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Own It GirlEp. 155 - Buyer Market GoneJoin Tom Ross with the Phoenix Lending Group and Coldwell Banker's Diane Brennan and Managing Broker Ali Ozer for this week's show. Our buyers market is over. Find out where in the Valley we are in a balanced market and where we are actually in a sellers' market. What happens when a seller doesn't make the repairs they promised to? A great question to ask at a dinner party and more we've learned on Tik Tok. Why you shouldn't miss the Barrett Jackson Car auction. And a great volunteer opportunity that involves horses. This and much more this week! 2023-01-2547 minOwn It GirlEp. 154 - AZ BBQ & Real EstateDon't listen to the naysayers, the AZ real estate market is getting better and even back to a sellers' market in some areas. We discuss the market and much more. Tom Ross with Phoenix Lending Group and Coldwell Banker Realtor Diane Brennan and Managing Broker Ali Ozer discuss the latest on the AZ real estate market and interest rates. As well, find out where our favorite BBQ places are in the valley. A great volunteer opportunity to help Cancer patients. Did you know that a lot of patients don't get t...2023-01-1839 minOwn It GirlEp. 153 - CreditNew Year, Get your credit right! Join Tom Ross with the Phoenix Lending Group and Coldwell Banker's Diane Brennan and Managing Broker Ali Ozer for this week's show. We look at the AZ real estate market and why it's a good idea to start a relationship with a lender now! From repairing your credit to getting a game plan together, we want to give you the best information to make great financing decisions. Find out a great new volunteer opportunity and how much fun you'll have if you go to the Phoenix Waste Management Open! Diane...2023-01-1138 minOwn It GirlEp. 152 - Crystal BallWe look at the year ahead. What's in store for 2023. What are your New Year Resolutions. We tell you ours! Special guests Ali Ozer with Coldwell Banker Phoenix/Paradise Valley and Melinda Bond join Lender Tom Ross and Realtor Diane Brennan. We pull out our crystal ball to tell you where we think the market is headed along with interest rates. Find out the best legal advice from a lawyer when it comes to disagreements, where we would eat if it was our last meal on earth and a great volunteer opportunity at the Japanese Friendship Garden. ...2023-01-0450 minOwn It GirlEp. 151 - What A YearWhat a year it's been! Lender Tom Ross and Realtor Diane Brennan along with special guests Ali Ozer with Coldwell Banker Phoenix/Paradise Valley and Melinda Bond discuss Arizona Real Estate and lending. They talk about the crazy year we've had. What happened in real estate and what happened in lending. Find out what we learned on Tik Tok, all about volunteer opportunities at Valley Youth Theater and how to take advantage of all the great 5 star resorts in the Valley. Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.c...2022-12-2948 minOwn It GirlEp. 150 - Women Of StrengthLots of great stuff on the show. We give you a huge hack on getting cheaper flights. But don't do it too often. It doesn't make the airlines happy. Suzy Levenda, Creator of Women of Strength Events, the hugely popular yearly event in the Valley joins us to talk about this year's event in February. How she started and how popular the speaking event has become. As well Suzy shares her story of giving the gift of life by donating one of her kidneys. We have a great volunteer opportunity for you as well as a fun place to go i...2022-12-1433 minOwn It GirlEp. 149 - No Housing Bubbles Bursting In AZThings are looking good in the AZ real estate market. Those who think the housing market is a bursting bubble are obviously wrong . We tell you why thanks to our friends at the Cromford Report. Average sales price per square foot is drifting down slowly, not at an alarming rate. The overall deterioration for sellers is starting to decelerate. We discuss a FB group that warns you about shady guys. How to unlock the chemicals in your brain that make you happy. The five foods to eat that make your skin glow. Five foods we eat here in the U.S...2022-11-3034 minOwn It GirlEp. 148 - Bad AgentsHere we grow again Phoenix. Where it's popping in the Valley. Dealing with some agents makes you wonder how they flip that personality and be nice to clients. Mindset when it comes to interest rates, join Tom Ross and Diane Brennan this week as they discuss all this and more. We have a great volunteer opportunity for at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. And our fun thing to do is in Sedona and Diane has done this 25 times!! