ReaLife

ReaLife

By John Christopher, WLIW-FMSociety & CultureBusinessNews
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ReaLife episodes

  • Jonathan Spears and Debbie Maue

    On the Emerald Coast of Florida, Spears Group founder Jonathan Spears explains why people are giving up on going to the Greek Islands for Alys Beach. The architecture there is quite unique, with homes built around courtyards and painted Santorini white. Jonathan tells us why that is and also why home prices have risen 25% compared to last year.

    Glacier top broker Debbie Maue has a license in Chicago and Whitefish, Montana. She educates us about what is happening in the Chicago real estate market and then takes us to Whitefish, Montana to explain why it is a little piece of heaven, especially in the summertime.

    31 min
  • Angela Boyer Stump and Frank Melia

    One of the Hamptons' top producers, Angela Boyer Stump shares her advice for landlords and why the rental market is different is compared to last year. When it comes to real estate sales, Angela espouses how buyers and sellers can navigate a "fluid market".

    Division Manager for Contour Mortgages, Frank Melia clears up misconceptions with the recent changes to the Federal Housing Finance Agency mortgage pricing, especially when it comes to low and high credit borrowers.

    30 min
  • Greg Heym and Tom Unverzagt

    Chief Economist for Terra Holdings, Greg Heym weighs in on the macro-economic real estate picture. Is Powell going to pause on a rate hike? Does raising the Fed rate affect mortgages? Are we in stagflation and when is the recession coming? Greg shares how it all affects the buyer and seller.

    Wins Inspection Founder, Tom Unverzagt talks about the essential elements one should consider before buying an older home. Some of the things buyers should be aware of include structural integrity, the risk of lead paint and asbestos to mention a few.

    30 min
  • Zachary Tunick and Greg Heym

    Hamptons broker & developer Zackary Tunick shares his thoughts on developing properties and the market. Is inventory still in short supply and will the Hamptons bounce continue into 2023?

    Chief Economist of Terra Holdings, Greg Heym ruminates about Fed Chairman Powell's recent 75 basis points rate hike and how that is affecting real estate. He wraps up the 11th year of Realife by making an economic prediction for 2023.

    30 min
  • Susie Langford and Amadeus Erhardt

    Top broker Susie Langford shares her insights into the Denver/Boulder market and articulates with extensive statistics. Is the "Mile High" market cooling or normalizing?

    Hamptons House Watching owner & broker Amadeus Erhardt offers some helpful tips to homeowners when it comes to property management.

    30 min
  • Lisa Fountain and Karl Washwick

    Lisa Fountain, Brown Harris Stevens Executive Direcector of Sales, Rhinebeck, elaborates on what it takes to be successful in real estate. Is this an opportune time despite high mortgage rates?

    Karl Washwick, owner of Washwick Insurance, speaks to what limits you should have on home and auto policies. What are some of the things homeowners are unaware of when it comes to insurance companies not paying for damages?

    31 min
  • Monika Zasada and Robert Kittine

    Monika Zasada, owner of De-Mazing, talks about helping people through the maze of home additions in dealing with architects, contractors, permitting, and the construction process all the way through completion.

    Corcoran broker and dual licensee Robert Kittine offers his insights regarding the similarities and the differences between New York City and the Hamptons real estate markets. Is the market cooling?

    30 min
  • Deirdre DeVita and John Viteritti

    Top producer for Southampton and West of the Canal, Deirdre DeVita shares her insights about the business of real estate and why Remsenburg has become the "secret" Hamptons.

    Real estate journalist and former educator, John Viteritti explains why and how a real estate professional is so different from a professional salesperson.

    31 min
  • Steve Kenny and Chris Nuzzi

    Steve Kenny of SRK Pools explains how his passion for clean water lead him to develop a unique water system that reduces the need for chlorine in pools. He has remote water quality monitoring that maintains the balance of his systems whether they are in the Hamptons or the city.

    Chris Nuzzi, Vice President of Advantage Title, educates listeners on why a homeowner should have title insurance. What is it and why is it worth having? He also shares how he navigated closings after Suffolk County closed its offices due to ransomware.

    30 min
  • Andrew Lieb and Maria Tziolis

    Andrew Lieb of Lieb at Law elucidates the ramifications of the new law enacted this September 21st by New York State as to cultural competency. He also explains the benefits of "As Is, No Contingencies" in contracts of sale.

    Platinum producer for William Pitt, Maria Tziolis espouses why Westport, Connecticut is booming. She delves into how she came from Kalamata, Greece to be a part of the community, and why the inventory there is so low.

    31 min

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Realife with John Christopher dives into the dynamic real estate world of the Hamptons and the North Fork. Join John every week to hear about the people, places and things that are the pulse and…

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