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HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEAway For The Holiday WeekendSend us a textWe have no episode this week, but Bill & Kristin will be back next week with the same mediocre stuff as the last 3 years! Thanks guys!REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehhTHE PODCASE NEWSLETTER:Sign up for our New...2024-05-2201 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Fixing Our Title Insurance Mistakes From Last Weeks EpisodeSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. In this episode Bill and Kristin invite their friend and title rep Kristen Marrone to help clear up last week's episodes title questions. What is title insurance? What are the different options for buyers to "Take title" and which one is right for you? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!Square Settlement Services: https://www.sqstitle.com/...2024-05-1511 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECan A Spouse Sell or Gamble Your Home Away Without Your Permission?Send us a textIn this weeks episode Bill & Kristin discuss a blog article titled: Can a Spouse Gamble Away Your Home—or Sell It Without Your Permission? At some point when discussing the article, we make a left turn and start talking about different ways buyers can elect to 'take title' (Joint Tenants, Tenants In Common etc), and that is when things go off the rails. Do we actually come to any conclusions in this episode? The answer is YES, we should probably be drinking less booze. Nevertheless, here is this weeks sloppy mess of a loos...2024-05-1027 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: The Wife Always WinsSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. Today Bill and Kristin discuss what it is like when working with couples. Just a light hearted conversation about working with couples from our perspective. Who is the final decision maker? The answer is not surprising, but sometimes funny. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:If you need our real e...2024-05-0117 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVESome of our Favorite Non-Touristy Philly Hot SpotsSend us a textIn this weeks episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of their favorite non-touristy spots in Philly for out of towners (mostly). From sandwiches to restaurants, and maybe some Philly sports talk about favorite players of all time, we've got you covered. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour!Segment 2 - Philly Joints: 10:48REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL:Want to be a pa...2024-04-2444 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Behind the Scenes of Requesting A Home Tour on a Real Estate WebsiteSend us a textEver wonder what happens when you are searching homes on a site like Zillow and you request a home tour? Who is calling you? Who is showing up to let you in the home? Is it the listing agent, a zillow employee, or a random buyer agent? What is it like for a realtor to receive a zillow or realtor.com internet lead? Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE:If you need our real estate...2024-04-1721 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE$6.8 Million Dollar Home Being Sold at a Luxury AuctionSend us a textKristin's staging company, The Philadelphia Design Collective did some of the home staging at this 15,000 square foot mansion that sits on 11 acres of land in Bucks county PA. What is also unique about this home is that it is going to be sold at a luxury style auction. Want to hear the details? Grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!Mansion Home Auction: 06:40254 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947: https://t.ly/FazH4If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh62024-04-1028 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: The Phillies are off to a slow start, but there are some new goodies down at the Ballpark!Send us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. With the Phillies having Opening Day down at Citizens Bank Park we had a little Phillies Talk. Losing 2 out of 3 wasn't the start Phillies fans were hoping for, so we turned our attention to some new menu items down at Citizens Bank. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!If you need our real estate assistance: http...2024-04-0314 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEAnalyzing the 2024 Home Sales Data in the Philly Area Real Estate MarketSend us a textWe are almost through the first quarter of 2024, so Bill & Kristin decided to look at the sales data so far in the area. Are we slowing down in the 'burbs and picking up steam in the city (Philadelphia)? Want to find out? Grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!Home Sales Data: 08:30If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voi...2024-03-2736 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Another Crazy Suburb Multi-Bid StorySend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about Bill's multi-bid situation for a buyer in the crazy suburb housing market. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on t...2024-03-2017 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEA Conversation with PHC Agent and Architect Joe MorrisonSend us a textOur friend and teammate on the Philly Home Collective Joe Morrison stops by for a chat about his new blog series titled Why It Works. Want to listen to Joe talk about homes from an architect's point of view? Grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!Joe Morrison: 10:50Why It Works Blog: https://phillyhomecollective.com/blog/why-this-works-a-skylight-revelation-in-the-heart-of-a-philly-row-homeIf you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we...2024-03-1338 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Kristin Stages A Home for a TV ShowSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about Kristin's staging company helping stage a home that will be on an episode of 'In With The Old', a tv show on the Magnolia network. