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bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard22. Virtual Dreams to Real Life Achievement: Alberto Piña's Visionary Approach to Affordable HousingThis episode of big city small town with Bob Rivard dives deep into the visionary world of Alberto Piña, the dynamic founder, and CEO of Braustin Homes. Launched right out of Geekdom in 2017, Braustin Homes stands as the nation's premier virtual mobile home buying app. It’s not just about buying homes; it’s about making affordable housing a reality for many. Alberto, affectionately known as AP to close ones, not only foresaw the looming affordable housing crisis, but he also acted on it. In addition to the launch of his new fintech venture Porch Pass, Alberto is makin...2023-08-2849 min
Doublewide DudesHow the ProActive Income Realty Fund Invests in Creating Affordable HousingIn today's episode of the Double Wide Dudes Podcast, we're speaking to Dr. Van Williams, founder and CEO of The Proactive Realty Income Fund.Tune in to learn how he's working to address the affordable housing crisis by creating and restoring communities made possible by investor and individual fund programs through his organization.2022-02-2433 minDoublewide DudesWhat is Transit Oriented Development and How Does It Help Make Housing Affordable?Peter Calthorpe joins us to discuss Transit Oriented Development and its importance in creating affordable housing. It was a fascinating discussion on how we can create more housing and reduce transportation costs at the same time.If you enjoyed this podcast you may want to explore more at the following links:You can learn more about Peter at https://www.hdrinc.com/person/peter-calthorpePeter Calthorpe's TED talk on building better cities can be seen at https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_calthorpe_7_principles_for_building_better_citiesInformation from the Congress for the New Urbanism...2022-01-2626 minDoublewide DudesWhat Are Community Land Trusts and How Do They Create Affordable Housing with Bart CochranThis episode we are joined by Bart Cochran, founder and CEO of LEAP Housing. LEAP Housing is a nonprofit dedicated to developing and the preservation of affordable housing up there in Idaho. And they provide all sorts of services that lead to greater housing stability in their community. For more information about LEAP Housing, please visit https://www.leaphousing.org2021-11-1950 min
Doublewide DudesUnique Affordable Housing Challenges for Aging Adults and People with DisabilitiesThis week we explore affordable housing issues unique to aging adults and folks with disabilities. We talked with Jane Paccione, Director of Collective Impact at the San Antonio Area Foundation. Her primary assignment at the foundation is managing the SALSA initiative (Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio) which helps over 40 community nonprofits work together to improve the quality of life for older adults in the San Antonio Area.Jane received her undergraduate degree in sociology as well as her graduate degree in public administration through the University of Texas at San Antonio.The...2021-10-1340 min
Geekdom UndergroundAlberto Pina | From Mobile Home Sales to Startup FounderAlberto Pina is the co-founder of Braustin Homes, one of the fastest growing startups operating at Geekdom. His marketing expertise and commitment to always #BeHelpful has led him to become a mentor for startups participating in our programs and a member of Geekdom's Board of Directors.Alberto and his brother Jason created Braustin Homes in the shared community space on the 8th floor with a small sales team. They now occupy one of our biggest offices and have a team of close to 30 people.In November of 2020, Braustin Homes closed a $1.9M seed round to...2021-09-241h 01Doublewide DudesHow LISC works to impact Affordable Housing and Healthy CommunitiesThis week, we chat with Leilah Powell with LISC San Antonio about what LISC does locally and nationally to support communities through affordable housing and other programs. LISC’s Mission is to “Together with residents and partners, we forge resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America–great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.”You can get a transcript of this podcast on our website: https://findmymobilehome.com/how-lisc-works-to-impact-affordable-housing/To learn more about LISC - San Antonio, visit https://www.lisc.org/san-antonio/To learn more about Leilah Powell, visit https...2021-09-0838 minDoublewide DudesTSAHC's Opportunities for Homeowners - Even We Were Surprised at What's Available!We sat down with folks from the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) to talk about opportunities homebuyers have to make their home buying more affordable. We were shocked to learn about one program that could literally save a home buyer thousands of dollars over the term of their home loan that we had no idea existed.To learn more about TSAHC and the opportunities available to you visit https://www.tsahc.org2021-08-0420 minDoublewide DudesAffordable Housing Challenges and Opportunities in San AntonioWe sat down with Veronica Soto, the San