Shows
Closing Time PodcastThe Cove Center for Grieving ChildrenAllison Gamber, executive director of the Cove Center for Grieving Children and Brooke Veins, program coordinator, join Joe Aguiar to discuss their two big fundraisers! The 4th Annual Hope & Healing Virtual Auction on March 23rd-25th, 2023 and The Cove Kids’ Classic at Lyman Orchards on May 5th!
2023-03-0829 minClosing Time PodcastChris Sawyer from Annie Mac Home Mortgage talks about 2 new programs!Chris Sawyer from Annie Mac Home Mortgages joins Joe Aguiar to help answer questions and to get to know both Cash Offer and Buy Now Sell Later programs. This is great info for buyers, sellers and other real estate agents!https://chrissawyer.annie-mac.com/ or email Csawyer@annie-mac.com http://www.ctbbrealty.com/meet-the-team Email Joe@BBrealtyCT.com https://www.clovercrestmedia.com/closingtimepodcast
2023-02-2320 minClosing Time PodcastHome Buyer's Guide to MortgagesChris Sawyer from Annie Mac Home Mortgage joins Joe Aguiar to discuss the mortgage process step by step. In today's market, it's important to get pre-qualified. Chris explains each step of the process on the mortgage end, while Joe details what is happening simultaneously on the real estate side.
2022-07-0849 minClosing Time PodcastCyber Security with Jason GarrapyJason Garrapy the Business Development & Operations Manager for Endecom Business IT Solutions in Rocky Hill CT joins the show to talk about cyber attacks, which target small businesses 43% of the time. Plus, info on the The Cove Kids Classic taking place Friday May 6, 2022 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club to support The Cove Center for Grieving Children's FREE programs.
2022-03-2937 minClosing Time PodcastHomebuyer Bidding War Rate Drops to 2021 Low in SeptemberClosing time Homebuyer Bidding War Rate Drops to 2021 Low in September59% of home offers faced competition in September, the lowest level in nine months, amid a seasonal housing-market slowdown and an uptick in mortgage rates. That’s down from a revised rate of 60.8% in August and a peak of 74.3% in April. September marked the fifth-straight month of declines, putting the bidding-war rate on par with the level seen a year earlier (58.3%).Home Prices Rose Twice as Fast in Car-Dependent Neighborhoods as Transit-Accessible Areas During the PandemicHome prices in...
2021-10-3013 minClosing Time PodcastMosquito Control because “Life is better outside"If mosquitos are ruining your summer, you'll want to meet this week's guest, Wade DeCesare from Mosquito Shield of Central CT. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. That’s true with Mosquito Shield’s approach to their products. With 20 years’ experience developing their blend of all-natural oils, they use these oils and select EPA-registered control products for 3-pronged mosquito control. We're talking mosquitos and how to take control of your yard back from those blood-suckers!!
2021-08-1319 minClosing Time PodcastClosing Time Podcast: Home InspectionsBrian Flanagan from Shamrock Home Inspections joins Closing Time to talk about home inspections. We'll discuss "as is" properties, the benefit of home inspections for sellers, and some of the biggest #realestate horror stories.
2021-08-0531 min
Closing Time PodcastTeaching an Old Dogs, New Tricks in Real EstateGet the latest real estate news, including CT's House Removing a proposed conveyance tax from a new bill, we discuss the current market, including the 19% of homes that do not appraise for the contract price. Escalation clauses are the latest trend, we'll explain that and why dogs and Joe don't mix. Plus, Brittany McCann is our guest, one of the co-brokers of CT BB Realty and Joe's new broker!
2021-06-0228 min
Closing Time PodcastThe Mortgage Process in 2021 and beyondChris Sawyer from Annie-Mac Mortgage joins the podcast this week to talk about the mortgage process in 2021, and to explain why working with a team of local professionals in the real business is to your advantage. Should you buy a diamond while trying to secure your mortgage? We'll answer that question and explain some other things you should know about the current mortgage process, and find out more about Chris and Annie-Mac! Thanks to Rocky Hill Accountants for making it all possible!
2021-05-1032 min
Closing Time PodcastAmerica Has A Weird Obsession with HomesOn this weeks show, we discuss America's weird obsession with real estate listings, we will alert you to another scam you should be aware of, we tell you with the keys to negotiating a winning sale, and we will explain why storytelling is the future of real estate.
2021-04-2825 minClosing Time PodcastIt's A Whole New World in Real EstateRealtors Joe Aguiar and Sanam Solati discuss the current real estate market, and why the current conditions might not last much longer. We discuss life after COVID, a scam sellers and buyers should be aware of, a great charity event happening next weekend, and we'll tell you why a pool is cool again.
2021-04-2035 min
Closing Time PodcastA New Season of the Closing Time PodcastThe Closing Time Podcast is back, with Sanam Solati joining Joe Aguiar each week to talk about the latest real estate news and trends! Stay up to date, plus hear from great guests across the industry! The Closing Time Podcast is sponsored by Rock Hill Accountants.
2021-03-2500 min
Losers Pay DoubleRIP RBG/What This Means for SCOTUSSupreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87, surrounded by her family. Her legacy, her life, and what her death means for the 2020 Election and the Supreme Court for Generations to come.
2020-09-206h 15
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica is Anxious, Fearful and Angry Ahead of ElectionsAuthorities are still searching for the gunman who shot two sheriff's deputies at point-blank range, in an apparent ambush, hours after hundreds of demonstrators gathered at a protest. Plus, American's are Anxious and Angry about Joe Biden and Donald Trump, we'll have the latest on COVID-19, and JK Rowling and Cancel Culture.
