Homeownership & Marriage

Marriage is nothing if not an adventure. The most beautiful experiences in life always seem to feature some challenges. If you'd like to overcome the hardest parts of marriage (or prep for them in advance), beginning the work of excavating your inner world should be at the top of your priority list. In this episode, we talk in depth and share our own personal experiences about how marriage is...

“Passive Income” has become a popular buzzword phrase used very frequently in the media today. In this episode, we debunk the passive income myth, as it is a term that is loosely thrown around to define a revenue stream that takes little to no effort to manage.  With the proper experience and knowledge in creating long lasting passive income, it is indeed worth it as long as you have an understand...

In today’s episode we had the privilege of interviewing Guy Miligi and Velma Farinha with TSM Insurance Services about protecting your family, your home, and your assets. Their approach is different as they are experts in helping individuals develop a proactive strategy and plan in addressing all of your insurance needs.  They are our own trusted team that we highly recommend, and we encourage you...

Expect the housing market in the new year to look different from the highly competitive housing market of the past two years.  In this episode, we discuss how buyer demand will remain strong in 2023, but that due to the job loss during this current recession, it will continue to be more of a balanced market than tilting one way or the other. To schedule a complimentary consultation with us or to f...

The holidays serve as a perfect reminder each year to let go and to transition, both internally and externally. It is so important to remember to be present in all things, especially with the hustle and bustle the holiday season brings.  In this episode, we talk about helpful tips that we have implemented in our own lives to avoid burnout, so that we are able to truly enjoy what matters most durin...

Understanding how probate works in real estate is not a joyous topic to discuss, but it is so necessary as it pertains to life planning and ensuring that your assets are secured. When a person dies, their property must be distributed according to the instructions in the will. Much of the time this will happen through probate. Probate is the legal process, which involves the courts, to ensure the w...

We are so excited about celebrating our Homeownership & Marriage Podcast one year anniversary! We have learned so much throughout this process, and thought we would share the highs and lows of our journey together.  Join us as we dive into talking about how seeking perfection is for the birds, the importance of providing actionable content, how consistency is crucial in this business, and acti...

It might come to you as a surprise, but there are extra costs you’re going to want to save and be prepared for when purchasing a home; some view it as a financial impact, while others view it as an investment. There are benefits to this current market, and it is important to dissect the fine print first to ensure you are setting yourself up for success. To schedule a complimentary consultation wit...

As Realtors, first and foremost we are problem solvers, and it is our job to provide a seamless and smooth escrow for all of our clients. Yet unfortunately, in some transactions there are unexpected hiccups that we all get blindsided by, and have to navigate through for the outcome.  Having just experienced our longest escrow to date, we dive deep into the details and what we did to ensure our cli...

It is your agent's job to create favorable circumstances for buyers, it’s your job to determine if those circumstances apply to YOU.  From a long term perspective, real estate has always been a safe investment. Over the long term, the numbers always tend to work out. In this episode, we provide a helpful breakdown in terms of navigating market shifts.  To schedule a complimentary consultation...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all sizes learned the importance of connecting with their customer base online. By expanding our business in a client friendly digital landscape, we found new ways to engage with our client base by knowing our target audience, listening to them, and giving them what they want. Being able to adapt, pivot quickly, and be agile in your business is so import...

Weeding through other people’s opinions when it comes to your real estate goals comes with the territory. So how do you cut through the noise and focus on the right chatter?  It is so important to address fear head on, engage in self-work in understanding yourself in different situations, implement healthy boundaries, and be mindful about the information you are allowing into your life. In this ep...

Changing your habits is challenging for 2 reasons: 1) We try to change the wrong thing, and 2) We try to change our habits in the wrong way. In this episode, we talk about our journey from a business standpoint and how having effective habits and consistency is so important in meeting your personal, professional, and business goals.  To schedule a complimentary consultation with us or to find more...

We are committed and excited to bring you a market update of current trends and hot topics that we are seeing day to day in our market. In this episode, we will walk you through our own professional projections regardless if you are a buyer or seller in this market; so that you can stay up to date, and be able to make a sound decision on what is best for you and your future. To schedule a complime...

There are a plethora of reasons why we chose eXp Realty as our brokerage for our business, but probably the most important is that they are agent success obsessed. In this episode, we talk about our real estate journey in depth and why choosing eXp Realty was vital for our personal and professional growth. To schedule a complimentary consultation with us or to find more resources and information,...

Burnout is detrimental to your business and life success. It exists across all industries, but it is particularly prominent in the world of entrepreneurship and small business. In this episode, we talk about the power of pausing, and we go in depth about helpful strategies we implement in helping to avoid burnout in our business. To schedule a complimentary consultation with us or to find more res...

To join a real estate team or work as an independent real estate agent is a question that always comes up in the industry. Joining any real estate team is not a guarantee of a better outcome than going solo. In fact, you have to join the right real estate team. The wrong real estate team can be just as problematic as going solo. In this episode, we talk about our journey and how we formed together...

In this episode we discuss the importance of thinking, rethinking & unlearning and applying it to our own lives in order for growth to happen; both personally and professionally. Our thoughts are incredibly powerful if put to use in the correct manner, that have the ability to yield us the results we desire. To schedule a complimentary consultation with us or to find more resources and informa...

It is so very important to incorporate your life insurance into a financial plan! We brought in a special guest, Dr. Joaquin Wallace, who is an expert in advising, maintaining and assisting clients grow their portfolio wealth for many years.  In this episode, we address why protecting your assets is critical, where to start when it comes to figuring out which plan is right for you, comparing insur...

A recession is about opportunity and that’s what we focus on in this episode as our real estate market is ever changing. It is understandable that you may be frightened about your current state, and how all this will impact your finances.  It’s important to remember that recessions don’t last forever, there are still some things you can do to blunt the impact of an economic downturn, and the goal...

One of the hottest topics recently in our real estate market, are the interest rates that are continuing to rise. What is important to understand is that the market is cyclical.. meaning what goes up, must come down; and vice versa. Rates will not stay the same forever, and you don’t have to keep your rate for a lifetime either.  In this episode, we address some of the concerns our past clients ha...

Protecting your wealth is important because you are assured of having assets that can help generate income for you and your family in the future. Asset protection is a component of financial planning intended to protect one’s assets from creditor claims. It is important for individuals and business entities use asset protection techniques to limit creditors’ access to certain valuable assets while...

Welcome to the new "normal' market.  In today's episode we talk discuss what a frenzy market looked like for the past two years, we tackle how to prepare for the current market and planning accordingly moving forward. Negotiations, buyers credits, and much more will be the trend we see probably for the duration of the year.  Prepare as this is still a great time to buy and sell.  It...

It is imperative to always be aware of your finances, and whether small or large, understanding how to make money work for you is vital with the new economy we are moving into.  In this episode, we share our successes and failures over the past 16 weeks, and create a new plan for the next 12 weeks. The goal is to always make money work for you. Join us, as we take you on an inside journey of the p...

We are committed and excited to bring you a monthly market update, which is the latest data on what is happening in our local market that we specialize in. In this episode, we will be breaking down the local sales numbers, and provide an update of our professional projections; so that you can stay up to date on the trends that are happening. To schedule a complimentary consultation with us or to f...