HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE

Send us Fan Mail Are there things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home? Realtor.com asked this question on their social pages and we decided to discuss a few comments that stand out to us. Bill recently moved across the bridge to the burbs of South Jersey and shares his newfound "Burb-servations" with us, which may become a new segment (stay tuned)! Did you know...

Send us Fan Mail In just a few months, mortgage interest rates have increased from 3% to 6% and it's been a lot to keep up with. We’re joined by Chris Smith, a local mortgage lender and specialist, and OG friend of the show, to talk about the recent rate hikes, mortgage-related misconceptions, and how cooler heads prevail in times like these. Chris drops some knowledge, talks all-things Phill...

Send us Fan Mail The hit show Stranger Things got us thinking about comparing the 80's real estate numbers to todays. How do today's real estate prices, mortgage rates, and gas prices compare to the 1980's? The gang also gives a quick real estate update on what we are seeing 'on the streets' in segment 1, and the show wraps up with Dina's downloads. Featured drinks: T...

Send us Fan Mail First of all, we've never had an ice cream we didn't like. That's a little known fact about this show. We appreciate ice cream cake, soft serve, scoops, splits, sandwiches, THE LIST GOES ON. But where do Philadelphians go for ice cream? There's so many places to choose from, with what often feels like, so little time. We're gonna break down some must visit...

Send us Fan Mail It was 97 degrees outside the other day and Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, so it's safe to say... Summer is basically here. Which means the infamous Summer real estate market is, too. Or is it here already? We have a lot to say and figured it was time to check in and discuss the scenarios we're currently experiencing on the Philadelphia real estate streets. We're...

Send us Fan Mail We're taking this episode to South Philly and are celebrating one of the most relatable, familiar, and heartfelt types of real estate. Homes of this style don't get enough recognition, in our opinion, but they're very familiar to us all: The Grandma House. We're joined by Instagram's own @s.philly.time.capsules who thoughtfully catalogues and celebrates vi...

Send us Fan Mail Every real estate agent has heard the word "Zestimate" in a conversation with a friend or client. In fact, it happened to one of us recently, so we decide to do a deep dive... What exactly is a Zestimate? Where is the data coming from? How do the experts determine a home's market value? Should we convert our podcast into a "Catfish: Real Estate" docuseries...

Send us Fan Mail There’s nothing like being in an iconic bar, and Philly is home to a bunch of them. We talk about some of the iconic bars that we know and love, as well as the best "Citywide Specials" — also known as a beer and a shot. Does a Peroni and a shot of ‘buca sound good to anyone? We also take a look at Tastykake’s “Zodiac Signs as Tastykake Treats” list and see if we identify...

Send us Fan Mail We know the market for buying a home has been beyond competitive lately, but what about the rental market? We’re curious. What’s it like our there for a prospective tenant? Our beloved Home Collective teammate and friend, Zoe Fox, joins us for happy hour and tells us everything. She brings us up to speed about the current rental market, what it’s like out there for a rental applic...

Send us Fan Mail We examine the interesting Philadelphia Madness Twitter Tournament. It begins with 128 neighborhoods seeded based on WalkScore (walkability) and split into 4 Regions, where Philadelphians vote for the best neighborhood in Philly… on Twitter… March Madness style. With drinks in hand, our Philadelphia neighborhood knowledge is put to the test as we discuss matchups and make our Fina...

Send us Fan Mail After discovering that “National Plan for Vacation Day” is celebrated in the middle of Winter, we couldn’t help but think about all things AirBnB related and how little we know about the business side. We want to learn more, you guys! Jen Jordan, Owner of successful AirBnB property management co “Slate & Hearth” joins us for happy hour and shares her knowledge on how to turn y...

Send us Fan Mail Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we thought, "ya know what, now’s a great time to have a loved one on the show." We are joined by Sheena Marziano, an amazing real estate agent, fellow team member of The Home Collective, and Bill’s wife! Sheena and Bill breakdown their work dynamic, Dina and Kristin do their best to try and get Sheena to gossip about Bill, and tog...