2020-09-156h 37
Losers Pay DoubleDivided As EverFormer governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley wants a Biden campaign video taken down. Joe Biden says Russia, not China, is greatest threat to 2020 election. Discover has blocked donations to site raising money for Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense. All that and all the latest Political News.
2020-09-061h 02
Losers Pay DoubleTrump Fighting Multiple "Hoaxes"President Donald Trump claims the Democrats have created another hoax after voting to give the USPS $25 Billion in relief. Trump also accuses the 'deep state' in FDA of slowing vaccine testing down. Get the latest on COVID-19, the DNC and more..
2020-08-236h 43
Losers Pay DoubleKamala Harris joins Biden TicketGet the latest on COVID-19, including some interesting new developments. Dr Fauci says the kids can go back this fall, we'll take a look at the Democratic VP candidate Kamala Harris. and the latest on mail in voting.
2020-08-166h 14
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica is HurtingAmericans are unsure of what's next, as Congress has not come to an agreement on another stimulus package. President Trump proposed an executive order including $400 in added unemployment, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Trump V Biden might become a Constitutional Crisis. Get all that and more, on this week's show.
2020-08-117h 10
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica Needs HelpThe Democrats and the Republicans could not come to a deal to extend unemployment benefits, including extended benefits to help millions of Americans deal with COVID-19. The extended benefits end today. Plus, parents are deciding whether or not to send kids back to school in the fall, get all the latest info on that, COVID-19 and the Police Brutality Protests.
2020-08-021h 09
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica Needs A CureProtests in several cities including Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon continue to see violence break out at protests nearly 2 months after social unrest began following the death of George Floyd. Plus, an update on Covid-19 and whether or not to send kids back to school in the fall.
2020-07-261h 12
The Roll Call PodcastYankees Baseball Is Back!After a long delay to the #MLB season due to the global pandemic we can say baseball and our beloved #Yankees are back! The chase for championship #28 begins as the Bombers face off versus the Washington Nationals on Opening Day. The Roll Call crew discusses what the unprecedented season could have in store for the Yankees, winners and losers with the long delay and more on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
Music by Auda Mars
Clovercrest Media Group
2020-07-2446 min
Losers Pay DoubleRest in Peace in John LewisCivil rights icon and congressman John Lewis passed away at the age of 80, we'll remember his life and achievements. Donald Trump calls out Joe Biden, then gets called out himself. Betsy DeVos wants kids back in the school this fall, but she doesn't have a plan. Plus, get the latest on COVID-19.
2020-07-191h 02
Losers Pay DoubleJustice For AllWe've got all the latest info on COVID-19, the arraignment of Ghislaine Maxwell, Clemency for Roger Stone, and professional teams changing their offensive logos. The COVID-19 numbers are surging all around the country, President Trump gets backlash from Robert Mueller, others, after communing Roger Stone's sentence. Ghislaine Maxwell says "I'm not Epstein", claims to have not seen him for a decade. And the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians are considering names changes, and an amendment to change the names of US Bases is getting bi-partisan support.
2020-07-121h 23
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica Reflects on the 4th of JulyGet the latest on the Corona Virus, Trumps' 4th of July Celebration, and the 2020 Election, Plus, we'll discuss whether or not Sports Teams should change offensive names, and the arrest of Jeffery Epstein conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell.
2020-07-0558 min
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica is SurgingCorona Virus Update as Pence Cancels Events, Trump Denies Intelligence About Russian Bounties, Mike Flynn Walks, Adam Corolla Speaks up for Jimmy Kimmel & is Mt Rushmore next?
2020-06-291h 09
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica Needs To RallyCorona Cases are surging around the country, the US has topped 2.2 million cases. Trump's rally in Tulsa was a huge missed opportunity, as he didn't even mention Juneteenth or George Floyd. Meanwhile, Facebook pulled a Trump Ad for using a Nazi symbol and John Bolton's book could be the most damning thing to happen to this presidency.
2020-06-211h 02
Losers Pay DoubleTrump Goes on the OffensiveNationwide, officials have arrested more than 13,000 people in 39 U.S. cities since May 27. In some of the cities that released the addresses of arrested individuals, the vast majority lived in the cities and towns closest to the protests. So much for the idea of the out-of-towners..Trump bowed to pressure on Friday night and announced that he would delay his upcoming campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., rather than hold it on the day that honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered a major holiday by many African-Americans. The Trump campaign’s decision to...
2020-06-141h 34
Losers Pay DoubleAmerican's Support Protests, Not RiotsA CBS News poll found 46% approve of the protests, 38% disapprove and 16% are neutral. About 1 in 6 (17%) approve of the looting that has taken place and 76% disapprove. An honest discussion with 5 people across a wide spectrum of political ideology, listening to each other, and asking questions. This situation will effect the 2020 Election. A 55% majority said they want a president who is looking to compromise and search for a consensus, compared to 35% who preferred someone promising "bigger and bolder changes." Join our unique debate.
2020-06-081h 03
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica Is BurningGet the latest on Covid 19, the riots breaking out all over the country after the death of George Floyd, a Supreme Court ruling in favor of quarantine, and Trump is going after Social Media.
2020-06-011h 10
Losers Pay DoubleCovid 19 Update/Biden's Latest Gaffe & Another Trump LieCOVID update 5.35 million cases and 343,000 deaths, 1.66 million cases in the US with 98,000 deaths.. Globally, about 3.4 percent of reported covid-19 cases have died. Joe Biden apologizes for controversial ‘you ain’t black’ comment. Trump’s Press Secretary Appears to Have Exposed President’s Banking Information.The Supreme Court Considers Exempting All Religious Employers From All Discrimination Laws. And Donald Trump claims he could have been a pro-ball player, we have the facts on his baseball career.
