Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

Send us a text Join us on a tour of the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, known for its midcentury modern style, an abundance of iconic midcentury modern homes by renowned architects such as Richard Neutra , A. Quincy Jones , and Charles Eames . The open floor plans, large windows, clean lines, and integration with nature that characterize midcentury modern design are prevalent throughout Brentwoo...

Send us a text Ever spend $20,000 on a countertop? That's chump change these days. We talk to Peter Prvulovic of Vermont Quarries and Joe Marotta of Everest Marble. The stone budget on some luxury homes exceeds $1 million. Is that too much? Is that enough? How much do we really know about the stone we're buying? How is value is created in the marble industry? What about sustainability? And, what i...

Send us a text We talk with Camilo Lopez, founder of Infinite Creator (also known as Elliman Productions) software about  professional real estate content creation that’s fast, easy & affordable. DELIVERED WITHIN 24 HOURS. To test it I created this video and the one you see on the left using an iPhone for $25 each. We'll ask Camillo Lopez how important is video to winning more listings? to sel...

Send us a text If you only read one business book this year, make it "Never Split the Difference"  because it will change your life.  It changed mine, and it changed the life of Steve Shull, a Superbowl champion who became a massively successful realtor and real estate coach. Steve took the principals in that groundbreaking book and applied them to the real estate industry in the new book, "The Fu...

Send us a text There used to be 18,000 commercial banks in the US before the 80's crash. Now there are a bit more than 4,000. People and businesses rely on banks more than ever, but the need for drive-up, bricks and mortar bank branches has diminished. We don't need drive-throughs or ATMs, but we do need superior electronics. Where do Lending Tree and Rocket Mortgage fit in as banks adapt to the c...

Send us a text Today, the American Riviera remains a favorite of the rich and famous. Tim Allen, Marc Anthony, Ed Asner, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Costner, Tom Cruise, Whoopie Goldberg, Jennifer Lopez, Julia-Louise Dreyfus, Steven Spielberg, Eric Schmidt, Dick Wolf, Brian Wilson, Stevie Nicks and Oprah Winfrey are just a few of the Hollywood heavyweights to call Santa Barbara home. Why? Located 97 miles...

Send us a text This week we're heading to Hilton Head Island , the famous Sea Pines Resort and the surrounding coastal communities of Bluffton, Palmetto Bluff and Beaufort, South Carolina. Sea Pines Plantation is the original 5,200 acre private gated community established in 1957 by Charles Fraser with 4 golf courses and one mobile phone in a trailer. Some say he invented the modern gated communit...

Send us a text New York City has added luxury supertalls (Billionaire's Row), eccentric glass towers (Bjarke Ingels' Spiral) and an entirely new neighborhood of skyscrapers above a railcar storage yard (Hudson Yards). We want to talk about the New New York so this week on the show we call in the experts. Over the last 30 years Stephen has overseen more than $15 billion in sales, representing over...

Send us a text Join us for a conversation with Dr. Rob Docters on his great new book "Ethics & Hidden Greed".  While unethical strategies may have increased in sophistication and grown harder to detect in recent years, there are still only five categories of these behaviours. Dr. Docters will demonstrate how to recognize the patterns employed by greedy players and provide tactics for combattin...

Send us a text 40,000 listeners rely on Vince Rocco's show for real estate news and insight. Now, gloves off, we interview him.  ​​​​​​​"Good Morning New York with Vince Rocco" was must-hear radio for most of the last decade in New York. The pandemic happened and Vince turned off his mic for two years. Now, he's back, tan, rested and ready with his new show "Talking New York Real Estate" that airs...

Send us a text How experts use it to transform a home!  ​​​​​​​"Boroughs & Burbs" is a weekly show hosted by John Engel of Douglas Elliman and Roberto Cabrera of Brown Harris Stevens. The show takes place on Zoom and is then re-broadcast on YouTube. Boroughs & 'Burbs provides an in-depth look at the real estate market in New York City, its suburbs, and has expanded to include all of the ma...

Send us a text The European system is different from the US. There is no "Zestimate" on vineyards or castles. How do you get a deal in Europe?  And where? Is it really based on personal connections and relationships?  We explore the current market with one of the top agents in Europe, Øyvind Olstad, former realtor TV star of  "Lukket Visning" and long-time Christies International affiliate. 🎬 Wat...

