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Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioTIC: Investing in Industry ConnectionsDavid Beare, VP of Investments and Structured Credit with Trilogy Investment Co. (TIC) and Trilogy Credit Group, joins host Carol Morgan on this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Beare talks about TIC’s new office in New York and its strategic credit program. “What we do at Trilogy is really look at the highest and best use of an asset and investment,” said Beare. “And that could be land development and build-to-rent, or it could just be developing land and selling it to a public homebuilder, and then when you layer in what we're doin...2025-02-1921 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioIBS 2025: Let’s Talk Brand StrategyKelly Fink, general manager of Milesbrand, and Courtney Stewart, VP of client relations at Denim Marketing, join host Carol Morgan to discuss the 2025 International Builders’ Show (IBS) on this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Fink and Stewart discuss what most excites them about IBS and what topics they hope are discussed during sessions at the event. Connections – Old and New IBS is not only the largest annual light construction show in the world, but also a chance for home builders, suppliers, agents, marketers and other real estate leaders to get together and foster connec...2025-02-1228 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioSolving Atlanta’s Affordable Housing CrisisBakari Brooks, president and CEO of Brooks Built Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Brooks shines a light on how Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta is fighting the Atlanta affordable housing crisis. Brooks Built Homes is a metro Atlanta homebuilder mainly focused on custom single-family homes and some multi-family developments. Still, Brooks said he looks forward to securing some larger-scale projects this year. Theme-based communities and active adult living are just a few ideas that Brooks Built Homes plans to add to the Atlanta market. He...2025-02-0530 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFilling Home Builder’s Land PipelinesGeoffrey Reid, president of Blue River Development, along with co-CEOs and Managing Principals Brad and Michael Cooper, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. This podcast segment delves into Blue River Development’s 2025 goals and how recent financial trends affect the housing market and the land development process. Filling the Gap of Housing Supply Blue River Development plans to close 20 to 25 new land deals this year, including over 20 projects already on schedule to close before the end of 2025. It also has over 60 active deals in the due diligence and negotiation stages. “We're really here t...2025-01-2920 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioInvesting in the Next Generation of Atlanta Commercial RealtorsLynn McKee, director of the Master of Science in Commercial Real Estate Program at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, McKee discusses how the program prepares students to work in Atlanta’s growing commercial real estate industry. “I tell my students that if you're not prepared to go through cycles, you're in the wrong business. You need to go work for the post office or the railroad or something, right?” said McKee. “This is a cyclical business, and you have to...2025-01-2227 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioInvesting in the Next Generation of Atlanta Commercial RealtorsLynn McKee, director of the Master of Science in Commercial Real Estate Program at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, McKee discusses how the program prepares students to work in Atlanta’s growing commercial real estate industry. “I tell my students that if you’re not prepared to go through cycles, you’re in the wrong business. You need to go work for the post office or the railroad or something, right?” said McKee. “This is a cyclical bu...2025-01-2227 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFostering Shared Experiences Through Mixed-Use DevelopmentEdie Weintraub, founder and managing director with terra alma, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Weintraub discusses how terra alma is prioritizing retail and recreation in mixed-use development to foster shared experiences among residents. Live-Work-Play Weintraub recently worked on a 600-acre mixed-use project in Austin, Texas. The community is a phased 10-year build, so one of the challenges was finding a way to provide retail to residents who move in early on. Alongside a team of urban planners, landscapers and architects, Weintraub developed a plan to...2025-01-1520 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFMLS: Current Trends and the Future of the Atlanta Housing MarketLeslie Appleton-Young, an economist with FMLS, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Appleton-Young discusses the housing market’s current state and changes in real estate trends following the 2024 election. Current State of Atlanta’s Housing Market “Georgia is leading the south and the rest of the country in terms of job growth and opportunities and quality of life, and all of those things that kind of feed into the demand for housing,” said Appleton-Young. “The issue is that price appreciation has been extremely robust as well over th...2025-01-0828 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFMLS: Current Trends and the Future of the Atlanta Housing MarketLeslie Appleton-Young, an economist with FMLS, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Appleton-Young discusses the housing market's current state and changes in real estate trends following the 2024 election. Current State of Atlanta’s Housing Market “Georgia is leading the south and the rest of the country in terms of job growth and opportunities and quality of life, and all of those things that kind of feed into the demand for housing,” said Appleton-Young. “The issue is that price appreciation has been extremely robust as well over the last 10 years or s...2025-01-0828 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioGiving Back for the Holidays with Holly’s HousePresident of Artisan Built Communities, Stephen Haines, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Haines discusses his involvement with the Holly’s House Project, a complete home restoration effort at a local family’s home in Roswell. What is the Holly’s House Project? When Haines discovered that a family had suffered significant water damage, mold infestation and structural issues in their 35-year-old home, he brought together a community initiative to restore it for the holidays. Diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer for a second t...2025-01-0122 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioCity of Fayetteville: Building Commercial Revenue to Support ResidentsLori Funderwhite, director of economic development with the City of Fayetteville, joins Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio host Carol Morgan for this week’s episode. Funderwhite discusses plans to attract new investment to Fayetteville in this podcast segment. The City of Fayetteville is working to revitalize its downtown district with new businesses and real estate development. By enhancing the commercial tax base, it can take some financial weight off its residents. In addition to bringing in new industry, Funderwhite explains that the City of Fayetteville invests in its existing businesses through support initiatives and community events. Two large-scale developments were re...2024-12-2518 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioWilliams Teusink: Legal Advice for Unmarried HomebuyersEric Teusink, managing partner and real estate attorney with Williams Teusink, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. Teusink discusses the legal ramifications of unmarried homebuyers purchasing real estate together in this podcast segment. He explains that it has become common practice in the last 10 to 20 years for people to purchase homes outside of marriage for legal and financial reasons. There is a trend toward delaying marriage and starting families as well, but