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6Want to be a part of...2024-03-0615 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEWhat Items In Your Home Are Included In Your Home Sale?Send us a textSometimes it can be confusing trying to figure out which items you can take with you after your sale, and which items are supposed to stay. Are the refrigerator, washer & dryer, light fixtures suppose to stay, or can you take them with you? Want to find out? Grab a beverage and join us for Happy Hour?The 'things' that are supposed to be included in your home sale: 10:52If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6Want to be a part of our next epi...2024-02-2835 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Multi Unit Property PricingSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about the complexities of pricing multi unit properties. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehhSign up for our Newsletter/blog:https...2024-02-2114 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEA Philly Cheesesteak Shop in Tokyo Japan with Arnold DiBlasiSend us a textThis week we are joined by Bill's friend Arnold who recently visited a Philly cheesesteak shop in Tokyo Japan. Nihonbashi_Philly on instagram, is a Japanese owned and operated Philly fooderie, specializing in their famous Philly cheesesteaks. Arnold recently visited them in Tokyo and stops by to tells us about his experience Nihonbashi Philly on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nihonbashi_philly?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6Want to...2024-02-1421 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: 1829 Historic Home Ready For Renovation in Society Hill WestSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week, we're featuring a historic home listed for sale by Kristin in Society Hill West in Philadelphia. This 6-bedroom, 3000-square-foot home, built in 1829, is a shell with some original features still intact, offering a blank canvas for the new owner to customize to their preferences. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!Want to be a pa...2024-02-0720 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVESetting Your Expectations when Buying New ConstructionSend us a textBuying a new construction home is a lot different than buying a previously owned property. The most important step in the process is understanding what is involved, and setting the proper expectations on how this transaction is suppose to take place. Lots of things to consider when buying new construction, so grab your favorite beverage and join Bill & Kristin for Happy Hour!Expectations when Buying New Construction: 10:56If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6Want to be a part of our next episode? Sen...2024-01-3138 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Philadelphia Suburb Real Estate Market UpdateSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about what activity we are seeing so far, in the Philadelphia suburb real estate market in early 2024. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehhSign up for our...2024-01-2417 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Question: Why Do Some Real Estate Transactions DieSend us a textThere are many moving parts in every real estate transaction in order to get to the settlement table. In this episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of the things that prevent that from happening. Having a transaction fall apart is no fun for anyone, but luckily it does not happen often if the right steps are in place. Let's grab some cold ones and talk about how we can avoid these issues at happy hour!Listener Question: 4:45If you need our real estate assistance: Need Real Estate Help2024-01-1740 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Home Décor Tends for the New YearSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about what are the new trends for Home Décor, and what trends are fading out. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break!Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehhSign up for our Newsl...2024-01-1015 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEPredictions for the 2024 Real Estate MarketSend us a textHappy 2024! In this episode Bill & Kristin answer a listener question, "What are your 2024 real estate market predictions?" We also recap the bizarre 2023 market, and what our predictions and hopes are for 2024. Since we also love movies, Bill gives his favorite movie titles to describe both the 2023 & what he thinks 2024 will be. We try and keep it light and positive as best we can, so grab your favorite beverage and join us for the first Happy Hour of the new year!Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a...2024-01-0334 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Our Favorite Christmas MoviesSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week is a slow (non) work week. This time of year is usually slower for real estate, and the week between Christmas and New Years is probably the slowest (so cut us some slack!). This week we just have some fun with a conversation about our favorite Christmas movies. We will be back to our real estate episode next week! