realtor, or simply curious about building an audience online, this episode will show you what's possible.======Learn how to get Sellers from Your YouTube Channel: https://listingsleadmachine.com/optinSchedule a Call With Us to Discuss Partnering With eXp - https://bit.ly/PassiveProspectingPartnershipHere's the link to try a free trial of Channel Studio: https://linkless.io/egH8eah

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Did you know you can now link one Instagram Reel to another?This new Instagram feature is simple to use, but most people have no idea it's there. In this video, I'll show you exactly how to link a Reel during the publishing process, why it matters, and how it can help keep people watching more of your content.Instead of creating random one-off posts, think about your Reels like a playlist. When you connect related videos together, you create a better experience for your audience and give people another reason to stay on your profile.In this video you'll learn:• How to use Instagram's new Link Reel feature• Where to find it when publishing a Reel• Why linking related videos can increase engagement• How to create content that works together• Simple ideas for Realtors, business owners, and entrepreneursIf you're looking for practical social media tips that actually save you time, you're in the right place!

The Atlanta housing market enters the second half of 2026 on relatively solid footing but buying and selling dynamics continue to shift. Inventory rises, buyers gain more options and sellers negotiate more often on price and concessions.  John Ryan, chief marketing officer at Georgia MLS (GAMLS), joins Host Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss what recent housing data shows for Metro Atlanta and where the market is headed next.  Atlanta Housing Market Finds Balance  Ryan describes the market as “rebalancing, not retreating.” The market does not show a dramatic downturn. Instead, it continues moving away from the highly competitive pandemic-era conditions and toward a more balanced environment.  One of the clearest signs of the shift comes from rising inventory and changing buyer behavior.  Recent GAMLS data shows 36.4% of listings sold between January and July experienced a price change. Nearly 67% of sold listings included a seller concession, with a median concession of $5,000.  Those figures reflect a market where sellers respond more directly to buyer expectations.  Another key metric shows that 22% of listings that went under contract in January returned to active status by July. While that level does not represent a dramatic spike compared to previous years, it does show a gradual shift in negotiating power.  “Buyers have really kind of regained some leverage in the transaction negotiations,” Ryan said.  More Atlanta Inventory Expands Buyer Options  Rising inventory gives buyers something they have lacked in recent years: time. Buyers now compare properties, evaluate features and assess value without the same pressure to act immediately. That shift creates new challenges for sellers. Homes that once attracted multiple offers now compete with other listings for attention. Sellers benefit from pricing homes for current conditions rather than relying on past market highs. Competitive pricing increases early interest and reduces the risk of price reductions later.  Presentation also plays a larger role. Move-in-ready homes often outperform properties that require updates or repairs, especially when buyers have multiple choices. Sellers also need to prepare for negotiation. With nearly 67% of sold listings involving concessions, buyers frequently request credits or other terms during the transaction.  Atlanta Home Sales Remain Steady  Even with higher inventory, the Atlanta housing market remains active. Closed sales stayed steady through June, with sales volume up 4% year over year. Nearly 5,700 homes sold across the Atlanta 12-county core during the month, generating more than $3 billion in volume. The median sales price reached approximately $420,000, compared with about $417,000 a year earlier.  “Fundamentally, I think the market is healthy,” Ryan said.  The $350,000 to $500,000 range remains the most active, but the luxury segment also continues to see movement.  New Construction Expands Housing Supply  New construction adds another layer of inventory for Atlanta-area buyers. The additional supply gives buyers more choices when comparing new homes with existing properties.  For builders, steady demand supports continued development. For buyers, new construction offers modern layouts, warranties and fewer immediate repair needs.  Pending Sales Signal Future Activity  While closed sales remain stable, pending sales show a different trend.  Those numbers have declined year over year:  April: 21% decline in under-contract listings  May: 27% decline  June: nearly 30% decline  Because most homes close within 30 to 60 days, these declines may signal softer sales activity later in the summer and toward year-end.  Interest Rates and Confidence Shape Demand  Mortgage rates, employment and consumer confidence continue to influence buyer activity. Even small rate changes affect demand. A move closer to 6% could bring some buyers off the sidelines, especially those comparing current rates to pandemic-era lows.  Ryan notes that 6% to 7% mortgage rates remain historically reasonable, but many homeowners hesitate to give up ultra-low rates secured in recent years. That “lock-in effect” continues to limit resale inventory as homeowners weigh the cost of moving against existing low-rate mortgages.  Atlanta Housing Market Outlook for Late 2026  Ryan does not expect major swings in either direction for the remainder of 2026. The key question centers on whether declining pending sales will eventually reduce closed sales later in the year. Seasonality may also influence activity as the summer buying season ends and families settle into the school year.  To learn more about GAMLS, listen to the full episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio or visit https://www.gamls.com/.   About Georgia Multiple Listing Services  Georgia MLS is the largest real estate marketplace in Georgia, serving 52,600 agents and 4,600 brokerage offices across the state. Its offices can be found in the North Georgia Mountains, through metro Atlanta and all along the Georgia coast.  What does Georgia MLS bring to the Atlanta housing market? The multiple listing service provides opportunities for brokerages and agents to connect and work together for their clients. Georgia MLS is also a proud founding partner of the Southeast MLS alliance – Georgia MLS, Charleston MLS, Charlotte MLS and Nashville MLS.  Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts. 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In this episode, Dylan shares his journey from real estate sales to investing, highlighting strategies for market shifts, building relationships, and managing a successful business at a young age.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Michele DuPont is the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year, 2026 chair of the YPN Committee, and current Director on the KCRAR and KR Boards. She shares how industry involvement has served her career and how other agents can get involved and grow their networks. Learn more about YPN at kcrar.com/YPN Learn more about committee service at kcrar.com/volunteer