individuals often don’t want to put off buying their first home with their romantic partner. There are...2024-12-1831 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioWhy Appraisal Value Matters When Selling Your HomeD. Scott Murphy, CEO and founder of D.S. Murphy and Associates, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. Murphy discusses the residential appraisal process in this podcast segment and how it factors into today’s housing climate. How is the current state of the housing market affecting appraisals? When the volume of homes for sale dropped in recent years, appraisers took a hit. Appraisers build their opinions off recent sales, meaning they look at data from comparable properties sold in the last few months. The drop in sales has left...2024-12-1128 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioTraton Homes: Why Townhomes Are Popular Right NowChris and Clif Poston, principals with Traton Homes, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, they discuss the growth of townhome development and what is available in the Atlanta market. What makes townhomes so appealing in today’s home market? The demand for townhomes has increased as homebuyers desire smaller homes near community centers and local attractions. With home prices consistently rising, affordability is a driving force for buyers and the perk of landscaping and exterior maintenance being included in their monthly HOA fees is enticing. Clif Poston said, “We've...2024-11-2723 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioSteps to Creating a Conservation CommunityDennis McConnell, president of Healthy House of Georgia, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, McConnell discusses steps to creating a conservation community, including balancing environmental preservation with residential needs and how the planning process differs from conventional developments. What defines a conservation community? Conservation communities take special care to preserve natural areas like forests, wetlands and watersheds and create housing that complements the landscape. It’s the idea that “you don’t need to take everything to have a good life.” These communities use the natural landscape to create dis...2024-11-2023 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioTunnel to Towers: Providing Housing for America’s HeroesLuis Menendez, director of construction at Tunnel to Towers Homeless Veterans Program, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Menendez discusses the upcoming Atlanta Veteran Village. Tunnel to Towers founded its Homeless Veterans Program in 2022 with the goal of ending Veteran homelessness nationwide. The foundation recently broke ground in Mableton and looks forward to providing permanent housing for Veterans across the metro Atlanta area. What is the Atlanta Veteran Village, and how does it benefit Atlanta’s Veterans? Tunnel to Towers recently acquired an abandoned hotel and began renovations this...2024-11-0628 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioParkland Communities: Investing in Build-to-RentMichael Paul, director of investments at Parkland Communities, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Paul discusses the rise of built-to-rent (BTR) communities in Atlanta. The build-to-rent sector has seen enormous growth in the last few years, especially in the Atlanta market. Higher-income individuals increasingly seek living opportunities that feel like home without the maintenance and upkeep of owning. As there is more demand for luxury rentals, investors have begun to take notice and invest in BTR communities across the state. “I've always just been a believer that if cons...2024-10-3030 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFMLS: How Does the NAR Settlement Affect Homebuyers?Jeremy Crawford, president and CEO of FMLS, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Crawford discusses what the NAR settlement means for homebuyers. What is the NAR Settlement? According to the recent NAR settlement, Realtors, brokerages and other members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) owned or affiliated MLSs must establish a clear buyer agency agreement before the buyer agency can show a home to a consumer. This practice has been present in the state of Georgia since 1991. However, nationwide it’s a large part of the settlement. As r...2024-10-2330 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioCity of Powder Springs: How to Grow a City in Three StepsPam Conner, city manager of the City of Powder Springs, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Conner discusses methods for developing one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing cities. Events + Gatherings Events and gatherings are a driving force for city growth, according to Conner. The City of Powder Springs works diligently with residents to host diverse events that represent its larger population. The city plans yearly holiday celebrations, including Independence Day fireworks, Veteran’s Day celebrations, chili cook-offs, and Hispanic Heritage Month activities in October. Other community events include the Brown...2024-10-1623 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioGeorgia MLS: Where is the Housing Market Headed?John Ryan, chief marketing officer of Georgia MLS, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Ryan discusses the current state of the housing market and his outlook for the future. Due to its rich business and employment opportunities, Atlanta maintains an active, dynamic marketplace that ebbs and flows with new industry. There were 75,000 homes that have sold this year so far, a 2.1% decrease from 2023. However, the “hot” market is fading away as Atlanta months of supply (MOS) is currently 3.8 months, according to Georgia MLS listings. Its listings have also increa...2024-10-0924 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioCentury Communities: Why Land is Sometimes the Most Important ElementAlex Miller, director of land acquisition at Century Communities, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Miller discusses land acquisition from a national builder’s perspective. Miller attended Indiana University and graduated with a degree in secondary education. When he discovered that teaching wasn’t the best career choice for him, he went back to school, obtaining an MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Science with a focus on Finance from Georgia Southern University. His first job in real estate was as a financial analyst at Stanle...2024-10-0230 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioNew Homes Solutions Consulting: Your Guide to Lead GenerationKimberly Mackey, sales and marketing management consultant and trainer at New Homes Solutions Consulting, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Mackey discusses working with home builders, Realtors and brokers across the country to develop better procedures and practices that translate into predictable cash flow. New Homes Solutions Consulting primarily offers sales and marketing management consulting services to home builders. One of the most important aspects of new home sales is lead generation. Builders and other real estate professionals must generate leads and establish contacts to sell homes. The fo...2024-09-2523 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBlue Tangerine: Attracting E-Commerce in the Real Estate SectorErik Martinez, executive VP and co-owner of Blue Tangerine joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Martinez discusses real estate e-commerce and everything home builders should know to be successful in a technology-driven world. How does e-commerce work in the real estate sector? Martinez explains that there are two objectives to consider: branding and accessibility. Home builders invest in websites with tight branding and stunning imagery because it draws home shoppers in. However, many shoppers seek easy-access information that can be seen from the homepage. Blue Tangerine assists home bu...2024-09-1823 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioLaRuche Photo: Why Photos Make or Break the Sale of Your HomeJessica Griggs, CEO and founder of LaRuche Photo, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Griggs