2020-05-2450 min
Losers Pay DoubleCovid 19 Pandemic Might Be the Only Thing That Can Beat TrumpReopening is underway around the country, and The number of Americans who say they are social distancing amid the nation's coronavirus pandemic – although still a majority – has dropped by 17 percentage points since late March as several states have ended stay-at-home orders, according to a new Gallup pollFifty-eight percent of Americans said they are either completely (17%) or mostly (41%) isolating themselves, the poll found, down from a high of 75% who said they were between March 30 and April 4 and 68% who said they were April 20-26.Of the 21 states that as of May 4 lacked stay-at-home orders, 51% of survey resp...
2020-05-1852 min
Closing Time PodcastDealing with Loss with the Cove Center for Grieving Children Joe Aguiar talks to Allison Gamber, the Executive Director of the Cove Center For Grieving Children. If you or someone you know is dealing with the death of a loved one, the Cove Center for Grieving Children has excellent resources. Visit Covect.org for Covid 19 related resources and to participate in their charity online auction!
2020-05-1621 min
Losers Pay DoubleTrump Cleared In Russian Hoax/Plandemic DebunkedPresident Trump is officially cleared in the Russia Investigation, we discuss the details, and name names of who lied about what. The Conspiracy Theory movie Plandemic is really well done cinematically, but lacks facts, we'll explain the real story. We also have the latest information on Covid-19 and the horrific murder of Ahmaud Arberry.
2020-05-121h 12Losers Pay DoubleIs the U.S. Ready to Re-Open as Covid-19 Flattens?This week on Divided We Stand, the crew dives into the Covid-19 pandemic and the country slowly begins to reopen. The DWS tream will update on all of this weeks coronavirus controversies, discuss Trumps questionable
commentary at his press conferences, and protesters who don’t want to stay home.
2020-05-031h 01Losers Pay DoubleCoronavirus Shutdown: It's Not Hypewe stand divided march 12, 2020Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for two sex crimesEx-movie mogul-turned-convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein will spend the next 23 years in prison for his conviction of third-degree rape and forcible sexual assault of two women.In October 2017, following sexual abuse allegations, Weinstein was dismissed from his company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. More than 80 women had made allegations against Weinstein by October 31. The allegations sparked the #MeToo social media campaign and many similar sexual abuse allegations against (and dismissals of) powerful men around...
2020-03-131h 02
The Roll Call PodcastWorry About Coronavirus, Not The New York YankeesAs the pandemic continues to impact the globe, our beloved sports world has now been affected by coronavirus delaying the #MLB season opener for two weeks. The #NBA, #NHL, and #NCAA have also taken action suspending events until further notice. With the players given more time before the season starts, The Roll Call Crew discusses the pros and cons of the situation at hand among other topics on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
2020-03-1232 minClosing Time PodcastMortgage Rates at Historic Lows! Take Advantage Now!On the heels of a roller-coaster stock market and emergency rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve as fears about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) impact the U.S., mortgage rates hit a historic low this week. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage plummeted to 3.29 percent, an all-time low, according to Freddie Mac.“The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record 3.29 percent this week, the lowest level in its nearly 50-year history,” Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater said in a statement. “Meanwhile, mortgage applications increased 10 percent last week from one year ago and show no signs of slo...
2020-03-0917 minLosers Pay DoubleDemocrats Down to Two Old White Guys, the Right Wants Tulsi?The party of diversity has narrowed it's presidential nominees down to two old white guys.. how do Democrats feel about this? And why is the right suddenly all about Tulsi Gabbard.. Is the Coronovirus as bad as they say? Virginia ends conversion therapy and Hillary Clinton is subpoenaed over Benghazi (Yes, seriously).
2020-03-0739 minThe Roll Call PodcastCole Gets Lit Up, Judge Still HurtAfter an impressive debut in his #Yankees pinstripes, #GerritCole got lit up in his two innings allowing six runs with back-to-back homerun's twice! Bad news surfaced when #AaronJudge's mystery shoulder injury may keep him out of of the Opening Day roster. The Roll Call Crew discusses the potential outfield for the first game of the season, is #ClintFrazier destined to be a Yankee or not and more on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts.
2020-03-0530 minLosers Pay DoubleMost Americans think Trump Will Get ReelectedNearly two-thirds of voters expect Trump to win reelection in NovemberNearly two-thirds of voters think President Donald Trump will be reelected in November, a CBS News poll released Sunday found. Though the survey found that Trump will face a tight race with any of the likely Democratic nominees, 31% of registered voters said the president will definitely win a second term, and 34% said he probably will, for a total of 65% expecting him to be reelected. A total of 35% disagreed; 23% said he "probably will not" win, and 12% said he would "definitely not" win.Republicans were overwhelmingly certain of Trump...
2020-02-2856 minClosing Time PodcastJon Bon Jovi is on the market!Closing time 2/23/20 How to avoid overpricing properties in a shifting marketAccording to the 2019 NAR profile of home buyers and sellers, 40 percent of sellers had to reduce their price at least once. If prices have already peaked in your market and have now started to decline, an even greater number of sellers will be reducing their listing prices in the very near future.signs prices have peakedIn addition to an increase in inventory, what are the other tell-tale signs that your market h...
2020-02-2419 minLosers Pay DoubleRoger Stone Is Going To Jail & George Soros is spreading Conspiracy TheoriesDivided We Stand 2/20/20George Soros calls for Zuckerberg, Sandberg to step down from Facebook in scathing letter: George Soros called for Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's respective CEO and COO, to be "removed from control" in a letter published in Financial Times.The liberal billionaire, who has long been a vocal critic of Facebook's head executives and is the subject of many fabricated conspiracy theories peddled on the platform, reiterated the claim that Zuckerberg is in "some kind of mutual assistance arrangement" with President Donald Trump f...
