In our Replay, Joanne shares the early stages of what it’s like to build multi-generational living accommodations in her son’s house. In the Horror Story is a must-listen. If you have a timeshare offshore U.S., and someone offers you a bundle for it, think twice. In our Feature, Eric Dunn, Director of Litigation for the National Housing Law Project, defines squatters, the type of residences they prey on and how prevalent squatting is in the U.S. You’ll want to hear this, especially if you have r...
Aug 09, 2024•34 min
In our Replay, Joanne shares the early stages of what it’s like to build multi-generational living accommodations in her son’s house. In the Horror Story is a must-listen. If you have a timeshare offshore U.S., and someone offers you a bundle for it, think twice. In our Feature, Eric Dunn, Director of Litigation for the National Housing Law Project, defines squatters, the type of residences they prey on and how prevalent squatting is in the U.S. You’ll want to hear this, especially if you have r...
Aug 09, 2024•34 min
In our Replay today, with the help of New Pod City's Frank Sasso, we scam a scammer who is eager to flip off an estimate for a roofing job sight unseen and take a credit card number over the phone. You’ve got to hear this! In our Horror Story, we warn of a timeshare shakedown that could cost you dearly. If you have a timeshare out of the country, you could be particularly vulnerable. Time to take notes. In last week’s Feature, we learned from the PEW Family Trusts why housing in the U.S. is beco...
Aug 02, 2024•40 min
In our Replay today, with the help of New Pod City's Frank Sasso, we scam a scammer who is eager to flip off an estimate for a roofing job sight unseen and take a credit card number over the phone. You’ve got to hear this! In our Horror Story, we warn of a timeshare shakedown that could cost you dearly. If you have a timeshare out of the country, you could be particularly vulnerable. Time to take notes. In last week’s Feature, we learned from the PEW Family Trusts why housing in the U.S. is beco...
Aug 02, 2024•40 min
In this week's replay, Donna Butts, Executive Director of the DC non-profit Generations United, reports on that organization’s recently released survey of multigenerational homes, and our own Kevin Kennedy and his family are applauded for their multigenerational lifestyle. Our Horror Story today is about the case of the lost house, as told by Kim Sledge, legendary singer, songwriter and longtime friend. Kim endured a three-month ordeal after selling her home, and learning that her new home was s...
Jul 26, 2024•45 min
In this week's replay, Donna Butts, Executive Director of the DC non-profit Generations United, reports on that organization’s recently released survey of multigenerational homes, and our own Kevin Kennedy and his family are applauded for their multigenerational lifestyle. Our Horror Story today is about the case of the lost house, as told by Kim Sledge, legendary singer, songwriter and longtime friend. Kim endured a three-month ordeal after selling her home, and learning that her new home was s...
Jul 26, 2024•45 min
In the Replay, we report on two creative solutions to the danger posed by dead ash trees. It’s time for the Bad Guy Bulletin, with a heads up on Social Security and other scams. In the Feature, learn how insurance companies respond to hail damage, the damage and theft caused by squatters and which insurer is responsible for damage to a condo cause by a water leak from above...the HOA’s insurer or the insurer of the unit above. Insurance pro, Mike Cellucci addresses it all.
Jul 18, 2024•37 min
In the Replay, we report on two creative solutions to the danger posed by dead ash trees. It’s time for the Bad Guy Bulletin, with a heads up on Social Security and other scams. In the Feature, learn how insurance companies respond to hail damage, the damage and theft caused by squatters and which insurer is responsible for damage to a condo cause by a water leak from above...the HOA’s insurer or the insurer of the unit above. Insurance pro, Mike Cellucci addresses it all.
Jul 18, 2024•37 min
In the Replay today, Kevin walks us through the renovation of a 300-year-old farmhouse. In the Horror story, Kevin discovers a new company on Instagram and their improper installation of windows and roofing. In the Feature today, Brad O’Conner, Chief Economist of Florida Realtors, provides a briefing on Florida real estate with an emphasis on the Gulf Coast. Properties currently on the market still don’t come up to the pre-Covid numbers, but the market is moving, despite rising mortgage and home...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min
In the Replay today, Kevin walks us through the renovation of a 300-year-old farmhouse. In the Horror story, Kevin discovers a new company on Instagram and their improper installation of windows and roofing. In the Feature today, Brad O’Conner, Chief Economist of Florida Realtors, provides a briefing on Florida real estate with an emphasis on the Gulf Coast. Properties currently on the market still don’t come up to the pre-Covid numbers, but the market is moving, despite rising mortgage and home...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min
In our replay today, we get Michele’s take on her recently completed total ProVia exterior makeover. In the Horror Story, a homeowner learns that the poor choice of a contractor results in a poorly installed patio door. In our Feature, Angel explains the latest improvements she’s made to her smallish, concrete, Mid-mod home, located where the northern boundary of Philadelphia meets the burbs. Angel, who retired from the commercial design firm she founded, just completed a wonderful outdoor enter...
