GET REAL with Jack & Cindy

Real estate scams are getting smarter, more sophisticated and harder to spot. This week on GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we’re breaking down the scams targeting buyers, sellers AND real estate agents. From fake listings and wire fraud to vacant land scams and people pretending to be someone they’re not, some of these stories are absolutely wild. And the scary part? Even experienced people can ge...

The latest episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy is out now, and we're coming to you from one of Envision Homes' stunning Parade of Homes entries in Sunset Hills in Tulsa! This week, we're talking all things 2026 Parade of Homes, featuring 100 homes across the Tulsa area and why it's one of the best opportunities of the year to explore what's new in home design, construction, and innovation. W...

It's time for Episode 9 of Season 3 of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy! This week we're talking about staging. What is it really... and how do you do it the right way? Here's the thing. Designing your house for living and staging your house to sell are two completely different things. The goal isn't making it perfect for you. The goal is helping buyers walk in and instantly picture themselves livin...

Everyone keeps hearing the same headline: “There’s a housing shortage.” But is that actually true… or is the real story more complicated? In the latest episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we take a closer look at what’s really happening in today’s housing market. Are there truly not enough homes? Or are buyers just being more selective about price, location, interest rates, and condition? W...

Is all luxury created equal? Not even close. In this episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we’re breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in real estate… that luxury is just about price. Spoiler alert: it’s not. We’re talking about what actually defines a luxury property, why some high-priced homes miss the mark, and what truly sets exceptional homes apart from the rest. If you’ve ever...

We’re flipping the script on square footage! In Season 3’s newest episode, we’re unpacking why the “bigger is better” trend is finally getting a reality check and what today’s buyers actually care about now. But that’s not all… if your dream home has a roof over 10 years old, this could impact your ability to even get insured. We’re breaking down what’s happening with insurance companies right now...

On the latest episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, Cindy and Jack dive into one of the hottest topics in real estate right now… AI.  Is it cheating if you use technology to show what a home could look like with a different paint color? What about using AI to stage a vacant house so buyers can better picture the space? We break down where creativity, marketing, and ethics intersect in today’s...

In this episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we’re fresh off teaching agents at our brokerages in Tulsa and OKC and sharing the biggest lightbulb moments we saw in the room. We break down what we jokingly call the Ozempic of real estate… the shortcuts agents are chasing to lose the “weight” of actually doing the work. From social media that’s all about me, me, me to content that never once a...

If you thought Part 1 was good… buckle up. We had so much to unpack about real estate in 2026 that we had to split this conversation into two parts — and this is Part 2. On this episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we’re diving into the hot topics everyone is running into right now, including: Why "wait and see" pricing is a big mistake. Why "bad feedback" isn't necessarily a bad thing. Why...

It’s time for another episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, and this one was too good to keep short. We’re diving into the hottest real estate topics we’re seeing play out right now and there was so much to unpack, we had to split it into two parts. In Part One, we get real about sellers who want to “wait and see” on pricing and why that strategy can quietly cost you in today’s market. We als...

🎙️ We’re back… and yep, it feels good to be behind the mic again. Season Three of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy starts with why this podcast matters so much to us. Not just as real estate professionals, but as people who genuinely care about Tulsa and doing this business the right way. We also get real about New Year’s resolutions. Why most people quit. What actually works. And how to keep moment...

We’re wrapping up 2025, so you know we had to talk about the stuff everyone’s whispering about but not of a lot of people are really explaining. Yep… 50-year mortgages, portable mortgages, and all the “Is this good or is this going to bite us?” questions buyers and sellers keep throwing at us. In this episode, we break down what these new ideas actually mean in real life — not the headline version...

On this episode, we sit down with Tulsa design icon Kent Oellien and get the inside scoop on how he works his magic. Kent talks about some of his favorite projects, the trends he’s loving right now, and why every space he touches ends up with its own personality. Nothing about his work is cookie cutter, and that’s exactly why people here trust him with their homes and their vision. Does he spill t...