2020-02-2155 minThe Roll Call PodcastBrett Gardner's Stalker?As time passes, the stars in the #MLB continue to weigh in on the #HoustonAstros cheating scandal. #Yankees very own stars #AaronJudge, #GiancarloStanton, and even #LebronJames are the latest to chime in. Unfortunate injury news have come out of camp as the season gets closer and the rotation starts to thin out. Also, #BrettGardner has a stalker?! That and more on this episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
2020-02-2024 minLosers Pay DoubleEncouraging News For Trump Re-electionDIVIDED WE STAND 2/13/120A recent Gallup poll has some encouraging news for President Donald Trump as his battle for reelection heats up: more than six in 10 Americans say they are better off than they were three years ago when he took office, and about the same number credit him for the improvement.No incumbent president in the past three decades has enjoyed such a high percentage of people feeling better about their situations. In 2012, when former President Barack Obama was in the White House, 45% of Americans told Gallup they were better off than they were three years...
2020-02-131h 16Closing Time PodcastColdwell Banker is getting diverse & A Ring Captured an Open House BurglaryHow to help sellers (and keep your sanity) through a messy divorceTransactions involving divorcing couples can take longer than “traditional” real estate deals due to the legal complexities of what is required in a marriage dissolution suit and the time it takes for the parties to decide on various matters concerning their real property.You must be patient if you take on a divorcing party. You will also need to show compassion toward them as this is probably one of the most, if not the most, difficult times in their lives.
2020-02-1222 minLosers Pay DoubleDonald Trump: Forever AcquittedThe Nielsen company estimated that 37.2 million people watched Trump's speech live across 12 TV networks Tuesday night. That's down from 46.8 million people who saw his speech last year, and the smallest audience for his presidency. The numbers were down, except at FOX news.. I’m not joking..President Donald Trump used a White House ceremony Thursday to celebrate his impeachment acquittal, saying he had "been through hell" in a process he blamed on "leakers and liars" who had unfairly accused him of misconduct in his dealings with Ukraine."They brought me...
2020-02-081h 14The Roll Call PodcastInjury Bug Strikes Yankees Early x Remembering Kobe BryantSpring training is around the corner for the #MLB and the #Yankees already are suffering from the injury bug! Earlier in the week is was reported that #JamesPaxton will miss 3-4 months to start the season to add to the list including Aaron Hicks and Domingo German. The Roll Call Crew discusses what impact the injury will have on the team, who needs to step up until he's back and how the death of Lakers legend #KobeBryant impacted the sports world on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
Music by Auda Mars
Clovercrest Media Group
2020-02-0640 minClosing Time PodcastThe Spring Real Estate Market is here and the Industry is ripe for explosionClosing Time Episode 30‘Right to Housing’ gains traction among top legislators heading into the sessionThere are about 3,000 homeless people who live in Connecticut. With that number in mind, legislators and advocates rallied around housing reforms – dubbed “Right to Housing” changes – to reduce homelessness, bring down housing costs and confront housing segregation.It’s an effort to ensure that every resident has access to housing in one of the most expensive places in the country to live.“Right to Housing” is not a new concept worldwide – France, Scotland and South A...
2020-02-0220 minLosers Pay DoubleTrump Impeachment Trial Fizzles OutThe Republican led Senate has voted to reject introducing additional witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Trump. The vote went largely along party lines, 51-49 and the Senate will vote on whether to acquit or convict and remove Trump this coming Wednesday. 67 votes are needed for removal, meaning all Democrats and 20 Republicans would need to vote for conviction, which will not happen.
What does this mean for the country? For the election in 2020? For our country moving forward?
A liberal, a conservative and an Independent sit down to discuss this stain on America.
2020-02-0158 minClosing Time PodcastEP 29: REALTORS, Don´t Pretend to have all the answersDon't pretend to have all the answers: It could come back to bite youIf you have established a good rapport with your client and develop a strong relationship, they’ll probably ask for advice. Sometimes their request for information might be very specific and complex. Providing clients bad information could lead to a lawsuit or state regulatory agency complaint. Don’t do it! We are not home inspectors, structural engineers, roofers, plumbers, electricians or appraisers. We are licensed real estate agents who have the education and training to assist buyers and sellers in purchasing or selling real...
2020-01-2720 minClosing Time PodcastReal Estate Agent Extinction Can be Prevented & Heads Up on a New Realtor ScamAgent extinction is not inevitable — if you're on top of your game Troy Palmquist, who is licensed in 4 states and a broker in 3, wrote a great piece about agent extinction and how to avoid it. He says No robot, algorithm or flashy new platform can replace good, old-fashioned, human interaction. It’s that plain and simple. But it’s up to us to ensure we don’t get left behind.Be the best you can be. It’s crucial to continually take the steps to become as highly skilled and highly trained as you can. Know your...
2020-01-1913 minClosing Time PodcastZillow is Dominating, The Candidates Talk Housing, and Pittsburgh Pottys!January is Agent Appreciation Month, and with that in mind, it’s time to re-evaluate your safety protocol. A 28-year-old mother and real estate agent was found fatally shot in a Minneapolis alley, after being taken kidnapped by someone who was targeting her and her boyfriend. She was lured into showing a home and snatched. It is so important to meet your client for the first time at the office. Have a buyer consult in your office.. with other agents present.. Instead of just getting a random call and meeting in an empt...
