My Guest, Alexis Pagoulatos, Chief Executive Officer at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, is here to chat about Pets in our Homes and things we need to know! Homes and Pets... what do we need to know? Great topics being discussed today!! - Introducing pets to your home. - Home owners insurance and dog breeds. - The impact of “no pet” rentals on the animal welfare industry. - Home considerations for an aging pet. Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 a...
Apr 26, 2022•21 min
Pete Heim is back w/ Pete's Point of View!! Pete and I had a great chat about Interest Rates going up and the Continued LOW Housing Inventory. We need to start thinking about ways to increase inventory... think outside the box. Allow building on previously preserved FARMLAND? Repurpose unused Commercial and Industrial space into Condos and Apartments? GREAT EPISODE!! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer: This pos...
Apr 09, 2022•19 min
Special Guest: MY Daughter... Catherine Weisman (she's also a Ventriloquist) Catherine and I are doing Dancing w/ the Reading Stars... we are excited to dance together and raise money for an awesome cause!! Special appearances from Sapphire and Darla (voiced by Catherine Weisman) VOTE by clicking on this link: https://yocuminstitute.kindful.com/?campaign=1176357 Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer: This post con...
Apr 05, 2022•12 min
Sarry Ibrahim founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. Sarry believes the number 1 rule to your money is to make sure it lives somewhere safe and accessible. Sarry earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL and has consulted companies like Blue ...
Mar 29, 2022•22 min
Justin Perella of Contour Mortgage is back to talk about the Rising Interest Rates! Don't stress out they are still GREAT RATES!! OUR parents paid rates much higher than this! What does it mean to GET someone to Co-Sign for a Mortgage? What does it mean to BE a Co-signer on a Mortgage? Several things both people need to know!! Please go to YouTube and Subscribe for my LIVE show Thursdays at 1pm... youtube.com/bradweismanrealtor. Listen to my podcast anywhere you like to tune into podcasts or vis...
Mar 22, 2022•18 min
My guest, Brian Boland of Kozloff Stoudt, knocks it out of the park!! I think this is one of the most informative shows I've done yet!! NO ONE ever wants to talk about what happens when you die... who gets your Home/Money? Do you have a Will? Lot's of misconceptions about why we need a Will! Do you have a Power of Attorney assigned for your personal needs just in case you are not able to sign for yourself some day? What are the BENEFITS of a TRUST? What is a TRUST? If you own Real Estate, this s...
Mar 14, 2022•24 min
Super excited to have my partners join me on a REAY Bonus Show!! I felt it was time for us to chat about what we are seeing for 2022 as we move into the 3rd month of the year. Brad, Mark and Susan of Keller Williams Platinum Realty come together to talk about the market. The popular topic of course is Inventory, but there's so much more than that going on. BUYERS and Sellers will definitely get some good advice listening (or watching this show)! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has b...
Mar 10, 2022•17 min
Pete Heim from Pete's Point of View, is back in the NEWLY remodeled REAY Studio to chat about some of the latest topics in the housing industry! - Inventory still historically LOW - Home appreciation predictions are changing for 2022!! - Deceleration vs Depreciation. What's the difference? - Ukraine War - has is it affecting our market? Prayers for them all! - AND a lot of other Pete and Brad Chatter!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, ...
Mar 06, 2022•16 min
Justin Perella of Contour Mortgage is back in the REAY Studio to chat! Topics - Good Debt vs Bad Debt... Rent vs Buy and maybe even Batman vs Superman!! PLUS of course we have to talk about the latest Interest Rates. It's getting more and more attractive to lock your interest rate when you apply for a mortgage. Don't try to time the market when it comes to interest rates... you could end up paying more for the next 30 years!! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since ...
Mar 01, 2022•18 min
Super excited to sit down and chat w/ Kelly Spayd, Top Realtor in Berks County (and in the country) for several years. What's it like being on top of your game? What's the secret sauce? What makes her tic? Find out on this show! :) If you want to contact Kell Spayd at Keller Williams Platinum Realty, here's her info: Cell: 484-256-8818 Email: kellyspaydrealtor@gmail.com --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with yo...
