Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Jason Haber , Compass agent, author, and co-founder of the Clear Cooperation Coalition. This episode tackles the future of real estate commissions, lawsuits rocking the brokerage model, and why Jason believes cooperation and transparency are essential to rebuilding trust. As one of the leading voices advocating for reform, Jason outlines what's ne...

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are live on location in San Antonio, Texas, joined by top Douglas Elliman agents Gordon von Broock and David Lozano. The episode takes listeners on a deep dive into the city's booming luxury market: uncovering what’s fueling demand, how first-time institutional investors are entering the scene, and which emerging neighborhoods are redefining San Antonio’s growt...

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Peter Neill and Ron Lockhart of GSP Real Estate, along with James Nelson of Avison Young. The episode explores innovative strategies for addressing housing affordability through workforce housing projects. The panel dives into public-private partnerships, emerging financing models, and scalable development solutions—offering agents and investors a...

In Season 4, Episode 133 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Long Island’s luxury market from the North Shore to the Hamptons with four Douglas Elliman standouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk5Pe8scbcU Related Episodes • Ep 62 – What’s So Great About The Hamptons with Justin Agnello and Adam Hofer Watch: https://youtu.be...

In Season 4, Episode 132 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7XmW2375R4 Related Episodes • Ep 133 – The Long Island Show with Maria Babaev, Enzo Morabito, Tom Tripodi & Peter Halpin Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk5Pe8scbcU • Ep 154 – Decorate Like a Decorator with Meghan De Maria...

Send us a text In this episode, Roberto broadcasts on location from Saint Barthélemy (St. Barths) with guest Douglas Foregger of WIMCO Real Estate to unpack what makes this French Caribbean island a perennial draw for travelers, buyers, and investors. We go beyond the postcards—talking how people really live and invest on St. Barths, what the island feels like across seasons, and how beaches like...

In this deep-dive on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Sheri Koones, David Melton, and Christine Osterwalder to unpack what’s really driving the ADU movement—and how homeowners, builders, and municipalities can get it right. We cover the policy backbone in California (why the state guarantees approval of at least one 800-sq-ft ADU with 4-ft side/re...

Staging isn’t just swapping pillows—it’s a strategy. In this episode, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Lisa Hynes (Stage to Show) and Mike Lubin (Brown Harris Stevens) to break down what staging actually is, how to scope it, and where it reliably moves the needle. We cover how to decide which rooms to stage (and when to do the whole home), how to prioritize budget across furniture rent...

In this on-location episode from **Ft. Lauderdale, Florida—the global capital of yachting—**John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Julie Jones of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd6q9OtBxuc Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/e/boroughs-burbs-128-luxury-boat-edition/ Links & Social Guests: • Julie Jones — Douglas Elliman: https://www.instagram.com/juliejonesbetteridge/ • Bob D...

  On this leap year edition of Boroughs & Burbs, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Scott Durkin, President & CEO of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ol9gPfWWgA Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/e/boroughs-burbs-127-scott-durkin-ceo-douglas-elliman/ Links & Social Guest: • Scott Durkin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-durkin-53226313/ Hosts: • John Engel — IG:...

In this special episode of Boroughs & Burbs, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore the rise of West Palm Beach, Florida, as it transforms into “Wall Street South.” With major investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms setting up shop, the city is rapidly becoming a financial hub rivaling New York. Our guests — Kelly Smallridge, President & CEO of the Business Development Boar...

In this episode, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Stephen Kliegerman and Jason Thomas of Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing to dissect the Q4 2023 Manhattan New Development Market Report and uncover what’s really happening in NYC’s most watched market segment. The conversation unpacks the key takeaways: Median PPSF rose 2.7% QoQ (but dipped 0.5% YoY), signaling demand for certa...

From Prime Central London to emerging “next” neighborhoods, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Laura Dam Villena (Partner & Head of Hyde Park Sales, Knight Frank) and Ed Hopkinson-Woolley (Senior Sales Negotiator, Knight Frank HQ) to map today’s London market—what each area offers, where value is shifting, and how the 2024 outlook is shaping up for buyers and sellers. Expect a...