2020-01-1317 minThe Roll Call PodcastThe Evil Empire Is Back!Big news in the off-season has changed the landscape of the #MLB when the #Yankees acquired #GerritCole making him the highest paid pitcher in the majors. The evil empire is back and is flexing their financial muscles! The Roll Call Crew discusses their initial reactions, what the move means in the upcoming season and more on this live show of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts.
2019-12-1229 minClosing Time Podcast#1 Rated Real Estate PodcastThat's our plan for 2020! Thank you for subscribing and for watching our live stream, November was our best month to date for downloads! We've got some great things planned starting in January, including more interviews with experts on the latest news and trends in real estate. Please feel free to share on your socials or with others in the business!
2019-12-1103 minClosing Time PodcastNAR Announces New Pocket Listing RulesBright MLS debuts new pocket listing ruleThe policy requires agents to put any listing they're advertising into the MLS and comes at a time of growing concern over off-market listingsThe new policy gives members of Bright MLS, which has about 95,000 members in the Mid-Atlantic region, a day to post their listings “following consumer marketing of any kind,” according to a statement from the trade group. Marketing is defined as everything from flyers to yard signs to digital marketing on public websites to emails and more.The new policy goes into...
2019-11-2216 minClosing Time PodcastCTP: What does the Fed lowering the rate mean to you?Kris Cedillo from Northpoint Mortgage joins Joe Aguiar and Abby Breau on the Closing Time Podcast to talk mortgages. What does the Fed lowering the rate mean to you? Plus, a look at FHA and government back loans.
2019-11-1443 minClosing Time PodcastNAR Issues Warning to RealtorsNAR warns members about conference email scamhttps://www.inman.com/2019/10/23/nar-warns-members-about-conference-email-scam/ The National Association of Realtors (NAR) issued a warning about an ongoing scam that fraudulently asks recipients to register for an upcoming conference. The scam involves an email that includes a subject line inviting people to “Register for the 2019 REALTORS Conference.” However, the email is in fact a fake from a Comcast address, though it “displays as if it was from NAR,” according to a statement from NAR. Any real estate professionals who have received the email should take a screenshot of it and r...
2019-10-2528 minThe Roll Call PodcastJourney's OverAfter a long season filled with all sorts of adversity, the season is over for the #Yankees after losing to the #HoustonAstros in six games. With many question to be answered and pending free agency for certain players, how do the Bombers move forward going into next season?
Music by Auda Mars
Clovercrest Media Group, #CMGPodcasts
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2019-10-2040 minThe Roll Call PodcastALDSIt's playoff time! Our #Yankees won 103 games winning the AL East, earning a playoff berth and now host the #MinnesotaTwins for the first two games of the #ALDS. The 25-man roster is out and there's questions and opinions to be had! The Roll Call Crew discusses who deserved to be on it and who got snubbed, series predictions and more on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
Music by Auda Mars
Clovercrest Media Group
https://www.clovercrestmedia.com/roll-call-podcast
2019-10-0446 minClosing Time PodcastBernie Sanders Puts the Smack Down on iBuyers, What Makes a Great Real Estate Mentor, & Telltale Signs a Property is Going to be a Tough SellRealogy launches ambitious agent benefits programRealogy announced that it has launched a new benefits program that will give agents access to things like health insurance at rates that the company manages to negotiate down due to its massive size.The program is called Spark and, according to a company statement, will give agents access to “individual healthcare, disability insurance, life insurance, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, human resources solutions, workers’ compensation insurance and commercial property or building insurance.”iBuyers would suffer under Bernie Sanders' housing plan
2019-10-0236 minThe Roll Call PodcastAaron Boone's Tough DecisionsThe #Yankees finished 20-3-3 in home series showing dominance in The Bronx all year showing why they will be a tough out in the playoffs. With the adversity this team has faced, Manager #AaronBoone is faced with tough decisions to make as October closes in as to who's going to make the playoff roster. The Roll Call Crew discusses who should be in and who's the odd guys out on and more on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
Music by Auda Mars
Clovercrest Media Group
https://www.clovercrestmedia.com/roll-call-podcast
2019-09-2637 minClosing Time PodcastTop 10 Hottest Markets In CT & Why Your Buyers Need to Buy Before 2020IBM sues Zillow over multiple charges of patent infringementInternational Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is suing real estate tech giant Zillow over seven charges of patent infringement related to a host of computer processes that Zillow uses to run its website.The lawsuit alleges that Zillow essentially built its business on the back of IBM’s inventions. IBM, in the suit, says it first contacted Zillow to negotiate over the use of patent technology in 2016. Over the course of the next three years, it reached out to Zillow multiple times, each time informing the company of different pa...
2019-09-2443 minThe Roll Call PodcastThank You CC SabathiaIn what has been a Hall of Fame career for the veteran lefty, #Yankees pitcher #CCSabathia received a standing ovation as he left the mound for what could possibly be the last time at Yankee Stadium. Adversity continues to strike the ball club as #DellinBetances is the latest to suffer an injury and #DomingoGerman finds himself in off the field problems. Life and Pinstripes own James Yevin joins The Roll Call Crew to discusses how the franchise will move forward with the latest dilemmas and more on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
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2019-09-2045 minClosing Time PodcastCommission Battles, Real Estate Arrests, & Firing your Clients?Police arrest couple found squatting in Opendoor home with kidsAn Arizona couple accused of squatting in an Opendoor house with two children have been arrested by the police.Gary Lynn, 29, and Adriana Gamboa, 26, were spotted in a Chandler, Arizona, Opendoor-listed house with Gamboa’s two children when a prospective buyer came in to view the house.. he was charging his phone and she was bathing one of their kids. The other kid was running around the house wet. With Opendoors app, you get a code for access to the house for...