Antonio Neighborhood and Housing Services Department Director, to get her perspective on the Affordable Housing crisis locally. She shared with us the challenges, as well as the great opportunities, to address affordable housing in our hometown.You can learn more about what San Antonio is doing about affordable housing at https://www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD2021-07-1242 minDoublewide DudesTowne Twin Village - a Housing First SolutionSan Antonio is about to get its first "housing first" solution. What is "housing first," how is it different, and most importantly, does it work? Join us as we talk about Towne Twin Village with Dr. Chris Plauche.For find more information on Towne Twin Village at https://hfcommunitas.org/You can get a full transcript on our website at https://findmymobilehome.com/towne-twin-village-a-housing-first-solution/2021-06-2236 minDoublewide DudesLooking Back Over 4 Years with the Doublewide Dudes - Mousetrap's Last Ride2021-05-1246 minDoublewide DudesLean Urbanism and Why Small Steps are Necessary for Urban Change2021-03-0339 minDoublewide DudesImpacts of Inadequate Affordable HousingWe connected with Becky Gray of Chaffee County, Colorado, to talk about the impacts a lack of sustainable housing has on a community. Gray is the Director of Housing in Chaffee County and a graduate of both Rogers State University and Pittsburg State University.Some helpful links related to our conversation include:http://chaffeecounty.orgwww.wearechaffee.orghttps://www.facebook.com/HPACChaffeeCounty https://www.housingcolorado.org/default.aspx2021-01-2648 minDoublewide DudesFree Money For Your House Down Payment???It sounds too good to be true, but it is legit. There are several grants available to potential homeowners to help them buy a home.For this podcast, we are joined by Kelly Fleck, who is the Homeownership Manager for Next Step, where she leads her team in implementing comprehensive factory-built housing homebuyer education and counseling training program. Kelly graduated from Morehead State University and has over 20 years of experience in affordable housing.If you are interested in down payment assistance programs visit Next Step’s down payment assistance finder.https://nextstepus.org/downpayment/2020-12-2916 minDoublewide DudesWhat Are Renter Owned Communities?Matt Fast from LEAP Charities joins us this week to talk about Renter Owned Communities, how they are different than most mobile home parks, and why they make a difference in the lives of mobile home owners.Are they a good idea? Are they sustainable? And what do they have to do with Sustainable Affordable Housing? Oh, and what in the world is "athirdability" anyway? We answer these questions and more on this Doublewide Dudes podcast.You can learn more about Matt Fast and Leap Charities at:https://www.leaproc.org/ orhttps...2020-11-1842 minDoublewide DudesWhat is Fannie Mae's "Duty to Serve" Initiative?We sat down with Ben Navarro this week to discuss Fannie Mae's "Duty to Serve"initiative which is how Fannie Mae is fulfilling Congress's mandate for Fannie Mae toparticipate in helping three underserved markets.Supporting these three markets should help create the availability of moreaffordable housing without government subsidies. As you listen to the podcast, youcan learn how sustainable affordable housing availability can be affected by manythings, things as simple as standards written for lenders for particular loan types.Ben Navarro manages Fannie Mae's activities related to their single-family2020-10-2139 minDoublewide DudesPeople Can’t Afford to Live in Rural America EitherWhile the affordable housing crisis is thought to be a big city problem, it is actually a problem justabout everywhere. Today’s guest, Stacey Epperson, has been working to provide affordable housingto rural America for decades, and we were lucky enough to have her as a guest on our podcast.Stacey Epperson has 30 years of experience in affordable housing development. She is thefounder of Next Step Network, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing affordable housing to those whoneed it. Next Step’s mission is to help people achieve home ownership through factory-built hous...2020-09-2330 minDoublewide DudesWhat is Inclusionary Housing and How Does It Affect Affordable Housing?This week we met with Rick Jacobus about Inclusionary Housing. Inclusionary housing is a wayto work with developers to create affordable housing alongside of market rate housing in a waywhere ideally the neighbors, the community, and the developer all “win.”Mr. Jacobus has a broad background perfect for helping us explore inclusionary housing. He isthe principal of Street Level Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in inclusionary housing strategies. Mr. Jacobus has a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and a Master of City Planning degree from the University of California at Berkeley. He als...2020-08-2630 minDoublewide DudesHow Energy Efficiency Make Homes More AffordableThis week we talk to John Weldy about energy efficiency and home affordability. We learnhow smaller homes tend to be more energy efficient, but they are penalized by currentenergy