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtor...2022-11-2349 minOwn It GirlEp. 147 - Tips For A Successful DealThinking about buying or selling your home? We have tips on how to get prepared. So many treat their real estate deal like it's last priority. Your money is at stake! We have tips to help you set yourself up for success. We break down interest rates. too. Tom Ross explains why buying now is a great idea and why interest rates are where they are. Why we love Philadelphia Quarterback Jalen Hurts, Pantone's color of the year and so much more! Want to help a child from the Ukraine learn english? We have a great volunteer opportunity for you o...2022-11-1645 minOwn It GirlEp. 146 - Tom Ross Is BackTom Ross is back from an almost year sabbatical. He tells us about his great trips on his time off along with what's happening in real estate. Guess how many lenders and realtors are expected to lose their jobs. We discuss Gen Z and Millenials and why is it so hard for Gen X and Baby Boomers to relate? More about a great genetic test to find out about your health. And a great non profit to volunteer with and our favorite Dive bar for you to check out. Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Dia...2022-11-0949 minOwn It GirlEp. 145 - Take Adderall Before ListeningWarning: Take some adderall to follow along on this podcast this week. We let you know a website where you're able to check out the new person you're dating. A warning about buying from a Valley homebuilder. Karma for another Valley company. The latest on the real estate market in the Phoenix area. Good news for interest rates. A great non profit to volunteer at and where to go to have the best time on Thanksgiving Eve. The biggest night out of the year here. Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com2022-11-0258 minOwn It GirlEp. 144 - Salad Dressing, Real Estate, and First RespondersWhy do women like First Responders? Find out why a man understands now. We give you the salad dressing recipe from Olivia Wilde that is rumored to have made Jason Sudakis upset that she made it for another man, Harry Styles. We discuss this difficult market, how it's affecting the livelihoods of everyone and hitting real estate agents and mortgage lenders hard and not only home buyers. A great volunteer opportunity so you can go to Super Bowl and a fun thing to do for halloween. Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com...2022-10-2636 minOwn It GirlEp. 143 - Decorating & StagingAll about decorating and staging your home if you are selling or just staying put. What' in, what's out, what's sticking around for a long time. Alicia Guerrieri with Isearch Decor joins us. Find out the best whites to paint your home with plus much more. We get an update on Diane's liver cleanse, what we're watching on TV, a home hack to keep your door mat new and interesting psychological tricks. All this plus a great new volunteer opportunity this week on Own It Girl - That Real Estate Show for Women. Diane Brennan Cold...2022-10-1950 minOwn It GirlEp. 142 - Places To Take Someone You Hate In PhoenixWe start off the show by getting an adorable pep talk from a kindergartner. So cute!! Our favorite lender Justin is back from his bachelor party and we find out if Austin, Texas is all it's cracked up to be. We talk about the places to take someone you hate in Phoenix, words you need to know if you want to hang with Gen Z. What's going on with interest rates and the Arizona Real Estate Market. Find out how much money OpenDoor has lost in Phoenix area real estate. Plus we talk about how the Real Housewives of Sa...2022-10-1257 minOwn It GirlEp. 141 - Bucket BunniesWe are all over the place today. We have two great finds to tell you about to make your life easier. Especially if you like to travel and/or camping. Have you heard about the Bucket Bunny drama on Tik Tok? Why do men label women who like a guy in uniform? We get a real estate market update and we talk about a way to learn about your health through looking at a drop of your blood through a microscope. Liver Detoxing and more on this edition of Own it Girl - Way More Than Real Estate Diane Br...2022-10-0555 minOwn It GirlEp. 140 - Divorce and Your HomeWhat you need to know about your home when going through a divorce. Attorney Dori Zavala joins us. We discuss what you need to do if you're getting the house, have to sell the house, how to rebuild your credit and much more. Find out what's being served along side charcuterie boards. It's "Ask A Guy Out" September and find out a fun thing to do when you do ask him out. Also how you can adopt a senior this holiday season. Plus much more on this edition of Own it Girl - Way More Than Real Estate Diane Brenna...2022-09-2836 minOwn It GirlEp. 