Randy is once again joined by his business partner Lynn as they look back at their 1st quarter of 2025 on the Outer Banks. They discuss trends they've noticed and talk about what the market is doing. They share stories about working with people over the past 20 years as the market has gone up and down and offer their advice on how to deal with it. They also talk about mistakes they see sellers make again and again that can lose them money.

Today, Randy approaches the topic of tariffs, which have been all over the news lately. He discusses what the tariffs mean for people about to buy a home. He goes over the pros and cons of the tariffs and who will be impacted by them. He talks about the history of some tariffs and how they've evolved over the years and how the proposed tariffs will differ from those. He chats about what you can expect to see an increase in prices on in the upcoming months and years.

Today, Randy goes over the ways short-term rentals are having to change with local laws. With the rise of Airbnbs and VRBOs, some cities have created more restrictions on how short-term rentals work. He gives examples of how this has affected multiple areas across the US and goes into detail on what you can expect as a short-term rental owner. He talks about the how this can impact not just you put an entire city's economy.

Randy's business partner Lynn is back! Today they chat about what trends they're seeing in the housing market right now and how and if it will affect you. They go over some of their biggest pet peeves when selling homes and how you can create a stronger relationship with your real estate agent. They want to help you so by forming a good partnership with your agent, you can work together to sell your home quickly at a price that you'll be happy with. They share stories about clients they have worked with that have taught them valuable lessons about the world of real estate.

Randy dives deep into what it's like being a real estate agent. Real estate agents have been getting a bad rap lately, especially when it comes to the commission they earn on properties they sell. So today, Randy is taking you through what it's like being a real estate agent and all of the craziness they go through that you may not realize!

Today, Randy is joined by John Power - the original owner of The Blue Point in the Outer Banks. John shares how he came to start this restaurant that is now a staple of the town. He shares what attracted him to the Outer Banks and what he loved about running a business there. He gives insight in working with the community and creating a space that is beloved by the people there. If you're considering opening a business in the Outer Banks, this is the episode for you.

In this episode, Randy goes over when the season starts and ends in the Outer Banks. As times have changed, the season has expanded beyond your typical Memorial Day to Labor Day season. He also talks about what life is like in the Outer Banks in the off-season. He goes through how the Outer Banks changes over the course of the year and which times you may want to visit or rent during.

Randy veers into a subject that is close to his heart - the importance of making big life changes. He shares his personal stories of times he's made a huge life change and the struggles that came with making those decisions. He talks about why we often resist making a big change and how fear can hold us back from finding happiness. He goes over his tips to determine whether or not it's time to make a big change in your life and how to take the first steps.

Johnathan St. Leger (a Contractor, Investor, and Developer in the Outer Banks) is here today to chat with Randy about who is moving to the Outer Banks and what is drawing them in. They talk about how real estate has changed in the Outer Banks throughout their years working there and what people are looking for now that they weren't years before. They go over common amenities that are pulling buyers in and how they set properties up for success.