efficiency measuring systems, which make it hard to compare energy use from hometo home.The good news is, there are a couple of easy ways to know whether or not a new home willbe more energy efficient than similar models, and we talk about how consumers can protectthemselves as well as how local governments can adjust their building codes to...2020-08-0535 minDoublewide DudesWhat is YIMBY and How Is It Related to Affordable Housing?This week we talk to Randy Shaw about the YIMBY (Yes! In My Back Yard) movement and its necessity when it comes to sustainable affordable housing. Randy points out it is not just the poor who are negatively affected by a lack of affordable housing, but people under 30 and seniors are both having a hard time findingaffordable housing right for them.Randy is the director of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic in San Francisco, one of the leading providers of housing for homeless single adults. He is the author of "Generation Priced Out: Who Gets...2020-06-2427 minDoublewide DudesASPIRE – An Initiative to Create Affordable Housing While Reducing Prison’s Revolving DoorsCarla Potts, Deputy Director of Housing Development of Northeast Community Action Corporation (NECAC), joins us today to discuss their ASPIRE program, a joint initiative to reduce prison recidivism while increasing the available affordable housing.We cover how ASPIRE trains people in Missouri’s correctional facilities in skilled and semi-skilled trades by building new homes inside of prison walls. These homes are later transported to a property and purchased for the cost of building and installing the home. Hear how ASPIRE is aimed at helping people with affordable housing while at the same time helping people in pr...2020-06-1024 minDoublewide DudesAffordable Housing in San AntonioThis week we talked with Dr. Christine Drennon, housing expert and professor atTrinity University. We discovered a lot of challenges in making housing affordable,how the current models of affordable housing have not yet proved themselves assuccessful, and some opportunities we all have to work toward sustainable affordablehousing for all.You can learn more about Dr. Christine Drennon, today’s guest, here: https://inside.trinity.edu/directory/cdrennonOrganizations mentioned in this interview include: Trinity University- https://new.trinity.edu/San Antonio Mayor’s Housing Policy Task Forc...2020-05-2748 minDoublewide DudesGovernment Land Policy & YIMBY together for Affordable HousingThis week, we chat with Anthony Flint of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.We discuss how government land policies can artificially restrict land usage limitingdensity and therefore leading to artificial inflation of land values. Not only does it leadto skyrocketing housing costs, but a smaller tax base, underutilization of space, andgreenhouse gases contributing to climate change.We also talk a bit about the YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard) movement, and how ittakes concerned citizens to help shape government policy. Is there too muchgovernment interference? Mr. Flint...2020-05-1344 minDoublewide DudesZoning Barriers to Affordable HousingThis week our guest is Professor Daniel Mandelker, author of “Zoning Barriersto Manufactured Housing” published in the journal Urban Law. ProfessorMandelker covers how, in many places in our country, restrictive zoning andbuilding codes have unfairly prevented access to manufactured housing, whichnegatively affects the ability of communities to provide additional affordablehousing.Professor Daniel Mandelker is one of the country's leading scholars andteachers in land use law and co-author of a popular law school casebook,"Planning and Control of Land Development," now in its Ninth Edition. He also2020-04-2226 minDoublewide DudesNext Step: An Organization Helping People with Sustainable Affordable HousingChris Nicely of Next Step talks about Sustainable Affordable Housing in this country,how affordability in housing is growing out of reach for a larger percentage ofAmericans, and some possible solutions.Next Step is a nonprofit is dedicated to helping make housing more affordable in theUnited States through advocacy, education, and individual assistance. To learn moreabout Next Step, you can visit https://nextstepus.org/.2020-04-0828 minDoublewide DudesThe Affordable Housing CrisisWe’re turning our focus in the podcast to the growing affordable housing crisis,because it is not just a crisis for the poor anymore.As Journalist Patrick Sisson put it last year, “Hey, middle class, the housing crisis iscoming for you next.”Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies published its annual housing report for2020 and we are seeing scary trends that the crisis is hitting the middle class hard.If we want the American dream to stay within reach for average Americans, we aregoing to have to act now. Listen i...2020-03-2520 minDoublewide DudesImproving the Home Buying ExperienceThe home buying experience can be extremely stressful, but the Doublewide Dudes don't think it has to be. This week they'll talk about how technology and a focus on education and customer support can make the home buying process something to be enjoyed instead of something to be dreaded.https://findmymobilehome.com/2020-03-1125 minDoublewide DudesSeason 2 of the Doublewide Dudes!The Doublewide Dudes return! In their first episode in two years, the Doublewide Dudes are back to keep you up-to-date on all things affordable housing and talk about where their lives have gone during their hiatus. We hope you enjoy listening to Season 2 of the Doublewide Dudes!https://findmymobilehome.com/2020-02-2612 min