Insurance markets across the U.S. — especially in coastal communities — are in flux. Rising premiums, retreating carriers, and shifting risk models are reshaping how homeowners and investors think about coverage. In this episode of Boroughs & Burbs, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome two seasoned experts: Christopher Martens of AssuredPartners and Nicholas Phillips of Goosehead Insurance t...

In this episode of Boroughs & Burbs, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Laura Bean & The Shively Team of Douglas Elliman and Shari Gronvall of Compass to take us on a tour of Northern Virginia’s real estate market. NOVA isn’t just government contractors and defense spending — it’s one of the most affluent, diverse, and opportunity-rich regions in the U.S. Part 1 – What Makes NOVA Uniqu...

In Episode 121, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera step away from pure market analysis to focus on the life behind the business plan. Joined by Jerri Udelson, one of the first credentialed Master Coaches and founder of International Coaching Week, and Ken Tutunjian, longtime leader at Coldwell Banker Boston, this episode helps agents, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals design not just a stronger b...

In Episode 120 of Boroughs & Burbs, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Jonathan Miller of Episode page: Boroughs & Burbs 120 – NYC End of Year Market Report Links & Social Guest: Jonathan Miller (Miller Samuel) — Website • LinkedIn Hosts: John Engel — IG: @jengel199 • LinkedIn Roberto Cabrera — IG: @rcabrera1 • LinkedIn Related Episodes  Manhattan’s New Development Market | E...

Watch on YouTube: Boroughs & Burbs 119 — New Canaan Living YouTube Episode page: Boroughs & Burbs 119 — New Canaan Living boroughsandburbs.com Season 4 kicks off in New Canaan, CT. John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Jacqueline deMontravel (editor/publisher of New Canaan Living & Darien Living) and Christa Kenin (Douglas Elliman) to unpack what makes New Canaan special—its wal...

  Watch on YouTube: Paradise Coast, Naples, Florida | Ep. 118 Episode page: Profile • Instagram: @johnfoneill3 • Email: john.oneill@elliman.com Bradley Bryant (Bryant Title) – Website • LinkedIn: Bradley Bryant • Email: Bradley. Bryant@btflorida.com Hosts: John Engel – IG: @jengel199 • LinkedIn: John Engel Roberto Cabrera – IG: @rcabrera1 • LinkedIn: Roberto Cabrera Related  Darien, New Canaan &am...

Watch on YouTube: Sports & Entertainment Relocation | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 117 Episode page: Boroughs & Burbs 117 – Sports & Entertainment Relocation Episode Overview (from transcript & fact sheet) In this episode, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera dive into the specialized world of sports and entertainment relocation — where high-profile athletes and celebrities face unique real...

Puerto Rico has become one of the most dynamic global destinations for investors, entrepreneurs, and relocators. In this episode, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome: Alberto Bacó Bagué — Former Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce for Puerto Rico, now Partner at RE Capital Funds and Director of the Partnership for Modern Puerto Rico. Selected by Bloomberg Line as one of the 500 Most...

Watch on YouTube: We’ll Always Have Paris | Ep. 115 Episode page: Boroughs & Burbs 115 – We’ll Always Have Paris Episode Overview As Oscar Wilde quipped, “When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” But today, Americans aren’t waiting for the afterlife—they’re investing now. In this episode, John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by: Alison Ashby — Managing Director at Junot Fine Properties...

Send us a text Join us for Boroughs & Burbs podcast #114 this Thursday from 3 pm to 4 pm, where we delve into the explosive growth of the self-storage industry. We're excited to have two seasoned experts in the self-storage sector joining us for this insightful discussion: Geir Tellefsen from Flexistore, Andy Egerton from Ready Steady Store and Øyvind Olstad an International Real Estate Expert...

Send us a text Join us for episode #84 this Thursday at 3pm EST on "Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation" and find out why  "The Full Fee Agent", is a radical new approach that will free you from the old way of doing things and make more money. Happy Thanksgiving!

Send us a text Join us on Boroughs & Burbs for episode 113 as we delve into "The Changing Insurance Landscape in the High Net Worth Market." We'll be discussing how the ultra-rich are adapting their lifestyles based on insurance requirements, from safeguarding valuable assets to addressing security concerns. We'll explore five key trends shaping the insurance industry. First, we'll discuss the...