The Real Hickory Podcast

Check out my latest episode with Tim Kerley with Fairway Inedependent Mortgage Corporation. Tim talks about how first time buyers should proceed, renovation loans and much much more. To reach out to Tim: Tim Kerley Senior Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 448270 Direct # 828-310-9251 Disclosures: Copyright©2024 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation ("Fairway") NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI...

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike does another Small Business Spotlight with Ron Weber of Mountain View Sound and Video. Ron gives tips on how to plan out a home audio/video system, his favorite brands and how he keeps things simple for his customers. He also talks about how people in areas with limited internet coverage can take advantage of new technology. For more information abo...

Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike interviews Karen Tonks with Kilty Pleasure Tours. Karen's business takes customers on amazing tours of local breweries and wineries. She offers other transportation options as well. Karen is a dynamic entrepreneur and a staple in the Catawba Valley business community. Karen has another business called Time Genies, a concierge and...

On this episode Mike does a quick review of the 2023 real estate market and gives some predictions on what to expect in 2024. 

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast with Mike Kelly we are joined by Lindsay Keisler CEO and President of the Chamber of Catawba County. Mike and Lindsay had a great discussion on how the Chamber helps local business and why our area is such a great place to live. We also talked about a new service that the chamber will be offering to help people learn how to get started when they start a...

It has been a little while since the last show but we have a special one today. On this episode we talked to Andrew Moose with The HUM, an outdoor music venue in Downtown Hickory. On the show you will learn how The Hum got started and the kind of events they host there. Andrew is a really interesting person and you will learn a lot. for more information about The Hum go to www.thehum.live

Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike talks to Clint Davis with Ownership Mortgage LLC. In this episode they discuss the process of getting a mortgage, where rates may be headed, and some FHA news that may be able to save buyer money soon.   For more information about Clint and Ownership Mortgage LLC check out his site at: https://simplenexus.com/homehub/signup/CLINT@...

On this episode we are sharing a recording from when Mike was interviewed by Hal Row of WHKY on 1/3/23.  On this interview they discuss the name change to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills, How the market ended 2022 and the outlook for our local real estate market in 2023.  We also discussed strategies for buyers and seller in 2023. 

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talks to Rhonda Roederer of Heritage with Heart (www. HeritageWithHeart.com) On this episode they discuss how Rhonda became interested in genealogy and some stories on how she helped others learn more about their family history. We had a really good conversation and I learned a lot. Check out her website for more information or if yo7 would like to...

Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike talks to Ryan Lovern of Commercial First Real Estate. Mike and Ryan discussed the hot and cold sectors of the local commercial real estate market and even a bit about how to start investing in commercial real estate. I learned a lot and hopefully you will too. For more information about Ryan and her business go to her website at C...

On this episode of the podcast Mike talked with David Leonetti The Business Services and Redevelopment Manager with the City of Hickory. Mike and Dave discuss the progress of the City Walk and River walk, residential development in the Hickory area and how to nominate a local business for the "Business. Well Crafted." award.   Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can al...

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast with Mike Kelly We talked to Rob Howard with Howard Building science to discuss the pocket neighborhood he is developing in Granite Falls NC. It is a neighborhood of 11 homes that is within walking distance of many stores and restaurants in Downtown Granite Falls. These homes will be super energy efficient and designed for healthy living. For more inform...

On this episode we are sharing where Mike was interviewed by Hal Row on WHKY radio on 6/7/22. They talked about where the local real estate market is at the midpoint of the year.  We hope you enjoy this conversation.

On this episode Mike talks to Tim Kerley Senior Mortgage Banker NMLS#448270 of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group about how the local lending market is faring as we head toward the midpoint of 2022. Some of the topics discussed: *Advice for first time buyers *How interest rates are determined *Historical perspective of interest rates *Advice to self employed borrowers Please subscribe to our show on Appl...

On this episode we talk with Nathan Huret of HKY 4 Vets to talk about their program and how they are connecting Veterans to companies in our area to fill some of the open jobs in our community. I definitely learned a lot from our conversation and I hope you do as well. For more information on this great program go to hky4vets.com Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can...

On this episode we are sharing Mikes interview with Hal Row on WHKY a local radio station in Hickory NC. This time Mike was interviewed and they discussed the local housing market.  This recording  is being used with permission by WHKY. Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory Podcast Facebook page  our the HREG YouTu...

I had not posted in awhile so I thought it would be a good time to talk about the market since the year end statistics are now out for our area. This one is a quick one but hopefully you get something out if it. Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory Podcast Facebook page  our the HREG YouTube page. Podcast Credits:...

It is a pretty exciting time to live within an hour of Charlotte with all the growth around us and new people coming to the area. On this show we chatted with Shawn McIntosh Chief Fan Officer with the Charlotte Football Club that will be playing at Bank of America Stadium in February. In this interview we discuss why it is significant for our area to have an MLS team and what to expect the fan exp...

We talk a lot about why people should move to our area, and over the last few years a lot of people have. Today we talked with Scott and Brenda Ireland to talk about Newcomers of Catawba Valley. It is an organization 250 people strong that get together quite often and make the most out of living here. We talked about why they moved here, what they like about our area so far and how to get involved...

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike chats with Tim Kerley a Mortgage Lender (NMLS #448270, Licensed in NC) with Atlantic Bay Mortgage to discuss local lending in our area. Tim offered some great advice on how to make sure that you are pre-approved before you even make that offer. They also discussed some alternate loan products that could help someone get into a home. To reach Tim: ti...

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike Chats with Local Comedian Jeremy Carswell about a local Comedy event he is organizing on 5/14 at Club Cabaret in Hickory. Jeremy talked to Mike about getting started in comedy and shared some good stories. This was a fun one so make sure you check it out. Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video version o...

On this episode Mike chats with Ashley Salinas Director of Marketing, Communications and Merchandise for the Hickory Crawdads. We talked about how the Crawdads will be handling safety this season and some of the awesome promotions they have planned as they prepare for Opening night on 5/11/2021. For more Information about this season and the team Click Here   Please subscribe to our show on Apple...

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talked to Noelle Wachter of Insights in Travel to discuss vacation and travel in the current environment and why using a travel advisor is a good idea. To Contact Noelle directly just visit her website at: www. InsightsInTravel.com You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory Podcast Facebook page  our the HREG YouTube page. Podcast...

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talks to Jacky Eubanks, Planning Director with Catawba County about the development that is happening in the Sherrills Ford area. It is a pretty wide ranging discussion and Jacky gives out a ton of information about what is happening in the eastern part of the county.    To Contact Jacky you can email him at  jeubanks@catawbacountync.gov   You can a...

For the final podcast of 2020 Mike talked to two of his agents Roseann Flowers and Jennifer Elkins to review the local market in 2020 and talk about where things are going in 2021. It was the first time we had a show with multiple guests and we packed in a lot of information.  Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory...