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| Away For The Holiday Weekend | 22 May 2024 | 00:01:20 | |
We have no episode this week, but Bill & Kristin will be back next week with the same mediocre stuff as the last 3 years! Thanks guys! | |||
| Coffee Break: Fixing Our Title Insurance Mistakes From Last Weeks Episode | 15 May 2024 | 00:11:17 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. In this episode Bill and Kristin invite their friend and title rep Kristen Marrone to help clear up last week's episodes title questions. What is title insurance? What are the different options for buyers to "Take title" and which one is right for you? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| A Conversation with PHC Agent and Architect Joe Morrison | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:38:30 | |
Our friend and teammate on the Philly Home Collective Joe Morrison stops by for a chat about his new blog series titled Why It Works. Want to listen to Joe talk about homes from an architect's point of view? Grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| Coffee Break: Kristin Stages A Home for a TV Show | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:15:48 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about Kristin's staging company helping stage a home that will be on an episode of 'In With The Old', a tv show on the Magnolia network. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| What Items In Your Home Are Included In Your Home Sale? | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:35:34 | |
Sometimes it can be confusing trying to figure out which items you can take with you after your sale, and which items are supposed to stay. Are the refrigerator, washer & dryer, light fixtures suppose to stay, or can you take them with you? Want to find out? Grab a beverage and join us for Happy Hour? | |||
| Coffee Break: Multi Unit Property Pricing | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:14:18 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about the complexities of pricing multi unit properties. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| A Philly Cheesesteak Shop in Tokyo Japan with Arnold DiBlasi | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:21:29 | |
This week we are joined by Bill's friend Arnold who recently visited a Philly cheesesteak shop in Tokyo Japan. Nihonbashi_Philly on instagram, is a Japanese owned and operated Philly fooderie, specializing in their famous Philly cheesesteaks. Arnold recently visited them in Tokyo and stops by to tells us about his experience | |||
| Coffee Break: 1829 Historic Home Ready For Renovation in Society Hill West | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:20:15 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week, we're featuring a historic home listed for sale by Kristin in Society Hill West in Philadelphia. This 6-bedroom, 3000-square-foot home, built in 1829, is a shell with some original features still intact, offering a blank canvas for the new owner to customize to their preferences. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| Setting Your Expectations when Buying New Construction | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:38:46 | |
Buying a new construction home is a lot different than buying a previously owned property. The most important step in the process is understanding what is involved, and setting the proper expectations on how this transaction is suppose to take place. Lots of things to consider when buying new construction, so grab your favorite beverage and join Bill & Kristin for Happy Hour! | |||
| Coffee Break: Philadelphia Suburb Real Estate Market Update | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:17:25 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about what activity we are seeing so far, in the Philadelphia suburb real estate market in early 2024. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| Listener Question: Why Do Some Real Estate Transactions Die | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:40:15 | |
There are many moving parts in every real estate transaction in order to get to the settlement table. In this episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of the things that prevent that from happening. Having a transaction fall apart is no fun for anyone, but luckily it does not happen often if the right steps are in place. Let's grab some cold ones and talk about how we can avoid these issues at happy hour! | |||
| Coffee Break: Home Décor Tends for the New Year | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:15:48 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about what are the new trends for Home Décor, and what trends are fading out. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| Can A Spouse Sell or Gamble Your Home Away Without Your Permission? | 10 May 2024 | 00:27:17 | |
In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin discuss a blog article titled: Can a Spouse Gamble Away Your Home—or Sell It Without Your Permission? At some point when discussing the article, we make a left turn and start talking about different ways buyers can elect to 'take title' (Joint Tenants, Tenants In Common etc), and that is when things go off the rails. Do we actually come to any conclusions in this episode? The answer is YES, we should probably be drinking less booze. Nevertheless, here is this weeks sloppy mess of a loosely based real estate podcast episode. Just don't judge us by this episode alone. Thank you. Want to hear the confusion? Grab a stiff drink so you can get on our level, and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| Predictions for the 2024 Real Estate Market | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:34:04 | |
Happy 2024! In this episode Bill & Kristin answer a listener question, "What are your 2024 real estate market predictions?" We also recap the bizarre 2023 market, and what our predictions and hopes are for 2024. Since we also love movies, Bill gives his favorite movie titles to describe both the 2023 & what he thinks 2024 will be. We try and keep it light and positive as best we can, so grab your favorite beverage and join us for the first Happy Hour of the new year! | |||
