Real Estate Bites
Real Estate Bites is a bite-sized pod brought to you most Fridays at lunchtime, delivering bits of news, insight, and info into the real estate market that you can chew on through the weekend.
Episodes
39 episodes
REB 152: Staying Sane in this Crazy Career!!
Sales professionals face a lot of pressures from bosses, family, clients, and even themselves that can lead to burnout, and burnout can destroy a once-loved, successful career. Here are four principles and related action items that ...
REB 151: Legislative Updates Affecting Property Owners in OH
Ohio legislators have passed or introduced new legislation that may have a significant impact on taxpayers and HOA members. Let's dig in.
REB 150: An Intro to the 21st Century Road to Housing Act
On 7/11 our federal government passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. Will it impact housing in the US as advertised? When will Americans begin to see this impact? Let's explore this landmark legislation.
REB 149: The Reverse Mortgage. A Lifeline for Grandmom!
Reverse mortgages have been around forever, but can be an underutilized and misunderstood tool for capitalizing on the wealth you've earned in your home. Cheryl Scheidell joins us to discuss this loan product.
REB 148: Risking It All!
There are many people who avoid risk at all cost, while others seem to dive headlong into it. Are they fools, or is there a method to their madness?
REB 147: market Updates w/ Jay Slone
Friend of show and mortgage broker Jay Slone joins us to talk about what he sees happening in the real estate marketplace.
REB 146: Investing in Mobiule Home Parks w/ Leo Young
Mobile homes may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you consider eewal estate investment. Leo Young is here to talk about the how's and the why's and to give a glimpse at the nitty gritty it takes to operate in this area.
REB 145: Saying No To Bad Business!!!
There are fake clients out there who will drain you of your time, money, and energy. How do you recognize them? What is the appropriate way to handle them?
REB 144: An Entrepreneur's Early Journey!
I met Johnathon Jamison of Bank One Billards early on in his entrepreneurial journey, assisting him in securing the new home for his business. His story is inspirational, and he provides valuable insight for any would-be entrepreneurs and...
REB 143: Is an Urban County Designation Good for Your County?
County and municipal officials are fast adopting the HUD Urban County Designation. Is this good for the county and its residents? How will it affect farmers? What does it even mean?
REB142: All American Cookout Fundraiser Wrap-Up
On Saturday 7/11 we executed a fundraising event to help combat vets and Gold Star families, and it turned out amazing.
REB 141: He Reinvented the Garbage Disposal. Seriously.
Did you know the garbage disposal is supposed to be one of the most environmentally friendly appliances in your house, but no one uses it correctly, because we all fear the hassle of clogged drains? Composer has changed the game. It...
REB 140: One Year After Launch! How Is It Going?
I opened my own independent brokerage a year ago. Many people told me I was out of my mind! A few wished me the best. So....how is it going?
REB 139: A Working Public/Private Partnership Addressing the Housing Shortage
I have been seeking a real life example of a partnership between government and the private sector that offers a viable solution to addressing the housing shortage in the US. Nick Khamsopa is doing just that.
REB 138: Slave to the Team?!?!?
I recently heard of a large, local real estate team who has the most asinine notion of how to get a new agent started.
REB 137: Getting Started as a Real Estate Investor!
We invite serial entrepreneur Ulric Szabo to the show to speak about the ups and downs of getting started as a real estate investor.
REB 136: Can't We All Just Get Along?
I find in a lot of "old school" agents, and specifically men, this belief that in order to do their job correclty they must perceive the other side as the enemy. Ultimately, the other side is after the same thing, though! How do we ...
REB 135: Everything is Falling Apart! How Do We Get Through It?
I typically operate with a high level of confidence in myself, but there are time when I feel as if I have made all the wrong choices. How do we get through?
REB 134: Salary vs. Commission Sales: Who Can You Trust More?
Many companies like to advertise that their sales agents are paid a salary and NOT by a commission structure, thereby implying that the consumer can expect a better experience. I would argue the opposite is true.
REB 133: Bugs You Want Around Your House!
Few things make people's skin crawl like creepy crawly bugs. Some bugs, however, should be welcome guests.
REB 132: Don't Foreclose! You Have Options!!
Bankruptcy or otherwise hard financial times can cause hopelessness. Few things leave a person feeling more hopeless than having their home taken from them. Foreclosure, however, does not have to be the answer. There may be op...
REB 131: The Deal I Could Not Pass On!
Sometimes you have to take the leap, even if the timing isn't right.
REB 130: I Can Do What I Want With My Property!!!
The preservation of private property rights was fundamental to the American Revolution. These rights should never be held lightly, and should be protected at all costs. Let's look at a couple of local cases, and discuss real property righ...