139 - Rental UpdateEverything is changing. Interested in buying rental property? We tell you all about where rentals are at in terms of price per square foot and type of rental. The AZ real estate market has changed and so has the rental market. Find out if they're up or down. Plus we tell you about a fun "unpretentious" place to hang out in Scottsdale. And find out about a great volunteer opportunity. All this and more!! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Equity Home Loans jvolpone@bayeq.com 702-541-0653 IG: ...2022-09-2047 minOwn It GirlEp. 138 - Real Estate, Rude AZ, and Leaky BladdersDo you find Arizona Rude? Where it makes it on the list of the most rude cities in America, The latest on AZ Real Estate, changes to conventional financing. 101 Essays that Will Change the Way You Think, and help with leaky bladders. Justin's fiance, Cassidy Cutter is a pelvic floor physical therapist and joins us to tell us ways that can help. Plus we have a fun thing to do in the Valley and tell you about a great volunteer opportunity. Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Eq...2022-09-1450 minOwn It GirlEp. 137 - Remember This With New BuildsNew Builds are more attractive than ever now that the Arizona real estate market has a lot more competition and buyers have more listings to choose from. Find out these great tips you need to know when buying a new build and don't forget to bring your real estate agent. Join Diane, Justin and Gayle Bass to learn all about new builds plus things you need to know when you win the lottery, Gayle's trip to New York and her appearance on CBS Mornings!! Plus we review the spa at the Sanctuary resort and tell you about a great volunteer op...2022-09-1039 minOwn It GirlEp. 136 - Listings Slowing The latest on the AZ Real estate market and interest rates. Join Realtor Diane Brennan and Lender Justin Volpone to find out if the deluge of listings are slowing. Also how the student loan debt forgiveness is affecting borrowers. Find out about great resorts in the valley offering great deals and new volunteer opportunity to help the homeless get their identification back. More on this edition of Own it Girl! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Equity Home Loans jvolpone@bayeq.com 702-541-0653 IG: @justinvolpone FUN...2022-08-3141 minOwn It GirlEp. 135 - Real Estate & HeartbreakFind out how many months of inventory available in the Phoenix area and why you need to pay attention to that number. Find out what books we are reading. A great message we heard from a trauma counselor for those of us that are just tired. You won't feel bad about it after listening to this. Plus a great volunteer opportunity and a new restaurant to try. All this and much more today on Own It Girl!! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Jonathon Keenan Business Operations Manager Bay Equity Home Loans jkennan@ba...2022-08-1743 minOwn It GirlEp. 134 - Balanced MarketNo sellers market anymore in any of the cities in the Valley. Get the latest in the Own It Girl Market Report. Find out the latest strategy sellers are using to help buyers get into a home. Tips on Laundry from a Consumer Reports test engineer. Find out the 5 things he would never do when doing laundry. Hate cooking with stainless steel because the food sticks? Find out the proper way to use it. Plus a great volunteer opportunity and a new restaurant to try. All this and much more today on Own It Girl!! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@Tha...2022-08-1035 minOwn It GirlEp. 133 - Relationships & AZ Real EstateThe latest on the AZ Real estate market and interest rates. Valley Attorney Dori Zavala joins us to talk more about her movie "Pharma". 5 Things not to do from a small business attorney. 10 things not to do from a police officer. All this plus a fun thing to do and a great non profit that helps dogs. More on this edition of Own it Girl! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Equity Home Loans jvolpone@bayeq.com 702-541-0653 IG: @justinvolpone Gayle Basss IG - @gaylebasstv Dori Zavala...2022-08-0356 minOwn It GirlEp. 132 - Pharma - The Fight For TruthFind out what you need to focus on now that the seller's market is over. Valley attorney Dori Zavala, Producer of " Pharma: the Fight For Truth" joins us. She tells us her journey from going from Valley attorney working immigration cases to now writing a screen play and producing a movie. We discuss how it should be encouraged to explore your interests and passions rather than staying in the same profession your entire working career. Also five words, colors and even motions that could get you sued if you use them. A great non profit that helps women in the Valle...2022-07-271h 02Own It GirlEp. 