How do you design homes that stand the test of time?In this episode of All Things Real Estate, Ari Wintraub sits down with world-renowned architect William Hefner, founder of Studio William Hefner, whose work blends architecture, interiors, and landscape into cohesive, timeless environments.William walks us through:- Designing a 60,000 sq ft château in Bel Air- Treating light, materials, and framing as critical design tools- The risks of chasing trends vs. committing to strong identity- Building his own Montecito home that launched a new studio- Losing 12 homes in the Palisades fire — and what came nextWhether you're a developer, designer, or real estate lover, this episode is a masterclass in building homes that matter.You can find Ari onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7740rGWkiC5lEKGbbD1gJqApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-real-estate-with-ari-wintraub/id1799328546Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariwintraub/

What’s really going on behind the scenes in a real estate deal?

In this episode of "All Things Real Estate", Ari Wintraub sits down with Matt Granger, one of L.A.’s top title rep of 38 years, to unpack the lesser-known mechanics of title insurance, escrow, and what a successful Investor, Realtor or Title Rep does to win.

Learn how Matt:

- Best ways to take Title, and close deals

- Offers title insights from LA’s complex Westside market, including: bankruptcies, liens & judgment

- Navigates industry change—like electronic recordings & ULA taxes, and Jan 7 Palisades Fires

- Leads with technical service, not swag, and never waiver from his “Giver” mindset

Whether you're a realtor, investor, or just curious how real estate really transacts, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the industry’s most important, least understood role.

You can find Ari on

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7740rGWkiC5lEKGbbD1gJq

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-real-estate-with-ari-wintraub/id1799328546

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariwintraub/

#AllThingsRealEstate #TitleInsurance #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateTips #Escrow #LARealEstate #WestsideDeals #RealEstateAgentLife #TrustsAndTitle #RealEstateTransactions

Have you ever heard the saying, “Date the house, marry the rate”?

Or how about “Choose the house, not the rate”?

These different strategies, for different markets.

So how do you navigate today’s mortgage market and more uncertain times? In this episode of "All Things Real Estate", Ari Wintraub sits down with Justin Bayle, a seasoned mortgage broker, to unpack the strategies, structure, and smarts behind successful home financing.

Learn how Justin:

- Broke into the industry working under a Beverly Hills legend

- Explains the differences between bankers, brokers, and lenders

- Helps clients navigate rate sensitivity and refinance timing

- Uses non-QM loans to help self-employed buyers qualify

- Built wealth by house hacking, duplex ownership, and 1031 exchanges

- Scales smarter by focusing on passive income and client relationships

Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned agent, or investor, this episode is packed with real-world tips for navigating loans, leverage, and long-term strategy.

You can find Ari on

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7740rGWkiC5lEKGbbD1gJq

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-real-estate-with-ari-wintraub/id1799328546

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariwintraub/

#RealEstatePodcast #MortgageTips #HomeBuying #MortgageBroker #RealEstateStrategy #HouseHacking #PassiveIncome #1031Exchange #RateBuydown #NonQMLoans #RealEstateFinance

How do you really learn about building large mixed use multi family?

Go live in them. Hear how Alex Valente, went from tennis coach to being a Principal at America's oldest development firm. And about his “housing journey” living in a new building every few months to truly learn about developing.

Learn how Alex:

- Leveraged mentorship and networking to break into real estate

- Manages large-scale 300 unit plus multifamily and mixed-use projects

- Went on a 18 month housing journey during Covid living in 5 different building

- Navigates entitlement, financing, and construction challenges

- Works with institutional capital partners to scale developments

This episode is packed with insights on urban development, investment strategies, the business of large-scale real estate projects, and how to stand out at a large firm.

Find Alex on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexvalente/

You can find Ari on

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7740rGWkiC5lEKGbbD1gJq

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-real-estate-with-ari-wintraub/id1799328546

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariwintraub/

#RealEstatePodcast #MultifamilyInvesting #InstitutionalRealEstate #RealEstateDevelopment #InvestmentStrategies #UrbanDevelopment #PropertyInvestment #MixedUseProjects #LosAngelesRealEstate #CareerGrowth

How do you go from law and entertainment to luxury real estate development?

This episode is jam packed with one after another insight. Jeremy Lappen shares his unexpected journey—starting as an attorney in Hollywood, doing MMA promotion, and eventually finding his calling in real estate investment and development.

Learn how Jeremy:

- Scaled from single-family flips to building high

-end luxury homes

- Learned valuable lessons early, to ensure less risk

- Built strategic partnerships to find, fund, and develop projects

- Got away from the West LA market and by creating a niche in Pasadena

- Invests in apartment buildings for long-term passive income

Jeremy shares his insider rules of real estate, key lessons, and deal-making strategies that helped him go from an observer to a top-tier developer and investor.

You can find Ari Wintrub onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7740rGWkiC5lEKGbbD1gJqApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-real-estate-with-ari-wintraub/id1799328546Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariwintraub/

Taylor Avakian is the youngest, most ambitious, and successful guy I know selling apartment buildings in LA.

After introducing the show and myself Ep 1 & 2, I am excited to have my first guest on All Things Real Estate.

Taylor Avakian shares his journey from making hundreds of cold calls a day to becoming a top multifamily broker in Los Angeles. As a former pro-athlete, he explains it’s the base hits and daily routines that help you win, and why he prefers selling commercial over residential real estate. Hear insights on what helps you get the property under contract, which is not what you may think. He opens up about the challenges of getting started, the importance of mentorship, and how he’s growing his brokerage business while hosting his own award-winning podcast “No Vacancy”.

How do you transition from selling real estate to building a personal investment portfolio? In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Lord, my right-hand man, to share my journey from getting licensed in 2014 to growing a 36-unit portfolio while managing a full-time real estate brokerage.

Learn how I:

- Went from a new agent in 2014 to real estate investor by 2016- Used Airbnb & house hacking to start generating income

- Scaled from a single-family home to multifamily investing

- Navigated California’s rent control & property management challenges

- Balanced selling homes, managing tenants, and expanding my portfolio

This episode dives into my real estate journey, key lessons, and investment strategies that helped me build a long-term business in one of the most competitive markets in the U.S.

In his late 30’s and lost for having a career, Ari took the leap into Real Estate. In this first episode, we are introduced to our host as we hear what it took to build a successful real estate business from scratch? Ari Wintraub reflects on his 10-year journey in Los Angeles real estate starting as a residential broker in LA’s Westside, from career uncertainty to becoming a top agent at Sotheby’s International Realty.

Learn how he:

• Transitioned into real estate as a second career
• Built a strong network through mentorship and strategic relationships
• Navigated the challenges of finding clients and closing his first deal
• Balanced working as both an agent and an investor
• Mastered time management and business growth over a decade
• Transitioning into making his own investments

Ari shares his routines, best lessons, and the mindset shifts that helped him scale his career in one of the most competitive markets in the country.

#RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateSuccess #Networking #LosAngelesRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneurship #Mentorship #BuildingARealEstateBusiness #RealtorLife #TimeManagement #CareerGrowth