| Coffee Break: Our Favorite Christmas Movies | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:17:12 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week is a slow (non) work week. This time of year is usually slower for real estate, and the week between Christmas and New Years is probably the slowest (so cut us some slack!). This week we just have some fun with a conversation about our favorite Christmas movies. We will be back to our real estate episode next week! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and we wish you a happy and healthy new year! | |||
| Listener Questions: What are some of the different ways to market your home for sale? | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:35:06 | |
In this episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of the important things to get right before you put your home on the market for sale. We also would like to hear from you! We created a link on Podinbox which allows listeners to record a voice message that we will play on the next full episode of our podcast. All comments are welcome! Comments, questions, or record the show opener by telling us your name, where you live and what you are drinking and we will play that at the top of our show! We want you to have fun with it, so say hello! We also have a new newsletter/blog that you can sign up for below. This way you will receive an email when we drop a new episode with the show broken down into bullet points with a video clip from the show. Want more details? Grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| Coffee Break: Christmas Time in Philly | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:17:46 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week they talk about some of the fun things to do in Philly and the surrounding area during Christmas time. Whether you like Christmas shopping, boozy Christmas themed bars, light shows or theme parks, we got you covered in this episode. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for our Coffee Break! | |||
| Listener Questions: How to sell your home and buy one at the same time | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:39:14 | |
There are many different aspects when it comes to buying and selling real estate. In this episode Bill & Kristin answer a listener question "How do I sell my home and buy one with the proceeds from my sale at the same time". There are lots of different ways to do this and many different factors to consider, so pour yourself your favorite cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| Coffee Break: Unique Mid-century Modern Current Listings | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:12:58 | |
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| Listener Questions: Should I list my home for sale during the holidays | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:26:47 | |
It is Thanksgiving week, and sellers want to know if it is a good/bad idea to list their home for sale during the holiday season. Bill and Kristin do a deep dive on the pros and cons. Want to hear the good and bad? Grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! | |||
| Coffee Break: We are looking for the most eclectic rooms in Philly and we need your help! | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:10:37 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are a short, one subject episode recorded while Bill and Kristin step out of the office for a quick coffee break. This week they talk about an upcoming video series of the most eclectic rooms in and around Philly! Do you, or someone you know have an amazing room that needs to be seen? Let us know! Want more details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| Listener Questions: Is putting down 1% on a home purchase a good idea | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:26:55 | |
Zillow is offering a 1% down payment option on home purchases. Is this a good idea? The Phillies exit the post season prematurely. Did we jinx them? Halloween is over, but we give Kristin some ideas for a spooky 2024. Grab your favorite fall cocktail and join us for happy hour! Zillow's 1% down-payment question: 00:18:25 Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco | |||
| Coffee Break - Haunted Homes for Sale | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:20:34 | |
In this episode of Coffee Break, Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a cup of coffee to discuss an article that is about how & when sellers need to disclose deaths and possible haunted homes to potential buyers. Was there a death in your home? Do you have to disclose it to a buyer? Can a buyer actually sue for damages if a seller does not disclose their home is haunted? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for coffee break! Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7 If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| Coffee Break: The Wife Always Wins | 01 May 2024 | 00:17:34 | |
Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. Today Bill and Kristin discuss what it is like when working with couples. Just a light hearted conversation about working with couples from our perspective. Who is the final decision maker? The answer is not surprising, but sometimes funny. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| Listener Questions: How do I make my offer stand out in a multi-offer situation | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:35:40 | |
With so many houses in the burbs getting multi offers, how do I make my offer stand out? What is an escalation clause? What are your thoughts on selling/keeping investment properties? This week Bill & Kristin discuss these listener questions. Also on the show we find out Bill's number 1 overrated home fixture. Kristin's beautiful Pocono AirBnB is live, and a quick chat about the Fightin' Phil's World Series run. Grab a cocktail and join us! Kristin's Pocono AirBnB: https://tinyurl.com/rduexdtm Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7 If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com | |||
| Coffee Break: A beach front bungalow in Stone Harbor sells for $10million | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:11:16 | |
Bill & Kristin talk about 2 111th St., Stone Harbor, NJ that recently sold for $10million on this weeks coffee break episode. Grab a cup of jo and join us! Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| Listener Questions: Are home sale contingencies possible in the current market | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:32:07 | |
Eagles are undefeated, Phillies are in a playoff battle, and we are doing our usual... having a cocktail and answering real estate questions!
