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All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubDesigning Timeless Homes: William Hefner on Architecture That LastsHow do you design homes that stand the test of time?In this episode of All Things Real Estate, Ari Wintraub sits down with world-renowned architect William Hefner, founder of Studio William Hefner, whose work blends architecture, interiors, and landscape into cohesive, timeless environments.William walks us through:- Designing a 60,000 sq ft château in Bel Air- Treating light, materials, and framing as critical design tools- The risks of chasing trends vs. committing to strong identity- Building his own Montecito home that launched a new studio- Losing 12 homes in the Palisades fire — and what came nextWhether you're a dev...2025-05-301h 07All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubTitle, Trusts & Transactions: Matt Grainger on the Backbone of Real Estate and A Service MindsetWhat’s really going on behind the scenes in a real estate deal?In this episode of "All Things Real Estate", Ari Wintraub sits down with Matt Granger, one of L.A.’s top title rep of 38 years, to unpack the lesser-known mechanics of title insurance, escrow, and what a successful Investor, Realtor or Title Rep does to win.Learn how Matt:- Best ways to take Title, and close deals- Offers title insights from LA’s complex Westside market, including: bankruptcies, liens & judgment...2025-05-0248 minAll Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubMortgage Myths, Rate Hacks & Real Estate Strategy with Justin BayleHave you ever heard the saying, “Date the house, marry the rate”?Or how about “Choose the house, not the rate”? These different strategies, for different markets. So how do you navigate today’s mortgage market and more uncertain times? In this episode of "All Things Real Estate", Ari Wintraub sits down with Justin Bayle, a seasoned mortgage broker, to unpack the strategies, structure, and smarts behind successful home financing.Learn how Justin:- Broke into the industry working under a Beverly Hills legend...2025-04-181h 02All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubHow to build Big: Alex Valente's Principles at Trammell Crow on Large-Scale Multifamily DevelopmentHow do you really learn about building large mixed use multi family? Go live in them. Hear how Alex Valente, went from tennis coach to being a Principal at America's oldest development firm. And about his “housing journey” living in a new building every few months to truly learn about developing.Learn how Alex:- Leveraged mentorship and networking to break into real estate- Manages large-scale 300 unit plus multifamily and mixed-use projects- Went on a 18 month housing journey during Covid living in 5 different building2025-04-0458 minAll Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubFrom Law to Luxury Real Estate: Jeremy Lappen’s Unexpected PathHow do you go from law and entertainment to luxury real estate development?This episode is jam packed with one after another insight. Jeremy Lappen shares his unexpected journey—starting as an attorney in Hollywood, doing MMA promotion, and eventually finding his calling in real estate investment and development.Learn how Jeremy:- Scaled from single-family flips to building high-end luxury homes- Learned valuable lessons early, to ensure less risk- Built strategic partnerships to find, fund, and develop pr...2025-03-211h 07All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubHow to Win Deals: As a Buyer or as a Broker, Getting back to BasicsTaylor Avakian is the youngest, most ambitious, and successful guy I know selling apartment buildings in LA. After introducing the show and myself Ep 1 & 2, I am excited to have my first guest on All Things Real Estate. Taylor Avakian shares his journey from making hundreds of cold calls a day to becoming a top multifamily broker in Los Angeles. As a former pro-athlete, he explains it’s the base hits and daily routines that help you win, and why he prefers selling commercial over residential real estate. Hear insights on what helps you get the proper...2025-03-141h 04All Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubFrom Agent to Investor: Ari’s Journey to Owning Real EstateHow do you transition from selling real estate to building a personal investment portfolio? In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Lord, my right-hand man, to share my journey from getting licensed in 2014 to growing a 36-unit portfolio while managing a full-time real estate brokerage.Learn how I:- Went from a new agent in 2014 to real estate investor by 2016- Used Airbnb & house hacking to start generating income- Scaled from a single-family home to multifamily investing- Navigated California’s rent control & property management challenges...2025-03-0750 minAll Things Real Estate with Ari WintraubSurviving & Thriving in Real Estate: Decade of Lessons with Ari WintraubIn his late 30’s and lost for having a career, Ari took the leap into Real Estate. In this first episode, we are introduced to our host as we hear what it took to build a successful real estate business from scratch? Ari Wintraub reflects on his 10-year journey in Los Angeles real estate starting as a residential broker in LA’s Westside, from career uncertainty to becoming a top agent at Sotheby’s International Realty.Learn how he:Transitioned into real estate as a second careerBuilt a strong network through mentorship and strate...2025-02-2828 min
Top Real Estate Agents Tell How They Do It: Jere Metcalf Podcast34. Ari Wintraub Interview: Launching Your Career - Fast Path to SuccessToday, I'm talking to Ari Wintraub, a real estate agent from Los Angeles, California, and the Brentwood office of Sotheby's International Realty. Ari has been in the business for just a short, two and a half, almost three years. The thing that really makes Ari special is I've never seen somebody network like this guy. He knows everybody. He's made a point to get to know me, some of the top real estate agents in the country, in the world, as well as his clients who are very influential in LA. Ari has basically studied the business, learn the...2017-08-3138 min