2019-09-1844 minThe Roll Call PodcastPlayoff SightWith the October and the #MLB playoffs approaching, the #Yankees continue to battle to gain home field advantage. While holding the best record in the Majors, the most valuable player on the team has been #DJLeMahieu and it's not close! Not only has he been the most valuable to the team, but the most valuable in the league and should be considered the #ALMVP this season. The Roll Call Crew discusses his case for the award, the potential playoff rotation and more on this week's episode of The Roll Call Show presented by #CMGPodcasts
Music by Auda Mars
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2019-09-1247 minClosing Time PodcastImpending Housing Crashes for Connecticut Cities? & The Florida Housing Market is in Flames!Closingtimepodcast.com for the latest news from the real estate world, helpful tips for buyers, sellers and other agents, and all of our previous podcast episodes. Keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram. We also offer home video tours, Realtor branding videos, ariel shots, live streams and more.. closingtimepodcast.com and click on the CMG Real Estate Link..These 5 cities are at risk for housing crashes this yearA new GoBankingRates study published on Tuesday looked at the number of underwater mortgages, home vacancies as well as delinquency and foreclosure rates to identify the...
2019-08-0538 minClosing Time PodcastAmazon TurnKey Competition & Will the Housing Market be Recession Proof in 2020?Closingtimepodcast.com for the latest news from the real estate world, helpful tips for buyers, sellers and other agents, and all of our previous podcast episodes. Keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram. We also offer home video tours, Realtor branding videos, ariel shots, live streams and more.. closingtimepodcast.com and click on the CMG Real Estate Link..How to Get a $5,000 Amazon Credit: Buy a House Through RealogyOver the past year, the decidedly analog business of buying and selling real estate has been upended by a...
2019-07-3143 minClosing Time PodcastThe REALTOR Myth Busting Episode & Vegas, baby! Are you going to Inman?Closingtimepodcast.com for the latest news from the real estate world, helpful tips for buyers, sellers and other agents, and all of our previous podcast episodes. Keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram. We also offer home video tours, Realtor branding videos, ariel shots, live streams, and more.. closingtimepodcast.com and click on the CMG Real Estate Link.Five outdated seller believes agents should debunkThe success of HGTV and the plethora of online information has shifted the ground rules of real estate sales
2019-07-2341 minClosing Time PodcastNightmare Tenant in Branford Connecticut & See ya, PurplebricksAbby & Joe talk about a terrible situation in Branford with a nightmare tenant. How Purplebricks Real Estate sales model did not hold up in the US, How the midsummer market is going for sellers & buyers, mortgage rates, Reaology Vs. Compass news, and much more!
2019-07-1742 minClosing Time PodcastThe American Dream & Boob LightsClosingtimepodcast.com for the latest news from the real estate world, helpful tips for buyers, sellers and other agents, and all of our previous podcast episodes.Keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram. We also offer home video tours, Realtor branding videos, aerial shots, live streams and more.. closingtimepodcast.com and click on the CMG Real Estate Link.Why homeownership truly is the American dreamThe three main reasons why owning a home is still a big component of the American dream.1. There are proven...
2019-07-0941 minClosing Time PodcastBombshell REALTOR Lawsuit Is Getting UglyClosing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram Bombshell lawsuit takes a new turnThe class-action lawsuit that could upend the real estate industry by effectively forcing changes in how buyer’s agents are traditionally compensated has been amended, adding more plaintiffs and defendants and emphasizing the role commissions play in steering buyers and raising costs for sellers.Nine law firms filed an amended complaint consolidating two previous complaints with nearly identical claims: the first filed by home seller Christopher Moehrl on March 6 and another filed by...
2019-06-2552 minLosers Pay DoubleDonald Trump Deserves a Little Credit...But Let's Not Get Carried AwayPresident Trump pumps the brakes on escalating tensions with Iran, Connecticut Democrats want your money, and Joe Biden should stick his foot in his mouth.
2019-06-2442 minLosers Pay DoublePiling Up the Wins and Saying Goodbye to Sarah Huckabee SandersJoe and Brian are getting tired of winning, but Trump is not. The Democrats are still struggling to come up with a plan.
The Connecticut State budget was approved, but many questions still linger. David Ortiz is on the mend and teaches us a valuable lesson.
2019-06-1737 minClosing Time PodcastAre You A Ghost REALTOR®?Closingtimepodcast.com for the latest news from the real estate world, helpful tips for buyers, sellers and other agents, and all of our previous podcast episodes. Keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram. We also offer home video tours, Realtor branding videos, ariel shots, live streams and more.. closingtimepodcast.com and click on the CMG Real Estate Link Client Appreciation Party We teamed up this year in Real Estate and have started our new podcast, Closing Time. We can't think of a better way to celebrate than spending a fant...
2019-06-1735 minClosing Time PodcastAmazon Sells Homes With Free 2 Day Shipping But Is It Worth It?Guest this weekAttorney Jose Palacio is quickly becoming a household name advocating on behalf of those who live in Connecticut. He is exceptionally experienced in Immigration, Real Estate, and Family Law.He later earned his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Attorney Palacio has since partnered with Hartford-based attorneys, learning and practicing various forms of law culminating in the establishment of his firm.Jose Palacio is a member of the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce and serves on their board of Directors. Palacio is an active and dedicated member...
2019-06-1040 minLosers Pay DoubleTrump Picks Up A Few Wins and the CT Legislature Comes to a CloseJoe and Brian chat with Emmy Award-Winning Producer Wayne Edwards to discuss Donald Trump taking Europe by storm and signing a deal with Mexico that only he has seen. The Connecticut State Legislature adjourned, what's next for the state?