discusses her transition to real estate photography and shares a few tips and tricks. Starting in her early 20s, Griggs established a successful wedding and videography business that allowed her to cultivate her passion professionally. When life brought her to Georgia, she transitioned into real estate photography and created LaRuche Photo. The business started with just Griggs herself and now features a team of nine photographers. What does real estate photography encompass? LaRuche se...2024-09-1122 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioWhy Volunteer as a HomeAid® Atlanta Builder CaptainMandy Crater, executive director of HomeAid® Atlanta, and Ronnie Cline, vice president of construction with Taylor Morrison, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Crater and Cline discuss what it means to be a Builder Captain for HomeAid® Atlanta and volunteering as a home builder. Since 2001, HomeAid® Atlanta has worked to build new lives for individuals experiencing homelessness. The organization has completed over 200 construction projects and continues to make a difference through construction, community engagement and education. In partnership with local homebuilders like Taylor Morrison and nonprofit housing providers, HomeA...2024-09-0424 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioThe Frye Team: Navigating the Buyer-Agent RelationshipTeri Frye, sales associate of the Frye Team, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Frye discusses the NAR settlement and what that means for homebuyers and agents. Frye works alongside a team of four agents, including her husband and son, representing homebuyers and sellers across the metro Atlanta area. With its smaller team, the Frye Team offers clients a more personal experience. The NAR settlement has been a hot topic amongst housing professionals, but what does it mean for those looking to buy or sell their homes? Well, th...2024-08-2827 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioLive in It Like You Own It with RootsCo-founder Larry Dorfman with Roots joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share details about how the nonprofit organization partners with residents to build wealth and identifies and selects properties for investments. Dorfman sits down with Show Host and President of Denim Marketing Carol Morgan and discusses how Roots maintains high returns for investors. Kicking off their informative chat, Morgan shared a quote that has acted as a cornerstone for Dorfman’s career: “Succeed not because it’s big or because it’s long-established, but because there are people who live it, sleep it, dream it and build future p...2024-08-2133 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioCapital Impact Partners: Enriching Atlanta’s Developer ResourcesTommy Lester, manager of Atlanta Initiatives for Capital Impact Partners and David Greisman, spokesperson for Capital Impact Partners, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Lester and Greisman discuss the Equitable Development Initiative. Born and raised in Atlanta, Lester has over 25 years of experience in banking, financing and investing in the area’s rich real estate. Greisman joined Capital Impact Partners a few years ago, bringing a fresh perspective to the mission-driven institution. Capital Impact Partners is a community development financial institution that seeks to provide community organizations with the...2024-08-1426 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioJCCG: Growing the BTR Sector from the Ground UpJim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Chapman discusses the build-to-rent housing market in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast. Chapman began his career in Atlanta, beginning in custom home construction, then moving towards the active adult market. After years of building these larger communities, he was inspired to develop a rental version before build-to-rent was even popular. When a plot of land in Athens showed promise, Chapman got to work, building The Cottages at Ridge Pointe, an impressive 211-home community in...2024-08-0724 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioSRP Lending: Why You Should Choose a Private LenderGeoffrey Deckelbaum, partner and co-founder at SRP Lending, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Deckelbaum discusses the private lending process for residential real estate in Atlanta. Born into a family of real estate developers, Deckelbaum’s interest in real estate blossomed from an early age. After college, he worked in a bank, financing developers and homebuilders. In the last decade, he decided to switch focus in his career and moved into the private lending sector. Founded by Geoffrey Deckelbaum and Michael Ray, SRP Lending provides short-term financial solutions for...2024-07-3114 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioMacBuilt Homes: Building for Atlanta’s Luxury HomebuyersRyan MacDowell, partner at MacBuilt Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, MacDowell discusses the custom home market in Atlanta and what clients can expect when they choose MacBuilt for their dream home. Born and raised in Atlanta, MacDowell is a second-generation homebuilder. He formed MacBuilt Homes in 2016 and instantly made an impact with Atlanta’s luxury homebuyers. Driven by a desire to flip the script on builder-customer relations, MacDowell introduced newer technology to the construction process, creating a clear view of the project for builders and clients. Usin...2024-07-2427 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioHarrison Homes: The Design-Build ApproachDana Keller, vice president of marketing at Harrison Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Keller discusses the transition Harrison Homes has made to a design-build firm and upcoming luxury homebuilds in metro Atlanta. With over 20 years of marketing experience under her belt, Keller joined the Harrison Homes team in 2020 and quickly fell in love with the residential real estate market. Harrison Homes was founded in 2007 as a privately owned and operated design-build firm specializing in residential development. Across north metro Atlanta, Harrison has built over 350 luxury single-family ho...2024-07-1714 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioPrim Properties: Adopting a BTR-Focused Property Management StrategyBrett Forney, managing partner of Prim Properties, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. Forney discusses the build-to-rent (BTR) property management industry in this podcast segment. Forney’s strong background in real estate makes her and Prim Properties great resources. Growing up in east Tennessee, she shadowed her mother at her brokerage by attending open houses and visiting home builds from a young age. In high school, she worked as a maintenance technician for a rental property company and stayed on for 18 years. Prim Properties is a new property management company specifically focused on t...2024-07-1027 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioCresswind Georgia: Engaging Residents in 55+ Active Adult CommunitiesJennifer Landers, community director of the Kolter Homes Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes community, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Landers discusses the 55+ active adult home industry and all things Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes. Landers began her career working in real estate for a single-family home builder and then transitioned to a national developer of master-planned communities. After almost 20 years with that developer, she joined the Kolter Homes team, leading its new 55+ active adult community. Landers said, “Now I’m working in the best of both worlds, workin...2024-07-0313 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFischer Homes: Finding The Dream Home That Fits YouCarrie Iddings, corporate communications manager of Fischer Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Iddings discusses Fischer’s ongoing support of St. Jude’s Children's Hospital and helping buyers find their dream homes in the Atlanta area. Iddings has served in a crucial role with Fischer Homes for 11 years, especially