Is the Kern County real estate market shifting in favor of buyers, or is it simply returning to a healthier balance?In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty breaks down the latest Bakersfield and Kern County housing market numbers, including a modest increase in available homes, stable asking prices and what just over three months of inventory means for today's buyers and sellers. Buyers may finally have more room to compare their options, but well-priced and well-presented homes can still attract strong interest.Laurie also examines a recent report on California housing affordability—and explains why Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Delano and the Bakersfield area ranked among the most attainable communities in the state.Later, Courtney Montoya, Lead Designer with The Staging Standard, joins the show to reveal how professional home staging helps properties photograph better, makes rooms easier for buyers to understand and allows a listing to stand out in a more competitive market. She also shares advice for occupied homes, explains which rooms deserve the most attention and discusses the difference between decorating for yourself and staging for a future buyer.Plus, local Realtors take listeners inside several Bakersfield open houses and highlight homes currently available throughout the community.

From rebuilding after the REO era to leading 220 agents, George Laughton breaks down how he scaled a Phoenix-based team to $1B in annual volume. Learn the hiring frameworks, decision filters, and timing that turned opportunity into durable market share. In this episode: The reset: from REO team to George, his wife, one agent, and one assistant—then scaling to 220 agents $1B/year, 1,800–2,000 transactions, and gaining share despite a contracting market When to start a team—and when not to (operator vs. visionary vs. top producer) First hires, role clarity, and setting outcomes for 90 days/6 months/1 year Hiring to strategy vs. getting swept up by "magnetic" candidates Moving fast for undeniable talent and when opportunity forces scale (Zillow Offers) Internet lead gen at scale and training that unlocks agent capacity Footprint: five Phoenix offices, Tucson, small NV/Denver presence, Texas on deck; 98% of deals in AZ   Links & resources: George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelaughton/ Zillow Premier Agent: https://www.zillow.com/premier-agent/ Realtor.com: https://www.realtor.com/ Ojo (OJO Home): https://ojo.com/ Follow Up Boss: https://www.followupboss.com/ Fireflies.ai: https://fireflies.ai/ HouseWhisper: https://www.housewhisper.ai/ The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game The 4 Disciplines of Execution: https://www.franklincovey.com/books/the-4-disciplines-of-execution/  

Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on the Topic of Marketing the Fearless Agent Coaching Way and how it's making his Students rich! Fearless Agent Coaching is the Highest Results Producing Real Estate Sales Training and Coaching Program in the Industry and we can prove it will work for you if it's a good fit! Call us today at 480-385-8810 to see if it may be  good fit for you! Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students di all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Listen in each week as Bob gives an overview and explains the big ideas behind making big money as a Fearless Agent! If you are earning less selling real estate than you wish you were, and you're open to the idea of having some help, We are here for you! You will never again be in a money making situation with a Buyer, Seller or Investor and not have the right words! You will be very confident! You will be a Fearless Agent! Call Bob anytime for more information about Fearless Agent Coaching for Agents, Fearless Agent Recruiting Training for Broker/Owners, or hiring Bob as a Speaker for your next Event! Call today 480-385-8810 - or go to https://fearlessagent.com Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, Spin Selling, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students do all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Are You an Owner of a Real Estate Company - need help Recruiting Producing Agents - Call today! 480-385-8810 and go to FearlessAgentRecruiting.com and watch our Recruiting Video Real Estate Realtor training Real estate training real estate coaching real estate speaker real estate coach real estate sales sales training realtor realtor training realtor coach realtor coaching realtor sales coaching realtor recruiting real estate agent real estate broker realtor prospecting real estate prospecting prospecting for listings calling expired listings calling for sale by owners realtor success Best Realtor Coach Best Real Estate Coach Spin SellingSupport the show: https://fearlessagent.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Costa is a top-producing Realtor, author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Lifestyle Foundations. Through her work, Kim helps people understand that home is more than a place to live — it is the foundation for the life they want to create. She is also the creator of the Wheel House Method and host of the Live In Your Wheel House podcast, where she explores how home, lifestyle, purpose, and personal alignment all work together. Kim's work is especially meaningful for people navigating life transitions, midlife changes, relocation, reinvention, or the desire to live with greater clarity and intention.Contact Kim Costa:Website: https://lifestylefoundations.comPodcast/Book/Services: Live In Your Wheel House and the Wheel House MethodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecostaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costaDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica sit down with Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith to discuss how the city is taking a proactive approach to housing through its Build-Ready initiative. Mayor Smith shares what makes Lima unique, how housing demand and affordability pressures are affecting the community, and why the city saw an opportunity to make development easier and more predictable. The conversation also explores the connection between housing and economic development, the partnerships helping move this work forward, and what other Ohio communities can learn from Lima's approach. For REALTOR® members, this episode offers a practical look at how local governments can help remove barriers to housing development and support long-term community growth.Full Description / Show NotesHear from Lima Mayor Smith about what makes the city unique and how Lima is thinking about its future.Learn how housing demand and affordability pressures are showing up in Lima and why the city is taking a proactive approach.Dive into Lima's Build-Ready initiative and how the program is designed to make housing development easier to navigate.Explore why housing availability matters for economic development, workforce attraction, and long-term investment.Understand how partnerships with local leaders, developers, and community stakeholders are helping move the city's housing efforts forward.Discover what other Ohio communities can learn from Lima's approach to addressing housing needs.See why this conversation matters for REALTOR® members who are watching housing supply, local development, and community growth in their own markets.

Edward Brady is a CFA, Realtor®, Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional, and former SEC examiner who spent 25 years protecting the integrity of U.S. financial markets. After conducting hundreds of examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisors, he now helps investors simplify financial decisions through timeless wealth-building principles. In this episode, Edward shares lessons from his career at the SEC, explains why most people misunderstand compounding, and breaks down the four pillars of his STAR framework for building lasting financial security. On this episode we talk about: Edward's journey from aspiring real estate professional to spending 25 years investigating the financial industry at the SEC. Why diversification protects more than your portfolio—it protects your confidence as an investor. The STAR framework: Savings, Time, Assets, and Real Returns. How taxes, fees, inflation, and investment structure quietly impact long-term wealth. Why patience and compounding—not chasing quick wins—are the foundation of financial freedom. Top 3 Takeaways Long-term wealth is built by consistently saving, allowing time for compounding, and making thoughtful investment decisions—not by chasing get-rich-quick opportunities. Diversification isn't just about reducing risk; it helps investors maintain the confidence to stay invested through market volatility. Your net returns are what truly compound. Minimizing taxes, fees, and unnecessary costs can dramatically improve your financial future. Notable Quotes "Diversification protects your confidence in taking risk." "Only your net returns compound. What you keep is what grows." "If you understand the principles that affect your returns, you're much better able to protect yourself." Connect with Edward Brady: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-m-brady-cfa-realtor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwardmbradycfarealtor/ Other: Awaken Your Star book A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Reddit Stories Podcast, a wild Karen completely loses it. You won't believe how this one ends! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this binge-worthy Reddit Stories Podcast, featuring Karen freakouts, entitled people stories, and pro revenge tales.