https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7 If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| Show Update: We screwed up! | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:01:04 | |
In our attempt to bring you content every week, we failed miserably! We were unable to record this week due to a certain Philadelphia sports team playoff appearance last night, but we will be back next week! Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7 If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| Listener Questions: What should I do before listing my home? | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:30:38 | |
We have a show update explaining our 'Coffee Break' episodes, and get back to answering listener questions in this episode. Answering listener questions: What should I focus on before listing my home? What is the weirdest/funniest thing found at a home inspection? What is your favorite real estate movie and movie home? Grab a cocktail and join us! Drinks: Jam Room's Coco Porter, Larceny Bourbon 1870 Small Batch 92 Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com | |||
| Coffee Break - A mansion in south Jersey | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:12:54 | |
Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a mid day coffee break. This is a new series that will run biweekly on the opposite weeks of the full show. Coffee Break is a short, one subject discussion over a quick cup of coffee. This week we discuss the 40,000 square foot new construction mansion in Cinnaminson NJ. Grab a cup of your favorite joe and join us! Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com | |||
| Back from hiatus - Season 3 is here! | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:29:12 | |
After a 'brief hiatus' (cough cough)... we are back with season 3! Bill and Kristin sit down and answer listener emails. How are interest rates affecting the market? How has covid affected the market in the city vs the suburbs? What is the funniest thing you ever seen on an appointment? Grab your favorite beverage as we talk about these topics in our first happy hour of the season! Submit your questions to: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Our team real estate site: https://phillyhomecollective.com | |||
| Show Update | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:01:25 | |
Hi All! We are taking a short hiatus before we begin Season 3 of the show. We will be working on new content and interviews during this time. Check out the shows social pages for updates. Thank you for supporting our podcast, and we'll be back soon! IG: @homecollectivehappyhour FB: @happyhourwiththehomecollective | |||
| Spooky Season is Here! | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:51:23 | |
It is one of our favorite times of year for beer and childhood memories, spooky season! Our Halloween episode wraps up season 2, so grab your favorite pumpkin beer and join us as we reminisce about Trick-or-treating, movies and Halloween traditions! Featured drinks: Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin, Southern Tier PumKing, Dogfish Head Pumkin Ale Halloween Special: 6:50 Dina's Downloads: 41:00 Cath up with us on Instagram and FB @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| Where to Golf in Philly | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:39:20 | |
Kristin and Dina are traveling this week, so Bill is joined by two other Philly Home Collective team members, Joe Morrison & Dan Giannetto to discuss their top 5 Philly area golf recommendations. The guys list both public and private courses for that golfer that is new to Philadelphia. Due to scheduling issues, we had to record in the morning, so no booze! It was a morning coffee episode... Which explains the reason for a beverages below... Featured drinks: La Colombe Corsica, Nespresso, and Fante's Organic Love Buzz Golf recommendations: 7:18 IG & Facebook: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| Some of our Favorite Non-Touristy Philly Hot Spots | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:44:14 | |
In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of their favorite non-touristy spots in Philly for out of towners (mostly). From sandwiches to restaurants, and maybe some Philly sports talk about favorite players of all time, we've got you covered. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| Real Estate Movies & Characters | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:46:30 | |