131 - Women of StrengthWe introduce you to the Women of Strength Events that Suzy Lavenda has created in the Phoenix area. Learn about all the great inspirational speakers that have taken part in this yearly event to bring women together. Find out designer trends for 2023 and 2024 and the latest in our changing real estate market. All this and much more today on Own It Girl!! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Jonathon Keenan Business Operations Manager Bay Equity Home Loans jkennan@bayeq.com 602.714.1803 IG: @jonathonkeenan @rossteambayequity Gayle Basss IG - @gaylebasstv Volunteer Oppportunity volunteermatch.org Women of S...2022-07-2138 minOwn It GirlEp. 130 - Bryan's Dating QuestionsFinally!! Gayle has been talking about her boyfriend Bryan's list of questions he presented her when they started dating. We love them!! We go over some of them today. As well, is our Sellers market totally over? Find out about median sales prices and where they have lowered. Find out how sellers are now helping buyers buy down their interest rates to make their homes more attractive to purchase. All this and much more today on Own It Girl!! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Equity Home Lo...2022-07-1357 minOwn It GirlEp. 129 - This Unprecedented Real Estate MarketThe collapse between April and June is unprecedented - faster and more violent than we have ever witnessed, Find out more from the Cromford Report. Interest rates - a break you need to know about. Also find out about more finishes that will date your home. Plus Gayle Bass joins us to talk about a great volunteer opportunity that helps foster children and reviews the latest movies you may want to check out. Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com cantrememberheremail@gmail.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Equity Home Loans jvolpone@bayeq.com 702-541-0653 IG: @ju...2022-07-0652 minOwn It GirlEp. 128 - Finishes That Will Date Your HomeFind out the finishes that will date your home. DO NOT DO THESE THINGS!! Find out the biggest mistake that everyone makes when it comes to their floors and counters. As well, we give you the latest on the AZ Real Estate Market. There's a cold wind blowing through it. Great cleaning hacks and a toxic tip to find out who your partner is texting. Plus Gayle Bass joins us to talk about a great volunteer opportunity that helps foster children. Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com 602.620.2277 2022-06-2951 minOwn It GirlEp. 127 - How Human Nature Can Tank The MarketThe AZ Real Estate Market is changing. Find out the latest as we have the report from Michael Orr with the Cromford Report on how human nature plays a factor in what happens to the real estate market in AZ. Find out just how much inventory has come on the market in the last month. We have more tips to save your life, and two great things to do in the Phoenix metro area! Plus Gayle Bass joins us to talk about a great volunteer opportunity that helps feed children. All this and more!!! Diane...2022-06-2244 minOwn It GirlEp. 126 - Balanced Real Estate Market In The Future?Just how much more inventory is there on the market? When are we going to hit a balanced real estate market. May be sooner than you think. More tips to save your life, advice for new home buyers, why you shouldn't pay off your credit cards and two great things to do in the Phoenix metro area! Plus Gayle Bass joins us to talk about a great volunteer opportunity that helps elder Native Americans on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. What a great orgranization. All this and more!!! Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Courtney...2022-06-1545 minOwn It GirlEp. 125 - The AZ Market...and Where Interest Rates Are HeadingLots of info about how the Phoenix real estate market is changing. We've got a lot more inventory. Find out what The Cromford Report says. Where are interest rates going? Should you buy down points when you take out a mortgage or refinance. We talk about a cool place you can see bats in Phoenix. And a new place to hang out with live music. Find out how a Starbucks small coffee cup is the same as the other two bigger sizes. How to safe your live in different scenarios and find out what icky 70s clothes are coming back. All this...2022-06-0839 minOwn It GirlEp. 