Short Term Shopping

In this episode, Luke Carl sits down with Emerald Coast agent January Johnson to break down a true Q4 2025 buyer’s market, where long days on market and abundant inventory are creating leverage for well-prepared buyers. January shares what wins right now—single-family homes with a private or resort-style community pool, amenity-rich condos like Edgewater and Splash, and locations south of Highway...

In this episode, Luke Carl sits down with Bill Beck to dive into the Branson, Missouri market. They cover Branson’s unique “detached condo” zoning, the year-round demand fueled by Silver Dollar City and live shows, and why today’s price drops and distressed developments are opening doors for savvy investors.     Connect with Bill: bill@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - ht...

In this episode, Luke Carl sits down with Stacey to break down the Texas Hill Country. They cover year-round demand patterns, typical price bands, and how “Instagrammable” design and simple amenities (pools, hot tubs, outdoor spaces) help listings stand out. They also compare regulations across submarkets and why past rental histories often understate upside due to weak management and photos.   Co...

In this episode, Luke Carl is joined by Leslie to explore the Scottsdale, Sedona, and Flagstaff markets in Arizona. They cover Scottsdale’s higher price points and luxury amenities, the importance of pools and outdoor features to combat the summer slowdown, and why Sedona and Flagstaff thrive with cooler weather and scenic views. Leslie also shares how unique design, amenities like pickleball cour...

In this episode, Luke Carl chats with Natalie from The Short Term Shop about the Smokies market. They discuss why “saturation” is misunderstood, how 15–20 million annual visitors support demand, and where to buy. They cover shifting momentum in the market, pricing realities for sellers, what amenities actually matter and two live examples of current listings.   Connect with us: The Short Term Shop...

In this episode, Luke Carl sits down with Reagan from The Short Term Shop to break down what’s happening in the Smokies market this fall. They cover how recent rate cuts and shifting inventory are shaping buyer leverage, strategies for writing strong offers in today’s environment, and what to watch for with new construction quality. Reagan also shares how she uses AirDNA to evaluate realistic reve...

In this episode of the series, Luke Carl sits down with Christina from The Short Term Shop to discuss the Sarasota and Bradenton markets. They cover how backyard space and amenities like pickleball courts drive competition and multiple offers, why pools are a must-have for both investors and second-home buyers, and how demand is shaped by the beaches, sports tournaments and seasonal travel pattern...

In this episode, Luke Carl explores the Outer Banks market with Meg, a Short Term Shop agent who’s lived there since 2011, breaking down the barrier-island geography, investor-friendly townships from Corolla to Nags Head, and how festivals and off-season events stretch demand beyond summer. They cover access and “between-the-highways” location dynamics, hurricane/erosion realities and a live examp...