RE: Real Estate Podcast

Episode Title Home Inspection Truths: Do Houses Pass or Fail in 2026? | RE: Real Estate Podcast Keywords home inspection, real estate, buyer's guide, inspection report, negotiation, property condition, home buying process, real estate advice, inspection contingency, home maintenance   Summary In this episode, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the essential truths about home inspections, gui...

2025 Recap, President-Elect, Council Run & Kenya | RE: Real Estate Podcast   Keywords real estate, business recap, community involvement, leadership, success stories, challenges, Louisiana Realtors, podcast   Summary In this episode, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang reflect on the past year in real estate, discussing their personal achievements, community involvement, and the challenges faced...

Navigating the 2026 Home Purchase: Deposits, Inspections & Title | RE Real Estate Podcast Keywords real estate, good faith deposit, home inspection, title insurance, closing process, buyer tips, real estate podcast   Summary In this episode of the RRE Real Estate Podcast, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the essential steps that follow an accepted offer in real estate transactions. The...

How to Make a Winning Offer: 2026 Guide | RE: Real Estate Podcast Keywords real estate, winning offers, purchase agreement, contingencies, negotiation strategies, buyer tips, market analysis, good faith deposit, escalation clauses, home buying process   Summary In this episode, Clint and Ben discuss the intricacies of writing a winning offer in real estate. They emphasize that the highest offer do...

2026 Louisiana Purchase Agreement Explained: A Buyer’s Guide | RE: Real Estate Podcast Keywords Louisiana Purchase Agreement, real estate, contingencies, inspections, appraisals, closing procedures, buyer protections, agent compensation   Summary In this episode, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the intricacies of the Louisiana Purchase Agreement for real estate transactions. They cover es...

The Hunt Begins: Mastering the Search & Tour 2026 | RE: Real Estate Podcast Keywords real estate, marketing, property value, home buying, aesthetics, investment Summary In this conversation, Clint C. Galliano emphasizes the significance of marketing in real estate, cautioning buyers against being swayed by pictures alone. He highlights the need to assess the actual value of a property beyond i...

Financing a Home 2026: Cash, Pre-Approval & Loans | RE: Real Estate Podcast   Keywords home buying, financing, cash buyers, pre-approval, loan types, veterans, USDA loans, real estate, mortgage, property purchase   Summary In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Ben Harang and Clint Galliano discuss the essential steps in the home buying process, focusing on financing. They cover...

2025 Buyer Consultation: Your First Step to Buying a Home | RE: Real Estate Podcast Keywords buyer consultation, home buying process, real estate tips, pre-approval, budgeting, trust in real estate, buyer representation, red flags, home search strategy, real estate agents   Summary In this episode, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the critical first step in the home buying process: the buy...

South Louisiana ROI: Which Home Upgrades Add Most Value in 2025? | RE: Real Estate Podcast   Keywords curb appeal, ROI, home improvement, real estate, exterior aesthetics, buyer attraction, home renovation, property value, fresh paint, garage doors   Summary In this conversation, Ben Harang & Clint Galliano discusses the significance of enhancing curb appeal to improve a home's return on inves...

Louisiana Rates: What Buyers & Sellers Must Know in 2025 | RE: Real Estate Podcast Keywords real estate, interest rates, home buying, selling strategies, South Louisiana housing market   Summary In this episode of the RE: Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the significant impact of interest rates on the housing market, particularly in South Louisiana. They break d...

Episode 55 - Buyer's or Seller's Market? How to Price & Sell Your Home in 2025 Keywords real estate, buyer's market, seller's market, home selling strategies, market indicators, pricing strategies, real estate podcast, Louisiana real estate, home presentation, market analysis   Summary In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the critical fa...

New Build or Resale Home in South Louisiana? (Pros & Cons) - 2025 | RE: Real Estate Podcast   Keywords real estate, new construction, resale homes, buyer's dilemma, Louisiana real estate, home buying tips, property investment, home features, insurance, market trends   Summary In this episode of the RV Real Estate Podcast, hosts Ben Harang and Clint Galliano delve into the ultimate buyer's dile...

