Buy the House, Build the Home

You guys! This episode is one of our favorite episodes. We brought one of our favorite people onto the podcast, Sonja Bomhoff. We are talking goals, vision, and actually achieving what you desire. So many of us have big dreams, but seem to live in the same cycles over and over again, never achieve what we want. Sonja Bomhoff is an ICF PCC Certified Life & Leadership Coach, Certified Daring Way...

We have special guest, Ron Bates with us today! He has been in the new build industry for 10+ years and is ready to share his wisdom. If you are in the market for a new build, this is a MUST listen to episode. Red flags, green flags, all the flags...we talk about them in this episode! Follow Us on Instagram: @shelbyharveaux.realestate @bettyjoycerealestate @buythehousebuildthehome Contact Ron / Da...

We have a special guest with us, Brittany Rodriguez, founder of B Beautifully Organized with us this week! Brittany shares the beauty of keeping an organized home. Not only does organization create a pretty and functional space, it promotes a peaceful mind! As we get ready to jump into 2025, it is the perfect time to assess what is excess, what is necessary, and how to make any room in your house...

Rest does not always come easy, but it is necessary. Today, Betty and Shelby dive into how they place value you on rest and work to implement it into their lives. Rest is not just laying on the couch, but a way of thinking, believing, and being!

As Thanksgiving approaches, Shelby and Betty are here with a message on Gratitude. They deep dive into the power gratitude has brought into their life and their business. Betty is naturally positive and has actually had to figure out how to sit with hardship at times, while Shelby can see every issue and has had to fight for gratitude. Journey with them!  Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.you...

Does staging really make a difference? This week we sat down with a fantastic stager here in DFW. Victoria Martinez has had quick success with her staging company here in DFW. She has deep care for her clients and makes sure to serve the needs of each house. Dive into color theory, matching the style of your home, and the power of decluttering with us! Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtub...

Shelby and Betty sit down with Mold Expert, Rachel Graham to discuss the effects of mold on our home and health. After her family's health greatly suffered, they discovered mold in their home…this started a journey of fighting for their health while becoming a resource to others. Now, she is helping everyday people like us secure the health of their home! Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.you...

Are you ready to host for the holidays? It is our hope that you not only buying the house, but you are building your home and making found memories! We have brought Hannah Clementt with Sweet Pea and Co Events onto the podcast today to talk about all things events! She is here to help us prepare for the holiday and wow our guest with great events, big or small. Watch Here:   https://www.youtube.co...

Today we are taking on HOA’s. Love them or hate them, they are here to stay. Our special guest, Tara Garcia has been president of her HOA for the last 8 years. She deep dives into the cons, pros, and somewhat crazy things HOA’s can do or experience. With and HOA, real estate, and resident background she is able to deliver the best tips and tricks for finding a great HOA and working with them to ma...

Sheila Epperson, a fabulous friend and realtor joins us on the podcast today! Sheila has been in the business for several years and is an expert in the field. She shares how she got started, what keeps her in real estate, and some of her most favorite (and terrible) real estate moments. She was such a joy to have on! In this episode we dive into why we do what we do.  Watch on: Youtube Channel: ht...

Title Insurance can be a boring topic, we know. But it’s extremely important. Title Insurance can keep you from losing your home or owing thousands of dollars you never committed to. Matt Tilley with TX Success Title is with us today to unravel the mysteries of title insurance. He provides some lively stories along the way that you will not want to miss.  Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.you...

 Betty and I dive into the power of creating a plan, in life and in real estate. At times you might need to look a year or two down the road to make sure you are ready for your real estate transaction. This conversation spilled into other areas of life as well. Laying a strong foundation for your dreams and desires are important. How we steward what is before us allows us opportunity for more! Thi...

Our guest today is a dear friend and lender extraordinaire! Mendy Webster has been in the lending field 20+ years. She knows her stuff and she is giving us her best advice when starting your purchasing journey. Between best practices and tips and tricks, you will walk away from this episode with the knowledge of a seasoned veteran. Let’s dive in together and get the most bang for our buck! Watch o...

We are SO thrilled to bring you this episode! We brought on a special guest, Dr. Cassie Reid to dive into the psychological effects of buying or selling a house. Buying and selling is not for the faint of heart, but with Cassie’s tools, you can be sure to navigate this season with grace and excitement. Learn how to take control of your emotions and even compromise with your significant other as yo...

It’s finally here. The dreaded NAR Settlement takes effect this week. Is it truly as bad as some agents have made it out to be? Who is going to get the most benefit from this settlement? Will buyers be better off or worse? Betty and Shelby dive into these subjects on today’s podcast and are here to bring some hope! Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuyTheHouseBuildtheHome Follow...

Brett Davidson, a local to DFW,  joins us today to talk about his journey with investing in real estate. He flipped his first house a few years ago and it looked like he was going to take a huge loss…but did he? He has now expanded to private money lending and is loving it. Can you do it too? Journey with us and find out… Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuyTheHouseBuildtheHome...

We thought it was time we introduced ourselves! Yes we sell houses, but now you get the inside scoop on our personalities, what drives us, and what brought us to real estate. It’s Betty’s turn to share why she is the way she is and how she came to be a rock star real estate agent.  Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuyTheHouseBuildtheHome Follow on Instagram:  Buy the House, Buil...

We thought it was time we introduced ourselves! Yes we sell houses, but now you get the inside scoop on our personalities, what drives us, and what brought us to real estate. Shelby got a little long-winded so we made this a 2 part episode! Come on the journey with us!  Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuyTheHouseBuildtheHome Follow on Instagram:  Buy the House, Build the Home:...

Pictures speak louder than a thousand words! This rings true in Real Estate as well. Good photos are paramount to getting your house sold. They are typically the first thing someone sees of your home when searching! We sat down with Dan Amato, owner of 3D Image Solutions to help you prepare your home for the best photos ever! He has amazing tips and tricks that will set you apart from your competi...

We don’t want to pay for them, but Home Inspections can make or break a deal. Spending a few hundred now can save you thousands of dollars later. We sat down with Lee Warren who sits on the board of TREC for Home Inspections. With over 20+ years of experience Lee shares red flags when purchasing a house, some of His worst experiences, and why inspections are so deeply important.  Watch on: Youtube...

Making mistakes is human. If you're alive, you've made them. Where the real power comes, is owning your mistakes, taking responsibility for what you may have done wrong and learning and growing through the process of facing hard things. Come on a journey with us in this episode, where we talk about the impact of not owning mistakes and where we share stories of our own and how we chose to...

We have a good friend, Michael Rareshide, on the podcast today talking about real estate investment strategies for Millennials. There were laughs, great advice, and thoughts to help you along your journey. We are not living in the same housing market or time as our parents or grandparents. It is time to get creative.  Watch on: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BuyTheHouseBuildtheHome Foll...

We are diving into interior design this week with the fabulous Chelsea Steves. She highlights 2024 interior design trends, shares how to use color well, change the size of any room, and how to update your space on a budget. We had so much talking to her and definitely took away some personal tips for our own homes!

This week we talk about the power of pivoting. We both had busier than expected weeks and found ourselves continuously pivoting and problem solving. This resulted in fun memories and deals done. This powerful episode can apply in any area of life. When you learn to roll with the punches of life, you can make the most of them and hopefully dodge a few of them!