Today we mix it up a bit and talk about some of our favorite real estate movies/shows & characters. From Phil Dumphy of Modern Family, to Jason Bateman's character in The Break-Up, realtors & real estate sometimes play a significant role in our favorite stories. Also in Dina's Downloads we learn that the Queen was an AirBnB host?! Would you like to rent out one of the Queen's royal residences? Well then grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! Drinks: New Ridge Brewing Co.'s Horror Business, Modelo, Shina's Estate - The Verdict Cabernet Real Estate Movies: 13:08 Dina's Downloads: 38:38 Catch up with our social posts on IG & Facebook: @HomeCollectiveHappyHour | |||
| Author, teacher, & real estate super agent Madeline Dobbs | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:43:36 | |
Madeline Dobbs stops by for a chat with the Happy Hour crew. Madeline is a Compass agent in DE & PA and has helped the Philly Home Collective many times with clients looking for homes on the PA/DE border areas. She is also the author of 'How to Sell A House in 30 Days', and teaches a night class on the subject. Madeline has students who have been in their homes for over 50 years, and explains her definition of fads, trends, and mega trends. Also in segment 3, Kristin subs for Dina and discusses some 'Delco Downloads', and since Bill has been in the 'burbs for 2 months now he gives us his latest suburb observation aka, his 'Burb-servation'. We sound better when you are buzzed up, so grab a cocktail and join us for happy hour! Madeline Dobbs: 5:20 Dina's Downloads (via Kristin): 33:07 Bill's 'Burb-servation': 38:30 Featured drinks: Lancaster Brewing Company - Baked Pumpkin Ale, Double Nickel Brewery - Belgian Golden Ale Social links: Madeline Dobbs' IG: @moremadelinedobbs Madeline Dobbs Compass profile: https://www.compass.com/agents/madeline-dobbs/ HH Instagram & Facebook: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| A Homebuyer's Move Story - From South Philly to South Jersey | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:43:28 | |
Let's face it, a lot of people have moved into new homes over the last few years. The seller's market was a crazy place, and buyers were busting to live in a new space. It seems to be slowing down enough for us to start to reflect back on it and catch up with some homebuyers and their 'move' story. The first one just happens to be our very own Bill Ball's story on moving from South Philly to South Jersey. We dive deep into why he chose the 'burbs, why now, and did he lose his marbles during the process?... Also in Dina's Downloads we talk about trying to beat the heat with one city's attempt to create 'invisible shade'. We sound better when you are buzzed up, so grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! Featured Drinks: Gripah Grapefruit IPA, Trail Hopper IPA, Casamigos tequila Move Story: 6:30 Dina's Downloads: 35:00 Follow along with us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ | |||
| Future Philly development plans in the works | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:38:24 | |
Kristin is on vacation this week, so Bill & Dina settle in for a quick chat about future development plans in the city. Philly has some interesting developments on the horizon, and we are here for it! What housing is being built down in the Navy Yard? Are the Sixers moving from South Philly into Center City? Didn't they just build the Wells Fargo Center, like a few years ago...? How will these plans impact the city? We also talk about losing two major icons recently, and we are sad about it. RIP to Paulie Walnuts of Sopranos fame, and the Klondike Choco Taco. It's hot as hell out there, so mix your favorite beverage and join us for a cold one! Featured drinks: Modelo (fancy gold flake bottle piece), High Noon (vodka, soda, pineapple) Follow us at @homecollectivehappyhour on Instagram | |||
| Things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:34:56 | |