Send us a text Attractiveness is how we win new business. Get it right and strangers will choose us over others. Loyalty is necessary to keep business.  Get it right and grow your current relationships. ​​​​​​​ Persuasiveness is the skill we need to conquer client indecision, inaction and miscalculation. ​​​​​​​ Ever since Dr. Robert Cialdini wrote his famous 1984 book Influence: the Psychology of...

Send us a text Join us on Boroughs and Burbs as we explore the heart of New York City's elegance, the Upper East Side. Known for being the most affluent neighborhood in the city, we ask the question, is that still true? Our experts, Neil Laurine and Alfred Renna, dive into the history and current state of this iconic neighborhood, sharing their insights and expertise. Discover the charm and sophis...

Send us a text Peter Hernandez lives his personal and professional passion for helping people become the most successful versions of themselves that they can be. Originally the founder and co-president of Teles Properties until it was acquired by Douglas Elliman, Hernandez is widely regarded in the industry as the driving force behind the renowned Teles brand and its highly collaborative company c...

Send us a text Manhattan Beach is known as "The Pearl of L.A.'s South Bay" and was immortalized in the Beach Boys classic, "Surfin' U.S.A." Take a gander at the impressive beachfront real estate as you walk, run, bike, rollerblade or skateboard on The Strand, a fantastic place to people-watch as well. Downtown Manhattan Beach is a culinary force and a must for foodies, with great seafood shacks, g...

Send us a text With over a billion dollars in sales and 20+ years of real estate experience, Carrie McCormick is one of the most recognized names in Chicago real estate. Carrie has an unsurpassed reputation for white glove client service, ingenious marketing strategies and outstanding results. An award-winning and top-ranked real estate broker, Carrie has earned coveted industry accolades for her...

Send us a text The pandemic is forcing real-estate change. Over the past two years a shift in behaviors means the old zoning doesn't work, commercial tenants are breaking leases,  landlords demand re-zoning, developers are scrambling to adapt, and as prices rise affordable housing is a hot-button everywhere. ​​​​​​​We kick off 2023, episode #70, exploring how real estate is changing, and the law w...

Send us a text Consistently regarded as one of NYC’s and America’s topped ranked closers, Brian’s stand-out marketing is effective, creative, and elegant. An industry leader since 1999, Brian’s get-it-done-right approach brings lucrative, hassle-free results for his clients.  Known nationally and internationally for his impactful property movie tours, Brian’s multi-media and social approach regula...

Send us a text We are back in the Big Apple for episode #68 of Boroughs & Burbs to talk with the leading appraiser in the nation, Jonathan Miller.      We had Jonathan on episode 32 "The Pricing Show" when Jonathan was joined by Dr. Rob Docters of Yale. And, we had Jonathan on again in last spring, episode 50 where we asked "Can Housing Keep Rising?"   Nine months have passed since we made som...

Send us a text We are in Texas for episode #67 of Boroughs & Burbs to talk with the leaders who built a dominant market share as the Sudhoff Companies before partnering with Douglas Elliman in 2019.      Why Texas? Texas has emerged as one of the most important, fast-growing markets in the country over the last decade so we want to know why and will it last? Some of the questions we'll ask the...

Send us a text Welcome back to New York for episode #66 of Boroughs & Burbs . This week is a very special show. We have the NYC-based Presidents of two real estate brokerages that are in some ways similar, and yet couldn't be more different.      We have Richard Ferrari, the President of Douglas Elliman , which has been in existence since 1911 and has over 7,000 agents in 113 offices across th...

Send us a text Welcome to our Dominating Social Show, episode #65 of Boroughs & Burbs . This week we have two experts on the intersection of social media with luxury lifestyle and real estate. How important is Social Media in the world of luxury goods and real estate? Very. First, there's Samantha Yanks , the Queen of the Hamptons and NYC. Yes, that Samantha Yanks, formerly Editor in Chief of...

Send us a text Welcome to our Great Southwest Show, episode #64 of Boroughs & Burbs. This week we have a tale of two cities which could not be more different, and yet they share a great deal in common. First, there's San Diego, known as "America's Finest City" with its quintessentially southern California vibe. It's a more laid-back environment, and a much more affordable market than L.A., att...

Send us a text Welcome to our Moderns show, episode #63 of Boroughs & Burbs. This week I would like to explore the concept of modernism with two experts who have given the subject a great deal of thought, built magnificent modern houses and buildings, and who have taught the subject of Modern architecture around the world in seminars and at the college level. First, we'd like to define Moderni...