Real Estate with Matt & Jen - It's Gunna Be Great!
By HomeTeam4u
Real Estate with Matt & Jen - It's Gunna Be Great!Oct 23, 2021
#69 Wisconsin Lake Life (Jake Newhouse & Brandon Zimmermann)
Jake Newhouse & Brandon Zimmermann join the show. We talk about Wisconsin lake life, short sales, and the do's/don'ts of renovations to prepare your home for today's real estate market.
#68 Key Real Estate Terms You Should Know (John Lynch & Nathan Grajeda)
Our newest team member John Lynch along with HomeTeam4u Realtor Nathan Grajeda join the show. We talk about key real estate terms you should know, subject to inspection, and play a game of two truths and a lie.
#67 Money Saving Tips for Sellers (Diane & Ken Weaver)
HomeTeam4u Realtors, and married couple, Diane we & Ken Weaver, join the show. We talk about how fast homes are selling, saving money tips when listing your home for sale, the term "rent-back" (aka 'post occupancy'), exurb buyers, and we end the show with a fun game of 'This or That'.
#66 Secrets of the Trade (Cassi Maier & Tristen Geschke)
Hometeam4u Realtor Cassi Maier & Showing Agent Tristen Geschke join the show today. We talk about secrets of the real estate trade, pet peeves of other agents, the real estate term "REO" (real estate owned), plus we talk about fun things to do in the springtime in Wisconsin, springtime home maintenance checklist, and end the show with a game of "This or That".
#65 How to Buy in a Competitive Market (Luke DePrey & Bill Crooker)
HomeTeam4u Realtors Luke DePrey & Bill Crooker join us to discuss how to buy a home in a competitive market, the real estate term "land lease", buyers remorse, plus, Luke & Bill trade stories about their shared background being students/alumni at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Real Estate. Plus we talk a little about the upcoming real estate app "Playhouse".
#64 Is NOW the best time to sell your house? (Anthony Pelke & Tyree Portis)
HomeTeam4u Realtors Anthony Pelke & Tyree Portis join the show today. We discuss whether or not right now is the best time to sell your real estate, what a "conventional sale" is compared to a "short sale", an "occupancy permit", our family histories, the hidden costs of buying a condo, and we wrap up by having Anthony & Tyree answer the "Colbert Questionnaire". Lots of laughs today!
#63 Sell your Home at This Price (Catherine & Carissa Evans)
Sister-in-laws and Realtors-on-team Catherine Evans and Carissa Evans join the show today! We talk about setting the listing price for homes, the difference between a Realtor® and real estate agent, real estate's evolution since the 1990s, and later we play a little game of "this or that" with the Evans, and they might even dig up a little dirt on each other! 😱 Today was a fun episode full of important information for folks looking at real estate this spring.
#62 Preparing Your House for Sale (Jonah Brandt & Dalton Borenstein)
Jonah & Dalton return to the show. We discuss important steps in preparing your home for sale, why you should always becareful about using the bathroom at a listing, taking care of your lawn, childhood memories & favorite movies, and water leaks in the basement.
#61 Wheels vs Doors (Dom Landphier & Nathan Grajeda)
We settle some scores today - determining what IS the best sandwich, and what are there more of the in the world - wheels... or doors? We also discuss some real estate topics including "is your house marketable?" (the answer is yes), what the term 'iBuying' means, the return of open houses without masks, and answer the questions you should be asking your Realtor.
#60 HOA Debate (Gracie Gauger & Brendan Grabowski)
We discuss the progress of the Spring Housing Market, debate HOAs (Homeowners Associations), living next to weird things, new building materials, and play a game of "This or That" with our two HomeTeam4u special guests, Gracie Gauger and Brendan Grabowski.
#59 Spring Fever! (Brandon Zimmermann & Laura Castillo)
We discuss the spring time housing market, share stories of naked people during showings, and have a lot of fun.
#58 Why We Love Real Estate! (Catherine Evans & Dalton Borenstein)
Catherine & Dalton join the team to talk about the top 13 reasons why they love real estate.
#57 Buyers in the Spring Market (feat. Bill Grinde & Diane Weaver)
HomeTeam4u Realtors Bill Grinde and Diane Weaver join the show. We discuss how interest rates are impacting the market, the hot spring housing market, and haunted house stories.
#56 How Much Is Your Home Worth? (Bill Grinde & Ken Weaver)
This week we talk about home appreciation, interest rates, closing costs, winterizing a vacant home, rates going up, the new hybrid appraisal model, plus have some fun with Dad-Jokes and prank calling our friend Katie Hines. A really fun and educational listen!
#55 Home Buying Winter Discounts - Fact or Fiction? (Dom Landphier & Jake Newhouse)
This week we get to better know Dom Landphier & Jake Newhouse by having them answer the "Colbert Questionairre". Then we talk about the realities of the 2022 winter season, 2022 trending paint colors, and living on Star Island with celebrities.
