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The biggest appraisal change since 2009 is here. Jay Josephs, owner of Josephs Appraisal Group, has been appraising in Phoenix since 1991. He breaks down the new UAD 3.6 appraisal form: a 25 to 30 page, checkbox-driven report that wants your AC and water heater replacement dates, ceiling heights, patio measurements, broadband access and even lake depth, with almost no room for the appraiser to tel...

Your home is listed, the showings are slow, and the offers aren’t coming. Before you blame your agent, Rebecca Rei shares the 10-10 rule every seller needs in today’s buyer’s market. After 33 years as an Arizona real estate agent, Rebecca has watched sellers go from multiple offers in a weekend to homes sitting 90 to 120 days. In this episode she explains why your first two weeks on the market are...

Is the Phoenix housing market crashing, or is this the best time to buy a house in Phoenix in years? Mortgage rates are back near 7%, home prices have been flat for four years, and sellers are cutting prices. Arizona REALTOR® Rebecca Rei and her lender and title partners break down what the data actually says. Rebecca is joined by Anthony Penna of Navi Title, Tara Krieg of TK Team Lending, and Joe...

We are back!😄 With the new year in full swing, our host Rebecca Rains is joined by our expert guests Tara Krieg with the TK Team, Joe Smith with Epic Mortgage, and Anthony Penna with Navi Title to share fresh stats, market insights, and expert advice to help you navigate the housing🏠 market in 2025!Anthony kicks things off with a shocking stat: 71% of real estate agents didn’t close a single dea...

Get ready to dive🏊 into the latest updates and trends in the housing market! As usual, we have our expert guests Tara Krieg, Joe Smith, & Anthony Penna joining us to share their insights and expertise on the current state of the market. In this episode, we'll take a look back at our previous market update and discuss how the numbers have changed.📈 From rising rents to consumer debt, our panel wi...

Join us for the latest episode of Grateful Heart as we sit down with Natalia Karayaneva, the visionary founder and CEO of Propy. This Silicon Valley company is on the forefront of revolutionizing the home purchasing process through smart contracts and AI technology.🏠 With an impressive background as an award-winning real estate developer and software engineer, Natalia is a true pioneer in the wor...

Join our host Rebecca Rains and Gary Hix, a certified well driller and pump installer, registered professional geologist, and certified real estate instructor, as they discuss the importance of National Groundwater Awareness Week.💧🙌 With the misperceptions surrounding Arizona's water situation, it is crucial to educate ourselves and raise awareness about the importance of groundwater. During thi...

In Episode 155, our expert sponsors Tara Krieg of TK Team Lending, Anthony Penna of Navi Title, and Joe Smith of Epic Mortgage join us to share their insights on the current market stats and trends.🏠📈 We kick off the episode with a look back at our previous market update in December. But the real excitement begins when we dive into the predictions for 2024 – the "year of the 5's" – with a chart...

Join Rebecca as she sits down with Bret Lockett, internationally recognized speaker, love and relationship expert, and former NFL star.🌟 In this episode, Bret shares his journey from playing in the NFL to becoming a teacher and healer in the realm of relationships and spirituality. During the episode, Bret shares his insight on the power of Gene Keys, a revolutionary tool for self-discovery and t...

In our latest episode, our host Rebecca sits down with special guest Daran Wastchak, President of Learning Edge, LLC.💡 Daran is an expert in residential energy efficiency and this is not the first time Daran has joined us on the show - in fact, he was a guest on episode 147!😄 So if you want to learn more about his background and expertise, be sure to check it out. In this informative discussion,...

Our latest episode of Grateful Heart💖 is here and it's a must-watch!👀 We had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible CEO & Co-Founder of ZS2 Technologies, Scott Jenkins. We were blown away when we learned about ZS2's achievements🏆including being selected as one of 10 finalists in a worldwide competition hosted by XPRIZE, earning them their own documentary! Join us as we dive into the r...

To kick off the new year, we are thrilled to have our good friend Taylor Russel, Owner of Capital Energy☀️ - a one stop shop for all your solar needs! Taylor's company is vertically integrated, which means they control every step of the process, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for their customers. In our conversation, Taylor shares his story of why he started Capital Energy, and the im...

