Get ready for an insightful conversation with the recently retired local NFL player, Chad Henne, as he shares his extraordinary journey from high school football to an impressive 15-year career in the NFL. Ever wondered how it feels to hold all-time passing records at the University of Michigan and have your hard work pay off when drafted by the Miami Dolphins? Chad spills all the details! Join us as Chad opens up about his life before football, how playing multiple sports molded him into a bett...
Jun 23, 2023•18 min
Ever wondered what the difference is between a Broker and a Realtor? Join us for an insightful conversation with our guest, Mark Chaknos , the broker of record for Keller Williams Platinum Realty, who clears up the confusion on this topic. Mark shares his personal journey to becoming a broker and highlights the importance of a broker's role in managing a real estate office, dealing with potential legal issues, and the problem-solving skills it demands. But that's not all! We also tackle the cruc...
Jun 22, 2023•19 min
Ever wondered about the journey of a successful designer and entrepreneur? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Stephanie Rado Taormina , founder of Have Some Fun Today , as she shares her passion for design that started from building huts and creating Barbie worlds as a child. Stephanie's journey is an inspiring story of creativity and determination. Discover how Stephanie's father inspired her to create her business and turn his mantra of "have some fun today" into her company's slogan. ...
Jun 13, 2023•27 min
Pete Heim is back in the REAY Studio... with his POINT of VIEW (of course)!! Join us as we sit down with the "numbers guy", Pete Heim, to explore the ins and outs of the housing market and share some vital advice for both homebuyers and sellers alike. We also tackle the real estate market's nitty-gritty, discussing inventory, interest rates and when you should buy a home (little secret: NOW). Don't miss this eye-opening and entertaining episode, as we dive deep into the world of real estate, pro...
Jun 08, 2023•19 min
We got Susan McFadden in to the studio to chat about her "behind closed doors" experiences. - Buyers knocking on the door of her Seller's home before it's ready for showings and without their Realtor... find out what happened next!! - Another strange situation recently was someone circling her car w/ an ATV while leaving a home she had shown... she called cops and the rest of the story is on this episode!! We chat about hoarders, cat urine and squatters too!! So many great topics!! #behindclosed...
May 25, 2023•16 min
A few months ago I was given the opportunity to host the local edition of "The American Dream" show that spans the United States in over 70 markets. I'm about to air Episode 2 of American Dream - Selling Reading, PA and I couldn't be more excited to be showcasing Reading, PA and the surrounding communities! None of this would be possible without the creative forward thinking of Craig Sewing , CEO of American Dream Media. Craig Sewing, born and raised in the Midwest, has a passion to “Educate, Em...
May 17, 2023•19 min
Pete's back with Numbers, Stats and OTHER Stuff!! Do you think it's fair for someone with a GOOD Credit Score to pay more in fees than a person with a LOW Credit Score? There's lots of chatter out there about the LLPA (Loan Level Price Adjustment) that went into effect May 1, 2023. We break it down so it's easy to understand. Check out this episode to hear learn more about what the Government has decided for those getting mortgages. NOTE: May 1, 2023 date for enacting the new LLPA guidelines has...
May 12, 2023•20 min
Gino Barbaro is an investor, business owner, author and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has grown his real estate portfolio to over 2,000 multifamily units & $250,000,000 in Assets under management. Gino and his partner, Jake, are teaching others how to do the same through Jake & Gino, the premier multifamily real estate education community. To date their students have closed 60,000+ units and have $4 Billion in Deal volume! He is the best-selling author of three books, Wheelbarrow...
May 03, 2023•26 min
Real Estate and YOU only happens because of two awesome people that are more behind the camera than in front. Hugo Cardona and Toni Stevens are the SHOW that happens behind the SHOW. They create the Magic that brings Real Estate and YOU to life! I'm fortunate to have them as part of this journey to provide quality and informational content to our audience, while having lots of fun doing it! On this episode they also share their tips on how to manage your own social media and video content for wh...
Apr 30, 2023•21 min
So Much FUN when Julie Garman is back in the studio to share the Ins and Outs of Interior and Exterior Designs. Here's some things we chatted about: Are YOU afraid of redoing your kitchen and It's TOO Trendy? Find out what is Classic and what is Trendy. Spring Refresh - What is it and is it something you can do within your budget? She will give you tips on this episode how to do the interior and exterior REFRESH within your budget. Pet Improvements for your Kitchen AND SO MUCH MORE... You defini...
