Real Talk with Leigh Brown

The Part of Buying a House Nobody Talks About with Cody Bartkoski

Buying or selling a house doesn't end at the closing table. There are still codes to exchange, utilities to transfer, questions to answer, and a whole lot of little detai

Are We Asking the Wrong Questions?

Sometimes the biggest problem isn't the answer. It's the question. This week we're looking beyond the headlines to ask what really matters.   We'll talk about: Why

Private Listings: Are Consumers Getting the Full Story?

This week's headlines all point to one important question. Private listings are expanding. Buyers are wondering how to find every available home. Sellers are hearing mo

3 Quick Housing Headlines & A Reminder of the American Promise

Three headlines. One bigger conversation. This week, I'll share my perspective on three stories shaping the real estate industry: AI's growing role in the homebuying

The Housing Headlines You Can't Ignore: AI, Affordability & What's Next

If your inbox looks anything like mine, you've probably seen the same headlines I have. Housing crisis. AI. Interest rates. Mergers. Rent control. Everybody's yelling, an

Can Young People Still Buy a Home? with Justice Bigot

Everybody keeps saying the same thing: young people can't afford to buy homes anymore. Justice Bigot isn't ignoring today's market, but he also isn't buying into the id

The Smart Way to Sell Highly Appreciated Property with Chad Ettmueller & Monty Walker

Selling a highly appreciated asset can trigger a devastating tax bill, but it doesn't always have to. In this episode, Chad Ettmueller and Monty Walker break down a lit

Want No Broke Months? Here's the Real Secret with Dan Rochon

Everybody wants consistent income but very few people are willing to do what it actually takes to get there. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Rochon to break down w

California Landlord Laws Are Out of Control! with Niv Davidovich

Owning rental property sounds simple… until you see what landlords in California are actually dealing with. In this episode, I sit down with landlord-tenant attorney Ni

What Happens If Real Estate Keeps Consolidating? with Amanda DiVito Parle

Real estate is changing fast and most people don't fully understand what's happening behind the scenes. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda DiVito Parle to talk abo

The Leadership Trap That's Killing Your Team | Part 3

The most loving thing a leader can do is tell you the truth about what is expected, and then hold you to it. In this episode, we're closing out the Leadership Courage s

The Leadership Trap That's Killing Your Team | Part 2

If you listened to the last episode and thought, "Yeah… I need to do that" then this episode is for you. At some point, every leader hits this moment: You recognize the

The Leadership Trap That's Killing Your Team | Part 1

Do you know what the difference is between being liked vs. being respected? In this episode, I'm digging into one of the hardest truths in leadership - the gap betwee

Reverse Mortgages Explained: What Seniors and Real Estate Pros Need to Know

Reverse mortgages have one of the worst reputations in real estate - and most of it is based on outdated information, half-truths, or flat-out misunderstanding. In th

Why "Fair" Doesn't Work in Farm Inheritance with Johnny Klemme

Most families think they'll "figure it out later" when it comes to the farm. But later is exactly when things fall apart. In this episode, I sit down with Johnny Klem

The Hidden Risk in Today's Real Estate Market No One Is Talking About

There's a quiet shift happening in real estate that most consumers are not watching closely enough. While the headlines focus on lawsuits, commissions, and industry noi

Should You Auction Your House? What Most Sellers Don't Know

Most people hear the word "auction" and assume one thing:   Something went wrong. That's not always true.   In this episode, I'm breaking down what an auction a

Why Your Real Estate Leads Aren't Converting with Christopher Watters

Christopher Watters didn't just have a slow start - he had a full-on crash. Bad investments, empty bank accounts, and a reality check that forced him to rebuild from scra

What's Actually Stopping Us From Building Affordable Housing with Phil Ganz

We all say we want affordable housing, but what if the real problem isn't what we think it is? I sat down with mortgage expert Phil Ganz, and let me tell you - he did n

The Backdoor Threat to American Property Rights

This week, it's a solo episode, and I'm coming in hot. I just got back from the REALTORS® Land Institute National Land Conference, NLC26, and one issue lit me up: the E