Property Desk
Welcome to Property Desk, the official podcast of Silberman Realty, where Texas residential real estate takes center stage. Hosted by real estate broker and attorney, Phil Silberman, each episode dives into property management, brokerage insights, market trends, and practical tips for investors, homeowners, and industry pros alike.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Property Desk
Latest Episodes
Trump’s Wall Street Housing Ban, Houston’s $14M Penthouse & Texas Population Trends
In this episode of The Property Desk, join Phil Silberman and Robert Vernon as they analyze President Trump’s executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes and what it means for individual buyers in 20...
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Episode 9
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28:38
Fixing the Housing Market, Short Term Rent Loans for Tenants & AI Real Estate Photos
In this episode of The Property Desk, join Phil Silberman and Robert Vernon as they explore a revolutionary proposal to end the "rate lock" trap by allowing homeowners to keep their low rate mortgage when they move. We also discu...
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Episode 8
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21:26
Austin Market Drop, Realtor Bluffing, Tenant Pets & Repair Thresholds
In this episode of The Property Desk, join Phil Silberman and Robert Vernon discuss the dramatic Austin housing market drop, with prices plummeting 8.2% and mortgage originations down 41%. They tackle the issue of unscrupulous landlord...
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Episode 7
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21:04
Cost to Sell, How Long to Lease, Reading a Title Commitment & Down Payments
In this episode of The Property Desk, join Phil Silberman and Robert Vernon as they dive into key Texas residential real estate questions. They discuss the current DFW market, how long it takes to lease or sell a home, and the costs as...
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Episode 6
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33:43
Mortgage Rates Hit 3 Year Low, TX Bans Some Foreign Real Estate Buyers, Austin & Fort Worth Market Updates
In this episode of The Property Desk, join Phil Silberman and Robert Vernon as they discuss the recent drop in mortgage rates, with 30-year fixed rates hitting a three-year low of 6.13%. We'll also cover two new Texas laws: HB 21, whic...
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Episode 5
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29:58