Jul 05, 2024•49 min
In our replay today, we get Michele’s take on her recently completed total ProVia exterior makeover. In the Horror Story, a homeowner learns that the poor choice of a contractor results in a poorly installed patio door. In our Feature, Angel explains the latest improvements she’s made to her smallish, concrete, Mid-mod home, located where the northern boundary of Philadelphia meets the burbs. Angel, who retired from the commercial design firm she founded, just completed a wonderful outdoor enter...
Jul 05, 2024•49 min
In our Replay today, we arm you with questions few homeowners ask when selecting a contractor. The right answers can make the difference between a great job and a botcthed job. In our Horror Story Today...the contractor came to install a new roof and siding, and caused massive water damage. Was it worth it? Do you know if you have 2 X 4s for studs or the newer 2 X 6s. It makes a difference in terms of the insulation in your walls. Today, Kevin again becomes Professor Kennedy, as he explains the ...
Jun 28, 2024•35 min
In our Replay today, we arm you with questions few homeowners ask when selecting a contractor. The right answers can make the difference between a great job and a botcthed job. In our Horror Story Today...the contractor came to install a new roof and siding, and caused massive water damage. Was it worth it? Do you know if you have 2 X 4s for studs or the newer 2 X 6s. It makes a difference in terms of the insulation in your walls. Today, Kevin again becomes Professor Kennedy, as he explains the ...
Jun 28, 2024•35 min
Today’s Replay is the first of two that offer sound advice on choosing a contractor for any type of home improvement project. It’s time for the Bad Guy Bulletin. There’s a pretty widespread scam going on. It involves roofers who knock on your door, claiming that you have hail damage on your roof, and they can re-do your roof at your insurance company’s expense. Sounds tempting, but beware. In our feature today, Kevin and Ron share their points of view on selecting, improving and maintaining rent...
Jun 20, 2024•40 min
Today’s Replay is the first of two that offer sound advice on choosing a contractor for any type of home improvement project. It’s time for the Bad Guy Bulletin. There’s a pretty widespread scam going on. It involves roofers who knock on your door, claiming that you have hail damage on your roof, and they can re-do your roof at your insurance company’s expense. Sounds tempting, but beware. In our feature today, Kevin and Ron share their points of view on selecting, improving and maintaining rent...
Jun 20, 2024•40 min
In today’s Replay, Kevin explains the proper way to install windows and why it’s so important. In the Horror Story, Kevin encounters a contractor who failed to get a permit and got caught. In our Feature, we again interview renowned architect, Illya Azaroff, about a current project underway in Oahu, Hawaii The KO’OLAULOA Resilience Hub is under development in a particularly isolated area of Oahu. It’s capable of housing 1,500 local residents for 30 days, whenever Mother Nature shows her angry si...
Jun 14, 2024•45 min
In today’s Replay, Kevin explains the proper way to install windows and why it’s so important. In the Horror Story, Kevin encounters a contractor who failed to get a permit and got caught. In our Feature, we again interview renowned architect, Illya Azaroff, about a current project underway in Oahu, Hawaii The KO’OLAULOA Resilience Hub is under development in a particularly isolated area of Oahu. It’s capable of housing 1,500 local residents for 30 days, whenever Mother Nature shows her angry si...
Jun 14, 2024•45 min
In the Replay today, Kevin riffs on the pros and cons of a drip edge. The Horror Story is about another botched window installation. Listen carefully, so you know how to spot a botched window installation, if it happens to you. In order to help you and/or your parents with the process of rightsizing to simplify life and age in place, take a few tips from Rosemary. She made the transition from a 5,000-square-foot house to a compact rental cottage. A couple of years later, she couldn’t be happier....
Jun 07, 2024•42 min
In the Replay today, Kevin riffs on the pros and cons of a drip edge. The Horror Story is about another botched window installation. Listen carefully, so you know how to spot a botched window installation, if it happens to you. In order to help you and/or your parents with the process of rightsizing to simplify life and age in place, take a few tips from Rosemary. She made the transition from a 5,000-square-foot house to a compact rental cottage. A couple of years later, she couldn’t be happier....
