🚀 In this episode, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with veteran New Hampshire real estate attorney Paul Alfano to break down the complex world of Class 5 vs. Class 6 roads, private road maintenance agreements, waterfront easement disputes, boundary conflicts, and subdivision approvals. With over 40 years of experience, Paul shares real-world cases involving road access issues, dock rights battles, fence disputes, title complications, and historic easements dating back to the 1800s. If you sell, buy, or develop property in New Hampshire — especially on private or waterfront roads — this is a must-watch conversation.

🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis

👤 Guest:🏡 Paul Alfano – New Hampshire Real Estate Attorney

Paul Alfano is a Concord, New Hampshire real estate attorney with more than 40 years of experience specializing in complex property and title matters, including roads, easements, boundary disputes, and tax abatements. He is a recognized authority on New Hampshire road law, has been selected to Super Lawyers, and previously served as legal counsel to the New Hampshire State Senate.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The difference between Class 5 and Class 6 roads in New Hampshire

✔️ Why road maintenance agreements impact market value (not title)

✔️ How historic easements from the 1800s still affect property today

✔️ Waterfront property disputes and dock rights conflicts

✔️ What developers must know before seeking subdivision approval

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Paul Alfano:

🌐 Website → https://www.alfanolaw.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.facebook.com/people/Alfano-Law-PLLC/61553037880754/

🎧 Follow Michael Travis:

🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/

🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/

🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh
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🚀 In this episode, host Michael Travis sits down with mortgage professional Lucas Boccheiampe to discuss today’s lending landscape, borrower education, and how strategic mortgage planning can make or break long-term financial success. Lucas shares insights on market shifts, client communication, and how buyers can position themselves confidently in a changing real estate environment.

🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis

👤 Guest:🏡 Lucas Boccheiampe – Mortgage Professional & Lending Advisor

Michael Travis is a REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty in New Hampshire, specializing in waterfront properties across the Lakes Region and coastal markets. With a background in advertising and creative services, Michael brings a marketing-focused approach to real estate through the Waterfront Agent brand and podcast, where he shares insights on buying, selling, and investing in waterfront property.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How today’s mortgage market is impacting buyers

✔️ Why borrower education matters more than ever

✔️ Common financing mistakes buyers should avoid

✔️ How to prepare financially before entering the market

✔️ The importance of communication between lenders and clients

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Lucas Boccheiampe:

🌐 Website → https://vantageluxuryre.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lucasboccheciampe

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lucasboccheciampe

🎧 Follow Michael Travis:

🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/

🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/

🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh
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🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael Travis sits down with veteran real estate professional Kathy Byrnes to explore reinvention, resilience, and building a niche-driven business through some of the toughest market cycles in history. Kathy shares her journey from starting over with almost nothing to becoming a trusted waterfront specialist, along with hard-earned lessons on inspections, expired listings, scams, mentorship, and how AI is reshaping the real estate industry. This episode is packed with real-life experience, practical strategy, and honest perspective for agents at any stage of their career.

🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis

👤 Guest:🏡 Kathy Byrnes – Waterfront Real Estate Specialist & Industry Mentor

​Kathy Byrnes is a seasoned Waterfront Specialist REALTOR based in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina. Starting her real estate career in 2006, she has overcome numerous challenges to become a 5-star award-winning top producer. Kathy founded the Lake Norman Real Estate Team in late 2016, focusing on both waterfront and off-water properties. Her mission centers on empowering agents and clients alike, emphasizing continuous improvement and financial freedom. She is also the founder of the Betts Byrnes Team and has been instrumental in implementing unique marketing strategies that have significantly boosted her team's success. Kathy's dedication extends beyond transactions; she aims to provide stress-free and enjoyable experiences for her clients, fostering a loyal and satisfied clientele.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How reinventing yourself can lead to long-term success in real estate

✔️ Why specialization (like waterfronts) creates a powerful competitive edge

✔️ Lessons learned from the 2008 crash and surviving commission downturns

✔️ How to protect clients through smarter inspections and education

✔️ Why AI, referrals, and global thinking are shaping the future of real estate

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Kathy Byrnes:

🌎 Website → https://www.thereispowerinproximity.com

📞 Book Strategy Call → https://www.thereispowerinproximity.com/strategy-session

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kcbyrnes

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kathy_byrnes_lkn/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakenormanliving

🎧 Follow Michael Travis:

🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/

🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/

🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh
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🚀 In this episode, host Michael Travis sits down with capital gains tax strategist Brett Swarts to explore powerful alternatives to traditional 1031 exchanges. Brett breaks down how highly appreciated assets—such as luxury primary homes, investment real estate, businesses, stocks, and even Bitcoin—can be sold while deferring capital gains taxes through an installment sale strategy using trusts. They dive into real-world examples, estate planning tradeoffs, passive income goals, and why “sleepy capital” may be holding investors back from true financial freedom.

🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis

👤 Guest:

🏡 Brett Swarts – Capital Gains Tax Strategist & Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions

Brett Swarts is the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and host of the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Podcast. A leading expert in Deferred Sales Trusts, he helps high-net-worth individuals defer capital gains taxes on real estate, businesses, and other assets. With years of experience in tax deferral strategies and investment real estate, Brett has been featured on top financial platforms and has educated countless investors, financial advisors, and business owners on wealth preservation and smart tax planning.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why 1031 exchanges don’t work for every investor or asset

✔️ How installment sales with trusts can defer capital gains taxes

✔️ The difference between stepped-up basis and estate tax planning

✔️ How to convert “sleepy capital” into passive monthly income

✔️ Why tax strategy is critical to retirement and legacy planning

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Brett Swarts:

🌐 Website → https://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts/

📘 Facebook → https://web.facebook.com/brett.swarts/

💼 Connect with Michael (Mike) Travis:

🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/

🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/

🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh

⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

🚀 In the very first episode of The Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael (Mike) Travis introduces himself, his journey into real estate, and what listeners can expect from the show. With over 21 years in real estate and a 30-year background in advertising and marketing, Mike shares how his life experience—from Lake Michigan to New Hampshire’s 1,300 lakes—shaped his niche in waterfront properties. From first listings and early mistakes to market crashes, scams, renovations, and emotional negotiations, this podcast will explore the real, raw, and rewarding world of real estate.

🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How life experience and marketing shape a successful real estate career

✔️ The realities of commission-based real estate and building from scratch

✔️ Waterfront property insights: lakes, regulations, septic, wells & inspections

✔️ The emotional side of buying and selling homes

✔️ Investment strategies, 1031 exchanges, lending programs & navigating market changes

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Michael (Mike) Travis:

🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/

🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/

🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh

Discover the ins and outs of New Hampshire real estate on the Waterfront Agent podcast, hosted by Michael Travis. Michael brings real-life experience to your real estate expertise in each episode, offering valuable insights on buying, selling, and investing in real estate on and off the water, along with expert interviews, market updates, and personal stories from his journey in the industry. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, Michael’s tips and advice will help you navigate the dynamic New Hampshire market with confidence, and perhaps with a sense of humor.