Feb 24, 2022•18 min
I always have so many questions on what to do to get my OUTDOOR area ready for Spring/Summer. Mulch or River Stone? How do I get rid of that DAMN thistle!! Cut back Shrubs NOW or wait until Fall? Brad from New Castle Lawn and Landscape will answer all these Questions and Many MORE!! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no e...
Feb 16, 2022•19 min
Pete is back in the REAY Studio to talk about the latest stats and trends in REAL ESTATE!! ON this episode we talk about: Multigenerational Housing TREND is starting to take shape! Rent going up! Great time to BUY, because predictions are 5% to 7% increase this year in home prices!! Don't be afraid to jump in... if you didn't buy last year, you missed out on 11% increase in EQUITY... don't miss out this year! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real...
Feb 11, 2022•17 min
My guest today is Mike Bower of AnnieMac Mortgage Company Affordability, Inflation, and Increasing rates... where is it all going? What do you need to know? You need to know that it's still a great time to buyer or sell real estate!! Rates are still at historically low levels, which makes homes still very affordable! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase,...
Feb 03, 2022•22 min
The World of Mortgages w/ Justin Perella Preparing yourself for buying in 2022!! What do you need to know? How will the rising interest rates affect your buying power!! NEED to listen to this podcast!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of hu...
Feb 03, 2022•18 min
Every relationship matters and especially those we have on a professional level. Listen to Kelly talk about her experience in buying her home recently! What are the skills needed to get the most out of your ALL your RELATIONSHIPS? This is a great show... not much about Real Estate but about relationships! Get in touch w/ Kelly Nixon Burns at http://arrowhead-counseling.com !! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer:...
Jan 21, 2022•19 min
Pete Heim is back in the REAY studio with Brad! He's got all kinds of numbers and stats about Home Appreciation for 2021! If you bought a home in Jan 2021 and you sold it in Jan 2022, you realized almost 12% in VALUE INCREASE!! Find out what 2022 is predicted to look like in this eye opening episode of Real Estate and YOU! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid co...
Jan 14, 2022•19 min
Julie has traveled the world to constantly enhance her craft of interior design. She also spent an extensive period of time in Italy to enhance her interior design pallet. Some of the greatest design ideas start in Italy. Today she's back to her roots in Wyomissing, PA, but still travels to NYC weekly to keep herself up on the latest and greatest design trends. Her experience list is super impressive, working her magic on many popular places such as: The Balsams Grand Resort, NH Mohegan Sun Casi...
Dec 28, 2021•21 min
BIG Changes happening with Justin... he's now at a different mortgage company! We chat about interest rates and the new loan limits for Conventional and FHA. We also dive into some interesting stats about the average move time for the US. It used to be 5 to 6 years and now it's averaging over 9 years. Great conversations about inventory... our thoughts our predictions and more!! If you like what you hear, please follow Brad Weisman in the following formats: Facebook - Real Estate and YOU! YouTub...
Dec 21, 2021•15 min
Pete Heim is back with all kinds of stats from where we've been and predictions of where we are going! 2021 was a hell of year for home value appreciation... 2022's pace is predicted to be less but still good. Inventory is still the challenge we face in this market. GET the Full Scoop in this episode!! If you like what you hear, please follow Brad Weisman in the following formats: Facebook - Real Estate and YOU! YouTube - Real Estate and YOU! Website - RealEstateandYou.net Thanks for listening! ...
Dec 10, 2021•15 min
Master Fix and Flipper - Viktor Jiracek (only 27 years old), is a fix and flipper out of Gainesville Florida. He did 20 flips last year and his goal is 30 flips for this year (2021). His best flip was a $64k net profit deal that he ironically almost backed out of. He flips all type of properties including single family residences, townhomes, condos, and mobile homes. Check out Viktor's website for more information: Sell Your Gainesville Home Today If you like what you hear, please follow Brad We...
Nov 26, 2021•17 min
There's talk on the street that interest rates are on their way up on 2022... BUT Justin Perella is hearing the opposite. What if rates do go up... is it time to pay "points" to keep your rate lower? How do you know when it's time to buy your rate down? Many questions... Many answers in this episode of REAY!! If you like what you hear, please follow Brad Weisman in the following formats: Facebook - Real Estate and YOU! YouTube - Real Estate and YOU! Website - RealEstateandYou.net Thanks for list...