#54 Tips to Sell your Home in 2022 w/ Roger Stauter & Ben Ryde
Today we discuss Madison, Wisconsin's west side, the real estate term "as-is", and talk about tips to sell your home in 2022. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtors Roger Stauter and Ben Ryde.
#53 Madison's East Side, 2022 Housing Market Predictions w/ Catherine Evans & Michelle Albert
We discuss living on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin. Later we look at some data to predict what the 2022 Housing Market may look like. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtors Catherine Evans and Michelle Albert.
#52 Grandview Commons, Inflation, Best Xmas Movies (feat. Alex Peschman & Brendan Grawbowski)
Today we discuss the Grandview Commons, a Veridian neighborhood on the east side of Madison. Later Jacob breaks down inflation and how it may impact the real estate market. Then HomeTeam4u Realtors Alex Peschman & Brendan Grabowski share some of their favorite holiday movies and traditions.
#51 Big Misconception - Housing Doesn't Get Cheaper Over Time! (feat. Nathan Grajeda & Jonah Brandt)
HomeTeam4u Realtors Nathan Grajeda and Jonah Brandt join the show. We learn about Fitchburg, Wisconsin, talk about Nathan's magician side hustle and Jonah's Hollywood side hustle, plus discuss the misconception about trying to time the market waiting for housing prices to become more affordable.5
#50 DeForest, Tesla, Holiday Stories (feat. Jake Newhouse & Bill Crooker)
Today we learn about DeForest, Wisconsin, talk about Jake & Bill's new Tesla cars, and share some funny holiday stories. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtors Jake Newhouse & Bill Crooker.
#49 Cross Plains (Anthony Pelke & Diane Weaver)
Today we talk about Cross Plains, Wisconsin and catch up with HomeTeam4u Realtors® Anthony Pelke & Diane Weaver.
#48 - Madison's North Side (feat. Roger Stauter)
HomeTeam4u Realtor Roger Stauter joins the podcast and shares the ins-and-outs of the north side of Madison. The north side of Madison has the highest volume of affordable housing for first time home buyers. The north side's geographic location makes it one of the fastest areas of the city to navigate to the west, east and downtown parts of Madison. The north side of Madison has a long history with the Oscar Meyer Company and is home to the Wisconsin Governor's mansion in Maple Bluff.
#47 - Zillow ends iBuying (feat. Nathan Grajeda)
HomeTeam4u Realtor Nathan Grajeda joins the show. We talk about the Final Walkthrough during the closing process and what could go wrong, Zillow ending their iBuying program and the market implications, Nathan's journey into real estate, and we play a game.
#46 - Lender Myths & Preparing to Sell in the Spring (feat. Jake Newhouse & Laura Castillo)
HomeTeam4u Realtors® Jake Newhouse and Laura Castillo discuss myths about Lenders, preparing to sell in the market, and we have some Halloween fun.
#45 - "Pockets of Chill" (feat. Anthony Pelke & Alex Peschman)
HomeTeam4u Realtors® Anthony Pelke & Alex Peschman join the show today. We talk about time blocking, finding time to relax ('pockets of chill'), waiting to hear back after submitting offers, how to negotiate when a listing agents asks for your 'highest & best', real estate & holidays, and 'do it yourself' buyers who try to buy homes without a real estate agent.
#44 - Self-Love, Goal Setting & De-Cluttering (feat. Carissa Evans)
HomeTeam4u Realtor and Life Coach Carissa Evans guides us through her experiences coaching people on setting intentionality, goal-setting, vision boards, de-cluttering and self-care.
#43 - Marketing Luxury Homes (feat. Katie Hines & Bill Grinde)
Today on the show we discuss what levels our team will go to sell high end luxury homes, what 'nosy neighbors' are really looking for when your house goes up for sale, and later Princess Jen challenges our two HomeTeam4u Realtor guests, Katie Hines and Bill Grinde.
#42 - Closing Day, Pets & Real Estate Trivia (feat. Michelle Albert & Brendan Grabowski)
HomeTeam4u Realtors Michelle Albert & Brendan Grabowski join the podcast. We talk about what can go wrong during closing in a real estate transaction, how pets can impact a real estate decision, fantasy football, and the team attempts to answer an online real estate quiz.
#41 - Does Zillow Manipulate the Market? (feat. Brandon Zimmermannn)
Today we discuss Zillow's impact on the housing market and clear up some thoughts that are gaining traction online. Matt & Jen are former Zillow Advisory Board Members and HomeTeam4u has an active relationship with Zillow. We use our insight to talk about Zillow's impact on the market. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtor Brandon Zimmermann.
#40 - Women In Real Estate (feat Laura Castillo & Kya Acker)
Laura Castillo and Kya Acker are two of the younger women real estate agents on our team. They share their experiences in real estate. Princess Jen returns quizzing the agents. And we play a game!
#39 - Is the Housing Crash Looming? (feat. Carissa Evans & Bill Crooker)
HomeTeam4u Realtors® Carissa Evans and Bill Crooker join the show and discuss the state of the housing market, economy, raising kids, health, wellness and more.