Apr 19, 2023•21 min
Pete Heim is back with his numbers and stats to update us on the National and LOCAL markets! You'll be surpised when you hear about the values and days on market. OH and guess what? Inventories are still LOW nationwide... will it get better soon? Rates are all over the place but we are seeing a trend... is up or down? You need to listen to the show if you want the answers. Don't worry there's NO TEST afterwards. One more thing... what do you think of Pete's sweater? --- Welcome to The Brad Weism...
Apr 13, 2023•16 min
I had the amazing priviliege of being able to interview, Lou Cinfici, a World War II Veteran on my podcast, and it was all possible because of the curosity and passion of Tyler Boland. Tyler (19 years old) is on a quest to document via audio and video, the stories of 100 World War II Veterans. What's funny is he's already past the 100 mark and he's NOT going to Stop! Tyler tells his story of what inspired him to do this and the passion he has for talking to as many WWII Vets as possible before t...
Apr 03, 2023•31 min
Mike Bower is back to talk about his new Company Affiliation at CMG Home Loans, and of course about RATES, RATES and RATES!! Seriously though... It's NOT all about the RATES!! There so much more to think about and talk about. OK we did talk about BUY-Downs (buying down your rate) and Adjustable Rates... the 2-1 Buy Down maybe something to take a look in some situations. Other Topics: - Consumer Credit Score Online vs Consumer Credit Score that the Lenders Pull. - Should YOU Try to Time the Marke...
Mar 28, 2023•19 min
My guest this week is Tim Daley, Executive Director for our local Habitat for Humanity organization. Their vision at Habitat for Humanity is to be among the major housing leaders in our community for neighborhood revitalization by providing affordable housing and home ownership opportunities. They are gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year... the Birdhouse Challenge. Birdhouse builders create unique and fun birdhouses to be auctioned live. Many of the birdhouses are truly incredible...
Mar 23, 2023•20 min
It's not every day you get to chat with a Tennis Pro from Dominican Republic, that found a new passion as a real estate investor. Andres Bernal came to the United States in 2012 to pursue is dream to be a Tennis Pro. He didn't care for the uncertaintity of renting and decided he was going to purchase a home, which he did, and now he owns 13 properties!! He turned his passion for tennis into teaching kids and young adults through his Tennis Academy called Evolve Tennis Training . One of his more ...
Mar 14, 2023•19 min
Pete Heim is back for his monthly UPDATE... he brings the NUMBERS and THE NUMBERS don't LIE! Listen to this lastest episode and learn where the market is and where it's going. OUR opinions after 30 plus years in the Real Estate Arena... and sometimes we actually get it right. :) Are you waiting for 3.5% interest rates before you act on your HOME Goals? Do you think HOME prices are going to drop in a big way this year? I think you may be surprised that it's NOT near as BAD as the media makes it o...
Mar 09, 2023•16 min
I like to have my partners at Keller Williams Platinum Realty come in to share their opinions on the market. What are they seeing NOW and what do they think the rest of the year will look like. The three of us are very active working with clients on both the buying and selling side, we like to share "What We See". We talk about interest rates of course, that's the hot topic right now. Inventory is definitely still a very big challenge... is it getting better? Do we see it getting better in 2023?...
Mar 03, 2023•16 min
Wow this episode maybe should have been LEFT Behind Closed Doors... Haha! Katie Marinacci joins Brandon and I in the studio to talk about her Pineapple logo being misunderstood to mean something else. You will be surprised when you find out what an upside down Pineapple means to many in a certain Lifestyle Club. Sometimes when nature calls it just happens to be when you're looking at homes... as Realtors we get to witness people having some bathroom situations that don't go so well. You won't be...
Feb 28, 2023•19 min
Juliana Gainsburg caught my attention with her laid back yet puposeful and educational approach to the podcast she hosts, called Realtor-ish. Her social media venues are also equally interesting to follow. She also coaches Realtors (and others) on the ins and outs of the major social media platforms. She shares some of those tricks of the trade here on the Real Estate and YOU podcast! :) The Realtor-ish podcast is a great resource for anyone looking to sharpen their tools in and around the world...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min
SHAWN MOORE IS AN ACTIVE INVESTOR, who purchased his first vacation rental in 2006 and has not looked back since. The Vodyssey collective portfolio is currently over 1000 properties across the US and includes several international markets as well. He and his team analyze more than 100 properties in various markets across the US and around the world each month; while advising Vodyssey Empire Club mastermind members on each phase of short term rental success. Vodyssey’s goal is to create Lifestyle...
