Open House with Pat Roach

For episode 50, Pat and Andres catch up on everything from Fourth of July vibes and language rabbit holes to a scary ER visit and a stack of new recommendations. Then they get into a heavy run of housing stories: why U.S. real estate is such an attractive place to park dirty money, what it really means when agents “quit in droves,” and the bipartisan housing bill that just cleared Congress. Pat br...

Pat and Andres open with book-field nostalgia, summer sales stories, and a couple of Hot Finds before jumping into a packed episode that hits close to home. First, they unpack a real estate fraud case out of Portland involving fake investment promises, investor losses, and a very ugly ending. Then they revisit the off-market debate as new data claims sellers lose money in dual-agency and private-n...

Pat and Andres open with personal updates, including a big family announcement from Andres and a new chapter for Pat’s son, before getting into Hot Finds that range from local food to a sci-fi book series. From there, they dig into three stories with real stakes for buyers and agents right now: Midwest cities attracting Gen Z homeowners, where real estate transparency actually does and does not br...

Pat and Andres open with Hot Finds that go from big-screen optimism to a horrific documentary recommendation, then jump into a surprisingly hopeful real estate trend: some Midwest cities are actually pulling Gen Z buyers into homeownership. From there, Pat breaks down a topic that can get messy fast if it is handled wrong: dual agency. He walks through when it comes up, why sellers sometimes choos...

Pat and Andres are back! (season two?), and after a long catch-up they settle into two big questions hanging over real estate right now. First, what does a war with Iran actually mean for mortgage rates, inventory, and buyer behavior if it drags on? Then they pivot to AI and whether it is really a business changer for agents, or just the latest shiny object being sold to people in the industry. It...

Pat and Andres open with Hot Finds, then hit a packed news run: Compass completes its purchase of Anywhere Real Estate, debate over banning institutional homebuyers heats up, and 30-year mortgage rates briefly slip to 5.99%. The back half connects the dots on demand versus supply and explores “portable mortgages” as a way to free up move-up inventory without giving up ultra-low existing rates. Hot...

Pat and Andres kick off 2026 with sponsor thanks, travel and health updates, and a lively Hot Finds before diving into three stories that point in the same direction. A record sale in Massachusetts, NAR’s outlook on boomers and buyers with kids, and a surprising list of places adding families set up the takeaway for agents. The second half lays out a clear plan for where the business is headed and...

Pat and Andres open with sponsor thanks to Fidelity National Title, quick life updates, and Hot Finds. They move into headlines on Google testing home listings, November sales slipping in most major markets, and Florida floating a no-property-tax idea for primary homes. Then they welcome Alex Peterson from Southwestern Real Estate to share how he shifted from getting lost in the weeds to a relatio...

Pat and Andres check in, thank Fidelity National Title, and roll into Hot Finds before tackling headlines on Tucker Carlson’s Qatar move and why buyer-agent commissions have ticked up. Then the back half gets practical: what really happens when you inherit a house—how step-up basis works, what to do if there’s a mortgage or a reverse mortgage, and how to handle it when siblings disagree. It’s a cl...

Pat and Andres celebrate the show’s Wrapped stats, trade a wild closing-and-permits story (hello, transfer stamps and retroactive inspections), and explain earnest money with a quick Fidelity shout before zooming out: what 2026 might really look like for housing. They unpack national forecasts, the “silver tsunami” of downsizing boomers, and why the only honest answer is regional—some markets warm...

Pat and Andres sit down with Nick Sproul —managing broker for Southwestern Real Estate in Florida—to trace his path from late-night studio sessions to a relationship-driven real estate business. Nick breaks down how he built Florida for the brokerage, why genuine coffee meetings beat cold calls, how to handle hard moves with care, and the routines that keep him steady when deals get messy. It is a...

Pat and Andres open with a sponsor nod and a pair of Hot Finds, then sprint through headlines (Compass v. Zillow hearing, NAR’s 2026 rebound call, and a shrinking agent pool) before digging into a rare inside look at a real Code of Ethics case—told as a “hypothetical” to honor confidentiality—where an unpresented offer triggers a grievance, a hearing, and actual penalties. Hot Finds – [00:08:46] P...

Pat and Andres open with a quick sponsor nod (Fidelity National Title) and a personal update on Pat’s pending ethics-case verdict, then flip the script: no Hot Finds this week—only Cold Finds . From there, they rip through fresh headlines (a new Zillow lawsuit, a San Francisco MLS study, and the 50-year mortgage chatter) before a light-but-revealing main topic: just how much the top solo agents in...

