HALLOWS TEAM PODCAST

Special sweet treat episode! The show moves out of the studio and into the kitchen to build some MEGA MILKSHAKES! Were joined by local realtor Sarah Padilla and her daughter Eden! Tune in to get to know Sarah and her family as they build some stunning desserts!

"Inflation for 500" Shelbi Haering is a Northern Arizona realtor and first-time guest! Chris and Shelbi show their competitive edge by discussing inflation and the effects it has on the market by playing Inflation Jeopardy!

Join us on the FLGHome Podcast as we welcome special guest Renee Gaun, a Flagstaff local Realtor, for a fun-filled episode! Watch as we indulge in interesting candy and play a lively game, guessing details about recently closed listings. Renee brings her expertise and insider tips to the table, providing valuable insights into the Flagstaff housing market. Don't miss this exciting journey thro...

WE ARE CRANKING UP THE HEAT! Join us as we sit down with Justin Bemis, a local realtor who has quickly made a name for himself in the Arizona market since 2017. In a fun twist, Chris and Justin indulge in a flavorful challenge of eating hot wings that gradually increase in spiciness with each question asked.

Who doesn't love a board game? On this episode, we are joined by local realtor Jane Becher! Chris and Jane play a real estate-themed game of Headbandz. This episode provides so much valuable information and advice to all different types of buyers!

Do you love Airbnb? Do you hate Airbnb? Chris dives into it with Mason Gilliland a Flagstaff local who manages over 40 short-term rentals! How is it affecting Flagstaff? Should we embrace it? Mason gives us the full short-term rental picture with extensive knowledge and facts from first-hand experience.

Season 2 of the FLGHome Podcast is here, and who better to start it off than Gary Nelson? Gary came on to discuss the hot topic of A.I. in real estate. Where does A.I. stand now? Is it coming to take over the world? Is it a gimmick? Or is it just a tool that can be used within the right scenarios? Chris and Gary tackle those questions today.

On this episode of the FlGHome Podcast, we talk with Flagstaff's local realtor Bob Baronas!

On this episode of the FLGHome Podcast, we are joined by non-other than Shelly Ellsworth! Shelly is the branch manager of the Benchmark Lakeside Branch and has been in the lending game for more than 28 years!

On this episode of the FLGHome Podcast, we have local Flagstaff Realtor Nicole Cumbie! We discuss DIY vs paying a contractor/handyman, how to achieve your dream home, and much more!

The podcast has gone on the road! On this episode, we cruised down Route 66 to talk with Tyler And Devin Cutlip about all the great things about owning a home and living in Williams.

The newest episode of the FLGHome podcast is out NOW! It features none the less than Benchmark's own Torin Palmer. We discuss his Flagstaff roots, how he got into the lending industry, and his knowledge of construction loans.

For this episode of the FLGhome Podcast, we meet with Tammara Prager a real estate agent and Flagstaff local. We discuss the topic of owning long and short-term rental properties, and how to navigate the current real estate conditions.

My wife, Abby Hallows, talks about our real estate adventures including our latest renovation to Airbnb project.

Chris Hallows Introduces his new alignment with Benchmark Mortgage and interviews owner Jim McMahan. Jim talks about his 37 years in the mortgage industry and how he came to be an owner at Benchmark Mortgage. He shares Benchmark's passion for veterans as well as home ownership in general.

Licensed Realtor Ashley Berardi explains how quickly the market is already shifting. The reality of low inventory continues to be an issue and along with it bringing multiple offers, cash and ultimately strong competition as we head into a lower rate environment this year. Ashley provides the top tips in how buyers and sellers should prepare now!

Dana Rich is a Licensed Loan Officer and Reverse Mortgage Expert that demyths the stigma around reverse mortgages and talks about the massive impact they can have in retiree's lives. She explains reverse purchases, reverse mortgages and reverse equity lines and how they can work in tandem with retiree financial planners to maximize the freedom of client's asset planning along with leading to the l...

Kai Degomez (CPA) makes talking about taxes simply exciting! Kai explains how the tax code essentially rewards real estate investors when building rental portfolios and improving those properties. There are both big NOW benefits for investors and massive LATER implications when it comes to inheritance and estate planning.  Learn more about Kai's firm here: http://flagstaffaccountingservices.c...

Tim Beaubien is the RAPAC director (Realtors of Arizona Political Action Committee). He discuss current issues that are on RAPAC's radar and how the Realtors that support RAPAC help them protect the Realtor profession as well private property rights. 

Locally raised Broker of Realty Executives, Wayne McCormick, and his client and local Dentist, Kyle Hobson, talk customer service and what it means to seek out expert service. Whether it's the 'forever smile' or 'forever home' these two have you dialed!

Tad Moore, the immediate past President of the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors (NAAR), and Jessica Garard, the current NAAR President, talk about their desires to serve in Association Leadership and their goals for raising the bar for their Association in all things from community service and outreach, equity and inclusive of both Association members and those they serve as well as simply...

With all the volatility in home prices this year and the shift in market from heavy seller to more neutral with maybe some lean to buyers, we had to sit down with a pro and Genevieve Vanderlip with Hometown Appraisal answered the call! Learn about the mechanics of appraising and how the market shifts have made her job quite complex. 

Hand up vs hand out is exactly what Eric Wolverton of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona is doing with their new Starter Home Project! Eric fills us in on what Habitat has done in Northern Arizona in the past and how their new Starter Home Project will be a real game changer for local families. This project creates amazing opportunity of home ownership and equity building with the design of...

Floods, Fires, Earthquakes, Monsoon Rains, Heavy Snow and the occasional Tornado are all some of the elements that we tough out here in Northern Arizona. Your insurance needs are certainly not small and it's critical to be covered and understand your coverage. Bill Tullis walks us through understanding how insurance can change in disaster areas, how umbrella policies can add protection to your ove...

Seasoned Real Estate Pro (Realtor) Renee Gaun talks through the shifting tides of the current real estate market. Talks about where opportunity can be found and how Real Estate ownership and investing can change the trajectory of your life!