in the builder’s move to Atlanta in 2013. In addition, she organizes Fischer Home’s participation in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, which offers prospective homebuyers a chance to purchase the home of their dreams and provides St. Jude C...2024-06-2618 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioJohn Wieland Curates Art That Feels Like Home at The WarehouseJohn Wieland, president of The JW Collection, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Wieland discusses The Warehouse, his 39,000 square foot private art collection that is now open to the public one day a month for the first time. When Wieland and his wife began collecting art, they started with pieces they admired priced within their budget. As time passed, his role in the real estate industry helped fund his passion for art and allow unique pieces to grace the walls of their home and office. The Great Recession ca...2024-06-1932 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioThe Bell Curve of Life: Offering Confidence One Session at a TimeFarrell Middleton, president of The Bell Curve of Life, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Middleton discusses coaching and mentoring clients After a long, successful career in the building industry, Middleton started The Bell Curve of Life in 2022 to ignite his passion to teach and embrace a second career. He offers mentorship services that enhance clients’ confidence personally and professionally. Middleton said, “I wanted to spend my time differently, helping people live a better life, be better performers and run better businesses.” When his two children moved out and star...2024-06-1200 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioUnionMain Homes: Breaking New Ground in ATLBryan Ponder, director of land development - Dallas and Atlanta at UnionMain Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Ponder discusses the builder’s recent move to Atlanta and upcoming home opportunities in the area.Born and raised in Gwinnett County, Ponder is a Georgia native through and through. After graduating with a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Georgia in 1998, he has been involved in land development ever since. Along the way, he worked with multiple home builders, including Homeland Communities and Brock Built Homes. Through thes...2024-06-0500 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioT.R. Adams and Associates: Starting from the BasicsT.R. Adams, President of T.R. Adams and Associates, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Adams discusses his strategies for marketing homes and building relationships with Atlanta builders and developers.Before starting his own business, Adams worked extensively in multiple facets of the real estate industry, including sales, general brokerage, land consulting and more. With over 36 years in the industry, he now offers clients a comprehensive sales and marketing perspective rooted in honesty, creative strategies and experience. “I love working with people,” he said. “I love putting together...2024-05-2929 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioMy Home Communities: Building Affordable HomesJacob Prather, President of My Home Communities and Tamra Wade, Team Leader at Tamra Wade Team, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode focused on My Home Communities. In this podcast segment, Prather and Wade discuss the missing middle housing sector and how My Home Communities accommodates first-time buyers with affordable homes. My Home Communities is committed to providing affordable homes and works carefully in every step of the homebuilding process to ensure customers receive the best quality for the best price. Since the beginning, the building company has partnered with the Tamra Wa...2024-05-2222 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioEugene James: Realtors Aren’t Going AwayAtlanta Real Estate Consultants Broker Eugene James, a seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in the real estate sector, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In the newest All About Real Estate segment, James gives his opinion on where the market is headed for the rest of the year and how the recent NAR ruling has influenced it. James believes the new ruling will not affect experienced, effective real estate agents. He noted that the seller and buyer agents need strong communication when determining compensation details. When asked if the NAR ruling wi...2024-05-1525 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioArtisan Built Communities Focuses on NaturePresident Stephen Haines with Artisan Built Communities joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio show to discuss the builder’s newest community, The Manor at Gainesville Township, Calhoun’s new construction opportunities and more. Haines sits down with Carol Morgan, President of Denim Marketing and Show Host for this week’s episode. With decades of experience under his belt, Haines shares invaluable insights into the journey of Artisan Built Communities and its mission to redefine living in the Atlanta area. Haines traces his roots to the industry giants and his experience working with well-known names and brands such as John Wielan...2024-05-0821 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioMonte Hewett Homes: Emphasizing the Attachment to PlacePresident Monte Hewett with Monte Hewett Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast. He sits down with the President of Denim Marketing and Show Host Carol Morgan to discuss the company’s rise in mixed-use development and currently selling opportunities. At just 16 years old, Hewett began working with a focus on framing and placing the first nail in his celebrated homebuilding career. He attended Colorado State University for the construction management program and, after graduating, moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1984. In Texas, it was typical for a builder to be production-oriented, unlike in Georgia. Over time, he moved to bet...2024-04-2422 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioResiBuilt Homes Champions Build-To-Rent CommunitiesSenior Vice President Jay Byce with ResiBuilt Homes joins President of Denim Marketing and Show Host Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to delve into the burgeoning build-to-rent industry. A proud Georgia native and graduate of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, Byce has a wealth of experience in real estate planning and investment. Since its establishment in 2018, ResiBuilt Homes has erected nearly 1,200 homes, primarily within the metro Atlanta area. The company's footprint extends beyond Atlanta, with expansions into Orlando, Tampa, Charlotte and Greenville, solidifying its position as the ninth-largest private home builder in metro Atlanta...2024-04-1735 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioEastwood Homes Offers Tranquil Living in Top Georgia LocationsLand Acquisition Manager Nick Whitson with Eastwood Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss new construction opportunities across metro Atlanta and more! Whitson sits down with the Denim Marketing President and Show Host Carol Morgan. Before joining Eastwood Homes in October 2023 as land acquisition manager, Whitson was an agent completing various land deals in the Atlanta market. From 2016 until his current role, he worked in downtown Atlanta and around the perimeter, mainly on infill development projects. Eastwood Homes is a private builder based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, with a presence in the Virginia, the Carolinas an...2024-04-1026 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioGive Back with HomeAid Atlanta During the 2024 Essentials DriveExecutive Director Mandy Crater with HomeAid Atlanta joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss this year’s Essentials Drive and how people can get more involved with the organization. Crater sits down with the President of Denim Marketing and Host Carol Morgan. Celebrating nine years with HomeAid Atlanta, Crater has an impressive and varied work history! She received a degree in Public Relations in her undergraduate program and then transitioned