Jun 07, 2024•42 min
In our Replay today, Ron takes us on a 15-minute journey through Palm Springs. This oasis in the California desert east of LA was featured in our Popular 2023 YouTube series, The Coolest Neighborhoods in America. Listen today, as Ron shares what he learned about Palm Springs during a recent trip to the epicenter of Mid-century Modern architecture and so many other fascinating things. Ron’s trip inspired two additional Feature segments. One was on Pacaso fractional home ownership (11/10/23). The ...
May 30, 2024•58 min
In our Replay today, Ron takes us on a 15-minute journey through Palm Springs. This oasis in the California desert east of LA was featured in our Popular 2023 YouTube series, The Coolest Neighborhoods in America. Listen today, as Ron shares what he learned about Palm Springs during a recent trip to the epicenter of Mid-century Modern architecture and so many other fascinating things. Ron’s trip inspired two additional Feature segments. One was on Pacaso fractional home ownership (11/10/23). The ...
May 30, 2024•58 min
In our Replay today, Ron gives us the inside story of his recent visit to the architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, the Martin House. FLW designed the house for a Buffalo, New York entrepreneur back when that city was one of the wealthiest in America. Among many fascinating features, the Martins became the first American family to a have a home with an open floor plan. In our Horror Story, trouble often happens because everyone thinks they’re a contractor. Our Feature is the soundtrack fro...
May 24, 2024•45 min
In our Replay today, Ron gives us the inside story of his recent visit to the architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, the Martin House. FLW designed the house for a Buffalo, New York entrepreneur back when that city was one of the wealthiest in America. Among many fascinating features, the Martins became the first American family to a have a home with an open floor plan. In our Horror Story, trouble often happens because everyone thinks they’re a contractor. Our Feature is the soundtrack fro...
May 24, 2024•45 min
In our Replay today, we discuss the criteria for SUCCESSFULLY hiring a contractor. The Horror Story deals with sophomoric questions posted to Facebook by a siding contractor who should know better. The urban Doom Loop is a hypothesis developed by Professor Stan Van Nieuwerburgh from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. According to Professor Van Nieuwerburgh, Covid and the sudden rise of remote work spawned crises in terms of vacant office space and a cascade of other troubles in...
May 09, 2024•36 min
In our Replay today, we discuss the criteria for SUCCESSFULLY hiring a contractor. The Horror Story deals with sophomoric questions posted to Facebook by a siding contractor who should know better. The urban Doom Loop is a hypothesis developed by Professor Stan Van Nieuwerburgh from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. According to Professor Van Nieuwerburgh, Covid and the sudden rise of remote work spawned crises in terms of vacant office space and a cascade of other troubles in...
May 09, 2024•36 min
In today’s Replay, Kevin’s customer explains what sold her on ProVia windows. Our Horror Story is about a professional contractor Facebook account where they ask rudimentary questions that you wouldn’t expect from home improvement pros. Many first-time home buyers have been stymied by a persistent seller’s market. Now first timers in New Jersey are getting a helping hand in the form of a forgivable loan to help fund a downpayment. In many NJ counties the amount of the loan is $15,000. In some co...
May 02, 2024•39 min
In today’s Replay, Kevin’s customer explains what sold her on ProVia windows. Our Horror Story is about a professional contractor Facebook account where they ask rudimentary questions that you wouldn’t expect from home improvement pros. Many first-time home buyers have been stymied by a persistent seller’s market. Now first timers in New Jersey are getting a helping hand in the form of a forgivable loan to help fund a downpayment. In many NJ counties the amount of the loan is $15,000. In some co...
May 02, 2024•39 min
In the Replay today, you can’t always take reviews at face value. Kevin cites one that praises an improperly done roofing job. Our Horror Story deals with a window installation that went off the rails – and the contractor attempted to justify it. In today’s Feature, we get reactions from realtors in North Carolina and California to the class action that changes the way agents for residential sellers and buyers are compensated. Who will it impact the most...sellers, buyers or real estate agents?...
Apr 26, 2024•39 min
In the Replay today, you can’t always take reviews at face value. Kevin cites one that praises an improperly done roofing job. Our Horror Story deals with a window installation that went off the rails – and the contractor attempted to justify it. In today’s Feature, we get reactions from realtors in North Carolina and California to the class action that changes the way agents for residential sellers and buyers are compensated. Who will it impact the most...sellers, buyers or real estate agents?...
Apr 26, 2024•39 min