The Art of ImprovementBraustin Mobile Homes CEO Alberto PinaBraustin Mobile Homes was founded by San Antonio born-and-raised Alberto Pina who know a thing or two about the pride in owning a piece of Texas. His company was built on the belief that their customers deserve a quality mobile home, at a fair price, with transparency every step of the way.2019-11-2224 minDoublewide DudesImpact Hub AustinOn today's episode we travel to Austin, Texas to visit with Ashley Philips, the managing director of Impact Hub Austin. This global community work space is focused on cultivating businesses that focus on social impact in their community.2018-02-2834 minDoublewide Dudes1 Year Anniversary Edition – What’s in Store for 2018?January 20th was the 1 year anniversary of Braustin Mobile Homes. On this episode, the Doublewide Dudes reflect on 2017 and discuss the exciting things in store for the company and their customers heading into 2018. New dealership - new factory - new home buying app.2018-02-0118 minDoublewide DudesFour Leaf Properties – Inside The Modern Mobile Home ParkOn today's episode we visit with Mike Callaghan, the owner of Four Leaf Properties to hear how his team is working to change the perception of mobile home parks around the country.2017-12-0629 minDoublewide DudesLoop 107 BurgersOn today's episode - the Doublewide Dudes travel to Adkins Texas to visit with a South Texas family who turned a used mobile home and 4 generations of secret family recipes into a successful restaurant.2017-11-0129 minDoublewide DudesTiny Homes - Big Impact: The Story of Build Us HopeTwo years ago, Elizabeth set out to help solve homelessness in her city of Phoenix Arizona by building a tiny home community. After pushing to change local zoning and garner support in her community, Build Us Hope is set to open their first micro housing community for the homeless and mentally ill veterans in their city by the end of October. Hear her story and how her team is developing a model to permanently end homelessness across the country.2017-10-1127 minDoublewide DudesSpecial Edition: 2017 TMHA ConventionIn this special eddition of the Doublewide Dudes, we get the opportunity to speak with DJ Pendelton, the Executive Director of the TMHA. DJ explains how manufactured housing will play a role in the reconstruction after Harvey as well as what his team is doing to protect our industry and homeowners.2017-09-2041 minDoublewide DudesFamily Experiences - The Acuna FamilyOn this episode, Jimmy takes us through his experience of researching over 20 dealers before deciding on the right place to build his new home and what it was like buying a home entirely online and over the phone.2017-09-0625 minDoublewide DudesFamily Experiences - The Gomez FamilyIn our second episode of the Family Experiences series, we sit down with Ernest and Liza Gomez to hear what their home buying experience was like and what advice they have for folks looking to make their jump into home ownership.2017-08-2316 minDoublewide DudesFamily Experiences - The Chavez FamilyIn this series, the Doublewide Dudes interview families who have completed their journey to become home owners to hear from them some of their fears, frustrations and advice for folks thinking about purchasing a new home. In this episode, we visit again with Leroy Chavez to see how he's been doing since moving into his new home.2017-08-0912 minDoublewide DudesHome Buying Process - What to Expect from Closing to Move InNow that you've closed on your new home, its time to begin the construction process. On the final episode of the Home Buying Process series, the Doublewide Dudes walk you through the process from closing to finally moving into your new home.2017-07-2708 minDoublewide DudesHome Buying Process - What to Expect from Application to ClosingOnce you have picked your location and floor plan, its time to begin to application process for your new home. In this episode, the Doublewide Dudes walk you through the home buying process from application to closing.2017-07-1915 minDoublewide DudesHome Buying Process – What You Need to Know About Mobile Home ConstructionThe construction of factory built housing has come along way over the years. In this episode, the Doublewide Dudes dive into the federal construction standards that govern the industry and what specific features potential home buyers need to look for when choosing a home.2017-07-1214 minDoublewide DudesHome Buying Process - Choosing the Right FloorplanThere are a lot of factors that go into selecting the right floor plan for your new home. On this episode of the Doublewide Dudes, Mousetrap and AP cover a number of items to consider when determining what layout best suits your family.2017-06-2110 minDoublewide