to the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA). After moving around a little, she ended up working for the designed charity of the organization that continues to re...2024-04-0327 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBlue River Development: Developing Land with IntentGeoffrey Reid with Blue River Development joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the company’s operations, key team members and building relationships. Reid sits down with Denim Marketing President and Show Host Carol Morgan. Reid was born in Savannah and spent most of his formative years in Atlanta, growing up in a homebuilding family. After attending the University of Georgia, he received his degree and worked at Pulte Homes. He took on various jobs in the warranty and construction departments in the Atlanta market and, eventually, the Charleston and Hilton Head markets. When the Great Recession hi...2024-03-2721 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioNational Home Corporation Helps Buyers Achieve HomeownershipVice President of Sales Jason Walzer with National Home Corporation (NHC) joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio show to discuss constructing affordable housing, cost-saving strategies and the growing effect of interest rates. Walzer chats with show host and President of Denim Marketing Carol Morgan. Walzer has been involved in the real estate industry since beginning his career. He received his real estate license when he was 18 and began his career alongside his mother, who is a veteran industry member. Throughout college, he worked in general brokerage and, after graduating, entered the new construction sector. From there, Walzer transitioned into...2024-03-2026 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radioterra alma: a Female Placemaking PerspectiveCFO Michaela Boone with terra alma joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss being a woman making history in Atlanta’s commercial real estate sector. Boone sits down with show host and Denim Marketing President Carol Morgan to chat about the company’s all-woman team, what is changing the retail landscape and how terra alma turns spaces into places! A commercial real estate broker specializing in retail listings, Boone considers herself a matchmaker between tenants and operators, especially those striving to remain local or intentional about their community placemaking. Her experience ranges from working with local and regi...2024-03-1317 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioMcKinney Builders Uncovers New Beginnings Across GeorgiaPartner Jim Beveridge with McKinney Builders joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss new homes at Town at Trilith, The Gardens at Arbor Springs and more! Beveridge sits down with host Carol Morgan and chats about the company’s impact on the real estate and business community. A University of Georgia graduate with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Beveridge’s career timeline features 28 years of experience as a banker, mainly representing homebuilders. During market downturns, he often helped manage troubled loans and real estate. He shared that he enjoyed figuring out what went wrong and how to bring...2024-03-0625 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioWomack Custom Homes Brings Dreams to Life in Bartow Co.Matt Womack with Womack Custom Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share news about the upcoming unveiling of City Overlook in downtown Cartersville! Womack sits down with host Carol Morgan and sheds light on the company’s history and today’s top trends. Born and raised in Cartersville, Georgia, Matt and his brother Stephen own and operate Womack Custom Homes exclusively in Bartow County. Experts at constructing beautiful residential spaces, the brothers excel at remodeling, new construction and more! The commercial side of the business, Womack Commercial specializes in build-outs and new builds for companies. A fourth-g...2024-02-2826 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioDenim Marketing Celebrates 25 Years of Marketing MagicDenim Marketing's Vice President of Client Services Courtney Stewart interviews Founder and President Carol Morgan on the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast. The duo turns back the clock to 1999 and celebrates the 25th anniversary of Denim Marketing. Growing up, Morgan always knew she wanted to own a company. After attending college and falling in love with public relations, she worked in public relations for Atlanta Botanical Garden, Zoo Atlanta, and a marketing firm specializing in real estate for her first 10 years out of school. Having her first and only child caused Morgan’s professional needs to shift as family re...2024-02-2141 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioWhich Way Will the Atlanta Market Tip?Chief Marketing Officer John Ryan with Georgia MLS joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the current condition of the Atlanta housing market. Ryan sits down with show host Carol Morgan and touches on how the market currently affects buyers and sellers. When homebuyers embark on the exciting yet stressful journey of purchasing a dream home, they often turn to their real estate agent to answer questions and provide a glimpse into the ever-changing market. If there is a problem with a lender, a home inspection or more, buyers turn to their agents to solve problems on...2024-02-1428 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioColumbia Residential: Transforming the Face of AtlantaCarmen Chubb, President of Columbia Residential joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio show to discuss the importance of affordable housing in the metro area. Chubb sits down with show host Carol Morgan and touches on the company’s partnership with Atlanta’s mayor. A repeat guest, the last time Chubb was a guest on the podcast, she had just joined Columbia Residential. Now, the company has a presence in five states and is actively working towards completing Mayor Andre Dickens’s goal to create and preserve 20,000 affordable housing units during his term. Chubb shared that the best thing the compan...2024-02-0718 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioChafin Communities Shares Valuable Homebuyer InsightBroker Jaime Chastain with Chafin Communities joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share details about selling communities, homebuyer trends and more. Chastain sits down with show hosts Carol Morgan with Denim Marketing and Keisha Hulsey with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. An industry member for 25 years and counting, Chastain got her start in the general real estate sector. In the early 2000s, she found herself in the new home industry onsite in sales and worked her way into leadership positions thanks to many years of hard work and experience. Chafin Communities predominantly builds on the northeast of the...2024-01-3120 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFortress Builders Brings Stylish Townhome Living to AcworthOnsite agent Kimberly Johnson with Fortress Builders joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss a new Acworth community, Terraces at Logan Park! Johnson joins show host Carol Morgan and shares details about the builder’s can’t-miss refinance program. A Realtor for 23 years and counting, Johnson provides detailed services tailored to her client’s needs. Over the last 15 years, she has partnered with Fortress Real Estate, the exclusive listing company for Fortress Builders. A local builder and developer in Cobb County, Fortress Builders is a frontrunner in the industry with over 50 years of experience constructing single-family homes, townhom...2024-01-2416 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioTraton Homes: Crafting Communities & Building LegaciesPrincipals Chris and Clif Poston with Traton Homes join the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the company’s history, new construction opportunities and market conditions. The Poston Brothers sit down with show host Carol Morgan to discuss staying competitive in the homebuilding industry. In 1971, Traton Homes was founded by Clif and