124 - Negotiating RepairsAll about our market!!! If you're negotiating repairs on a purchase or sale, why you should get quotes from contractors to back up your requests for repairs or your credit in lieu of repairs. We talk about this as well as the cooling real estate market. Why now is a great time to talk to a lender. We talk to Comedienne August O'Neal about her comedy series and the big step of becoming a producer of shows. We also have tips on laundry, foods you should spend money on and how to pick a watermelon. All this and more!!! Diane Brenna...2022-06-0152 minOwn It GirlEp. 123 - Good News For Buyers...and Italy!The switch has flipped in the Arizona real estate market. Great news for buyers as you have a lot more to choose from. Find out how much more inventory we have in the different price ranges. We talk all about Diane's trip to Italy and Justin's honeymoon spotl the Amalfi Coast. Also find out three home hacks you're going to love and are you cleaning your ears the right way? All this and more on today's episode. CONTACTS: Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Equity Home Loans jvolpone@bayeq.com 70...2022-05-2537 minOwn It GirlEp. 122 - Cooling Market & Gayle Bass Join Diane Brennan and special guest, National & Local TV Personality Gayle Bass along with Jonathon Keenan of Bay Equity Home Loans. We discuss the cooling real estate market in Arizona. It doesn't mean prices are going down, find out why. Gayle talks about her experience buying and selling as well as her volunteer work with the homeless. Find out more about the organization she works with. Find out what to do if someone Amber Heard's your finger, the top cities in the US to find a husband and what two minutes of anger can do to your body. As well Adv...2022-05-1154 minOwn It GirlEp. 121 - Market Cooling & Dealing with ADD Find out the latest on the AZ Real Estate Market - things are cooling! Find out the details!! We have the best resource for support with Autism Spectrum, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities and more! The amazing Tina Kramer with Prime Learning, joins us for a fascinating conversation. It may help you understand those closest to you. Tina provides support for individuals with learning differences and their families. We also get tips on how to enjoy the biggest country music festival of the year, Country Thunder!! And...more foods that are banned in other countries but we eat here. All of this plus...2022-05-0447 minOwn It GirlEp. 120 - Good News For Buyers, Pole Dancers, and Women Looking For Cute Guys We have more great news for buyers! Find out why! We take a look at interest rates historically and have our full real estate market report. Find out the foods that are banned in other countries but we eat here and the best website to find the best deal on furniture. Adventure Girl tells us about a great place in the Valley we can pole dance and find out where to go to see good looking men?? It's her highest rated place yet. All of this plus much more on this week's episode of Own It Girl - That Real Estate...2022-04-2741 minOwn It GirlEp. 119 - Interest Rates & Inventory Where are interest rates going? Does it stop people from buying? We're also seeing signs of more inventory on the market. We'll tell you where. Why we're going to have to park somewhere new at the Phoenix Open! Find out what Phoenix is doing to keep people shaded during hot summers, how freeways are labeled, the proper amount of eye contact, how you get that song in your head unstuck and other psychology hacks. We have pictures on IG of Adventure Girl's new pink jeep. Find out where Jonathon's favorite place to get a burger in the Valley is and wher...2022-04-2047 minOwn It GirlEp. 118 - The Luxury Market: Can These Prices Go Higher?Find out just how much prices have increased in our luxury real estate markets of the Phoenix metro area. Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Biltmore and North Scottsdale. Are they going to continue to go up? Find out why waiting to buy a home will cost you more. Details on a new home development coming to the Valley. Find out how to delete your personal information off the internet and did you know reversing hearing loss is possible? Find out how! Plus we tell you about a great non profit in the Valley you can volunteer at that helps seniors from becoming home...2022-04-1353 minOwn It GirlEp. 117 - Kitchen Remodels: What You Need To Know Remodeling your kitchen.? Everything you need to know. What's trendy and what's classic? What are the best appliances? What can you expect to spend. Kitchen design expert Jacquie Scott joins us to discuss it all. A must listen if you're thinking about making changes to your kitchen. We talk real estate! Is the AZ real estate market cooling? Find out the latest. How to tell if your partner or friend is a giver or a taker. All of this plus much more on this week's episode of Own It Girl - That Real Estate Show for Women. CONTACT INFORMATION Diane Brenna...2022-04-0656 minOwn It GirlEp. 