Feb 15, 2023•24 min
Listen to Pete and Brad breakdown the numbers from 2022 and talk about the balancing we see for 2023. Signs Signs Everywhere Signs!! :) What is really crazy is our local numbers are pretty much right in line w/ the National Numbers. That's NOT always the case. We are seeing pockets of price softening in the certain parts of the country. Overall Interest Rates have softened a bit and seem to be less Volatile. Home Prices as a whole are still NOT budging too much because LOW INVENTORY is still the...
Feb 06, 2023•18 min
Want to pay LESS to the IRS when selling your real estate investments and NOT have to Worry about Rushing to REINVEST? This show is for YOU!! Meet Brett Swarts ; he is considered one of the most well-rounded Capital Gains Tax Deferral Experts and informative speakers in the U.S. He is a Multifamily Investment Expert, CRE Broker and the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions . Brett is an expert at helping high net worth investors escape the 1031 exchange and capital gains tax limitations using a...
Jan 31, 2023•19 min
Had a blast chatting with Jeffrey St. Arromand, an award-winning sports television producer and a leading partner of the successful Tricia Lee Team. His clients appreciate how he balances his enthusiasm and thoughtfulness with his in-depth knowledge and his relentless drive throughout the buying and selling process. "I'm a producer in every sense of the word," A Brooklyn native and a 3-time national-level Emmy winner , Jeffrey holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Florida A&...
Jan 19, 2023•21 min
John Scipione is in the top one percent of REALTORS® in the North New Jersey Marketplace, with over 15 years of successful real estate sales experience and over $380 MILLION in sales. I wanted chat with someone from New Jersey to see what they are experiencing in the real estate market. Is it similar to PA or completely different? Many things are the same but their are some differences. ONE common challenge is Inventory, which is a tough challenge to overcome short term. What's funny is none of ...
Jan 17, 2023•21 min
Great chat with Suzy Lysczek and Ofc Ross Heckler about their upcoming FUNDRAISER!!! Canine Chase didn't say too much, but he did pant into the mic a couple times. This is one SUPER FUN event (you can tell by the look on Ofc. Vega's face), Feb. 4, 2023, at Hiester Lanes. Great for the whole family, Raffles, K-9 Demos, food, drinks and FUN. Click below for lanes and info. https://2023k9bowl.eventbrite.com There are a few 7-9 pm lanes left. (4-6 pm is SOLD OUT). Reserve today so you don't miss out...
Jan 13, 2023•10 min
Pete Heim is back and we focus on how important it is to listen to your local Realtor about what is happening in your back yard. National news is not where to get your information... they are about selling the headlines, they are not selling homes and living in this market like Realtors are. Rates have settled into the new reality, which is in the 6% range. OUR biggest challenge is not the rates, it's still inventory. Get all the latest REAL NEWS from this show!! #realestate #realtor #realestate...
Jan 12, 2023•18 min
My chat with Jason was filled with inspiring quotes, market insights, and a deep dive into Jason as Head of Industry and Learning for Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Jason Abrams takes on his role as head of industry and learning after serving several years as vice president of industry. He brings more than 20 years of real estate experience to the KW leadership team, previously serving as an operating principal, team leader, KW MAPS leadership coach and a founding board member of the nonprofit KW ...
Jan 02, 2023•24 min
It's not a sexy topic but someone has to talk about it... so why not me! :) I thought with everyone talking about the doom and gloom of the housing market (that really isn't bad at all), why not bring in Sheriff Eric Weaknecht to talk about the Foreclosure to Sheriff Sale Process. Eric (Weaknecht) , shares some numbers from the big crash of 2008 vs where we are today... the numbers are not supporting the doom and gloom. Foreclosures are still at all time lows, which in turn means Sheriff Sales w...
Dec 27, 2022•27 min
An Alter in the living room and a life size Jesus Cut Out... OH my, the things we see when showing homes to our buyer clients. Jordan Kreitz (no stranger to REAY), joins Brandon and I to chat about some strange things she saw while showing homes to the same buyers. Two different homes had some pretty interesting items, that definitely made her and her clients do a double take. Oh and let's throw in an attic with a padlocked door leading to an area with 10 kids cots. YUP... you'll want to listen ...
Dec 16, 2022•17 min
Pete Heim and Brad chat about the slight uptick in national foreclosures, although they are still very low when looking at the national 30 year averages. Be careful what you listen to, when making real estate decisions, because national market conditions are many times very different than local market conditions. We cover a lot on this episode... interest rates, inventory update, national numbers, local numbers and so much more!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world...
Dec 09, 2022•19 min