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and we wi...2023-12-2717 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Questions: What are some of the different ways to market your home for sale?Send us a textIn this episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of the important things to get right before you put your home on the market for sale. We also would like to hear from you! We created a link on Podinbox which allows listeners to record a voice message that we will play on the next full episode of our podcast. All comments are welcome! Comments, questions, or record the show opener by telling us your name, where you live and what you are drinking and we will play that at the top of our sho...2023-12-2035 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Christmas Time in PhillySend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week they talk about some of the fun things to do in Philly and the surrounding area during Christmas time. Whether you like Christmas shopping, boozy Christmas themed bars, light shows or theme parks, we got you covered in this episode. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for our Coffee Break!Festive Philly Bars:https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/holiday-bars-christmas-popup/2023-12-1317 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Questions: How to sell your home and buy one at the same timeSend us a textThere are many different aspects when it comes to buying and selling real estate. In this episode Bill & Kristin answer a listener question "How do I sell my home and buy one with the proceeds from my sale at the same time". There are lots of different ways to do this and many different factors to consider, so pour yourself your favorite cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!How to sell and buy at the same time: 12:52YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BillBall-phc Want to leave us a...2023-12-0639 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: Unique Mid-century Modern Current ListingsSend us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are a short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill and Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about 2 currently active mcm homes for sale! Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! Mid-century Homes:1950 Englewood Ter, Forty Fort, PA - $3.2m417 Hidden River Rd, Penn Valley, PA - $870,000Team Photo at M.Night's Childhood HomeWant to leave us a voice message for the...2023-11-2912 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Questions: Should I list my home for sale during the holidaysSend us a textIt is Thanksgiving week, and sellers want to know if it is a good/bad idea to list their home for sale during the holiday season. Bill and Kristin do a deep dive on the pros and cons. Want to hear the good and bad? Grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!Listener Questions - 6:48Kristin's listing in Mannayunk - 4726 Cross StSaxton Cellars Instagram Want to leave us a voice message for the show? Check out our Podcast messa...2023-11-2226 minHAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: We are looking for the most eclectic rooms in Philly and we need your help!Send us a textOur Coffee Break episodes are a short, one subject episode recorded while Bill and Kristin step out of the office for a quick coffee break. This week they talk about an upcoming video series of the most eclectic rooms in and around Philly! Do you, or someone you know have an amazing room that needs to be seen? Let us know! Want more details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! If you or a friend have an eclectic room we need to see you can email...2023-11-1510 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Questions: Is putting down 1% on a home purchase a good ideaSend us a textZillow is offering a 1% down payment option on home purchases. Is this a good idea? The Phillies exit the post season prematurely. Did we jinx them? Halloween is over, but we give Kristin some ideas for a spooky 2024. Grab your favorite fall cocktail and join us for happy hour!Zillow's 1% down-payment question: 00:18:25Want to leave us a voice message for the show? Check out our Podcast message page here: https://podinbox.com/homecollectivehh Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/Do you...2023-11-0826 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break - Haunted Homes for SaleSend us a textIn this episode of Coffee Break, Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a cup of coffee to discuss an article that is about how & when sellers need to disclose deaths and possible haunted homes to potential buyers. Was there a death in your home? Do you have to disclose it to a buyer? Can a buyer actually sue for damages if a seller does not disclose their home is haunted? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for coffee break!Do you have a question for the...2023-11-0120 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Questions: How do I make my offer stand out in a multi-offer situationSend us a textWith so many houses in the burbs getting multi offers, how do I make my offer stand out? What is an escalation clause? What are your thoughts on selling/keeping investment properties? This week Bill & Kristin discuss these listener questions. Also on the show we find out Bill's number 1 overrated home fixture. Kristin's beautiful Pocono AirBnB is live, and a quick chat about the Fightin' Phil's World Series run. Grab a cocktail and join us!Kristin's Pocono AirBnB: https://tinyurl.com/rduexdtmDo you have a question for the...2023-10-2535 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break: A beach front bungalow in Stone Harbor sells for $10millionSend us a textBill & Kristin talk about 2 111th St., Stone Harbor, NJ that recently sold for $10million on this weeks coffee break episode. Grab a cup of jo and join us! Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9Want to support the show? An easy way is to b...2023-10-1811 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Questions: Are home sale contingencies possible in the current marketSend us a textEagles are undefeated, Phillies are in a playoff battle, and we are doing our usual... having a cocktail and answering real estate questions! Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/Do you have a question for the show?https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of c...2023-10-1132 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEShow Update: We screwed up!Send us a textIn our attempt to bring you content every week, we failed miserably! We were unable to record this week due to a certain Philadelphia sports team playoff appearance last night, but we will be back next week!Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9Want to support the show? An easy way is to...2023-10-0401 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEListener Questions: What should I do before listing my home?Send us a textWe have a show update explaining our 'Coffee Break' episodes, and get back to answering listener questions in this episode. Answering listener questions: What should I focus on before listing my home? What is the weirdest/funniest thing found at a home inspection? What is your favorite real estate movie and movie home? Grab a cocktail and join us!Drinks: Jam Room's Coco Porter, Larceny Bourbon 1870 Small Batch 92Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions...2023-09-2730 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVECoffee Break - A mansion in south JerseySend us a textBill & Kristin step out of the office for a mid day coffee break. This is a new series that will run biweekly on the opposite weeks of the full show. Coffee Break is a short, one subject discussion over a quick cup of coffee. This week we discuss the 40,000 square foot new construction mansion in Cinnaminson NJ. Grab a cup of your favorite joe and join us!Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhourSign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/Do you have a question for the show's Listeners...2023-09-2012 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEBack from hiatus - Season 3 is here!Send us a textAfter a 'brief hiatus' (cough cough)... we are back with season 3! Bill and Kristin sit down and answer listener emails. How are interest rates affecting the market? How has covid affected the market in the city vs the suburbs? What is the funniest thing you ever seen on an appointment? Grab your favorite beverage as we talk about these topics in our first happy hour of the season!Submit your questions to: homecollectivehh@gmail.comSign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/Instagram: https://www...2023-09-1329 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEShow UpdateSend us a textHi All! We are taking a short hiatus before we begin Season 3 of the show. We will be working on new content and interviews during this time. Check out the shows social pages for updates. Thank you for supporting our podcast, and we'll be back soon!IG: @homecollectivehappyhour FB: @happyhourwiththehomecollective2022-11-0201 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVESpooky Season is Here!Send us a textIt is one of our favorite times of year for beer and childhood memories, spooky season! Our Halloween episode wraps up season 2, so grab your favorite pumpkin beer and join us as we reminisce about Trick-or-treating, movies and Halloween traditions!Featured drinks: Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin, Southern Tier PumKing, Dogfish Head Pumkin AleHalloween Special: 6:50Dina's Downloads: 41:00 Cath up with us on Instagram and FB @homecollectivehappyhour2022-10-2051 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEWhere to Golf in PhillySend us a textKristin and Dina are traveling this week, so Bill is joined by two other Philly Home Collective team members, Joe Morrison & Dan Giannetto to discuss their top 5 Philly area golf recommendations. The guys list both public and private courses for that golfer that is new to Philadelphia. Due to scheduling issues, we had to record in the morning, so no booze! It was a morning coffee episode... Which explains the reason for a beverages below...Featured drinks: La Colombe Corsica, Nespresso, and Fante's Organic Love BuzzGolf recommendations: 7:182022-10-0639 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEReal Estate Movies & CharactersSend us a textToday we mix it up a bit and talk about some of our favorite real estate movies/shows & characters. From Phil Dumphy of Modern Family, to Jason Bateman's character in The Break-Up, realtors & real estate sometimes play a significant role in our favorite stories. Also in Dina's Downloads we learn that the Queen was an AirBnB host?! Would you like to rent out one of the Queen's royal residences? Well then grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!Drinks: New Ridge Brewing Co.'s Horror Business, Modelo, Shina's Estate...2022-09-2246 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEAuthor, teacher, & real estate super agent Madeline DobbsSend us a textMadeline Dobbs stops by