Real Estate and YOU Podcast

Pete Heim is back with his numbers and stats to update us on the National and LOCAL markets! You'll be surpised when you hear about the values and days on market. OH and guess what? Inventories are still LOW nationwide... will it get better soon? Rates are all over the place but we are seeing a trend... is up or down? You need to listen to the show if you want the answers. Don't worry there's NO TEST afterwards. One more thing... what do you think of Pete's sweater? #realestate #realestateagent #realestateandyou #bradweisman

I had the amazing priviliege of being able to interview, Lou Cinfici, a World War II Veteran on my podcast, and it was all possible because of the curosity and passion of Tyler Boland. Tyler (19 years old) is on a quest to document via audio and video, the stories of 100 World War II Veterans. What's funny is he's already past the 100 mark and he's NOT going to Stop! Tyler tells his story of what inspired him to do this and the passion he has for talking to as many WWII Vets as possible before the stories fade, along with the brave men and women that made up "The Greatest Generation". Lou shares stories of his time serving our country, as he went on to also serve in the Korean War and Vietnam War. Lou is one of 9 brothers and 2 sisters... amazingly enough all of his brothers served in WWII also. The friendship that has developed between Lou, almost 95 years old and Tyler at 19, gives hope, that even though they are generations apart, there's respect and admiration that goes both ways. I'm proud of Tyler for what he's doing and of course I can't thank Lou enough for all the sacrifices he (and his family) has made for our country. #WorldwarII #WWII #tylerboland #realestateandyou

Mike Bower is back to talk about his new Company Affiliation at CMG Home Loans, and of course, about RATES, RATES, and RATES!! Seriously though... It's NOT all about the RATES!! There is so much more to think about and talk about. OK, we did talk about BUY-Downs (buying down your rate) and Adjustable Rates... the 2-1 Buy Down may be something to take a look at in some situations. Other Topics: - Consumer Credit Score Online vs. Consumer Credit Score that the Lenders Pull. - Should YOU Try to Time the Market for when the RATES Come Down? - What are the Experts Saying about Rates for the REST of 2023? - HUGO chimes in w/ some questions too!! 🙂 --- The Real Estate and You Podcast is your Thursday Afternoon connection to all things real estate. Hosted by Brad Weisman, a local Reading, Pennsylvania Realtor and Partner at Keller Williams Platinum Realty with over 30 years of real estate experience, this podcast brings you interviews and insights from people all over the country who are invested in or connected to the industry. From homeowners to investors to industry professionals, The Real Estate and You Podcast has something for everyone interested in learning more about real estate. Also, When Brad isn't selling homes or hosting the Real Estate and You Podcast, you can find him on American Dream TV hosting a NEW show—Selling Reading Pennsylvania! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKP Facebook: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKP Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FKM4oo -- HIGHLIGHTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! If you like this video, check out some of these: American Dream TV- https://bit.ly/42DiQSi Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

My guest this week is Tim Daley, Executive Director for our local Habitat for Humanity organization. Their vision at Habitat for Humanity is to be among the major housing leaders in our community for neighborhood revitalization by providing affordable housing and homeownership opportunities. They are gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year... the Birdhouse Challenge. Birdhouse builders create unique and fun birdhouses to be auctioned live. Many of the birdhouses are truly incredible and bring in thousands of dollars. They are recreating communities ONE home at a time... they believe if you want to purchase a home and you're willing to put in the effort to do so, they will make it happen!

It's not every day you get to chat with a Tennis Pro from the Dominican Republic that found a new passion as a real estate investor. Andres Bernal came to the United States in 2012 to pursue is dream to be a Tennis Pro. He didn't care for the uncertaintity of renting and decided he was going to purchase a home, which he did, and now he owns 13 properties!! He turned his passion for tennis into teaching kids, and young adults through his Tennis Academy called Evolve Tennis Training. One of his more famous customers was Ewan McGregor of Star Wars fame. Andres has a great story to tell... you can come from outside the USA and still experience the "American Dream"!

Pete Heim is back for his monthly UPDATE... he brings the NUMBERS and THE NUMBERS don't LIE! Listen to this lastest episode and learn where the market is and where it's going. OUR opinions after 30 plus years in the Real Estate Arena... and sometimes we actually get it right. 🙂 Are you waiting for 3.5% interest rates before you act on your HOME Goals? Do you think HOME prices are going to drop in a big way this year? I think you may be surprised that it's NOT near as BAD as the media makes it out to be. Remember too, real estate is LOCAL... what is happening in California is completely different than what is happening here.

