Great show show featuring our "Home Grown Hollywood" actor and musician, Owen Asztalos. Owen has been in several Popular Films, TV Series and National Commercials, such as: The Flight Attendant Hillbilly Elegy Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Geico Commercial (Marco Polo) … to name a few! He got bit by the entertainment bug at the age 3 by doing an Elvis impersonation and he hasn't stopped entertaining since then. We dig into what it's like working with the "A" list of actors he's worked with...
Nov 30, 2022•28 min
Our producer, Hugo Cardona, is in the hot seat this time and I get to dig into who he is, where he's from and how he ended up here! :) It all started with him being an interpreter in Guatemala for his future wife during her year in his country. His appreciation for his newly received US citizenship and positive outlook on this country is heartwarming and sincere. This episode goes through the ins and outs of a kid from Guatamala coming to the States and living the American Dream of making a livi...
Nov 19, 2022•19 min
Our newest series on Real Estate and YOU called Behind Closed Doors is back, due to popular demand! This time Brandon and I bring in our first guest (Taylor Ferretti) to tell her story of a mystery furry animal doing over $20,000 in damage to a high end fancy home she had listed! Taylor brings her husband in to help and it gets crazy... watch the show to find out what happens! Sponsored by Comfort Pro, Inc - Heating and Air Conditioning --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into th...
Nov 18, 2022•19 min
Pete Heim is back in the studio w/ me to give his point of view on the market. We go over stats and what the pundit are saying. Lot of negativity on the new, but is it really that bad? We break it down to show you that it's a changing market, and that's ok. One thing we talk about is the rates... we do predict that higher interest rates are here to stay! Thanks to our Sponsor for November - Comfort Pro, Inc Heating and Air Conditioning!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into t...
Nov 11, 2022•18 min
SPECIAL EDITION Our guest this time included a dog... not just any dog... it was K9 Brutus from the Reading Police K9 unit!! You will hear some panting for sure in the background and even a burp at one point from our furry friend. So much information about this special unit and the costs associated with having a K9 unit. Brutus is a bomb sniffing dog and thank goodness our studio was cleared! :) Brutus also brought Officer Josh Faust (his handler) and Suzy Lysczek a committee member of the non p...
Nov 09, 2022•15 min
My guest on this episode is Laura Grande of Grande Construction. Her family has been building homes since the early 1980's. We dig into (no pun intended), the challenges for builders post pandemic and what their family business sees for the future! So much information about New Construction in today's market. - Do we still have Supply Issues? - How about lumber prices... UP or Cooling Off? - How long to build? - What are the biggest challenges for builders today? I'm asking all the Questions... ...
Nov 04, 2022•18 min
As the market changes, we will see more of the past practices coming back into the home sale process... ONE OF THEM is Inspections!! Vinny Williamson, from ComfortSpec is here to remind us what the inspection process is all about. It's NOT a bad thing for anyone, buyers get to know the property better and seller's reduce their after the sale liability. We talk about MOLD! We talk about Septic Inspections! Vinny Williams says a good inspector is not there to ruin a deal, they are there to educate...
Oct 26, 2022•22 min
My guest, Steve Gieringer, the CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services chats about all the great things NHS is doing in Berks and surrounding counties. Home buyers are able to purchase a home for almost NO money out of pocket (as low as $1500). In order to take advantage of this program the buyer needs to take some courses on budgeting and home ownership responsibilities. For more info about the services offered in this podcast go to https://nhsgb.org/ Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman h...
Oct 20, 2022•20 min
First time guest, Chris Heim (Pete Heim's Son), shares a very cool insight into his first 16 months as a Realtor. He watched his dad in this industry for his whole life and NOW he's seeing it from a totally different angle. If you ever thought about being a Realtor, you should listen to this podcast. Perception of our business is completely different than the reality of our business. Chris, shares first hand, what he thought it would be like and what he's realizing it's really like. He also has ...
Oct 10, 2022•20 min
The idea for this series came from Brandon Lesagonicz (realtor/friend from Keller Williams). He said what if we told stories about our business that people don't normally hear? What if we went behind the scenes to expose the Sad, the Bad and the Funny of our business? So that's what we decided to do!! This first episode is us sharing some REAL stories about things that happened to us while helping our clients navigate the home buying/selling process. We love what we do, but there's definitely cr...