Chris Poston’s father and uncle when the two were developing a community. After the initial hit of the oil embargo, the duo had to build their way out of a surplus of lots. Fifty-three years and 15,000 houses later, the family-owned building company is run by Clif...2024-01-1723 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBlue River Communities: A New Metro Atlanta Home BuilderCEO, President and Partner Greg Duriez with Blue River Communities joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss Atlanta’s competitive homebuilding market, industry hurdles and more. Duriez joins hosts Carol Morgan with Denim Marketing and Keisha Hulsey with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty on the All About Real Estate segment. Duriez reflects on the various job opportunities and connections he has formed over three decades that led him to his current role. At the start of his career, he worked with NVR Ryan Homes in the Northeast as an assistant superintendent, site superintendent and, eventually, warranty expert. Duriez al...2024-01-1025 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBuild with Confidence with 2-10 Home Buyers WarrantyRisk Management Specialist Keisha Hulsey with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to promote the company’s 2-10 warranty package and more! Hulsey joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. A Georgia native, Hulsey recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. A passionate advocate for the homebuilding industry, she currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. She will also serve on the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council board this year! For over 43 years, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty has been the na...2024-01-0316 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFrom Real Estate to Real Impact: Atlanta Habitat for HumanityCEO Alan Ferguson with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss how his team addresses housing affordability in metro Atlanta and spotlight upcoming initiatives. Ferguson joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. Although Ferguson joined the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity team in July 2022, his previous experience includes 30 years working in various aspects of commercial real estate, real estate financing, commercial financing, equity, investments and much more. Throughout his career, his roles also leaned toward community development, neighborhood revitalization, and neighborhood investment. Ferguson said, “It was destined for me to ev...2023-12-2724 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioPeachtree Residential: Building Dreams Across Metro AtlantaSales Manager Dan Rogers with Peachtree Residential joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the company’s exciting portfolio of new construction projects and what’s on the horizon for 2024. Rogers joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. Settled in Johns Creek, Rogers has a history of 17 years with Peachtree Residential. Known as the “Builder Who Listens,” Peachtree Residential is a locally owned and operated business and has been active in the metro area for 35 years, providing over 5,000 homes to the ever-changing market. A salve for the constantly rising interest rates, the builder unveiled t...2023-12-2012 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioEndless Adventures at LEGO© Discovery Center AtlantaWith the holidays still in full swing, the kids on winter break, and some free time from the office, why not burn some energy at the LEGO® Discovery Center Atlanta, located in Phipps Plaza? Here's what's going on over the holidays. The 2023 Holiday Bricktacular is an event filled with joy, creativity, and holiday cheer for the entire family. Taking place now through December 24th, enjoy seasonal LEGO® build activities, holiday theming throughout the Center and much more including the opportunity to: Build a LEGO snowflake in our Master Model Builder Academy and take it home as their holiday gift to you...2023-12-1815 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioThe Chatham Legacy: 75 Years of Homebuyer PartnershipsGabe and Myles Chatham with The Chatham Company join the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the family’s impressive 75-year legacy and the valuable knowledge that comes with it. The Chatham brothers sit down with host Carol Morgan on the Real Estate Legacy series. The two oldest of three brothers, Gabe and Myles Chatham, continue to build on the Chatham legacy in its 75th year, working personally and professionally to bring the company into the next generation, which will be inherited by 11 grandchildren. Growing up in the business, a regular Saturday for the brothers consisted of visiting jo...2023-12-1325 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioKittle Homes: 74 Years of Homebuilding ExcellenceZac Kittle with Kittle Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to celebrate the company’s two recent Gold OBIE wins and shine a light on the company’s rich history. Kittle sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss upcoming developments and share what’s in store for the new year. Kittle Homes is a fourth-generation builder benefiting from over 74 years of Atlanta homebuilding experience. Kittle’s father played an active role in the company’s founding. As he transitions to retirement, Kittle and his brother take on more prominent roles within the company. Kittle said, “We’ve been very e...2023-12-0618 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioZonda Livabl, Zonda Virtual: Digital Changes in Real EstateKevin Weitzel, director of business development with Zonda, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share an overview of the company’s new listing platform made exclusively for new construction homes. Weitzel sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss the changes for real estate in the digital asset world. Zonda is well known for being the largest homebuilder and land data aggregator in the industry. In the past several years, Zonda has acquired various companies, including the Scottish satellite company Bird.i, a digital asset company called Alpha Vision (now Zonda Virtual) and Canada’s BuzzBuzzHome (now Zonda L...2023-11-2731 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBlue Tangerine: Home Builder Marketing Tips on Planning for 2024President Greg Bray with Blue Tangerine joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to provide tips on how home builders can effectively make marketing plans for the year ahead. Bray chats with host Carol Morgan on the importance of on-page SEO and which technology advancements to focus on. Bray holds a computer science degree from Brigham Young University and has over 20 years of website development and programming experience. In 2006, Bray became the owner and president of Blue Tangerine, a full-service digital marketing and website development agency that helps businesses build better websites to increase traffic and grow sales. Bray sa...2023-11-2230 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioKolter Homes Shares an Overview of its Newnan CommunitiesAndrew Hitch, community manager with Kolter Homes, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to chat about the home builder’s fast-growing Newnan communities. Hitch sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss the types of home styles and amenities offered at each active adult community and exciting new projects on the horizon. With 15 years of experience in residential building and construction management, Hitch has been a part of the Kolter Homes team since 2014 and was promoted in 2019 to his current role as community manager. Bringing more than three decades of collective expertise, knowledge and experience to the real est...2023-11-1521 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioWick Marketing Reveals Results of Beyond Buyer Profiles StudyBarbara Wray, senior vice president of strategic growth with Wick Marketing, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss Wick Marketing’s recent homebuyer research study. On the All About Real Estate segment, Wray chats with