Residential Remix
Welcome to *The Residential Remix Podcast*, where real estate meets the nightlife! Hosted by two seasoned South Florida professionals – Derek Infiesta, a mortgage loan officer, and Dennis Stricker, a real estate broker – we combine our extensive knowledge of the real estate and mortgage industries with our love for music and the DJ scene. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or simply someone curious about navigating the housing market, we’re here to offer expert insights and up-to-date trends. But we’re not just about business – we’ll also be diving into the world of entertainment, sharing stories from our DJ and event planning careers that span over two decades.
Every week, we’ll bring you a fresh mix of topics, from mortgage tips and market forecasts to music industry updates and the latest in nightlife culture. Our podcast is all about real, candid conversations with a touch of humor, offering a unique perspective on how real estate and the DJ world overlap. Expect lively discussions, helpful advice, and a few laughs as we blend business with beats, giving you the ultimate remix of professional insights and entertainment stories.
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Residential Remix Podcast: Episode 5 – Mortgage Godfather Tales, Birthday Bashes & Brotherly Banter
In this episode of the Residential Remix Podcast, Dennis and Derek welcome a special guest—Derek's brother, Javier Infiesta—who brings 25 years of expertise in the mortgage industry. This episode is packed with stories, insights, and humor as the trio dives into both personal memories and professional experiences.
Javier, who Derek calls the "Mortgage Godfather," shares some fascinating stories about the evolution of the mortgage industry, including the time he won a BMW in a national sales contest and why he sold it the next day. They also discuss what it was like working in the subprime mortgage space during the early 2000s, the rise and fall of different interest rates, and how the industry has changed since then.
As the episode moves along, the brothers joke about their childhood memories, like Javier’s fondness for stealing Derek's G.I. Joes, and the relentless teasing that shaped their relationship. They also touch on the modern-day challenges and strategies in both the real estate and mortgage industries, including how to find business and the value of cold calling in the past versus today's use of social media.
The conversation shifts into more lighthearted territory as they joke about Derek’s notorious birthday month celebrations, complete with planned parties at venues in downtown West Palm Beach. Throughout, there's plenty of banter about music, including Javier’s new love for "Healing House" music, and whether he’ll ever follow in Derek’s DJ footsteps.
This episode is a fun blend of industry knowledge, brotherly bonding, and laughter—offering listeners a mix of mortgage wisdom, family tales, and event-planning secrets.