Oct 04, 2022•21 min
Jon Conovin from Primerica stops by the studio to chat about the commercials promoting selling your LIFE INSURANCE policy for CASH. Good Ideal or NO? Generational changes in Retirement... Pensions are FADING Out, 401K's and Roth IRA's are leading the way. What impacts does this have on YOUR Retirement? Are you INVESTING ENOUGH to Retire with the LIFESTYLE you EXPECT to HAVE? Very informative... Don't miss it!! To see the video of this show go to... www.youtube.com/bradweismanrealtor --- Welcome ...
Sep 30, 2022•21 min
There's so much to think about beyond the home purchase, so I brought Justin Perella in to go over a few important topics to think about. When you change your financial positions in life (buying a home for first time or upgrading to higher value home), you need to think about things we don't typically like to think about. What if something happens to you or your spouse? If the bread winner is no longer around (god forbid), will the remaining spouse be able to keep up with the expenses? Check you...
Sep 19, 2022•17 min
Julie Garman of Julie Garman Interiors is back in the REAY studio to bring us up to date on What is IN and What is OUT in the Interior Design World!! YOU may be Surpised!! What do you think about the BLACK Windows in New Homes today? BLUE and GREEN kitchen cabinets? Big Showers... Big enough to put a soaking tub in them?? Dog Crates disguised as Cabinets? Check out the show in the following places: Instagam Facebook Tiktok Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 199...
Sep 16, 2022•20 min
If you have any ambitions of investing in real estate... this show is definitely for you. My good friend and real estate mogul, Kevin Timochenko, gives amazing insight on what it takes to prosper in all facets of REAL ESTATE INVESTING. He explains how he wasn't taught to do what he does, and it's not always pretty, but the payoff for him, his family and the 200 people that he employs has been tremendous. Does he sleep much... find out! Does he have other hobbies... find out! One thing I can tell...
Sep 12, 2022•30 min
Pete Heim is Back in Studio. Recession or NO Recession? Does it REALLY MATTER? One thing we know is that Inventory is still at all time LOWS and Demand is Still HIGH. This combo could be the antidote to fight off the RECESSION in the Housing Market! Check out the show in the following places: Instagam Facebook Tiktok --- 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 conversa...
Sep 07, 2022•20 min
R-Bar Is Not For Drinks Association Executive, Brittney Baker Shurr, of the Reading-Berks Association of Realtors is here to chat about REAL ESTATE of course!! What does RBAR do for you as a consumer? It's not just for Realtors!! Realtors do so much more than represent buyers and sellers! They fight for homeowners when it comes to property taxes, township inspections, and property rights! If you like this podcast come check us out every Thursday at 1pm for a new show!! www.youtube.com/bradweisma...
Aug 23, 2022•17 min
Pete Heim joins me in the REAY studio to debunk the MEDIA insanity of talking bad about our Housing Market!! NO bubble... NO bubble... No Bubble! Housing market is not coming to a screeching hault. Pete and I will talk about all the reasons why this is just a reduced appreciation time NOT a depreciation time. It's all good!! Go to my Youtube Page to watch this show and many others!! NEW LIVE Show every Thursday 1pm! https://youtu.be/2-McM3ZwCpM Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has be...
Aug 05, 2022•17 min
Justin Perella from Contour Mortgage jumps back in the REAY studio to chat about all the other positives surrounding the Rate Hike. BUY the home you LOVE NOW and GET the RATE you want Later! GREAT SHOW!! There's so much more about buying a home than the RATE... the RATE is temporary because you can refinance out of it when rates drop. If you don't buy the home you LOVE because of the RATE, it most likely won't be there when the rates drop. BUY NOW... get the Better RATE Later! Keller Williams Pl...
Jul 25, 2022•16 min
This PODCAST right here is all the "BUZZ" :) Branden shares his experience as a Beekeeper and his NEW Book called The Adventures of Uncle B and Ruby! So many cool things to learn about honeybees and how important they are! Bees are essential to our well being!! SO much to learn about their purpose. 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 co...