I like to have my partners at Keller Williams Platinum Realty come in to share their opinions on the market. What are they seeing NOW and what do they think the rest of the year will look like. The three of us are very active working with clients on both the buying and selling side, we like to share "What We See". We talk about interest rates, of course. That's the hot topic right now. Inventory is definitely still a very big challenge... is it getting better? Do we see it getting better in 2023? I invite you to listen to this short podcast with Susan McFadden, Mark Chaknos, and myself (Brad Weisman). Good content and a little bit of banter too. 🙂 New shows every Thursday at 1 pm!! Follow me anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Wow this episode maybe should have been LEFT Behind Closed Doors... Haha! Katie Marinacci joins Brandon and I in the studio to talk about her Pineapple logo being misunderstood to mean something else. You will be surprised when you find out what an upside down Pineapple means to many in a certain Lifestyle Club. 🙂 Sometimes when nature calls it just happens to be when you're looking at homes... as Realtors we get to witness people having some bathroom situations that don't go so well. You won't believe some of the stories you'll hear on this episode... not for the faint at heart.

Juliana Gainsburg caught my attention with her laid back yet puposeful and educational approach to the podcast she hosts, called Realtor-ish. Her social media venues are also equally interesting to follow. She also coaches Realtors (and others) on the ins and outs of the major social media platforms. She shares some of those tricks of the trade here on the Real Estate and YOU podcast! 🙂 The Realtor-ish podcast is a great resource for anyone looking to sharpen their tools in and around the world of real estate. This show will bring you various guests to discuss their experiences across topics like investing, relationship building, and sales, to branding, real estate tips and tricks, and more. If you are goal oriented with a business mindset, you’ll want to listen to this podcast. Here's the link to her podcast on Youtube: Realtor-ish You won't want to miss this show... Juliana is a real estate boss and owner of The Juliana Gainsburg Group at KW Philadelphia. 👉 You can check out and follow our guest Juliana @Jul_TheRealtor

SHAWN MOORE IS AN ACTIVE INVESTOR, who purchased his first vacation rental in 2006 and has not looked back since. The Vodyssey collective portfolio is currently over 1000 properties across the US and includes several international markets as well. He and his team analyze more than 100 properties in various markets across the US and around the world each month; while advising Vodyssey Empire Club mastermind members on each phase of short term rental success. Vodyssey’s goal is to create Lifestyle & Financial Freedom by assisting new and experienced vacation home investors master Acquisition, Management, & Marketing of “Lifestyle Assets”. During this podcast Shawn goes into all the fascets of investing Short Term Rentals. This episode is jam packed with information that you won't find anywhere. If you have interest in Vacation Home Rentals, YOU NEED TO check out this interview with the top guru on Lifestyle Asset Investing, Shawn Moore. Enjoy the show!! For more info go to his website at https://vodyssey.com

My good friend, Commissioner Michael Rivera, stops by the studio to talk about his reelection campaign coming up. I also ask the BIG Question of the DAY. What the HECK does a County Commission DO? We vote for Senators, House Reps, Mayors, etc., but do we really know what they are doing for us? The County Commissioner Mystery is finally answered. WE go back in time to talk about what it was like to get into politics in 2020, 2 months before all hell broke lose with COVID! NO study guide on how to handle a pandemic for the country, state or county. He looks forward to another 4 years as County Commissioner... listen to this podcast to see if he has your vote! I know he has mine!! 🙂

Listen to Pete and Brad breakdown the numbers from 2022 and talk about the balancing we see for 2023. Signs Signs Everywhere Signs!! 🙂 What is really crazy is our local numbers are pretty much right in line w/ the National Numbers. That's NOT always the case. We are seeing pockets of price softening in the certain parts of the country. Overall Interest Rates have softened a bit and seem to be less Volatile. Home Prices as a whole are still NOT budging too much because LOW INVENTORY is still the TALK of the DAY. Get the rest of the details from Brad and Pete on this latest REAY podcast!

Want to pay LESS to the IRS when selling your real estate investments and NOT have to Worry about Rushing to REINVEST? This show is for YOU!! Meet Brett Swarts; he is considered one of the most well-rounded Capital Gains Tax Deferral Experts and informative speakers in the U.S. He is a Multifamily Investment Expert, CRE Broker and the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Brett is an expert at helping high net worth investors escape the 1031 exchange and capital gains tax limitations using an innovative and often missed strategy called a Deferred Sales Trust™ (“DST”). This can help your real estate, primary home, CRE, business and crypto millionaire defer millions in capital gains tax and create and preserve wealth. This is not the standard 1031 exchange. This is a strategy which most have never heard of, and only a few know how to execute.

