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Have you ever considered the hidden cost of staying put?
Episode 382: Have you ever considered the hidden cost of staying put? Many homeowners are holding on to low mortgage rates, sitting on equity, watching taxes and insurance rise, and wondering whether they should stay, sell, renovate, downsize, or reassess. But staying is not always free. Sometimes …
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What is this season in real estate really telling us?
Episode 381: Midyear Market Reset: Summer is winding down and real estate is shifting into a different rhythm. Buyers are watching rates. Sellers are watching prices. Realtors are watching whether they are still on track to finish 2026 strong. What is this season in real estate really telling us? L…
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Learn the real deal about five mortgage myths that can keep homebuyers stuck
Episode 380: Learn the real deal about five mortgage myths that can keep homebuyers stuck, with special guest Adam Kriticos of The Kriticos Group with CrossCountry Mortgage https://crosscountrymortgage.com/chicago-il-3967/adam-kriticos/. Do you really need 20% down? Does your credit have to be perf…
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What happens when someone criticizes you? What happens when a client is upset?
Episode 379: Let’s talk about Emotional Intelligence - not as a buzzword, but as a real-life skill. What happens when someone criticizes you? What happens when a client is upset? What happens when pressure enters the room? Do you respond with wisdom, or do you react from fear, defensiveness, frustr…
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Why are some young adults choosing a career path instead of college?
Episode 378: Why are some young adults choosing a career path instead of college? We’re joined by our team’s youngest real estate agent at only 18 years old, talking about debt, ambition, mentorship, real estate, social media and what this younger generation might be trying to teach us all. Listen …
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Seller secrets and buyer blind spots that can blow up a closing.
Episode 377: Let’s talk about seller secrets and buyer blind spots that can blow up a closing. We’re joined by real estate attorney Joe Agnello of Agnello & Rogers (https://www.agnellolaw.com/). Who is actually on title? Was there a forbearance? Was there a loan modification? And for buyers - is yo…
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Independence Day 2026 Edition celebrating our freedom and how to build it in our individual lives through life choices, stability, and legacy
Episode 376: It’s our Independence Day Edition celebrating our freedom and how to build it in our individual lives through life choices, stability, and legacy. What kind of freedom are you building? Listen now!
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What does a newer Realtor actually hear when he listens to this radio show?
Linda is joined by someone very special - Ismael Sagum of Fathom Realty. Ismael has been in real estate for about six years, which means he did not learn this business in an easy market. He came into real estate during one of the strangest, fastest, most confusing eras our industry has ever seen -…
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Should we rent, or should we buy?
Episode 374: We’re answering one of the biggest questions families are facing right now: Should we rent, or should we buy? Let’s discuss both sides: rising rents, high mortgage rates, down payment fears, Chicago HomeGrown assistance up to $70,000, IHDA assistance, possible tax deductions, equity, a…
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Learn about Chicago’s brand-new homebuyer program that could provide eligible buyers with up to $70,000 toward purchasing a home.
Episode 373: Learn about Chicago’s brand-new homebuyer program that could provide eligible buyers with up to $70,000 toward purchasing a home. Guest mortgage expert Adam Kriticos of CrossCountry Mortgage helps us unpack this HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program. We’ll also explain other down payme…
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