Is Now the Right Time to Buy or Sell in South Louisiana? (2025) | RE: Real Estate Podcast Keywords real estate, market timing, home buying, selling strategies, interest rates, inventory, life events, financial decisions, home condition, real estate podcast   Summary In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Ben Harang and Clint Galliano discuss the complexities of timing the real estate...

Sept 2025 Bayou Real Estate Update: Houma Balanced, Thibodaux a Seller's Market Keywords real estate, market update, Houma, Thibodaux, inventory, sales, pricing, trends, September 2025   Summary In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the September market update, focusing on key statistics from the Bayou Board of Realtors. They analyze trends i...

The 3 D's of Home Staging: Your Free Checklist for a Quick & Profitable Home Sale Keywords home staging, real estate tips, declutter, depersonalize, deep clean, selling a house, real estate podcast, home selling tips, staging tips, real estate advice   Summary In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the essential aspects of home staging to...

Sell for 7% More: Your Houma/Thibodaux REALTOR®s' Guide to Curb Appeal Keywords curb appeal, home selling, real estate tips, first impressions, landscaping, home improvement, exterior design, property value, real estate podcast, home staging   Summary What are the 4 simple steps to boosting your home's curb appeal in the Bayou Region? REALTORs® Ben Harang and Clint Galliano break down how a great...

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: What Every South Louisiana Home Buyer Needs to Know About Flipped Houses Before You Buy | RE: Real Estate   Keywords real estate, house flipping, home inspection, renovation, property investment, quality flips, real estate podcast, home buying tips, renovation mistakes, real estate advice   Summary In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Ben Harang an...

State of the Bayou Market: August 2025 Real Estate Trends in Houma, Thibodaux, and Beyond | RE: Real Estate   Keywords real estate, market update, Houma, Thibodaux, inventory, sales, prices, interest rates, flood insurance, buyer's market, seller's market   Summary In this August 2025 market report, we dive deep into the latest real estate data from the Bayou Board of Realtors. We cover key trends...

Ep. 47 - Rent vs Buy, Pt. II Keywords real estate, home ownership, buying vs renting, flood insurance, rental market, home insurance, property values, housing market, Louisiana real estate, insurance costs   Summary In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the nuances of home ownership, focusing on the true costs associated with buying versus re...

Ep. 46 - Restaurants & Rampant Rumors   Keywords real estate, local restaurants, Thibodaux, Houma, food, community, rumors, podcast   Summary In this episode of the RRE Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang explore the vibrant local dining scene in Thibodaux and Houma, discussing various locally owned restaurants and their unique offerings. They also delve into some rumor...

Ep.45 - Mortgage Update with Mike Domangue Keywords mortgage rates, real estate, home buying, interest rates, loan products, market trends, FHA, VA loans, home financing, housing market, buyer strategies   Summary In this episode of the R.E. Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang welcome mortgage loan officer Mike Domangue from Hancock Whitney. They discuss the current state o...

Ep. 44 - AI in Real Estate: Terminator or Tactical Tool? Keywords AI, real estate, technology, home valuation, chatbot, automation, agent, market trends, data analysis, emotional decision-making   Summary In this episode, Ben Harang and Clint Galliano discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the real estate industry. They explore common misconceptions about AI, its capabilities, and lim...

Ep.43 - Renting vs Buying: Pros & Cons   Keywords renting, buying, real estate, home ownership, financial advice, mortgage, investment, housing market, pros and cons, loan types   Summary In this episode, Ben Harang and Clint Galliano discuss the pros and cons of renting versus buying a home. They explore various financial implications, the importance of long-term planning, and the different l...

Ep. 42 – Disclosure Requirements Keywords real estate, disclosure, psychologically impaired property, negotiation, personal situations, home buying, home selling, real estate podcast, Louisiana real estate, property disclosure   Summary In this episode of the RE: Real Estate Podcast, hosts Ben Harang and Clint C. Galliano discuss the critical importance of disclosure in real estate transactions. T...

Ep. 41 – Market Update: July-2025 Keywords real estate, market trends, Thibodaux, Houma, inventory, sales, pricing, listings, REALTOR, market update   Summary In this episode, Ben Harang and Clint C. Galliano provide a comprehensive market update, discussing the latest trends in real estate for Thibodaux and Houma. They analyze the increase in new listings, pending sales, and closed sales, while a...