As we wrap up 2023 with our final market update🏠, we are excited to have our expert guests and sponsors, Tara Krieg, Anthony Penna, and Joe Smith, join us to discuss the latest market statistics and predictions for next year! Rebecca will kick things off by recapping the predictions made in last year's market update for 2023.🤔 Then, we will delve into the current market stats from the Cromford R...

Join us for our latest market update🏠 with our expert guests/sponsors, Anthony, Tara, Joe, and special guest, James Rains, making his debut on the show! Rebecca kicks off the discussion by diving right into the current state of the housing market and getting insights and predictions from our knowledgeable guests. Tara shares how she is helping first-time home buyers navigate this competitive mark...

Get ready for an episode that will change the way you think🤯 about modern-day construction!🏗️ Join us for an exclusive interview with CEO Jason Rhees and Marketing Director Gabby Zimmerman of HercuTech, a groundbreaking company that is shaking up the construction industry with their revolutionary product, HercuWall.💪🧱 We will dive into the world of HercuTech and learn about all the truly remark...

Get ready to learn the secrets🤫 to creating a truly energy-efficient home with our latest podcast episode featuring Daran Watschak, President of Learning Edge, LLC. Daran will blow you away🤯 with his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of residential energy efficiency training and building science consulting. Discover the true meaning of net zero⚡ and the zero energy ready program,...

In today's episode, our host Rebecca Rains finds herself on the other side of the microphone as hosts  Zach & Charley of The Building Code podcast, interview her! Through their conversation, they find that Rebecca is an entrepreneur and philanthropist with a mission to make home building easier and more accessible for everyone. They chat about Rebecca’s story - from starting her own real estate bu...

Join Rebecca as she interviews Charley Burtwistle and Zach Wojtowicz from Buildertrend, and co-hosts of The Building Code Podcast. Through their conversation, we learn about the Buildertrend software and how it helps owners in the construction industry grow and optimize their businesses. We also talk about how Charley and Zach became the host of Buildertrend's Podcast "The Building Code", the “sec...

In our latest episode, Rebecca talks with Franco Perez who is highly passionate about affordable housing, particularly in California. They discuss the escalating pricing📈 of the Bay Area and how factory-built homes can be much more affordable than stick-built ones. Franco explains the myths of manufactured homes as well as how financing💰 works for these kinds of homes. He also shares his experie...

In this episode of Grateful Heart, Rebecca interviews passionate building biologist George Swanson.🏗️🧪 George dives into the specialty of building biology, identifying building materials that contain unsafe🙅 chemicals and toxins, and he shares his story of why he became a building biologist. George also reveals fascinating conversations from his research on European-made buildings that last long...

🙏In an emergency episode of the Grateful Heart podcast, we join Rebecca as she brings Paul Staples and Jeremy Moncur together to provide a heartfelt update on the devastating Maui fires. As the flames continue to ravage this beautiful island, our thoughts, and prayers go out to the affected communities. During this emotional conversation, Paul shares a glimmer of hope with the introduction of his...

Join us as our host, Rebecca Rains sits down with Mike Weaver, the VP of Dealer Trades at Emser Tile.🤩 As the leading designer, marketer, and producer of the world's finest tile and natural stone, we learn from Mike how Emser's unparalleled service and dynamic selection of products help set them apart from their competitors.🙌 Mike shares with us the philosophy and culture of the company and the...

In our latest market update, Rebecca dives into the conversation with expert sponsors Joe Smith, Tara Krieg, and Anthony Penna to discuss the current state of the market📈 and what you should consider if you’re buying or selling in the next few months.🤔 And don't just take our word for it, check out the clip from Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank Investor) on why she thinks now is the best time to buy...

On today's special throwback episode, the tables have turned as our host Rebecca Hidalgo Rains becomes the interviewee!😄 Erin Bradley of the Pursuing Freedom Podcast will be running the show today and we could not be more excited. Get inspired by Rebecca's story and her experiences of starting out in the real estate business reluctantly working for her dad, to becoming the queen of short sales, t...

Join our host Rebecca Hidalgo Rains and tiny home expert Lindsay Wood aka "The Tiny Home Lady" as they dive deep into the unique world of tiny home living.🏠 In this episode Lindsay reveals what drew her to the tiny house lifestyle and why she chose to set up her own tiny home community right here in Prescott, Arizona!😄 She also shares her experience building her first tiny home as well as insigh...