for a chat with the Happy Hour crew. Madeline is a Compass agent in DE & PA and has helped the Philly Home Collective many times with clients looking for homes on the PA/DE border areas. She is also the author of 'How to Sell A House in 30 Days', and teaches a night class on the subject. Madeline has students who have been in their homes for over 50 years, and explains her definition of fads, trends, and mega trends. Also in segment 3, Kristin subs for Dina and discusses some...2022-09-0643 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEA Homebuyer's Move Story - From South Philly to South JerseySend us a textLet's face it, a lot of people have moved into new homes over the last few years. The seller's market was a crazy place, and buyers were busting to live in a new space. It seems to be slowing down enough for us to start to reflect back on it and catch up with some homebuyers and their 'move' story. The first one just happens to be our very own Bill Ball's story on moving from South Philly to South Jersey. We dive deep into why he chose the 'burbs, why now, and...2022-08-2443 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEFuture Philly development plans in the worksSend us a textKristin is on vacation this week, so Bill & Dina settle in for a quick chat about future development plans in the city. Philly has some interesting developments on the horizon, and we are here for it! What housing is being built down in the Navy Yard? Are the Sixers moving from South Philly into Center City? Didn't they just build the Wells Fargo Center, like a few years ago...? How will these plans impact the city? We also talk about losing two major icons recently, and we are sad about it...2022-08-0338 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEThings you wish you could've done differently when buying a homeSend us a textAre there things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home? Realtor.com asked this question on their social pages and we decided to discuss a few comments that stand out to us. Bill recently moved across the bridge to the burbs of South Jersey and shares his newfound "Burb-servations" with us, which may become a new segment (stay tuned)!Did you know one of the greatest surviving gilded age mansions in America is located right here in Philadelphia?! We take a look at Lynnewood Hall, located...2022-07-1934 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEKeeping up with Interest Rates ft. Chris SmithSend us a textIn just a few months, mortgage interest rates have increased from 3% to 6% and it's been a lot to keep up with. We’re joined by Chris Smith, a local mortgage lender and specialist, and OG friend of the show, to talk about the recent rate hikes, mortgage-related misconceptions, and how cooler heads prevail in times like these. Chris drops some knowledge, talks all-things Philly, and gives some tips, such as "Marry the house. Date the rate." Pour some tequila on the rocks and join us!Featured Drinks: Neshaminy Creek 611 Porter, Southern Ti...2022-07-071h 03
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEStranger Real Estate Things....Send us a textThe hit show Stranger Things got us thinking about comparing the 80's real estate numbers to todays. How do today's real estate prices, mortgage rates, and gas prices compare to the 1980's? The gang also gives a quick real estate update on what we are seeing 'on the streets' in segment 1, and the show wraps up with Dina's downloads.Featured drinks: Tainted Señorita Stout, Twisted Tea, City Wide (Blue Moon & a shot of bourbon)Stranger Times 80's Comparison: 20:30Dina's Downloads: 40:452022-06-2250 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEWhere to get Ice Cream in PhiladelphiaSend us a textFirst of all, we've never had an ice cream we didn't like. That's a little known fact about this show. We appreciate ice cream cake, soft serve, scoops, splits, sandwiches, THE LIST GOES ON. But where do Philadelphians go for ice cream? There's so many places to choose from, with what often feels like, so little time. We're gonna break down some must visit places that we highly recommend putting on your Summer Philly Food Tour list. We also discover the unfortunate truth that one of us has never been to a historic...2022-06-0842 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVESummer Real Estate Market HuddleSend us a textIt was 97 degrees outside the other day and Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, so it's safe to say... Summer is basically here. Which means the infamous Summer real estate market is, too. Or is it here already? We have a lot to say and figured it was time to check in and discuss the scenarios we're currently experiencing on the Philadelphia real estate streets. We're talking about sight unseen offers, blank escalation clauses, FaceTime showings, and... pizza gifts? There's a lot to unpack. Pour a John Daly, crank the A/C and...2022-05-2442 min
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVEGrandma Houses ft. Instagram's @s.philly.time.capsulesSend us a textWe're taking this episode to South Philly and are celebrating one of the most relatable, familiar, and heartfelt types of real estate. Homes of this style don't get enough recognition, in our opinion, but they're very familiar to us all: The Grandma House. We're joined by Instagram's own @s.philly.time.capsules who thoughtfully catalogues and celebrates vintage style homes that are commonly located in South Philadelphia. Together we do a deep dive on what classifies a home in the Philly region a "Time Capsule" and what signature interior design items...2022-05-1253 min