Pat and Andres kick off with an all-time sponsor fact drop and a couple of real-world recs before diving into three headline stories: a celebrity sale in Malibu, a Hollywood Hills “new era” purchase (plus a hilarious typo), and a fresh look at commission realities from a mystery-shopper report. Then they zoom out to the big question: why first-time buyers are at historic lows while all-cash deals...

With Houston’s Mark Fuller in the chair, Pat and Andres trade the usual segments for a wide-open spotlight: corporate escape → VHS-era flips → referral flywheel → coaching → leading Texas (plus Alabama and Oklahoma) for Southwestern Real Estate. It’s equal parts tactical and human. They talk systems, consistency, faith, and the discipline of doing the right thing for clients before closing on how...

Pat and Andres open with Janis Joplin banter, Spindrift, and a sponsor shout before rolling into Hot Finds—where this week is more about honesty than hype. Then they tear through headlines on private listings, rent-vs-buy math, and Zillow’s 3D tour dust-up. The back half goes deep on the real reason agents burn out, how to protect your energy as your business grows, and the simple habits that keep...

Pat and Andres open with quick music notes, a Spindrift check-in, and a sponsor shout before a Hot Find that touches on how AI could reshape everyday work. They move through the week’s headlines—Zillow vs Compass developments, insurance pressures tied to climate and credit, and a headline-grabbing Beverly Hills listing—then focus on the practical question sellers ask most: what to fix before listi...

Pat and Andres kick things off with a little Bon Jovi and a lot of life updates, then slide into a sharp mix of real-estate headlines before tackling a big one: why first-time buyers can’t find true “starter homes” anymore, and what might bring them back. Hot Finds – [00:12:18] Pat’s pick: a new series he and Jenny are hooked on, The Lowdown (Ethan Hawke), “cool, edgy, and weird” in all the right...

Pat and Andres are back—and this week kicks off with a travel story about Pat’s recent trip to Marquette, where a scenic drive turns into an unexpected run-in with border patrol. From there, the guys dive into some wild headlines and one of the most misunderstood real estate questions: Is it weird to bring an agent a deal after you’ve already found the house? RIP from the Headlines – [00:12:13] 📰...

Pat, Andres, and a full stack of Hot Finds kick off Episode 31 with a chaotic mix of presidential trivia, Louis C.K., and Ricky Chilton. Then it’s headlines time—where a $1 billion lawsuit and an acquisition bombshell send ripples through the real estate world. All of that builds up to the real meat of the episode: how to talk commission with your real estate agent without blowing up the deal. • H...

Disclaimer : This is a video-first episode. You’ll enjoy it most if you’re watching — not just listening — since Franco is actively playing a Fortnite match while Pat and Andres react in real time. In this special edition of Open House with Pat Roach , Pat, Andres, and Franco take the show to a whole new world...literally. With Franco behind the controller, the team dives into the metaverse to exp...

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit discussion of sexual misconduct and graphic descriptions of an unsolicited photo. Listener discretion is advised. (00:53:00) Pat and Andres return with another loaded episode, kicking things off with Britney Spears karaoke and a fresh can of Dollar Store Spindrift. From fake bulldogs to fake referrals, this one delivers. • Hot Finds — Andres shines a l...

Pat and Andres are back with a little chaos, a lot of hot takes, and a fresh stack of real estate headlines. The episode kicks off with Pat belting out Earth, Wind & Fire, and then pivots into one of the wildest twists of the series so far: a real estate referral gone so wrong, it ends in Pat challenging Dave Ramsey to a cage match. Hot Finds – [00:10:38] Andres finds a new way to wind down wi...

In this packed episode of Open House , Pat and Andres welcome Ashley Hartwig of Blue Bike Estate Sales for a truly wild ride through the world of hoarding, hot finds, and how to stay human in real estate. Pat kicks things off with Pilates drama involving Patti, drawn blinds, and unexpected leadership from a student named Robyn (00:03:46). Andres shares his newest gear upgrades and a hot find roote...

Pat and Iris crack open a Spindrift and sit down with special guest Robyn Yerian , a former corporate powerhouse turned creator of The Bird’s Nest —a tiny home community designed by and for women navigating retirement on their own terms. Guest Intro – [00:01:52] Robyn shares how her high-stress corporate background and years as a single mom laid the groundwork for something bigger She opens up abo...