In this episode, I speak with Neighborhood Solar Guru Mike Finney about solar energy.  Neighborhood Solar is the only true solar brokerage in Texas. They shop the entire solar market to make sure their customers make the best possible solar decision. They take an education approach with no stress, no pressure; they love partnering with other industries and giving other forms of revenue with little-to-no effort or investment.

When Mike was looking for solar energy as a consumer, he saw the potential within the industry but realized just how unregulated it was and wanted to make a change. He did his research and noticed how every company out there seemed to have their own ways of doing things. Now he does the work for his clients, partnering them with trusted solar energy companies and taking a lot of stress out of their decision-making.

Take a listen to the episode to learn more about solar energy, and reach out to Mike via the channels listed in the links below. Also available on your favorite podcast players!
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Mike Finney: Neighborhood-Solar
Facebook: Neighborhood-Solar
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (940) 331-8092

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.
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Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode I speak with Steve and Dana Hakes, the owners of Uptown Funding, a family-owned mortgage brokerage, which has been in business since 1999. Uptown can lend on 1-4 family properties all the way up to commercial properties, multifamily, office and retail centers. Steve is the CEO of Uptown Funding, and has served the mortgage industry as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Tarrant County Association of mortgage brokers.

We talk about all thing mortgage-related here, from some tips when it comes to applying for a mortgage to how the rates have changed drastically as a result of the pandemic. Take a listen to get your questions answered, and if you still need help or need a mortgage, Uptown Funding contact info is listed below!

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Steve & Dana Hakes: Uptown Funding
Facebook: Uptown Funding 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (214) 305-6955

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.
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Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode, I speak with Megan Reeves about new construction homes and the difference between a resell and a new build. Megan grew up in Real Estate, but started working in new home construction in 2014. She's worked for a handful of different builders, but has been working for Pacesetter Homes since mid-2020 and can't say enough great things about their management team and ethos. She actually lives in a Pacesetter Home with her husband and their 3 fur babies, and they absolutely love it there.

In her downtime she loves to read, garden, hike, do yoga, craft, and (in her words) spends way too much time on streaming services! She started her business Instagram page this fall, and she's been loving the creative outlet and chance to network with other real estate professionals and potential buyers. She says social media marketing is actual a closeted-introvert's dream!

Megan gives us the low-down on the Real-Estate jargon one might come across when inquiring about a newly built home. She also tells us that some builders may have preferred lenders and will offer incentives to use their preferred lenders. To elaborate on these points, and to hear more awesome advice, you’ll have to listen to the episode.

Who you're in business with matters! To get in contact with Megan for all your new build questions, use any of the methods listed below.
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Megan Reeves: Pacesetter Homes
Facebook: Megan Reeves
Instagram: @megan.sells.new.homes.dfw
Email: [email protected]

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.
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Interested in starting your own podcast but don't know how to get your voice out there? Use Buzzsprout! The following link in the show notes lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2028444

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode I talk with Nedra Hines with Effortless Charm Staging. She specializes in staging vacant homes in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex. Originally from a small town located just outside of Houston, Texas, she graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Finance and has lived in the Dallas area for over 20 years. In addition to vacant home staging, she offers occupied consultations and paint color consultations. She previously served as the VP of Membership of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) Dallas Chapter and continues her membership with RESA National.

She has her Staging Design Professional and Master Color Consultant certifications with Staging Studio and Occupied Consultation Specialist certification with Bobbie McGrath. The training courses helped her discover what she didn't know about Home Staging and what an involved business it is. The thing she loves the most about the Home Staging industry is the commitment of the seasoned stagers and their willingness to elevate the profession so that those in her profession are respected for what they provide. Nedra explains that, when starting out, it’s very easy to think that staging homes will be fun and easy. Thankfully, she has her Project Management Professional certification because it’s mostly project management with a bit of flair!

One of the most exciting endeavors for this year for Nedra involves attending more of the RESA National webinars because they provide a ton of value when it comes to professional development. In her downtime, you will find her browsing different inquiries in the staging Facebook groups, attending weekly Toastmasters meetings, exercising, or watching YouTube.
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Nedra Hines: Effortless Charm Staging
Instagram: @effortlesscharmstaging
Facebook: Effortless Charm Staging

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.
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Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode, I speak with Julie Jones, Home Warranty Educator. Julie has been in the home warranty business since 2008 after spending 20+ years in the mortgage industry. She shares with us some of the knowledge and experiences she's accumulated during her time in the Real Estate-related world.

Definition: home warranty is a residential service contract that provides money for mechanical failure within the home, such as appliances, HVAC system, electrical system, etc.

Who you're in business with matters! To get in contact with Julie for any and all of your home warranty questions, take a listen to the episode.
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Julie Jones: Achosa Home Warranty, LLC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214.971.0668
Instagram: @julie.l.jones1965

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.
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Interested in starting your own podcast but don't know how to get your voice out there? Use Buzzsprout! The following link in the show notes lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2028444

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode, I'm back with season 1 guest Todd Campbell. Todd has been in the insurance business since 2009 working with all types of insurance including auto, home, business, and more. He has built his team to 10 fully licensed agents to serve their clients.

Todd and I discuss why insurance is important and what, as a consumer, you need to keep an eye out for. Often introduced to clients in a real estate transaction, they work to develop lifelong relationships. 