Are there things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home? Realtor.com asked this question on their social pages and we decided to discuss a few comments that stand out to us. Bill recently moved across the bridge to the burbs of South Jersey and shares his newfound "Burb-servations" with us, which may become a new segment (stay tuned)! Did you know one of the greatest surviving gilded age mansions in America is located right here in Philadelphia?! We take a look at Lynnewood Hall, located in Elkins Park, and the fascinating history behind this HUGE property... grab a cold one and join us for happy hour! Featured 5 PM beverages: Sixpoint Brewery "The Crisp", Eagle Rare Bourbon, and Saxton's Cellars Red Blend Realtor.com: 12:30 Dina's Lynnewood Hall Download: 26:33 To learn more about Lynnewood Hall follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lynnewood_hall/ | |||
| Keeping up with Interest Rates ft. Chris Smith | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:03:03 | |
In just a few months, mortgage interest rates have increased from 3% to 6% and it's been a lot to keep up with. We’re joined by Chris Smith, a local mortgage lender and specialist, and OG friend of the show, to talk about the recent rate hikes, mortgage-related misconceptions, and how cooler heads prevail in times like these. Chris drops some knowledge, talks all-things Philly, and gives some tips, such as "Marry the house. Date the rate." Pour some tequila on the rocks and join us! Featured Drinks: Neshaminy Creek 611 Porter, Southern Tier IPA, Tequila & San Pellegrino Blood Orange Chris Smith: 8:12 Dina's Downloads: 49:57 Have mortgage related questions? Contact Chris Smith www.rate.come/chrissmith #marrythehousedatetherate | |||
| Stranger Real Estate Things.... | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:50:07 | |
The hit show Stranger Things got us thinking about comparing the 80's real estate numbers to todays. How do today's real estate prices, mortgage rates, and gas prices compare to the 1980's? The gang also gives a quick real estate update on what we are seeing 'on the streets' in segment 1, and the show wraps up with Dina's downloads. Featured drinks: Tainted Señorita Stout, Twisted Tea, City Wide (Blue Moon & a shot of bourbon) Stranger Times 80's Comparison: 20:30 Dina's Downloads: 40:45 | |||
| Where to get Ice Cream in Philadelphia | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:42:24 | |
First of all, we've never had an ice cream we didn't like. That's a little known fact about this show. We appreciate ice cream cake, soft serve, scoops, splits, sandwiches, THE LIST GOES ON. But where do Philadelphians go for ice cream? There's so many places to choose from, with what often feels like, so little time. We're gonna break down some must visit places that we highly recommend putting on your Summer Philly Food Tour list. We also discover the unfortunate truth that one of us has never been to a historic ice cream shop in Old City, and one of us has never had an Espresso Affogato before... Can you guess who? Get yourself a boozy milkshake and join us for happy hour! Featured drinks: Irish coffee, Tonewood Fuego, Negroni Philly Ice Cream: 6:20 Dina’s Downloads: 36:42 | |||
| Summer Real Estate Market Huddle | 24 May 2022 | 00:42:07 | |
It was 97 degrees outside the other day and Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, so it's safe to say... Summer is basically here. Which means the infamous Summer real estate market is, too. Or is it here already? We have a lot to say and figured it was time to check in and discuss the scenarios we're currently experiencing on the Philadelphia real estate streets. We're talking about sight unseen offers, blank escalation clauses, FaceTime showings, and... pizza gifts? There's a lot to unpack. Pour a John Daly, crank the A/C and join us for Happy Hour! Featured drinks: Troegs Perpetual IPA, Spiked Arnold Palmer, Jose Cuervo Especial Segment 2 - Market Huddle: 9:18 Segment 3 - Dina's Downloads: 27:45 Special shout out to Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic https://www.schuylkillcenter.org/departments/wildlife/ Philly residents: if you have found an injured or orphaned native animal in need of assistance, please call our 24-hour wildlife hotline at 215-482-7300 x option 2. | |||
| Grandma Houses ft. Instagram's @s.philly.time.capsules | 12 May 2022 | 00:53:42 | |