Had a blast chatting with Jeffrey St. Arromand, an award-winning sports television producer and a leading partner of the successful Tricia Lee Team. His clients appreciate how he balances his enthusiasm and thoughtfulness with his in-depth knowledge and his relentless drive throughout the buying and selling process. "I'm a producer in every sense of the word," A Brooklyn native and a 3-time national-level Emmy winner, Jeffrey holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Florida A&M University. Additionally, his creativity and experience in TV production coupled with the capabilities of SERHANT, greatly enhance his ability to market and sell homes. He specializes in working with clients in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

John Scipione is in the top one percent of REALTORS® in the North New Jersey Marketplace, with over 15 years of successful real estate sales experience and over $380 MILLION in sales. I wanted chat with someone from New Jersey to see what they are experiencing in the real estate market. Is it similar to PA or completely different? Many things are the same but their are some differences. One common challenge is Inventory, which is a tough challenge to overcome short term. What's funny is none of the agents I've talked to, including John, are overly concerned about interest rates. Rates are NOT in our control and they only define your price range, NOT your ability to PURCHASE. Give this one a listen!!

Great chat with Suzy Lysczek and Ofc Ross Heckler about their upcoming FUNDRAISER!!! Canine Chase didn't say too much, but he did pant into the mic a couple times. 🙂 This is one SUPER FUN event (you can tell by the look on Ofc. Vega's face), Feb. 4, 2023, at Hiester Lanes. Great for the whole family, Raffles, K-9 Demos, food, drinks and FUN. Click below for lanes and info. 👇 https://2023k9bowl.eventbrite.com There are a few 7-9 pm lanes left. (4-6 pm is SOLD OUT). Reserve today so you don't miss out.

Pete Heim is back and we focus on how important it is to listen to your local Realtor about what is happening in your back yard. National news is not where to get your information... they are about selling the headlines, they are not selling homes and living in this market like Realtors are. Rates have settled into the new reality, which is in the 6% range. OUR biggest challenge is not the rates, it's still inventory. Get all the latest REAL NEWS from this show!!

My chat with Jason was filled with inspiring quotes, market insights, and a deep dive into Jason as Head of Industry and Learning for Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Jason Abrams takes on his role as head of industry and learning after serving several years as vice president of industry. He brings more than 20 years of real estate experience to the KW leadership team, previously serving as an operating principal, team leader, KW MAPS leadership coach, and a founding board member of the nonprofit KW Kids Can. Jason is a mega-agent business owner who has sold real estate across three continents. His companies have been recognized as top-producing real estate teams by RealTrends and have been nominated for an Inman Innovator of the Year Award. His hit HGTV show, “Scoring the Deal,” provided viewers with a behind-the-scenes look into the dynamic world of professional sports real estate.

Our producer, Hugo Cardona, is in the hot seat this time and I get to dig into who he is, where he's from and how he ended up here! :) It all started with him being an interpreter in Guatemala for his future wife during her year in his country. His appreciation for his newly received US citizenship and positive outlook on this country is heartwarming and sincere. This episode goes through the ins and outs of a kid from Guatamala coming to the States and living the American Dream of making a living doing what HE LOVES TO DO... Audio/Visual Production. Not only is he doing what he LOVES, but his clients LOVE what he produces... HIGH Quality Video Productions! Real Estate and YOU is so thankful to have Hugo producing our show every week and we are thankful that he shared His Story with Us!

It's not a sexy topic, but someone has to talk about it... so why not me! :) I thought with everyone talking about the doom and gloom of the housing market (that really isn't bad at all), why not bring in Sheriff Eric Weaknecht to talk about the Foreclosure to Sheriff Sale Process. Eric (Weaknecht), shares some numbers from the big crash of 2008 vs where we are today... the numbers are not supporting the doom and gloom. Foreclosures are still at all-time lows, which means Sheriff Sales will be the same in the years to come. Homeowners have Equity... that's the one BIG difference between 2008 and now. This episode gives great insight into how the process works. We also dig into the Sheriff's Department's other roles within the County and what we can do to help them!

An Alter in the living room and a life-size Jesus Cut Out... OH my, the things we see when showing homes to our buyer clients. Jordan Kreitz (no stranger to REAY), joins Brandon and I to chat about some strange things she saw while showing homes to the same buyers. Two different homes had some pretty exciting items that definitely made her and her clients do a double take. Let's throw in an attic with a padlocked door leading to an area with 10 kid cots. YUP... you'll want to listen to this one for sure!

Pete Heim and Brad chat about the slight uptick in national foreclosures, although they are still very low when looking at the national 30 year averages. Be careful what you listen to when making real estate decisions because national market conditions are many times very different than local market conditions. We cover a lot on this episode... interest rates, inventory update, national numbers, local numbers and so much more!!