We sat down with Matt Peck, owner of HouseMaster in Gainesville, Florida, a home inspection company that provides many types of inspections, from general to wood destroying organisms, and almost everything in between. What’s everything, you mig

Preparing to Buy a Home and How PMI Can Help You Afford It

Mar 1st, 2024 52m 51s

Podcast regular, Mortgage Banker with Ameris Bank, Dan Coffey, discusses questions that first-time buyers have about how to prepare to buy a home in the future and how Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, can actually help save a buyer money whe

Let's Talk Mortgage Lending With Dan Coffey

Jul 11th, 2023 1h 1m

Mortgage Loan Officer, Dan Coffey is back on the podcast to provide in depth knowledge about the dynamic and ever-evolving world of mortgage lending. In this episode, we explore valuable insights and opportunities for prospective homebuyers. Da

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Insurance in Florida with John Darr

May 5th, 2023 1h 1m

John Darr, CEO and owner of Darr Schackow Insurance joins us again on the podcast to discuss the ever-changing insurance industry in Florida. Since our last episode with John, the insurance industry in Florida has undergone significant changes,

Let’s Talk Interest with Dan Coffey

Apr 1st, 2022 41m 36s

Interest is the only thing that seems to interest buyers and sellers these days. Will the interest rates affect sales? How about my purchasing power? How high will interest rates climb? Will this cause a housing bust? Regular and super knowledg

Let’s Talk Property Management with Susan McQuillan

Feb 25th, 2022 44m 14s

Property management: not the sexiest topic in real estate, but definitely a big component of it. Today, Susan McQuillan, V.P./North Central Region at Watson Realty Corp’s Property Management Division, joins us to discuss property management and

Let’s Talk Homeowners Insurance with John Darr

Nov 12th, 2021 40m 11s

Homeowners insurance can affect homeownership in ways well beyond what we may think. Today, John Darr joins us again…you may remember him from season two. He owns Darr Schackow insurance in Gainesville, and he gives us the scoop today about whe

Let’s Talk Home Renovation and Medical Professional Loans with Dan Coffey, Pt.2

Oct 29th, 2021 17m 32s

This week we have part 2 of our conversation with Dan Coffey with Ameris Bank. On this episode, Dan walks us through everything related to renovation loans, and with the current housing market this may be the best way to go if you’re wanting to

Let’s Talk Mortgage Lending with Dan Coffey, Pt.1

Oct 15th, 2021 27m 17s

Over a 44-year career in this industry, Dan Coffey has maintained a single focus - to use his knowledge and expertise to assist people navigate the complexities of the mortgage process. He is proud to be part of such an important milestone in a

Let’s Talk Off-Market Listings with Jovi Richards

Oct 1st, 2021 31m 21s

Jovi Richards is a Richmond, VA native and knows that market inside and out. After graduating from UVA, she spent several years working with children with autism. However, after having her first daughter she realized that she needed more flexib

A Peek at the South Florida Luxury Market with Vickie Arcuri

Sep 17th, 2021 46m 32s

Retiring or having a second home along the Florida coast has always been a fantasy for many. However, permanently fleeing to Florida from states like New York and California has become common practice in the last year and a half. With miles of

Let’s Talk About the Miami Real Estate Market with Tyler Anderson

Sep 10th, 2021 24m 28s

The Miami real estate market is hotter than ever, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Dozens of years ago foreign investors took notice and since then Miami hasn’t stopped growing, and beautiful beaches and year-round sun have turned it

Let’s Talk Turning Your Chaos Into Calm with Monika Nielsen

Sep 3rd, 2021 40m 10s

Monika Nielsen has been in this industry for 25 + years and she has helped hundreds of women clear their closet and discover (or rediscover!) their style. Whether it’s your closet or wardrobe, she can get you to a place where you can breathe ag

Let's Talk Contracting Estimates with Mark Morgan

Aug 27th, 2021 29m 10s

Mark Morgan started Resolution Estimate because for a long time, he saw a need for real estate agents, buyers, and sellers to obtain accurate information quickly in regards to inspection items, repairs, or alterations to a home they are selling

Let’s Talk EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programs with Chaitrali Karve

Aug 20th, 2021 46m 42s

Chaitrali “Chai” Karve is the Director of Business Development at Golden Gate Global, which is a firm specializing in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. In 1990, Congress created the EB-5 Program to stimulate the economy through job creation

Let’s Talk Discipline, Dollars, and Digital with Charles Velasco

Aug 13th, 2021 37m 13s

Charles Velasco is co-team leader of the Velasco Team at RE/MAX in Sacramento, California, and has sold multi-millions and worked with hundreds of buyers and sellers during his short real estate career. Today, he’s on track to be one of his are

Let’s Talk International: Managing Construction Costs with Jamie Gould

Jun 25th, 2021 31m 12s

Jamie Gould’s roots are set in concrete...a family concrete business, that is. With years of experience in the construction industry and with a passion for helping homeowners to renovate and build, Jamie left the corporate world and started his

Let’s Talk Digital Home Management with Elizabeth Dodson

Jun 18th, 2021 42m 31s

Congratulations! You have a beautiful home or a great portfolio of investment properties...or both. That means you have hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in major assets that need constant management, from general maintenance to invento

Let’s Talk Commercial Lending with Clopton Capital

Jun 11th, 2021 37m 38s

At the helm of commercial lending brokerage firm Clopton Capital since its founding in 2010, Jake Clopton has worked on hundreds of transactions involving everything from apartment buildings to self storage facilities. Based in Chicago, the fir

Let’s Talk International: The Fairytale Region of Italy’s Le Marche with Andrea Mattetti

Jun 4th, 2021 47m 15s

Italy’s Le Marche region, by all accounts, sounds like a fairytale. With Medieval castles and villages and the stunning Apennine Mountains outlined by stretches of pebbled beaches on the Adriatic Sea, this little-known - but quickly growing - r

Let’s Talk Real Estate Basics With Jessica Hochhalter of RG Title

May 21st, 2021 41m 55s

What exactly does the title company do? Many involved in the real estate transaction process may not be able to give a clear answer, and we’re not just talking about buyers and sellers. Sometimes, title work can seem too complicated or possibly

Let’s Talk International: London Architecture and Interior Design with Tarek Merlin

May 14th, 2021 1h 7m

We crossed the pond this week and headed to London to talk to Tarek Merlin, who is Director and Co-Founder of Feix&Merlin Architects. We initially connected with Tarek on TikTok, where he takes us Behind Closed Doors of some very cool buildings

Let’s Talk Architecture and Interiors with James Blythe

May 7th, 2021 50m 58s

James Blythe, Principal at Gainesville-based LEVEL Architecture + Interiors, chatted with us about the importance of user-centric design, repurposing old buildings, and the changes that they’re seeing in commercial design projects since the beg

Let’s Talk About The Crazy Housing Shortage

Apr 30th, 2021 23m 57s

It’s almost like every article or podcast about real estate is on repeat: it’s a seller’s market...multiple offers...bidding wars...etc, etc, etc. Home prices are up, demand is higher than ever before, and it feels like inventory couldn’t be lo

Let’s Talk North Carolina with Kristyn Gavazzi

Apr 16th, 2021 44m 15s

In the midst of the pandemic, dental hygienist, mom, and military wife, Kristyn Gavazzi, decided to change careers and jump into the world of real estate. Admittedly naive about what it takes to actually be a real estate professional, Kristyn h