HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE

HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE

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HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE episodes

  • Meet Philly Home Collective's New Marketing Coordinator Christina Valdivieso!

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    This week Bill & Kristin have a cocktail with the Philly Home Collective's new marketing guru, Christina Valdivieso!


    Need Bill & Kristin's help with Real Estate: https://forms.gle/sZiLAPAtsZLkim5R6


    Questions or Suggestions for the show: https://forms.gle/dewXK7ANqrP44dVB7



    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/



    Philly Home Collective Real Estate:

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

    Team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/


    Email the podcast: [email protected]


    Support the podcast

    Buy Us a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco

    34 min
  • Kristin Spills the Tea: 3 Years as an Airbnb Host

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    Join us for Happy Hour as Kristin McFeely shares her unfiltered experience hosting on Airbnb for the last three years. The good, the bad, and the ugly... 

    Perfect for anyone curious about short-term rentals or just loves real, relatable home stories over drinks. Cheers!

    Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Like, subscribe, and leave a review—we appreciate every one!


    AirBnB chapter: 08:30


    Need Bill & Kristin's help with Real Estate: https://forms.gle/sZiLAPAtsZLkim5R6


    Questions or Suggestions for the show: https://forms.gle/dewXK7ANqrP44dVB7



    Rent Kristin's Pocono AirBnB: https://mountainwoodchalet.com/



    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/



    Philly Home Collective Real Estate:

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

    Team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/


    Email the podcast: [email protected]


    Support the podcast

    Buy Us a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco


    #Airbnb #ShortTermRentals #PhillyRealEstate #HappyHourWithTheHomeCollective



    33 min
  • Coffee Break: Kristin's Appearance on Zillow Gone Wild

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    Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee.  

    Pour one out for the drama—Kristin McFeely is back in the host seat, but this time she's spilling the tea on her star turn on HGTV's Zillow Gone Wild! 

    Join Bill and Kristin for a lively mid-day Coffee Break as she dishes on what it's really like when your jaw-dropping Philly listing—a mind-blowing mashup of an 1877 blacksmith shop, a stone barn with a stunning glass atrium, and Victorian grandeur hidden behind a flower-cascading wall—gets the national TV glow-up. 

    Zillow Gone Wild on HBO Max (season 2 episode 8, last segment): https://www.hbomax.com/shows/zillow-gone-wild/s2/b9c42890-337d-4e56-a65f-736a5b3b00b0/e8-bottle-ottle-ottle/5d2a1536-cfc0-4b80-b735-7b0f9e1c14da


    Zillow Gone Wild Instagram clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOb75x7ESfn/?igsh=Mmx3OWZkc3lybHRv


    Property Featured on Zillow Gone Wild: https://phillyhomecollective.com/properties/761-765-n-26th-street-philadelphia-pa-us-19130-paph2563534


    Need Bill & Kristin's help with Real Estate: https://forms.gle/sZiLAPAtsZLkim5R6


    Questions or Suggestions for the show: https://forms.gle/dewXK7ANqrP44dVB7



    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/



    Philly Home Collective Real Estate:

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

    Team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/


    Email the podcast: [email protected]


    Support the podcast

    Buy Us a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco

    14 min
  • Not everything is meant for social media...

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    In this episode of Happy Hour with the Home Collective, we’re diving into a truth bomb: Not Everything Is Meant for Social Media.

    Join the crew as we lovingly roast those classic realtor posts—the 5 AM “grind” schedules, the hourly deal updates, the “just closed my 47th this month” flexes, and the daily life dumps that make us all wonder: Is this marketing... or just a cry for validation? 

    We keep it real (sort of) about why some wins, routines, and humblebrags belong in your private notes—not your feed. Expect plenty of tongue & cheek pokes, relatable real estate stories, and a reminder that sometimes the best move is logging off and actually living the hustle instead of broadcasting it.

    Grab your drink, hit play, and let’s laugh at the overshare game we’ve all played at least once.  Who’s been guilty? We see you. 


    Need Bill & Kristin's help with Real Estate: https://forms.gle/sZiLAPAtsZLkim5R6


    Questions or Suggestions for the show: https://forms.gle/dewXK7ANqrP44dVB7



    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/



    Philly Home Collective Real Estate:

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

    Team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/



    Email the podcast: [email protected]


    Support the podcast

    Buy Us a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco



    31 min
  • Philly's Coolest Homes: Lori & Ruben's Old City Bourbon Room

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    In this irresistible Happy Hour episode, Bill & Kristin sit down with the incredibly talented Lori Sarver, the visionary homeowner who transformed a forgotten bedroom into a straight-up showstopper: The Bourbon Room—a moody, sophisticated cocktail lounge that's equal parts speakeasy swagger and cozy retreat.

    Hear the full story straight from Lori (and her partner Ruben) on how they dreamed up the killer concept, hunted down the perfect vintage touches, nailed the lighting, seating, and that signature bourbon-bar magic, and turned an ordinary space into an epic at-home escape where every pour feels like an event.

    Whether you're plotting your own dream lounge or just craving some serious home-inspiration with a side of spirits, grab your favorite glass, settle in, and join us for the happiest of Happy Hours. Cheers to bold ideas and even bolder bourbon! 


    Lori & Ruben's Bourbon Room Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14Tk5vApQQK/


    Connect with Lori: [email protected]


    Rent Kristin's Pocono AirBnB: https://mountainwoodchalet.com/


    Emily & Matt's fun Home Story from 20019: https://www.instagram.com/p/B1EthQbjmzn/?igsh=ZGY0NXpyNWpoczhh&img_index=5


    Need Bill & Kristin's help with Real Estate: https://forms.gle/sZiLAPAtsZLkim5R6

    Questions or Suggestions for the show: https://forms.gle/dewXK7ANqrP44dVB7


    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/


    Philly Home Collective Real Estate: 

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

    Team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/


    Email the podcast: [email protected]



    47 min
  • We're back! Rusty... but back!