#38 - The Fall Market Begins... (feat. Catherine Evans & Ben Ryde)
We discuss the current housing market conditions and what to expect as we transition to the fall. Featuring Home Specialists, Realtors® Catherine Evans & Ben Ryde from HomeTeam4u - Stark Company Realtors.
#37 - Trusting a Realtor Younger Than You (feat. Luke DePrey & Brendan Grabowski)
Does age have anything to do with competence in real estate? Today we test the knowledge of two of our younger Realtors, Luke DePrey & Brendan Grabowski.
#36 - Wisconsin Check! Trivia Challenge
How well do you know your Wisconsin facts? We challenge Matt & Jen in a game of 'Wisconsin Check' Trivia! Plus Matt & Jen each give a solid tip for home sellers and home buyers given the recent changes in the market dynamics.
#35 - Market Update Summer 2021
Matt & Jen discuss some of the latest summer 2021 data about the housing market in Dane County and across South Central Wisconsin.
#34 - What it's Like Building a House
It's Gunna Be Great! Podcast Producer Jacob Thorwolf shares his first hand experience building a home.
#33 - Macarons by Sim! (Small Business Feature Edition)
Sim is a Sun Prairie small business owner who makes custom flavor macarons!
#32 - Behind the Scenes at HomeTeam4u
We unveil behind the scenes at what goes on at HomeTeam4u. Today's special episode features HomeTeam4u's Client Care Coordinator Amanda Huffar and Showing Agent Gracie Gauger.
#31 - Snow Birds (Moving to Florida for the Winter) w/ Mary & Joe Bartos (feat. Katie Hines)
Realtors® Mary & Joe Bartos from Premiere Plus Realty discuss the current housing market conditions in Florida. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtor® Mary & Joe Bartos.
#30 - Zillow Home Loans w/ Casey Godwin (feat. Anthony Pelke)
Casey Godwin is a mortgage loan officer with Zillow Home Loans. We talk about types of home loans, whether or not we should skip the home inspection in today's market, and if there is going to be another housing crash like in 2008. Featuring HomeTeam4u's newest team member Anthony Pelke.
#29 - Summertime Market Slow Downs (feat. Brandon Zimmermann)
Today we discuss the predictable brief slowdown that happens in the marketplace every time this year and what might be the root of its cause. Plus we're thoroughly entertained with special guest Brandon Zimmermann from HomeTeam4u.
#28 - Home Energy Savings w/ Steve Pipson (feat. Brendan Grabowski)
Steve Pipson is the Outreach and Technical Advisor for Focus On Energy. Focus on Energy empowers the people and businesses of Wisconsin to make smart energy decisions with enduring economic benefits. Steve discusses how to save on energy costs in the home, and shares Focus on Energy's free energy saving products and incentives. HomeTeam4u Realtor® Brendan Grabowski joins the show.
#27 - William Ryan Homes w/ Robert Ryde (feat. Ben Ryde)
Robert Ryde is a new home specialist with William Ryan Homes. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtor® Ben Ryde.
#26 - Landscaping, Lawns & Laughs w/ Brenda Ryan (feat. Jane Kelly)
Brenda Ryan is a green thumb guru from LawnStarter.com -- a nationwide landscaping service. We ask Brenda for her thoughts on how to increase your home's value for sale with DIY landscaping projects, lawn types, hardscaping, and creating a sense of privacy using trees and bushes. HomeTeam4u Realtor® Jane Kelly join us.
#25 - Tim O'Brien Homes & Understanding Home Construction
Kimberly Valenzuela and Samantha Tiry are New Home Sales Professionals for Tim O'Brien Homes. We talk about new home construction. Later HomeTeam4u Realtor® Jake Newhouse talks about some important home elements of a home and what to look out for when you're considering buying or building.
#24 - Lumber Prices!... and How to Buy A House (feat. Luke DePrey)
HomeTeam4u Realtor® Luke DePrey joins us as we discuss low interest rates, the rising costs in lumber, hiring a Buyers Agent, and all the steps involved in the home buying process.
#23 - The Emotional Rollercoaster of First-Time Homebuying (feat. Roger Stauter)
HomeTeam4u's Roger Stauter shares his insights as a lifelong Realtor® and public speaker. Jacob shares his feelings as he beings the first time homebuying experience.
#22 - New to Real Estate (feat. Realtor Branden Grabowski and Team Member Jonah Brandt)
Two of our newest members of HomeTeam4u, Branden Grabowski and Jonah Brandt, join us on the show and talk about their first experiences with the real estate industry. Plus we talk about high construction costs, and the proposed First-Time Homebuyer Act currently working its way through Congress.
#21 - Lifespan of Home Materials & Appliances (feat. Nathan Grajeda)
The team plays a game trying to guess how long different elements of a home and appliances last before they need to be replaced. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtor® Nathan Grajeda.
#20 - All About Madison! (feat. Jane Kelly)
We talk all things good and bad about Madison, Wisconsin. Plus we break down some myth busters about the home buying process. Featuring HomeTeam4u Realtor® Jane Kelly.