Nov 26, 2021•18 min
I messed up my schedule so I didn't have a guest scheduled like I thought I did. I decided to start a new series in that moment called "In the Trenches" and my first victim... I mean guest was Jordan Kreitz from our office. My goal is to get agents from our office that are on the front line like myself working with buyers and sellers and have them tell the market they are experiencing. Tell some real life stories, so everyone knows that it's not rainbows and puppies out there. GREAT job Jordan!!...
Nov 16, 2021•17 min
Pete Heim is back in the Studio (w/ Brad), for his monthly Pete's Point of View (Market Update)! The seller is still in charge of the market and inventory is wobbling back and forth, but still remains LOW. Finding rental housing is not any easier and can cost you more in the long run. If you're going to pay a mortgage payment, why not have it be your OWN! Don't try to time the market... appreciation is going to happen, so jump in now to take part in rising values!! If you like what you hear, ple...
Nov 05, 2021•15 min
My brave guest, Taylor Patullo, put in more offers on homes than any other client that I've had in my 29 years of being in this business. The 10th one was a charm!! If you are a buyer in this market, or even if you're not, you'll want to hear (in her words) what she was thinking, what she was being told by others and how it all ended up working out just fine. At the end of the day, she got a wonderful home and is living happily ever after with her boyfriend Travis. Don't lose hope, you will find...
Oct 20, 2021•16 min
Jay (and his GF Nikki) is a recent client of mine that got to experience this crazy market. I wanted my listeners to hear it from a buyer's point of view, as to what it's like to navigate this market. His story is like most buyers out there today... it's frustrating but in the end, you will find a house that you can call HOME! :) If you are a buyer or are thinking of buying sometime soon, you should listen to this! If you like what you hear, please follow Brad Weisman in the following formats: F...
Oct 09, 2021•19 min
Every 3rd Thursday, Justin Perella from Annie Mac Mortgage, comes by the studio to talk about the latest in mortgage and purchasing trends. This market is challenging for buyers, but there's definitely best practices that involve your lender and Realtor. Buyer, Lender and Realtor need to be transparent with each other in order to succeed in the common goal of WINNING the BID on YOUR NEXT HOME!! If you like what you hear, please follow Brad Weisman in the following formats: Facebook - Real Estate...
Sep 21, 2021•17 min
Craig Stonaha, owner of Laughing Rock Technologies, dives into tech and you at home! There's a lot going on in the tech world right in your own home. Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers and more are communicating w/ us on our phones. They are all taking up bandwidth (who cares right?). It matters because only so much bandwidth available. YIKES!! Who's going to win the battle between Google Home and Alexa? How smart should your home and appliances be? Many question and lots of answers... check it out!...
Sep 15, 2021•23 min
Nate brings a level of information and entertainment that’s unmatched. You will gain insight to everything from world travels, real-estate, entrepreneurship, and being a husband, father, and man at the highest level possible. Nate is on a mission to break the "middle class mold" as he calls it, and to create generational wealth and leave a lasting legacy. If you like what you hear, please follow Brad Weisman in the following formats: Facebook - Real Estate and YOU! YouTube - Real Estate and YOU!...
Sep 04, 2021•20 min
Justin Perella is back in the studio and we are going over the 10 commandments of the Mortgage Application process and buying a HOME! THINGS you definitely DO NOT want to do until after you settle on your next home!! :) So much info in this episode... if you're in the process of purchasing a home, this is a must listen!! If you like what you hear please check on www.realestateandyou.net !! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcas...
Aug 20, 2021•18 min
Dave is funny, engaging and can help your listeners understand the unique opportunities within a 1031 exchange and how to maximize real estate investing returns by taking advantage of wealth building tax strategies. He can help your audience understand: - 1031 Exchange Basics, - How to keep your taxes working for you with a 1031 Exchange, - When and why to use a 1031 Exchange, - The portfolio impact of investing with or without a 1031 Exchange, - The Six Requirements of any Exchange, - How to re...
Aug 16, 2021•23 min