Real Estate Defined Season 3

Today we are diving into the Luxury areas of Houston. Houston's luxury real estate market is booming, driven by a strong economy, lack of state income tax, and world-class amenities. Sales of homes priced at $1 million or more jumped by 40.6% year-over-year as of June 2025. The market includes properties from $1.5 million to over $20 million for sprawling estates. Luxury home sales accounted for 16% of all residential sales dollar volume in the Houston metro area from November 2023 to October 2024, representing nearly $5.7 billion in transactions. We have a large market for luxury and we expect to see that market grow!

Welcome to Real Estate Defined (The Art of Real Estate) by Dr. Briley & Alston Toney — the luxury podcast experience designed to elevate your understanding of all facets of real estate, unlike anything you've ever heard before. This podcast was created with one goal in mind: to give our audience an all-access pass to the untold truths, rare insights, and behind-the-scenes experiences that shape the real estate industry. Real estate is more than just property. It's more than contracts, closing tables, and for sale signs. It’s an art form. It’s a world full of stories, strategies, creativity, and vision that often go unheard and unseen. While many platforms focus on basic buying and selling tips, here at Real Estate Defined (The Art of Real Estate), we go deeper — peeling back the layers of luxury, legacy, and lessons learned from navigating one of the most powerful industries in the world. We bring real experiences, real failures, real wins, and real game — from people who lived it.

Welcome to Real Estate Defined (The Art of Real Estate) by Dr. Briley & Alston Toney — the luxury podcast experience designed to elevate your understanding of all facets of real estate, unlike anything you've ever heard before. This podcast was created with one goal in mind: to give our audience an all-access pass to the untold truths, rare insights, and behind-the-scenes experiences that shape the real estate industry. We have Shannon Moore with Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation "Listen in on a professional tell us of the unknowns in Mortgages. There are so many programs for every type of buyer or investor."

Real Talk: CRISIS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Listen in on what commercial leases look like today. Commercial real estate is always changing and has made a large shift in focus for firms that have office spaces. What does this change mean? Where did it come from? Tune in as we talk about what those changes look like.

Remodeling isn’t just construction—it’s craftsmanship. The Art of the Remodel explores the beauty, detail, and storytelling behind luxury home renovations. This episode spotlights the thought process behind bespoke spaces, featuring designers, architects, and artisans who are redefining what home can be. Listen in on this professional from this luxury remodeling company taking every detail to the next level.

Property Boss Moves! Dive into learning some of the tips, tricks, and magic that makes Dr. B the property management company that every client dreams of having. Learn how to manage your clients, bring your clients to the next level and what will set you apart in our industry.

MONEY MONEY MONEY Today we are talking about financing and is cash still king. How are people finding the right lenders? How are people finding a real estate agent? Learn about the platforms like "Zillow" who changed the real estate industry. Have you heard whole selling? We talk about who those investors are and what they do.

Real Talk: How We Got Started in Real Estate Ever wondered what it really takes to break into the world of real estate? In this introductory episode, we take you behind the scenes of our journey—how we got started, the lessons we’ve learned, and the experiences that shaped us along the way. From our first deals to the defining moments that sparked our passion for real estate, this is a candid conversation about growth, grit, and building a business from the ground up. Whether you’re a curious listener, a fellow agent, or someone dreaming about starting your own real estate path, this episode is for you.

Mastering the Basics of Commercial Property Management 🏢 & Foreclosures ⚠️ Real Talk:How We Got Started in Real Estate

Ever wondered what it really takes to break into the world of real estate? In this introductory episode, we take you behind the scenes of our journey—how we got started, the lessons we’ve learned, and the experiences that shaped us along the way. From our first deals to the defining moments that sparked our passion for real estate, this is a candid conversation about growth, grit, and building a business from the ground up. Whether you’re a curious listener, a fellow agent, or someone dreaming about starting your own real estate path, this episode is for you.

Real Talk: How We Got Started in Real Estate Ever wondered what it really takes to break into the world of real estate?

In this introductory episode, we take you behind the scenes of our journey—how we got started, the lessons we’ve learned, and the experiences that shaped us along the way. From our first deals to the defining moments that sparked our passion for real estate, this is a candid conversation about growth, grit, and building a business from the ground up. Whether you’re a curious listener, a fellow agent, or someone dreaming about starting your own real estate path, this episode is for you.