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    In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin finally kick off Season 4 after a 22 month (or so...) hiatus.  After a brief check-in, Bill & Kristin talk about what the real estate market has been like in Philly & south Jersey this past year, and what the feel is like for 2026.  Bill talks about the 14,000 sqft south Jersey Mansion he recently toured (that we also talked about in previous episodes).  Grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!


    2801 Riverton Rd - $7.3m:  https://tinyurl.com/4sn8mjdu


    REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:
    If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6


    LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
    Want to be a part of our next episode?  Send us a message and we will play it on the show!  Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh


    SUBMIT A QUESTION TO BILL OR KRISTIN:
    Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7


    OUR TEAM WEBSITE:
    Our real estate team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/


    THE HAPPY HOUR WEBSITE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235021


    THE PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillBall-phc

    EMAIL BILL & KRISTIN DIRECTLY:
    Email the podcast at: [email protected]


    31 min
  • Away For The Holiday Weekend

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    We have no episode this week, but Bill & Kristin will be back next week with the same mediocre stuff as the last 3 years!  Thanks guys!

    REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:
    If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6

    LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
    Want to be a part of our next episode?  Send us a message and we will play it on the show!  Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh

    THE PODCASE NEWSLETTER:
    Sign up for our Newsletter/blog:
    https://hhwthc.substack.com/

    SUBMIT A QUESTION TO BILL OR KRISTIN:
    Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7

    OUR TEAM WEBSITE:
    Our real estate team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/

    THE PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillBall-phc

    EMAIL BILL & KRISTIN DIRECTLY:
    Email the podcast at: [email protected]

    LISTENER SUPPORT:
    We got merch!: https://phc-podcast.printify.me/products

    Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco

    2 min
  • Coffee Break: Fixing Our Title Insurance Mistakes From Last Weeks Episode

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    Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee.  In this episode Bill and Kristin invite their friend and title rep Kristen Marrone to help clear up last week's episodes title questions.  What is title insurance?  What are the different options for buyers to "Take title" and which one is right for you?  Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!

    Square Settlement Services: https://www.sqstitle.com/

    REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:
    If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6

    LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
    Want to be a part of our next episode?  Send us a message and we will play it on the show!  Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh

    THE PODCASE NEWSLETTER:
    Sign up for our Newsletter/blog:
    https://hhwthc.substack.com/

    SUBMIT A QUESTION TO BILL OR KRISTIN:
    Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7

    OUR TEAM WEBSITE:
    Our real estate team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/

    THE PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillBall-phc

    EMAIL BILL & KRISTIN DIRECTLY:
    Email the podcast at: [email protected]

    LISTENER SUPPORT:
    We got merch!: https://phc-podcast.printify.me/products

    Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco

    12 min
  • Can A Spouse Sell or Gamble Your Home Away Without Your Permission?

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    In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin discuss a blog article titled:  Can a Spouse Gamble Away Your Home—or Sell It Without Your Permission?    At some point when discussing the article, we make a left turn and start talking about different ways buyers can elect to 'take title' (Joint Tenants, Tenants In Common etc), and that is when things go off the rails.  Do we actually come to any conclusions in this episode?  The answer is YES, we should probably be drinking less booze.  Nevertheless, here is this weeks sloppy mess of a loosely based real estate podcast episode.  Just don't judge us by this episode alone.  Thank you.  Want to hear the confusion?  Grab a stiff drink so you can get on our level, and join us for Happy Hour!

    Can a Spouse Gamble Away Your Home—or Sell It Without Your Permission: 10:30
     

    REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:
    If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6

    LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
    Want to be a part of our next episode?  Send us a message and we will play it on the show!  Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh

    THE PODCASE NEWSLETTER:
    Sign up for our Newsletter/blog:
    https://hhwthc.substack.com/

    SUBMIT A QUESTION TO BILL OR KRISTIN:
    Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7

    OUR TEAM WEBSITE:
    Our real estate team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/

    THE PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillBall-phc

    EMAIL BILL & KRISTIN DIRECTLY:
    Email the podcast at: [email protected]

    LISTENER SUPPORT:
    Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco

    28 min
  • Coffee Break: The Wife Always Wins

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    Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee.  Today Bill and Kristin discuss what it is like when working with couples.  Just a light hearted conversation about working with couples from our perspective.  Who is the final decision maker?  The answer is not surprising, but sometimes funny.  Want to hear the details?  Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!

    REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:
    If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6

    LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:
    Want to be a part of our next episode?  Send us a message and we will play it on the show!  Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh

    THE PODCASE NEWSLETTER:
    Sign up for our Newsletter/blog:
    https://hhwthc.substack.com/

    SUBMIT A QUESTION TO BILL OR KRISTIN:
    Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7

    OUR TEAM WEBSITE:
    Our real estate team website: https://phillyhomecollective.com/

    THE PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homecollectivehappyhour/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillBall-phc

    EMAIL BILL & KRISTIN DIRECTLY:
    Email the podcast at: [email protected]

    LISTENER SUPPORT:
    We got merch!: https://phc-podcast.printify.me/products

    Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco

    18 min

About HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE

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The Philadelphia Home Collective is an award-winning real estate team at Compass in Philadelphia.  Bill Ball & Kristin McFeely are agents on the team boasting over 30 years of combined…