We're taking this episode to South Philly and are celebrating one of the most relatable, familiar, and heartfelt types of real estate. Homes of this style don't get enough recognition, in our opinion, but they're very familiar to us all: The Grandma House. We're joined by Instagram's own @s.philly.time.capsules who thoughtfully catalogues and celebrates vintage style homes that are commonly located in South Philadelphia. Together we do a deep dive on what classifies a home in the Philly region a "Time Capsule" and what signature interior design items you can expect to find when you walk through the door of one. Pour yourself a cocktail and join us for happy hour as we toast to pink bathrooms, wild wallpaper, and more! Follow Sue on Instagram: @S.Philly.Time.Capsules Featured drinks: Lemondrop Cream Martini, 4 Roses Whiskey Lemonade, Old Forester 1920 South Philly Time Capsules: 10:16 Dina's Downloads: 42:48 | |||
| Coffee Break: Behind the Scenes of Requesting A Home Tour on a Real Estate Website | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:21:26 | |
Ever wonder what happens when you are searching homes on a site like Zillow and you request a home tour? Who is calling you? Who is showing up to let you in the home? Is it the listing agent, a zillow employee, or a random buyer agent? What is it like for a realtor to receive a zillow or realtor.com internet lead? Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| Zillow's Zestimate | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:34:15 | |
Every real estate agent has heard the word "Zestimate" in a conversation with a friend or client. In fact, it happened to one of us recently, so we decide to do a deep dive... What exactly is a Zestimate? Where is the data coming from? How do the experts determine a home's market value? Should we convert our podcast into a "Catfish: Real Estate" docuseries on HGTV? We talk about this and more over a few cocktails, of course. Cheers! Featured drinks: Bell's Two Hearted IPA, Purity Vodka & blood orange, Workhorse Vienna Lager Zillow Zestimante: 10:25 Dina's Downloads: 20:45 | |||
| Iconic Bars in Philadelphia | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:34:52 | |
There’s nothing like being in an iconic bar, and Philly is home to a bunch of them. We talk about some of the iconic bars that we know and love, as well as the best "Citywide Specials" — also known as a beer and a shot. Does a Peroni and a shot of ‘buca sound good to anyone? We also take a look at Tastykake’s “Zodiac Signs as Tastykake Treats” list and see if we identify with our assigned treat. Featured drinks: Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, Southern Tier's 2XCITRUS, and Duvel Iconic Philly Bars: 14:00 | |||
| Navigating the Rental Market ft. Zoe Fox | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:53:21 | |
We know the market for buying a home has been beyond competitive lately, but what about the rental market? We’re curious. What’s it like our there for a prospective tenant? Our beloved Home Collective teammate and friend, Zoe Fox, joins us for happy hour and tells us everything. She brings us up to speed about the current rental market, what it’s like out there for a rental applicant, and provides a ton of tips for those who are getting started. Zoe is known as the “Rental Queen” who has mastered this side of real estate, written numerous blogs for tenants and landlords, and manages several investment properties of her own. She will be our show’s “Garmin GPS” of Philadelphia rental sales, guiding us from point A, to point B, if you will. Treat yourself to a cold one and join us to find out more! Featured drinks: Victory's Golden Monkey, Modelo, Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter Zoe Fox - 7:49 Philly Madness Tournament Recap - 35:27 | |||
| Philly Madness Tournament | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:49:04 | |
We examine the interesting Philadelphia Madness Twitter Tournament. It begins with 128 neighborhoods seeded based on WalkScore (walkability) and split into 4 Regions, where Philadelphians vote for the best neighborhood in Philly… on Twitter… March Madness style. With drinks in hand, our Philadelphia neighborhood knowledge is put to the test as we discuss matchups and make our Final Four & Cinderella #PhillyMadness picks. Who will be crowned Philly’s Best Neighborhood? How does Bill pronounce Juniata Park? There’s so much to bet on in this episode… join us! Drinks: Rogue's Chocolate Stout Nitro, Tonewood Brewing's Fuego, Southern Tier's Irish Cream Stout. | |||