You'll want an agent in your corner when trying to decide if it's worth making a claim. If you make a claim that'll pay out nothing but still go on your record, Todd will advise you against making the claim in the first place, as a call with him can be "off the record." As he is known to say, "Every policy comes with a free agent... Use It!"
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Todd Campbell: Farmers Insurance
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 469.766.6633
Facebook: Todd Campbell Agency - Farmers Insurance
LinkedIn: Todd Campbell
Instagram: @toddcampbellagency
YouTube: @toddcampbellagency7815

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.

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Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode, I speak with Mylo Draven of VIP Mortgage. Mylo doesn't pull any punches when working with his borrowers. He wants to make sure every client knows what the lending process entails and requires. Mylo is fun-loving and passionate about what he does. His greatest pride is a successful transaction where the new homeowner is happy.

"If you’re looking to buy or refinance a home, I’m here for you, whatever your dream looks like. My mission is to break down barriers so we can all get a delicious slice of the American Dream. We’ll do it together and celebrate together when we’ve gone from application to keys."

"As a loan originator, I bring a positive mindset to every contract I work on. It’s easy to get bogged down on interest rates, financial paperwork, mortgage insurance, and credit scores. Let me worry about that for you. You have enough to do with arranging movers, packing up all your prized possessions, and preparing emotionally for a big life transition. I get it. I’m here to put out the fires for you so you can worry about yourself and your loved ones. And I am absolutely honored to do it."

"Homeownership is for everyone. And I mean everyone. And I stop at nothing to make homeownership happen."

Who you're in business with matters! To get in contact with Mylo for any and all of your lending questions, use any of the methods listed below.
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Mylo Draven: Loan Originator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 682.351.2875
Facebook: Mylo Draven, Loan Originator, NMLS 1109584
Instagram: @mylo_draven

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com
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Interested in starting your own podcast but don't know how to get your voice out there? Use Buzzsprout! The following link in the show notes lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2028444

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode, I talk with Christian Johnson of Guaranteed Rate* to explain how these increases and decreases in the mortgage interest rate can affect the home buying process. Inflation has caused interest rates to rise causing a big shift in the housing market across the nation.

Christian Johnson is the Senior Vice President in Dallas Fort Worth with Guaranteed Rate. He has more than 20+ years of mortgage experience in listening to customers' needs and determining the right path for present and future financial success. Christian has assisted many families in calling a house their new home with timely and successful closings. His attention to detail and tenacity in today’s financing world to provide hassle-free loan acquisition and closure reveal why he has been chosen as one of the Best Mortgage Professionals in Dallas every year running.

Guaranteed Rate offers top-of-the-line technology and customer service that guides you through the home-buying process with ease whether it's your first home or fifth home. Your service from Christian will continue long after the initial purchase of your home. Christian has a broad knowledge of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has lived in the Dallas area for over 25 years. He has been a State and National Top Producer for many years and continues to be one of Guaranteed Rates Top Performers nationwide.

Who you're in business with matters! To get in contact with Christian for all your home loan questions, use any of the methods listed below.

*Christian moved from Caliber Home Loans to Guaranteed Rate in November 2022*
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Christian Johnson, Guaranteed Rate
Phone: 214.763.8767
Email: [email protected]
IG: @HomeLoansByChristian

Robin McCoy 
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.

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Interested in starting your own podcast but don't know how to get your voice out there? Use Buzzsprout! The following link in the show notes lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2028444

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

Mike Finney with Neighborhood Solar is back with Host Robin McCoy to educate us on the value of solar power on real estate today. First, let's understand how solar works, what it does, and what it doesn't do. It comes down to the math. Neighborhood Solar's business model helps Mike work through the details of the way money and energy works for each home and geolocation. Can you get ahead and store energy due to overproduction? What happens then? Talk with Mike!
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Mike Finney: Neighborhood-Solar
Facebook: Neighborhood-Solar
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (940) 331-8092
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Recommended Reading:
“Your First Home” by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
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Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show. 

In this episode, I speak with Alesia Dutton about the ins and outs of reverse mortgages and reverse to-purchase mortgages.  Alesia was recruited into the Reverse Mortgage Industry in 2013. Prior to 2013, she was the Development Director at the Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce. Her relationships with the local bankers and financial advisors made for a perfect transition into Reverse Mortgages. She was hired to do Reverse and Reverse only. To this day she is still hyper-focused on this market.  She has dedicated her career to educating bankers, loan officers, financial advisors, and realtors about this program. She prides herself on personally walking all homeowners through the process and getting to know them as individuals. Their needs and timeline are always the priority!

 Alesia has been on the Board of NAIFA New Mexico and Dallas (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors). NAIFA is the voice of the Insurance and Financial Advisor industries. This position allowed her access to up-to-date information on government changes that can affect retirement and asset growth. She is currently involved in the El Paso Estate Planning Council, NM Estate Planning Council, and NM Mortgage Lenders Association.

Alesia and her husband have lived in California, New Mexico, and Texas. They spend much of their free time with their 2 grandsons in Little Elm, TX. When she is not working, they love to travel! Their favorite times are spent outdoors and with family.

Who you're in business with matters! To get in contact with Alesia for all your reverse mortgage needs, use any of the methods listed below.
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Alesia Dutton: Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage
LinkedIn: Alesia Dutton
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 972-922-2699
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Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to my assistant Kirsten at [email protected] and she can help you set up the introduction!

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected]

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show.