Coffee with Real Estate

#RealEstatePodcast, #HomeBuying, #HousingMarket, #RealEstateTips, #HomePrices, #BuyersMarket, #ForSale, #VintageSUVs, #PodcastLifeIn this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and Kurt dive into one of the biggest shifts the housing market has seen in years: home listing prices are declining at their fastest pace in nearly a decade. What does this mean for buyers and sellers? They discuss how...

#RealEstatePodcast, #FirstTimeHomeBuyer, #HousingMarket, #NYCCheapartments, #MidwestRealEstate, #HomeBuyingTips, #RealEstateTrends, #RealEstateInvesting, #NYCLiving, #CreativeHousing In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and Kurt cut through the media noise to spotlight some refreshing news: the housing market is showing real momentum—and first-time buyers are leading the charge. With...

#RealEstateTips, #ghostfat,#Downsizing, #DeclutterYourHome, #HomeSelling, #MinimalistLiving, #MoveSmart, #OrganizedLiving, #HomeGoals, #CoffeeWithRealEstate, #LifeTransition Thinking about downsizing your home but not sure where to start? In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and Kurt break down exactly how to simplify your space without losing your sanity. From working with a professi...

#RealEstatePodcast, #HousingMarketShift, #RealtorLife, #AgentBurnout, #RealEstateTrends, #MarketUpdate, #BrokerLife, #RealEstateBusiness, #HousingInsights, Where did all the real estate agents go? In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and Kurt break down one of the biggest shifts happening in today’s housing market—the quiet (and not-so-quiet) exit of agents struggling to survive a slo...

In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate , Susan and Kurt dive into one of the easiest — and most overlooked — ways to boost your home’s value: paint color. If you’re thinking about selling, the wrong colors can instantly turn buyers off, make rooms feel smaller, and date your home faster than you think. Susan shares real-world insight from current listings, explaining why certain shades like gr...

#RealEstatePodcast, #CostOfLiving, #HackySack, #GlobalLiving, #LuxuryMarkets, #AffordableLiving, #RelocationTips, #ExpatLife, #HousingMarket, #CoffeeWithRealEstate In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and Kurt take a fun and insightful trip across the globe—without ever leaving their chairs. They break down the world’s most expensive cities to live in, from Zurich and Geneva to Honolu...

#RealEstatePodcast, #HomeBuyingTips, #NewConstruction, #FirstTimeBuyer, Are new construction homes really the money-saving solution buyers think they are—or is it just clever marketing? In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and Kurt break down the real costs of buying a new home versus a 20-year-old property. From energy efficiency and lower maintenance to upfront costs, builder incent...

#HauntedHouse, #RealEstateTips, #HomeInspection, #GhostMyths, #Looksmaxing Is your home haunted… or just in need of repairs? In this fun and eye-opening episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and Kurt break down seven classic “haunted house” warning signs—from slamming doors and cold spots to flickering lights and mysterious smells. But before you call in a priest (or Ghostbusters), they reveal...

#HomeSellingTips, #RealEstatePodcast, #HomeBuyerTips, #RealtorLife, #SellYourHomeFast, #FlooringUpgrade, In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, host Susan Thomas sits down with Rainel Solano of Floor Coverings International to talk about one of the fastest ways to improve a home’s first impression: flooring. Whether you’re a home seller preparing to list, a home buyer planning updates after c...

#RealEstatePodcast, #HousingMarket, #Affordability, #MidwestRealEstate, #Springfield,#CollegeGradJobs Two towns named Springfield are stealing the spotlight—and they’re proving a bigger point about today’s housing market. Susan and producer Kurt compare Springfield, Massachusetts (a value alternative to Boston’s sky‑high prices) with Springfield, Illinois (a Midwest mover with fast appreciation an...

#NewJerseyRealEstate, #BiddingWar, #OverAsking, #MultipleOffers, #PricingStrategy, #HomeStaging, #RealEstateTips, #PopCultureNews Welcome to the first official weekend edition of Coffee with Real Estate! Susan and producer Kurt break down a headline-worthy sale: a modest New Jersey home listed at $800,000 that ultimately sold for $1.18 million—about $400,000 over asking. Was it luck, a deliberate...

#LouisvilleRealEstate, #LouisvilleKY, #MillionDollarMarket, #MidwestRealEstate, #FirstTimeHomebuyer, #RelocationTrends, #GenZ, #FaithAndDating,Louisville is quietly rewriting the “million-dollar home” story—and younger buyers are helping drive it. In this episode, Susan and producer Kurt break down why Louisville’s $1M+ sales have surged over the years, even while the city’s broader market remains...