2019-06-101h 162019-06-0332 minClosing Time PodcastGrand Theft Open HouseAbby and Joe discuss ways agents can protect themselves and their sellers while hosting an open house. Ten things sellers will ask and how to answer their questions in preparation for the appraisal process. Digital notary, Notarize has made over $1B by making Real Estate transaction super easy for all parties. Learn about all that and more on this weeks episode of The Closing Time Podcast.Closingtimepodcast.com Closing Time Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram
2019-06-0239 minClosing Time PodcastRedfin and RE/MAX Break Up, are REALTORs being replaced by Artifical Intelligence? Connecticut towns with the most substantial housing gaps and does the way you dress affect our commission?Joe and Abby discuss all the latest clap backs, breakups, and lawsuits with RE/MAX, Redfin, Keller Williams, and Home Services how some of Connecticut's wealthiest towns fight Affordable Housing. What does it mean when you see a home with a red door and what does it tell you about the homeowner. All that and more on this Memorial Day edition of the Closing Time Podcast.Closingtimepodcast.com Closing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram https://www.facebook.com/ClosingTimePod/ https://www.instagram.com/closing_time_podcast/ Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagr...
2019-05-2640 min
Losers Pay DoubleNo Love for AlabamaThe fellas chat about abortion and discuss the impact of Alabama’s legislature’s decision on the 2020 election. Connecticut Democrats are going tolls or bust, and Trump won’t give “Sleepy Joe” Biden a rest.
2019-05-221h 00
Closing Time PodcastReal Estate Mortgages 101 with Norcom's Kelly Turner and how to be an amazing mom boss with the help of Mom Bosses CT.Assistant Branch Manager of Norcom Mortgage in Glastonbury Connecticut, Kelly Turner joins Abby & Joe to discuss mortgages and being an awesome mom boss. Kelly is also the co-founder of Mom Bosses CT which is a women’s organization in central Connecticut developed for empowering and encouraging entrepreneurial moms to make a difference in their community. We also discuss pools, decks, and solar panels and how they can be both an asset and a liability especially when it comes to mortgages. Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar Website
2019-05-2045 min
Losers Pay DoubleWho’s Obstructing Who?Oh Baby! President Trump is flexing his Executive Privilege in the name of transparency and Democrats are focusing on the past. Joe channels his inner Dr Seuss, while the $15/hr minimum wage in Connecticut takes a significant step forward. Also, immigration questions and Denver’s fungus problem.
2019-05-1653 min
Closing Time PodcastRedfin Mortgages, Connecticut Opportunity Zones, and are you the "typical REALTOR"?In episode 8 Abby & Joe discuss Zillow iBuying & Redfin Mortgages. More ways to protect yourself and your clients against fraud and scams. How Connecticut buyers can benefit from Opportunity Zones in 27 towns including Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, Windham, and Putnam. Also, find out if you're the "typical REALTOR". Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar Website
2019-05-1447 min
The MMA Mad PodcastEp.163: A Conversation w/Bryan LaceyLongtime friend of the show, Bryan Lacey, returns to discuss the new and improved One Punch Podcast, now under the BT Sport umbrella. We get into UFC 237, Game of Thrones, and everything in between. Enjoy!! Presented by #CMGPodcasts
2019-05-101h 27
Losers Pay DoubleBarr’s No Longer Playing Nice and the Democrats Can’t Even!Evidence? William Barr doesn’t need any of your stinkin’ evidence. Democrats are grasping to hold on to the last shreds of the Mueller Report and Joe still has plenty of work to be done on his political impressions. Connecticut continues to spend money without actually paying for it and the push for recreational marijuana gets another boost. Also, John Kelly has found a job in the private sector...and you will never guess his new role!
2019-05-0953 min
Closing Time PodcastA REALTOR free gym, Is Airbnb dead?, Buyer incentives from Opcity & Gary Vee wants you to quit your day job.This week Abby & Joe talk about residents leaving certain parts of Connecticut, Marriott Vs. Airbnb, The National Association of Realtors fighting back against the commission lawsuit. 6 tips for getting your listings sold. REALTOR discrimination at the gym and quitting your day job and making Real Estate your career. Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar Website
2019-05-0648 min
Losers Pay DoubleThe Democratic Ticket is a Full HouseThe NRA is in a crisis and Bernie wants criminals to vote! Joe Biden has thrown his hat into the ring, and Democrats continue to stumble over each other. Meanwhile, the rich are getting richer and middle America is shrinking. State Republicans offer their solution to tolling and civic debate in Bridgeport gets personal.
2019-05-0154 min
Closing Time PodcastHas the Hartford Connecticut Rail Line impacted the market? & New Haven-Milford, Connecticut is the #1 destination for millennials in the US!This week Abby & Joe talk about the top 10 places Millennials are moving in the US. Paul Simon is the most recent celebrity to be leaving Connecticut. Venmoing earnest money deposits, and ways for REALTORS to give back to their communities. Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar Website
2019-04-2940 minThe MMA Mad PodcastEp.162: Connecticut Super Cast w/Nick Newell, Dan Dubuque & Chuck MindenhallThis was a fun one! I traveled to FAA CT in West Haven to interview my old friend Nick Newell ahead of his fight at CES 56. Doubled up with Dan Dubuque who is headlining that event as he fights for the CES Featherweight Championship. Dan cross-trains at FAA and it was great having him and Nick on at the same time. Then I completed the Connecticut trifecta with MMAFighting.com's Chuck Mindenhall - the best longform writer in MMA. Enjoy! Presented by #CMGPodcasts
2019-04-251h 12
Losers Pay DoubleAmerica’s Don: President TrumpNo collusion. No obstruction? President Trump continues to craft his narrative through mob tactics and alternative facts. William Barr gets the papers (gets the papers) for the Mueller Report and attempts to set the record straight. We reflect on the tragedy in Sri Lanka and the burning of Notre Dame. Locally, in Connecticut, religious freedom is under attack in the form of vaccinations!
