At Home With Jonathan Osman

Garrett Tichy is the founder of one of the Charlotte area's most successful co-working businesses.  Not only is it where Tryon Realty Partners is based, Hygge is home to hundreds of smaller and emerging businesses. This week, hear from Garrett how he got into co-working, learn about Hygge and what he is working on for 2020.  

After accruing $72,000 in student loan debt while pursuing her Masters Degree, Bernadette Joy endeavored to pay it off as quickly as possible. Not only did she do it in about 11 months, her and her husband used the same strategy to pay off their mortgage ($300,00 total). Now they are debt free.  This episode, learn how they did it, how you can save for your dream home using the same strategy, and take her CrushYourMoneyGoals.com challenge.

Find her on social media at @BernadebtJoy

Announcement: Jonathan Osman with Tryon Realty Partners is hosting a series of home buying workshops.  If your plans include a home purchase, learn about the process and how to avoid the most common pitfalls most buyers make.  It's free! Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-time-home-buyer-workshop-tickets-95121750717

Today, Jonathan is joined by Kristen Wile from the UnPretentiousPalate.com, Chrissie Nelson Rotko from OffTheEatenPath.com, Wynee Bermudez from WyneesWorld.com, and Greg Sisto from Vivino Selections to talk the Charlotte restaurant scene, the best new restaurants, what's hot and the places that no one is talking about but should be.  Also, what are the best places to showcase the taste of Charlotte if you only had 24 hours in town.  

Wine enjoyed on the episode: Ornella Molon Rosato

Connect with each guest on Instagram: @Kristen_Wile & @Unpretentiouspalate, @Wyneesworld, @Chrissie_beth and @VivinoSelections

Mecklenburg County Volunteer Parks and Rec Commissioners Brian Cox and Rick Winiker talk greenways, adding parks, Charlotte's Central Park idea and how you can get involved in Mecklenburg 2020 Planning Sessions: Meckplaybook.com.  

Referenced Attachments:

Participate in the 2020 Parks and Rec Planning Sessions: MeckPlaybook.com

Why Residents Should Support Greenways: https://ui.uncc.edu/story/mecklenburg-should-support-greenways 

Population vs Areas of Need With Parks:

The Power of Parks:

Have you considered cutting the cord but didn't know which service was right for you to stream your favorite shows.  Jonathan Osman provides a ranking of the TV streaming services (Hulu Live, Spectrum TV, AT&T Now, Sling, and YouTube TV) as far as which ones were easiest to use, most channels and value for money.  Also, if you were a Playstation Vue subscriber and you're now searching for which service is most like Vue, this bonus episode is for you.  

To receive OTA (Over the Air) television free:

• External Antenna: https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=JQcZ3hW8bFVALL251re6Zw&hsa_cr_id=3423825790401&ref_=sb_s_sparkle_slot
• Distribution Amplifier, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-Distribution-Amplifier-Antenna/dp/B001PI09SE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=channel+master&qid=1580501036&sr=8-1
• DVR: Try a TiVO or ReCast: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Recast-over-the-air-DVR-500GB-75-hours/dp/B01J6A6H74?ref_=ast_bbp_dp&th=1&psc=1
• Finally, and most importantly, point the antenna at the tv towers.  https://www.antennaweb.org/ is a great resource to help you find where they are and even the type of antenna would work best for you.  

Good luck!

Thinking of getting into real estate? I interviewed Naomi Abel and Becca Smoot, two newer Realtors, to learn about life as a rookie agent. There's a lot of truth to what they shared, especially how real estate isn't at all like you see on TV.  Enjoy the episode!

This is a stat heavy show (kinda boring - sorry) where I will walk through how Charlotte's housing market has changed over the last year and the last decade.  Also, I will address the common question I get as to when is the best time to put your home on the market.  Follow the show on Twitter at @AtHomePodcast, Instagram @AtHomeWithJonathan and Facebook At Home with Jonathan Osman

This week, Jonathan is joined by Katie Peralta with the Charlotte Agenda and Ely Portillo with the UNCC Urban Institute to discuss the plan to make a MLS practice facility on the former Eastland Mall site in East Charlotte.  Plus, we discuss the latest proposal to revive the Brookhill Village site in South End.  

Every house can be a smart home, regardless of budget, if plan for it properly.  On this episode, Jonathan discusses the benefits of using a hub, wifi-access point placement, using the guest network for your new smart devices, smart door bells, cameras, and light switches.  He also answers what to do when you're planning to sell your home when you have a bunch of smart devices. 

Chris Day with RMS Mortgage referred to me as Captain Useless and then we proceeding to talk how to finance your first home, a second home and even a property that needs renovation.