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Julie Tietel, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for Citizens Bank explains the differences of a mortgage banker as compared to a mortgage broker. Why are interest-only loans back, and how can they be beneficial for high net worth buyers.

Robert Nelson, the Executive Managing Director of the Hamptons for Brown Harris Stevens, shares his wisdom of 37 years in real estate and why pricing a house correctly for sale is so important, especially in this booming market.

Hal Zwick, head of the commercial division of Compass educates us about the commercial real estate market on the East End. He talks about Cap Rates and why there is a difference in them in other markets as compared to the Hamptons.

Chris Nuzzi, executive VP of Advantage Title, talks about title insurance and why a homeowner needs it to protect themselves from some of the issues that can arise before and after the closing.

John goes out West to Bend, Oregon to discuss with top producer Christy Evans the reasons why homes are selling within four days of coming on the market and why Bend's real estate market is so attractive and booming.

Martha Gundersen, a high-profile broker with Eliman, chats with John about the role the pandemic had on the Hamptons market and where it is going in the future. Will prices continue to rise? How are developers reacting to the supply chain issues?

Greg Heym is back again.  As the chief economist for Brown Harris Stevens, he summarizes his thoughts about inflation as to how it will affect the real estate market here in the Hamptons and in New York City.

Andrew Lieb, managing director of Lieb at Law, discusses the ramifications of the new rental law that was recently enacted in New York and how it affects the short-term rentals of the Hamptons.

“Comps” from a year ago are not comparable to today's market. So what do you do? Appraiser Tom Padden of Peconic Appraisers shares his insights and the challenges he faces in appraising homes, especially in a rising market.

FEMA expert Alison Schmidt of Epic Insurance enlightens us about the various flood zones of FEMA. She explains the new regulations that are going to affect premiums and how FEMA will calculate them. Schmidt discusses how and why some will see significant increases in their premiums while others won’t due to new FEMA algorithms.

Nate Schar, Director of Luxury Real Estate for Heritage Auctions, illuminates the benefits of selling a house via auction. What is the due dilligence necessary in getting a house ready for auction?

Kathryn Slye, V.P of the East Hampton Aviation Association, explains why the East Hampton airport should remain open. How would closing it would the East End economy and what remedies are being taken to alleviate the noise?

Greg Heym, chief economist for Brown Harris Stevens, shares his thoughts about the real estate economy before, during, and after the pandemic.  Are people going back to the city and is Powell correct about inflation being temporary?

Mary Terry, a North Fork top producer, illuminates us with her insights into the North Fork real estate market.  Her ancestry dates back to the Halseys and the Corwiths. Mary also expands on the question, will the North Fork become like the South Fork?

Troy Owens of Group One tells us about the charms and the attractions in the Treasure Valley, why Boise, Idaho is the fastest growing city in the country, and who and where are the buyers coming from.

Along with his insights and prognostications into the Hamptons market, Joe Gonzalez of Brown Harris Stevens shares some hilarious stories of his childhood in Japan.

Attorney Andrew Lieb, principal of Lieb at Law discusses his new real estate book “10 Strategies to Purchase Property Post-Pandemic” and why it is the ultimate guide to real estate investing. He also tells us where the eviction moratorium stands.

West of the Canal Top Producer Deirdre DeVita explains how being a ballerina for the Metropolitan Opera influenced her success in real estate. She also gives her insights into why the summer surge season happened and her poignant thoughts for the fall.

As a tribute to the memory of a good friend, John reruns his interview with the legendary "Mr. Ranger", Rod Gilbert.