host Carol Morgan about the insightful results of targeting millennials and Gen Z new home buyers and how to utilize the results to build a successful sales and marketing strategy. With the building industry constantly evolving, Wick Marketing recently conducted a “Beyond Buyer Profiles and Demographics” study to understand buyers’ thoughts better when purchasing a home. Wray and her team believe that utilizing fr...2023-11-0830 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBlue River Lifestyle Communities Chats Mayfair on MainCasey Hill, CEO of Blue River Lifestyle Communities, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share an overview of the homebuilding company. On the All About Real Estate segment, Hill sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss the types of communities and floorplans Blue River Lifestyle Communities offers and exciting information on its first community, Mayfair on Main in Alpharetta. Working in the homebuilding industry his entire professional career, Hill spent over 35 years with two of the largest national homebuilding companies in the United States before transitioning to his role as CEO of Blue River Lifestyle Communities. Hil...2023-11-0116 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioTraton Homes: New Communities on the HorizonVice President of Sales and Marketing Amy Kessler with Traton Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to chat about new and upcoming communities on the horizon. On the All About Real Estate segment, Kessler sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss newly decorated model homes and the homebuilding company’s involvement in Cobb Christmas. Kessler boasts more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and has worked in the specialty market of local Atlanta home builders for most of her career. In 2019, Kessler was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing after starting her...2023-10-2516 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioNewport Breaks Ground on South Downtown Atlanta Restoration ProjectThree years after our interview with Newport officials, it's a sad state of affairs for South Downtown. According to Atlanta Bisnow and other sources, lender BridgeInvest has scheduled a foreclosure auction on Nov. 7, 2023, for 18 parcels in Downtown Atlanta, including Newport's Hotel Row properties and 222 Mitchell St., which Newport had started turning into an office and retail mixed-use project. BridgeInvest provided a $75M loan to the German developer for construction to revitalize key portions of the South Downtown project in January 2022. At this point, we are unclear if anything will continue to move forward in South Downtown. Tune in for our Atlan...2023-10-2029 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioJon Vaughan: Part of the Vaughan Lumber LegacyJon Vaughan, former president of Brand Vaughan Lumber, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss his family’s legacy in the lumber industry. Kicking off the Legacies of Real Estate series, Vaughan chats with host Carol Morgan about working with his family, the difficulties the company faced during the Great Recession and his involvement in the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Vaughan knew from a very young age that lumber was his passion. Per his father’s request, Vaughan worked at Georgia Pacific for several years before joining his family's business, Brand Vaughan Lumber, in December 2006 with his...2023-10-1837 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioTowneBank Mortgage: Hometown Mortgage LenderMike Rose, a senior loan officer with TowneBank Mortgage, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast for its 12th-anniversary episode to share an overview of the mortgage company. On the All About Real Estate segment, Rose sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss special promotional programs offered by TowneBank Mortgage and how to use the company’s mobile app. Rose is a rare Atlanta native born and raised in the area, and he currently resides with his family in Dunwoody. Before transitioning into the mortgage industry, Rose had a long-time career in radio broadcasting – starting at the Georgia Stat...2023-10-1126 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioKeller Williams Atlanta North: A Top Real Estate Brokerage in the SoutheastRealtor with Keller Williams Atlanta North Mariam DePriest and Senior Loan Officer Mike Rose with TowneBank Mortgage join the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share an overview of the real estate agency and its Live Luxury Division. DePriest and Rose sit down to chat with host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. Before pursuing a career in real estate, DePriest studied broadcasting and worked as a news anchor, broadcaster and radio host before pivoting to advertising and marketing sales. DePriest dove headfirst into the real estate realm after 20 years in the sales industry to pursue a...2023-10-0428 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioParkland Communities: The Benefits of Build-To-RentJim Jacobi, president of Parkland Communities, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share an overview of the company, the benefits of renting and upcoming communities coming soon to metro Atlanta. Jacobi chats with host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. Boasting nearly two decades of experience in the home building industry, Jacobi went out on his own in 2005, formed his first home building company in 2007 and the past year has focused heavily on the build-to-rent market sector with his current company, Parkland Communities. Parkland Communities, a development company, is the parent company of Parkland R...2023-09-2720 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioJim Chapman: A Legend of ArchitectureJim Chapman, principal of Chapman Design Studio, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast as part of the Legends of Real Estate series. Chapman chats with host Carol Morgan about Chapman Design Studios, his years of experience in the industry and the relationships he’s formed while designing 300 golf clubhouses and related structures. Becoming an architect was an early and easy decision for Chapman. While other kids were playing with blocks, Chapman and his older brother were building huts and cabins in the woods. Chapman naturally went on the earn an architecture degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology and...2023-09-2040 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBerkshire Hathaway New Homes Division: Representing Award-Winning ProjectsLori Lane, president of Berkshire Hathaway New Homes Division, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the types of projects the award-winning company represents and many new home communities where home shoppers have options for new homes. Lane chats with host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. From condos and townhomes to master-planned communities and active-adult neighborhoods, Berkshire Hathaway New Homes Division represents a plethora of various projects from respectable builders. Growing a talented team of in-house experts over the years, the company has expanded rapidly since the challenging downturn of 2008 and has become the...2023-09-1321 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioHealthy House of Georgia: Building a Better HomePresident Dennis McConnell with Healthy House of Georgia joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share an overview of the energy-efficient custom homebuilding company. On the All About Real Estate segment, McConnell sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss the benefits of living in a conservation community and his latest project, Pendergrast Farm. Created to help individuals outside the building industry, Healthy House of Georgia recognizes the efforts put into housing that encourage better living. The homebuilding company has worked with many programs, including the EnergyStar Program, Georgia Power’s Good Sense Program, the Energy Watt Count and mo...2023-09-0625 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioBob Chapin: Four Decades in Builder FinanceBob Chapin, senior