Send us Fan Mail It’s 2022, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and we’re back with some answers… mostly to the top questions home buyers ask their realtors (according to Realtor.com). Also in this episode Dina offers her PSA (Personal Service Announcements) regarding winterizing your home (something she forgot to do), and also gives us some fun Philly news. The crew also explains their latest recording hia...

Send us Fan Mail We're so excited to be joined by Bill's childhood friend and "wine guy", Joe Saxton of Saxton Cellars. We talk about homemade wine, natural wine, and the show's holiday favorite: limoncello. Joe shares a bit of his wine and limoncello making process and how the pandemic affected Saxton Cellars... We also have a lot of questions throughout the episode: Dina...

Send us Fan Mail Bill recently traveled to Houston, TX to attend his friend's 50th birthday party, but it wasn't just any party, it was a good ol' fashioned Roast! And he was featured on the "dais". Bill tells us what exactly that means and shares some additional details of this epic friendship milestone. We also boast about our moving out stories, another type of mileston...

Send us Fan Mail We’re drinking pumpkin beer in celebration of all things fall with our friend and real estate teammate, Joe Morrison, who joins us to talk about his spectacular new listing in Wynnewood, which just so happens to be M. Night Shyamalan’s childhood home! Joe also shares details on Night's epic fundraiser “Shyamaween 2021” that you won’t want to miss. We also recap our Fall Beer...

Send us Fan Mail Well, Eagles and Phillies fans know the unfortunate truth about losing right now, but we're trying our best to think happy thoughts. This show's coping mechanism is thinking positively about none other than our favorite thing this time of year: fall beers! We recently discovered Samuel Adams is coming out with a limited edition 28% ABV Ale that is so potent it's ill...

Send us Fan Mail It's the season 2 kick off! Dina resurfaces after her wedding, which survived a hurricane, and the gang recaps the big day in its entirety! We look back on our spring & summer business and do a deep dive on why it’s challenging to attempt to look ahead and predict the market's future. We also discuss why living in the present is a beneficial approach and how now may...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're missing Dina while she prepares for her wedding of the century (Borgata, you've been warned). Meanwhile, Bill and Kristin dish about what you can do in 24 hours in Philly, the Poconos, and the beach (surprise, it includes drinking!). We also discover what not to do on a Frontier Airlines flight and we wonder why Kristin is obsessed with Grey Gardens and t...

Send us Fan Mail We're celebrating our 12th episode with our "Top 10 Seller Mistakes" list. A list of our top 10 things every seller must do well in order to achieve a successful sale, what to prioritize, what can easily go wrong, etc... Can you guess our top 2? Also in this episode, Dina tells a "Sh*t They Don't Show You on HGTV" story at a recent showing appointment...

Send us Fan Mail Our team transaction manager and Delco native, Sean Roche, AKA "Sean of Delco", joins us to talk about the hit HBO series "Mare of Easttown" which was filmed in and around Delaware County. We call out all the neighborhood spots we noticed throughout the series, the infamous Delco accent, and when exactly Bill realizes Kate Winslet is the star of the show. At th...

Send us Fan Mail Our best gal pal, teammate, and arguably the most famous person we know, Deirdre Affel, joins us to talk about her 15 minutes of fame on "House Hunters” and she of course provides some prime material for Bill and Dina’s future show: “The Sh*t They Don’t Show You on HGTV”. It’s also Cinco de Mayo and Bill teaches us what to make with Grapefruit Pellegrino, Dina’s drinking Mode...

Send us Fan Mail Local realtor and friend, Michael Scipione, joins the show to share the inside scoop on his upcoming new construction project "Jamison Place" which is a boutique 5 home development with garage parking and a private terrace in Passyunk Square, paying homage to the Original Street name dating back to 1897. We also check out the Philly Iceberg Meme and test our local knowle...

Send us Fan Mail We did a dry February because we're late to everything! On this episode Kristin McFeely joins us to talk about the current state of the market, how real the struggle is for our Buyers right now, and some of the work that goes into listing a property. We also discuss a "Secret Apartment" in Veteran's Stadium and Bill shares memories of what it was really like at...