2019-04-2354 min
Closing Time PodcastConnecticut crumbling foundations & will X-rated marketing get your house sold?This week Abby & Joe talk about the strong sales across the US, and mortgage rates dropping. Cold calling, and the effectiveness of the Do Not Call Registry. More AI, and a possible Waterworld future. Learn how not to get hustled by a fake agent and the raunchy marketing tactics in Australia. Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar Website
2019-04-2228 min
Closing Time PodcastIts time to declutter as Spring hits Connecticut & are robots replacing REALTORS?In our 4th episode, we discuss Airbnb taking over the travel industry, why For Sale By Owners are on the decline across the US. Bulk Pickup gems in Hamden Connecticut. Stop & Shop Strike for a better contract, All the single ladies dominating the housing market, and the tech startup, Ojo Labs working on exciting Artifical Intelligence to help in the Real Estate market. Closing Time Podcast is on: Facebook Instagram Connect with: Abby Breau Joe Aguiar Website
2019-04-2238 min
Game of Microphones: A House of the Dragon & Game of Thrones Podcast110: "Winterfell" (S8E01)GoM is now on video! Watch out new video podcasts on YouTube! The dead have breached the wall! Join Ser Duncan, Lady Rachel, and special guest host Matt Christiansen as they break down the #GameOfThrones #Season8 premier, "Winterfell". Finally, after 600 or so days Game of Thrones returns, delivering a delicious episode chock full of reunions and dragons. Dragons ride dragons, epic truths are revealed as a bastard who became a King, and then reverted to bastardhood realizes he was actually a King the whole time! Arya and the Hound, Tyrion and Sansa, Jaime and Bran, all reunite, an...
2019-04-193h 45The MMA Mad PodcastEp.161: Outside The Bubble w/MonicaMy good friend Monica rejoined the show to help me break down the two amazing UFC 236 interim title fights and preview the upcoming UFC 237 title fight between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade. Plus, some housekeeping and news about our collaboration with Clovercrest Media. #CMGPodcasts Enjoy!!
2019-04-1840 min
Losers Pay DoubleHappy Redacted Mueller Report Eve!The Mueller Report is so close, and yet so far. We are waiting for the scrubbed down version of it with baited breath. The Department of Homeland security is in hot water, again. The Great Debate on science versus subjectivity should be over, but unfortunately it’s still alive and well in Congress. Later, we chat with Wethersfield State Rep. Russ Morin on the Stop&Shop strike, tolls, and keeping road-workers safe.
2019-04-181h 22
Losers Pay DoubleWe’re Still Waiting for the Mueller Report and How to Attack Connecticut’s Budget ProblemsIs Joe Biden creepy or a relic from a different time? Could he be Donald Trump’s kryptonite? Whatever he is, he definitely isn’t good at apologizing. We tackle the Joe Biden controversy and break down the President’s fear of wind. Later on, we discuss the Democratic need to share blame and why they will lose in 2020. Leo Paul, the town of Litchfield’s First Selectman, stops in to shed light on how Connecticut’s towns must get creative with budgeting and why the state government should be looking at its successful municipalities for solutions. Also, Stephen Moore is terr
2019-04-091h 16
Closing Time PodcastWhat is going on with all the UFO's in Newington, Connecticut?This week Abby & Joe talk about how the proposal for a new Connecticut buyers conveyance tax dies in committee. What's going on with all the UFOs in Newington, Connecticut? Joe gets a little political. And 50 Cent has a fire sale on his 51,657 sq foot home in Farmington, Connecticut. Closingtimepodcast.com Closing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram https://www.facebook.com/ClosingTimePod/ https://www.instagram.com/closing_time_podcast/ Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abby_b_realty/ https://www.instagram.com/joeaguiar629/
2019-04-0943 min
Closing Time PodcastHave you seen more Redfin agents in Connecticut?With 1 episode already under their belts, Abby & Joe settle in to discuss recreational marijuana in CT what that could mean for the housing market. Also, an interesting partnership between Re/MAX and Redfin. Have you seen more Redfin agents in the state? Closingtimepodcast.com Closing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram https://www.facebook.com/ClosingTimePod/ https://www.instagram.com/closing_time_podcast/ Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abby_b_realty/ https://www.instagram.com/joeaguiar629/
2019-04-0935 min
Closing Time PodcastAre ghosts committing arson in Milford, Connecticut?Its the first episode for Abby Breau & Joe Aquire and they chat about the antitrust lawsuit against the NAR Antitrust Lawsuits, Facebook ends targeting Ad for Housing, and are ghosts committing arson in Milford? What do you think? Closingtimepodcast.com Closing Time Podcast on FB & Instagram https://www.facebook.com/ClosingTimePod/ https://www.instagram.com/closing_time_podcast/ Connect with Abby Breau & Joe Aguiar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abby_b_realty/ https://www.instagram.com/joeaguiar629/
2019-04-0945 min
Losers Pay DoubleNow that Bob Mueller has basically cleared President Trump, How do we move forward?Can America move forward now that Special Counsel Bob Mueller didn’t find that President Trump colluded or Obstructed Justice in the Russia investigation? We’ll debate how it’s possible and point out some real problems with both sides and easy bi-partisan solutions. We also cover two major topics right here in CT, tolls and marijuana, with the president of MTAC. It’s the debut episode of Divided We Stand
2019-04-011h 08