Jul 19, 2022•20 min
So MUCH Going on in the MARKET... Let's UNPack It All w/ Pete Heim Pete and Brad are going to show you why this market is not bad... the Media is doing their best to make it sound like doom and gloom. Don't fall for it! Things are starting to shift, but it's OK... sellers are still doing well and finally buyers are seeing more inventory. Rates went up but guess what they will come down again. Buy the home you LOVE and get rid of the RATE YOU HATE by refinancing when they go BACK DOWN!! #bradweis...
Jul 12, 2022•16 min
Mike Bower from Annie Mac joins us again to give us the REAL info about the CLIMBING INTEREST RATES. FYI - It's GOING to be OK!! Mike shares great information about why there's NO ZERO POINT interest rates right now. Also where the industry experts think the RATES are going by the end of 2022! Lot's of info... you don't want to miss this episode if you're looking to buy or sell this year!! SPOILER ALERT - YOU CAN STILL BUY A HOME!! RATES ARE STILL HISTORICALLY LOW! Keller Williams Platinum Realt...
Jul 05, 2022•21 min
My friend, Jakub Mochon, joined us to talk about his "trashy" business... The Junkluggers of Berks, Chester and Lancaster!! Actually his business is amazing... this company does everything they can to remove your JUNK and either recycle, repurpose or donate it to someone that needs it!! Their goal is to send very LITTLE to the Trash DUMP. They can help you get rid of pretty much everything and you'll feel good knowing most likely it's getting reused in some way, shape or form. Very interesting e...
Jun 24, 2022•18 min
Marc King, President of Keller Williams Inc, will be my guest. You can't anymore about REAL ESTATE than that. As president of Keller Williams (KW), the world's largest real estate technology franchise by agent count, Marc King is intent on disrupting the traditional approach to real estate. Together with leaders and technologists at kwx, the holding company of KW, King is focused on delivering and innovating on world-class customer experiences at scale, while keeping the agent at the center of t...
Jun 13, 2022•23 min
The Chamber has always played an integral roll in providing the Tools for Growth and Sustainability in Berks County for Business Owners. What are the challenges w/ businesses over the past 2 years w/ the housing inventory issue? Are they seeing any movement in local government in planning for more housing? What Conversations are Happening around this topic? Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer: This post contains...
Jun 11, 2022•19 min
Pete Heim from Pete's Point of View is back in the Studio. We are here to talk people off the ledge!! Everything is OK... NO Doom and GLOOM! Rates still Historically LOW and Foreclosures are Historically LOW and Average Credit Scores are Way UP!! The HOUSING MARKET IS alive and well!! 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...
Jun 08, 2022•15 min
Where Are RATES Going... Are YOU Getting Nervous? Housing Inventory MAY BE GOING up too... That's GOOD NEWS!! Justin is back in the studio to update us on the latest in the Mortgage Market. Rates are UP, but the future may look better. Overall Rates are Still Good. Housing Inventory is coming up a little! 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 recei...
May 25, 2022•20 min
Suzy Lysczek, of Suzy Rae Design, decided (before the pandemic) that she could save office expenses and commuting time by "designing" and "creating" her own office space at home. Suzy does Marketing, Branding and Adverstising Design for a living and decided it was time to put her design skills to work on a state of the art at home office!! What makes her office work and feel like a real office? Does she have anything she wishes she would have done? What are the Pros and Cons of working at your h...
May 19, 2022•17 min
Pete Heim and I go over the interest rate hikes and what it means for buyers (and sellers). We may be seeing the signs of a shift in the market... NOT a bad thing just some adjustments due to interest rates being a little higher. Tune in to hear the latest on the market!! 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 extra cost t...
May 12, 2022•16 min
Great conversation about the option of building a NEW HOME, rather than waiting to find the right resale home. Kevin Kozo is back from Turnberry Construction Group to talk about all things NEW Construction... New HOME TRENDS, Designs and Supply Issues. - cost to build and ability to get supplies.. getting better? - red tape from local government to get approvals/permits to build? - benefits of building - average price per sq ft to build w/ out the lot? - building trends, designs, kitchen trends,...
May 06, 2022•19 min
Crystal Seitz the President of Pennsylvania's Americana Region is here to talk about LIVING in Berks. What do we have available to us here? Why do People LIVE here? Relocating into area.. what can you expect with entertainment, culture and events right outside our area? How is the low inventory affecting our visitors from outside the area? Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. ...
Apr 28, 2022•19 min
