Waterfront Agent Podcast

🚀 Buying a home involves much more than a home inspection and title search. In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, Michael Travis sits down with Albert Slap, President of Coastal Risk Consulting, to discuss how AI-powered risk assessments are changing the way buyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals evaluate properties. From flood risks outside FEMA flood zones to hurricane res...

🚀 In this insightful episode, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with Molly Armando , founder of Tides Real Estate Group , to discuss how digital marketing, SEO, YouTube, and artificial intelligence are transforming today's real estate industry. Molly shares her inspiring journey from a successful career in corporate marketing to becoming one of the fastest-growing real estate professionals in h...

🚀 In this engaging episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with Northern Michigan Realtor Aaron Kendall to discuss waterfront real estate, land scams, lake regulations, and how AI is transforming the home buying experience. Aaron shares his unique journey from Army service and criminal investigations into real estate, plus the creation of “Normi” — an AI-powered N...

🚀 In this engaging episode, veteran waterfront real estate expert Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with rising New Hampshire waterfront agent Cameron Bisson to discuss branding, marketing, storytelling, and the realities of building a successful real estate career. From first listings and million-dollar waterfront estates to fraud scams, emotional divorce sales, AI marketing, and unforgettable cli...

🚀 In this engaging conversation, real estate veteran Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with Kimberly Bork, broker-owner of Venture Properties, to explore her journey from advertising and design into high-end waterfront real estate. Kimberly shares how she built a thriving business, transitioned from managing a team back to solo selling, and now leads a unique three-generation family real estate tea...

🚀 In this episode, Laura shares her journey from a 20-year finance career into real estate, highlighting how forecasting, budgeting, and strategic thinking give her clients a major advantage. The conversation dives into relationship-building, mentorship, navigating scams, and the realities of working in a commission-based business. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis 👤 Guest: 🏡 Laura Cella – Re...

🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael Travis sits down with Kelly Clark of The Mitten Group to explore the highly specialized world of waterfront real estate in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly shares his unique upbringing living on a 200-acre island, how he navigates the complexities of pricing waterfront properties, and his balanced perspective on using AI for real estat...

🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with architect Anthony Dreux Fallon to explore the art of residential and commercial design—especially on the waterfront. Anthony shares his journey into architecture, how he helps clients navigate conflicting ideas, and why great design is about composition, not just construction. The conversation also dives...

🚀 In this episode of the podcast, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with real estate expert Dave Orlick to discuss the realities of today’s housing market. From the challenges first-time buyers face to the power of house hacking and the importance of integrity in real estate, Dave shares valuable insights gained from years of experience helping clients buy and sell homes. They also explore how corp...

🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with Sarasota-based Realtor Shayla Twit , who brings over 23 years of experience in coastal and waterfront real estate. They discuss how marketing through YouTube and social media helps sell luxury properties, the realities of working in waterfront markets, and how technology like AI is shaping the real estate...

🚀 In this episode, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with veteran New Hampshire real estate attorney Paul Alfano to break down the complex world of Class 5 vs. Class 6 roads, private road maintenance agreements, waterfront easement disputes, boundary conflicts, and subdivision approvals. With over 40 years of experience, Paul shares real-world cases involving road access issues, dock rights battles...

🚀 In this episode, host Michael Travis sits down with mortgage professional Lucas Boccheiampe to discuss today’s lending landscape, borrower education, and how strategic mortgage planning can make or break long-term financial success. Lucas shares insights on market shifts, client communication, and how buyers can position themselves confidently in a changing real estate environment. 🎧 Hosted by...

🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast , host Michael Travis sits down with veteran real estate professional Kathy Byrnes to explore reinvention, resilience, and building a niche-driven business through some of the toughest market cycles in history. Kathy shares her journey from starting over with almost nothing to becoming a trusted waterfront specialist, along with hard-earned lesson...

🚀 In this episode, host Michael Travis sits down with capital gains tax strategist Brett Swarts to explore powerful alternatives to traditional 1031 exchanges. Brett breaks down how highly appreciated assets—such as luxury primary homes, investment real estate, businesses, stocks, and even Bitcoin—can be sold while deferring capital gains taxes through an installment sale strategy using trusts. T...

🚀 In the very first episode of The Waterfront Agent Podcast , host Michael (Mike) Travis introduces himself, his journey into real estate, and what listeners can expect from the show. With over 21 years in real estate and a 30-year background in advertising and marketing, Mike shares how his life experience—from Lake Michigan to New Hampshire’s 1,300 lakes—shaped his niche in waterfront propertie...

Discover the ins and outs of New Hampshire real estate on the Waterfront Agent podcast, hosted by Michael Travis. Michael brings real-life experience to your real estate expertise in each episode, offering valuable insights on buying, selling, and investing in real estate on and off the water, along with expert interviews, market updates, and personal stories from his journey in the industry. Whet...