DudesHome Buying Process - Finding the Right Mobile Home CommunityCommunity living offers a low maintenance and affordable option for many home buyers looking for a new manufactured home. Not all communities are the same and it is important that a potential home buyer asks the right questions when making this portion of their home buying decision. In this episode of the Doublewide Dudes walk you through the top 4 questions to ask when deciding on a manufactured home community.2017-06-1409 minDoublewide DudesHome Buying Process - How to Find LandSo you've made the decision to get a new mobile or manufactured home - now what?In this series, Mousetrap and AP will walk you through the home buying process from start to finish. This first episode the Home Buying Process mini series tackles the process of finding land and what you as a potential home buyer need to look for when deciding on a piece of Texas to call home.2017-06-0814 minDoublewide DudesStarter Homes - What do Banks Look For?Shopping for the best deal on your home financing is just as important on getting a good deal on your home. Home financing can be confusing and there are plenty of "experts" online and at local companies that muddy the waters even further. On this episode, the Doublewide Dudes dive into the basics of home financing and uncover what banks really look for when deciding who to give home loans to.2017-05-3126 minDoublewide DudesStarter Homes - Rent Til You're ReadyAlthough home ownership may be the ultimately goal, renting does provide some benefits to making sure you are ready to make the leap towards becoming a homeowner. On this episode, the Doublewide Dudes dive into the benefits of renting til you're ready.2017-05-1714 minDoublewide DudesStarter Homes - First Time Homebuyer HacksChances are, your first home will not be your forever home. Statistically, families move every 5 to 7 years as they grow in size or change jobs. It is important to go into your first home with the long term in mind. On this episode, the Doublewide Dudes explore three starter home hacks for first time home buyers.2017-05-1011 minDoublewide DudesStarter Homes - Dream Home or Nightmare?Buying your first home is a big decision and one that should be thought out with the future in mind. The home of your dreams is usually not in your best interest the first go around. High mortgages can turn your dream home into a prison preventing your from enjoying life on the outside. Tune in to hear the Doublewide Dudes discuss the benefits of starter homes both on your bank account and overall quality of life.2017-05-0315 minDoublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Trailer Trash Part 3The Doublewide Dudes share about Fiesta Tech Trek May 25, 2017 and how technology is changing the way potential home buyers shop for factory built homes. San Antonio is a booming city and old stereotypes are preventing manufactured homes from playing a part in meeting the increasing need for affordable housing. Tune in to hear Mousetrap and AP continue to tackle the "mobile home myth" of trailer trash.2017-04-2613 minDoublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Trailer Trash Part 2On this episode, a San Antonio resident, LeRoy Chavez joins the Doulbewide Dudes to discuss his experience raising his family in a manufactured home and why he and his wife decided to purchase a new factory built home on land when it came time to make a housing change.2017-04-1912 minDoublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Trailer Trash Part 1The factory built housing industry has come a LONG way over the years. Unfortunately the stereotypes that surround mobile home living have not.In this series the Doulbewide Dudes tackle the harshest myth of them all - Trailer Trash2017-04-1208 minDoublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Depreciation Part 5Do mobile homes really depreciate like everyone says? In this short 5 part series, we'll tackle this mobile home myth and see what the facts have to say.2017-04-0506 min
Doublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Depreciation Part 4In this episode the Doublewide Dudes explore how the overall market conditions affect the resale value of manufactured homes. From baby boomers to oil fields, the demand for housing in a given area plays a major role in determining the value of a mobile home.2017-03-2905 min
Doublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Depreciation Part 3In episode 3 of 5 on depreciation, the Doublewide Dudes explain how the choice of home location can impact a manufactured homes resale value down the road.2017-03-2004 minDoublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Depreciation Part 2In the first episode of this 5 part series, the Doublewide Dudes busted the myth that all mobile homes depreciate. Initial buying price was a key factor in resale value down the road. Get insider information on how to get the absolute best price on your new manufactured home.2017-03-2004 minDoublewide DudesMobile Home Myths - Depreciation Part 1Do mobile homes really depreciate like everyone says? In this short 5 part series, we'll tackle this mobile home myth and see what the facts have to say.2017-03-2004 min