#HomeBuyingTips,#MortgagePreApproval,#RealEstateNegotiation,#ClosingCosts,#HomeInspection,#BuyerStrategy,In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, Susan and producer Kurt break down how buyers can land the best house for the least amount of money—without getting crushed by hidden costs or overpaying in a competitive market. They start with the foundation: building buying power through lender pre...

#HomeBuyingTips, #HomeSellingTips, #KitchenDesign, #ListingPrep, #RealEstateAdvice, Welcome back to Coffee with Real Estate! I’m Susan, and I’m joined by our awesome producer, Kurt, for a lively episode that blends smart home-selling strategy with a fun night-out twist. We break down a fresh list of ‘kitchen icks’ that buyers notice fast—starting with full butcher-block countertops (pretty, but pr...

#FoundationRepair,#StructuredHouston,#HomeInspection,#FoundationProblems www.structuredhouston.com Houston homes sit on expansive clay soil—so foundation movement is common, but not every crack means you need repairs. In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate , host Susan talks with Brandon Hoge of Structured Houston about what “structural issues” really look like in the real world. Brandon expla...

#RealEstatePodcast, #HomeBuyingTips, #HomeSellingAdvice, #HiddenHomeCosts, #Homeownership101, Buying a home is exciting—but it also comes with hidden costs that can surprise even the most prepared buyers. In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate , host Susan and producer Kurt break down the real financial stressors of homeownership that buyers, sellers, and realtors need to understand before clo...

#SecondHomeFirst, #VacationRentalInvesting, #RealEstateInvesting, #BuySecondHomeFirst,#vacationhome In this episode of Coffee with Real Estate, hosts Susan and Kurt explore the unconventional strategy of buying your second home first. Perfect for home buyers, sellers, and realtors, they discuss how families in high-cost cities are renting their primary residence while investing in a vacation home...

Welcome to Coffee with Real Estate! Join host Susan and producer Kurt as they dive into the realities of owning rental properties. With 15 years of hands-on experience, Susan shares the benefits like positive cash flow, portfolio diversification, and long-term appreciation—while Kurt keeps it real about the pitfalls. From unreliable tenants and surprise repairs to vacancies, rising costs, and grue...

#RealEstateMarket2026, #SpringHousingMarket, #HomeBuyingTips, #HomeSellingGuide Welcome to Coffee With Real Estate, your go-to podcast for honest insights on buying and selling homes. In this episode, host Susan and producer Kurt break down the accelerating 2026 spring housing market. Despite mortgage rates around 6.38%, newly pending listings rose 4.6% year-over-year, inventory increased 9.5%, an...

#HomeBuyingTips, #RealEstateInvesting, #LongTermInvestment, #FirstTimeHomeBuyer, Discover how to identify properties with strong long-term investment potential on Coffee With Real Estate. Host Susan and producer Kurt share expert insights for home buyers and sellers on choosing homes that build wealth. Learn the key factors: strong locations with job growth, great schools, low crime, and future de...

#MaximalistDesign, #ColorDrenching, #HomeDecorTrends, #RealEstateTips,#seinfeld Welcome to Coffee with Real Estate, where real talk meets real homes over a fresh cup of coffee. Join host Susan, a seasoned realtor, and her witty producer Kurt as they break down the latest trends shaping today’s housing market. In this episode, they dive into the bold rise of Maximalist design — the vibrant, high-im...

#RetireAbroad, #SellYourHome, #RealEstateRetirement, #ItalyRetirement Welcome to Coffee With Real Estate! Join host Susan and producer Kurt as they explore the exploding trend of American retirees selling their US homes and moving abroad. With retiree numbers quadrupling since 1974, discover why countries like Italy, France, Portugal, and Ecuador are top choices for home sellers and buyers seeking...

#WaterDamageRestoration, #FireDamageRepairDiscover how to restore your home after water damage, fire damage, or mold issues in this must-listen episode of Coffee With Real Estate. Host sits down with Matthew Martinez of Restore Me TX to break down the step-by-step restoration process that turns disaster into a livable home again. Learn what happens during emergency water extraction, professional d...

Join Susan and Kurt on Coffee With Real Estate , the must-listen podcast for realtors , home buyers , and home sellers navigating today's dynamic market. In this engaging episode, dive into the hottest interior design trend: fluted cabinets and fluted accent features that are dominating kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Discover five key things every homeowner and real estate professiona...

Join Susan and Kurt as they talk empty nesters —parents whose kids have flown the coop—and how they're reimagining their homes and lifestyles for the next chapter. Discover practical strategies: Repurpose kids' bedrooms into guest suites, home offices, hobby rooms, small gyms, or entertainment spaces with bars and reading nooks. Learn why many empty nesters (often 70%+ in surveys) opt to r...