vice president of SouthState Bank, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast as part of the Legends of Real Estate series. Chapin chats with host Carol Morgan about his years in the industry, what sparked his interest in banking and his involvement in the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Home Builders Association of Georgia. Growing up in Doraville, Chapin has been a rare Georgia native who went to college at Georgia Southern University earning a degree in finance with an emphasis on real estate and banking. With a dad who worked as a company controller, Cha...2023-08-3035 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioGeorgia Ready Mix Concrete Association: Building Georgia StrongBill Benzur, executive director of Georgia Ready Mix Concrete Association (GRMCA), joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to touch on the relationship between concrete and residential housing. On the All About Real Estate segment, Benzur sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss the areas of Georgia that are growing the fastest. Founded in 1968, the GRMCA is a non-profit organization with a membership comprised of ready-mix producers and companies that supply materials such as cement, stone, trucks and mixers. The organization and its members work together to tackle safety concerns, environmental issues and operational challenges to improve the i...2023-08-2323 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioFischer Homes Communities Coming Soon to Metro AtlantaMarketing Manager Carrie Rogiers with Fischer Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share what today’s buyers are looking for in a home. On the All About Real Estate segment, Rogiers sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss new Fischer Homes communities coming to metro Atlanta. Recently celebrating her 10th anniversary with Fischer Homes, Rogiers started her career with the homebuilder in 2013 – the same year the builder unveiled its Atlanta division. Known as the 30th largest builder overall and the 10th largest privately-owned builder in the United States, Fisher Homes was founded in Kentucky in 1980 with the...2023-08-1618 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioEpcon Communities Announces New Communities Coming SoonLora Gonzales, director of sales for Epcon Communities, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss upcoming metro Atlanta developments, exciting community amenities and popular trends in today’s housing market. Gonzales sits down with host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. With experience in brokerage and new home development, Gonzales has over 20 years of experience working within the Atlanta real estate market. Gonzales and her team at Epcon Communities are pleased to enter the Atlanta market, with new communities coming soon to the north metro region. Though the company is new to the city, Epcon...2023-08-0916 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioSRP Lending Shares Advantages of Private LendingPrincipal Geoffrey Deckelbaum with SRP Lending joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share an overview of the private lending company. On the All About Real Estate segment, Deckelbaum sits down with host Carol Morgan to discuss how services offered by SRP Lending benefit home builders and ways for investors to get involved. Local to Atlanta for almost 30 years and counting, Deckelbaum has worked in the real estate industry his entire life and has several years of experience in banking. Deckelbaum transitioned to private lending after the challenging times of the Great Recession and has never looked back! Deck...2023-08-0214 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioDenim Marketing Gets Ready for the 2023 NAHB Int’l Builders’ ShowVice President of Client Services Courtney Stewart with Denim Marketing joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the 2023 NAHB Int'l Builders’ Show. Stewart joins host Carol Morgan to chat on the All About Real Estate segment. An Atlanta native, Stewart graduated from the University of Georgia in 2011 with a degree in Public Relations. Celebrating her 10th anniversary with Denim Marketing this upcoming May, Stewart started her career at Denim Marketing managing Atlanta Real Estate Forum! Stewart said, “I love this site and this podcast!” Denim Marketing is a full-service marketing agency with focusing on content creation, such as creat...2023-01-2519 min

CMS Shark TalkAn Artist’s perspectiveAni Mederos was born in Florida to Cuban immigrants and has been a resident of the Dominican Republic since 1975. She attended Carol Morgan School in grades K-12, graduating in 1989. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Design of the Environment from the University of Pennsylvania and furthered her studies in sculpture, printmaking, and graphic design in Italy. She has also completed professional studies at Barna Management School in Marketing, Project Management, and Public Relations. She has work experience in Advertising, Communications, and Interior Design and has been working as a vi...2022-11-3015 min

CMS Shark TalkControversial ArtBingene has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management from the Wharton School of Business, a Master's focusing on art from 1850 to contemporary, and a graduate from Christie's Education. She has over 20 years of experience working in the art industry. Bingene has done curatorial work in places such as the Residence of the United States Embassy, Arte San Ramon, and Carol Morgan School for the Benefit Gala & Auction. She started by writing articles about exhibitions she visited while studying at the Wharton School of Business. She is currently the director and curator of Arte Berri and Fundación...2022-10-2620 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioHarry Norman Buckhead Offers Tips for Navigating the Atlanta Housing MarketOver the past year, the Atlanta housing market has been anything but predictable leading to substantial challenges for both Realtors, buyers and sellers. To discuss the volatile market, Realtors with Harry Norman Buckhead Louise Morgan and Nick LaMonte join co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick for the All About Real Estate segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. The duo shares insight into buying trends, as well as tips for buyers and sellers in the current market. Known as the ‘original’ real estate firm, Harry Norman was established in 1930 as the first residential real estate firm in Atlanta. The mission of H...2021-07-1421 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum RadioAtlanta Real Estate Forum Radio Releases Celebratory 1,000th EpisodeAtlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is excited to release its iconic 1,000th episode! To celebrate this milestone, co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick recap some of their favorite interviews, guests and occurrences over the past 10 years producing their informative and fun-filled podcast. The duo starts off this celebratory episode by acknowledging everyone that has made Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio so successful over the past decade. From the phenomenal editing crew to the team at Denim Marketing that handles writing show notes and posting to social media, there is a large network of professionals working to keep Atlanta Real Estate...2021-03-3125 min

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio21-Day Compassion Challenge from Emory UniversityAssociate Director for Communication and Operations with Center of Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University Carol Beck is in the studio for today’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. Joined by co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick, the group discusses the center’s 21-Day Compassion Challenge designed to help individuals explore the power of compassion and learn how to practice it on a daily basis. With a Masters of Fine Arts in Filmmaking, Carol Beck started her career in the film industry as a college filmmaking professor before spending 20 years as a self-employed line producer and media prof...2021-03-0420 min