If you’ve ever wondered whether your credit or debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is quietly sabotaging your dream of owning a home… this one’s for you.  In this episode, we’re breaking down DTI in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon. No confusing charts. Just real talk about how lenders look at your numbers and what that means for your buying power. And because you shouldn’t have to figure it out...

How the Government Shutdown Is Shaking Up Real Estate The government shutdown isn’t just about politics — it’s hitting the housing market, too. In this week’s episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we’re breaking down what it really means for buyers, sellers, and agents across the country. If you’re using a VA, FHA, or USDA loan — listen up. We’ll explain what’s still moving, what’s stalled, a...

Open Houses — Why They Still Matter Most homes aren’t technically sold from an open house…but that doesn’t mean they’re not powerful. In this episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we pull back the curtain on why open houses are still a crucial tool for buyers and agents right now. National stats say only about 3% of buyers start with an open house — but nearly 50% attend at some point in thei...

It’s been a year since the NAR settlement reshaped how REALTORS® work with buyers—and the industry is still adjusting. In this episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we unpack what’s really changed (and what hasn’t). From buyer broker agreements to compensation conversations, we break down what this shift means for: Agents trying to protect their value and explain it clearly. Buyers navigating...

Think waiting for the Fed’s official announcement will save you money? You might be waiting yourself right out of the perfect house. 📉 Mortgage rates are already dipping ahead of next week’s Fed decision, and smart buyers are jumping in before the competition floods back into the market. We break down why rates move before the headlines hit, what this means for buyers right now, and why timing co...

After the wild ride of 2020–2023, many sellers still think their homes are worth more than today’s market says they are. In this episode, we break down how to price your home the right way so it actually sells and doesn’t sit collecting dust on Zillow.  From understanding buyer psychology to looking at real comps (not just wishful thinking), we’ll walk you through how to hit that sweet spot betwee...

Welcome back from summer break—we’ve missed the mic, and clearly, you missed our banter. In this special catch-up convo, Jack brings that Broadway flair and we dig into what Kristin Chenoweth and he have been up to this summer. Meanwhile, Cindy is playing the part of Nurse Ratched... hmmm, sound interesting. Whether it's building a dream home or building a legacy, the lessons overlap more than you...

Time to GET REAL about repairs, because this episode pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of the deal: the TRR period—that’s Treatment, Replace, or Repair for all you non-contract nerds. Jack & Cindy break down how this works in Oklahoma (hint: it's generally a 10-day inspection period followed by 7 days of back-and-forth negotiating), but no matter where you live, thi...

Negotiation Secrets—It’s Not Always About the Benjamins! Think you’ve gotta drop top dollar to snag your dream home? Think again! 💰 In today’s episode of GET REAL with Jack and Cindy, we’re lifting the lid on all the sneaky-smart, no-extra-cash-needed ways to sweet-talk a seller into choosing YOU. Yep, price isn’t always king—sometimes it’s about timing, flexibility, emotional connection, and eve...

Season 2, Episode 11: The Home Buyer Class You’ve Been Waiting For! Ready to buy a home—whether it’s your first or your forever? We’ve got a surprise just for you. This week, Jack & Cindy are pulling back the curtain on something we’ve been working on behind the scenes… 🥁 Drumroll, please… we’ve launched our brand new Home Buyer Class! 🙌 And no, you don’t have to be a first-time buyer to ben...

Want top dollar for your home? It’s not just about granite countertops and curb appeal—it's about strategy. One wrong price, and your house could sit while others fly off the market.  This week on GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we’re pulling back the curtain on how to really price your home to sell. 💸 From location you can’t change, to updates you can, we break down what truly affects your home’...

Think the housing market is crashing? Not so fast—especially if you're in Tulsa! In this week's episode of GET REAL with Jack & Cindy, we're breaking down what's really happening in Tulsa real estate, beyond the national media's gloom-and-doom headlines. Is now a good time to buy, sell, or invest? Jack and Cindy dive deep, looking at the local market from every angle: prices, inventory, intere...