Achieving the American Dream Podcast

Is renting really the safer choice? Three generations of real estate and mortgage professionals sit down to challenge everything you think you know about buying a home in today's market. In this episode of the Achieving the American Dream Podcast, host Jerry DuPaw (Mortgage Professional, Rate | Millennial) is joined by Victoria Suthers (Realtor, Keller Williams Success Realty | Generation X) and N...

We just helped a local farming family in Woodstock, Illinois make a major life transition to keep their multi-generational farm in the family. Heider's Berry Farm has been growing fresh strawberries and raspberries for the community for generations. John Heider is also an incredible woodworker, handcrafting cutting boards, chess boards, and custom pieces in his shop on the farm. To pass the farm t...

Achieving the American Dream Podcast | Featuring Kate Keefe In this episode, Gen Z Realtor Kate Keefe asks the questions many buyers are thinking but not always saying out loud. At one point she jokingly calls herself "zoolimeal" instead of Zoomer… and honestly, the questions were real. We break down: • How much money you actually need to buy a home • What debt to income really means • The biggest...

New episode is live with Keller Williams Success Realty Realtor Victoria Suthers. Victoria brings nearly four decades of real estate experience and a long history of helping buyers and sellers feel supported, informed, and confident. She started in real estate at 15 and has built a reputation for clear communication, strong negotiation, and unmatched local knowledge. In this episode, we walk throu...

In this episode of the Achieving the American Dream Podcast, Jerry DuPaw from Rate.com/DuPaw sits down with longtime Realtor partner and friend Rocky Palmer of RE/MAX Plaza to discuss today's real estate and mortgage landscape. We cover: 🏡 Current mortgage rate environment and how the Fed and government shutdown are impacting rates 📈 McHenry County's 8% home appreciation this year — and why wait...

In this episode, I sit down with Gen Z Realtor and social media star Trinity Smith from Woodstock, Illinois, to talk about all things real estate — from buying your first home to building long-term wealth through smart investing. We break down how young people can get into homeownership with little to no money down, the power of equity, and how programs like Rate's Down Payment Assistance and Cash...

🎙️ In this episode of The Achieving the American Dream Podcast, we sit down with George Broustis, VP and Reverse Mortgage Specialist at Rate, to uncover the truth about one of the most misunderstood financial tools out there: the reverse mortgage. 💬 We cover: Common myths and misconceptions Real-life client success stories How financial advisors and realtors can use reverse mortgages as a plannin...

In this episode of the Achieving the American Dream Podcast, Jerry DuPaw sits down with Compass Realtor Kim Keefe to break down what's really happening in today's real estate market. Kim shares expert insights on current market trends, tips for homebuyers and sellers navigating a competitive landscape, and her journey in real estate. Whether you're a first-time buyer trying to figure o...

🏡✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🏡 🎧 The latest installment of the "Achieving the American Dream" podcast is now LIVE, featuring none other than the insightful and dynamic Compass Real Estate Realtor, Kim Keefe! 🌟 🎙️ In this episode, Kim shares her wealth of knowledge on the McHenry County real estate market, offers up some stellar advice for buyers and sellers, and takes us on a deep dive into what m...

Welcome to the latest episode of our "Achieving the American Dream" series, where we dive deep into the world of home buying, mortgage financing, and making your homeownership dreams a reality. I'm your host, Jerry DuPaw from Guaranteed Rate, and today we're joined by a very special guest, Joe Keegan from Brokerocity. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of the home buying process, sharing...

In this episode, we sit down with Realtor Greg Dybas of Real Realty to break down what buyers and sellers need to know in today's market. Greg shares expert insights on working with first-time buyers, navigating competitive offers, and how the right lending partner makes all the difference. Ready to see what you qualify for? Get pre-approved with zero impact to your credit.