116 - Your Authentic Self In Business We talk all about personal growth today and so much more! Matt Gottesman, host of the podcast "Hustle Sold Separately" joins us to talk about how aligning your passion, values and being your authentic self in business, breeds success. And what is success to you? We also have the latest on the AZ Real estate front. Will prices continue to rise? How about buying a house for your parents? There's a mortgage to help you do just that. Find out about Freddie Mac's Parent Purchase Program. In this week's volunteer opportunity we introduce you to Silver Lining Riding. It's is an equ...2022-03-3051 minOwn It GirlEp. 115 - Appraisals: What You Need To KnowWe talk appraisals and what your realtor should be doing. Have a low appraisal, what you can do to fight it. If you're doing a bathroom remodel, find out the must haves for your renovations. @Adventuregirl2000 tells us about a great place for Happy Hour and mark your calendar for the best Derby party in the Valley to go to evah! Plan ahead, it sells out quickly! CONTACT INFORMATION Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Ashleigh Herman ashleigh.f.herman@gmail.com 480.532.3140 IG: @ashleigfherman Justin Volpone Loan Officer Bay Equity Home Loans jvolpone@bayeq.com 702-54...2022-03-2350 minOwn It GirlEp. 114 - Gas & Less Cash Down On A Home Do you know there is a difference in the quality of gas? Who knew? We found tips on how to extend your tank with these crazy prices. Also find out how you can save some cash on a down payment. Find out the latest development details to revamp the classic, Metro Center Mall. Did you know birth control can mess up how you pick a perfect mate? Where do we get this stuff? We also introduce you to @Adventuregirl2000 and the great restaurant she has for us to try that's engulfed in a nursery of palm tress. She also tells us about...2022-03-1641 minOwn It GirlEp. 113 - How Rentals are telling us there could be more supplyFind out how the rental market could be a sign that we could have more inventory coming on the market. Plus why it's important to follow the aging population when analyzing real estate trends. The benefits of refinancing. Learn about the Japanese custom of looking at blood type to figure out personality types. Have extra business clothes you're trying to get rid of? We tell you about Dress For Success and how they will take them off your hands. Plus so much more. CONTACT INFORMATION Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Ashleigh Herman ashleigh.f.herman...2022-03-0959 minOwn It GirlWhat's Hot, What's NotWhat's hot and what's not in interior design? Alicia Guerrieri, with Isearchdecor.com and author of “Making it Pop: 5 Step Guide to Professionally Optimizing Your Sale at Maximum Return” joins us to tell us all the new trends coming in and what's going out. What are the new colors? What about flooring? Thinking of remodeling? What's the most important thing to spend your money on? We also talk about the latest in Arizona's real estate market, find out how fun Cave Creek, AZ and we highlight a great non profit called Arizonaschildren.org is to explor...2022-03-0256 minOwn It GirlHave An Idea You Think Could Make $$$$?Are you a woman with a great business idea and don't know what to do with it? We have the best resource for you on today's episode of Own It Girl, That Real Estate Show for Women!! Melissa Lamson joins us with RecreateNow.org, a group that gets your butt moving on that business or non profit idea! They have done all the hard work for you so you don't waste your money making mistakes. Plus is the market starting to cool? Find the latest AZ market information as well, Stacy Voss tells us why she loves working on the Ros...2022-02-2344 minOwn It GirlWhat You Need To Know About The AZ Homestead ActFind out about huge changes to the AZ Homestead Act and how it affect you! And why it could mean more bankruptcies. Join Realtor Diane Brennan, Lender Jonathon, Escrow Officer Andrea Kahan and Maggie Clark with Equity Title as they talk about this and more. Find out about volunteering at Phoenix Children's Hospital and take in the Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale CONTACT LIST Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com 602.620.2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan @ownitgirl_podcast Jonathon Keenan NMLS ID#14061 602.721.8037 Bay Equity LLC NMLS ID#76988 Fun Thing to Do: Arabian Horse Show scottsdaleshow.com Volunteer Opportunity PhoenixChildrens.org https://ww...2022-02-1644 minOwn It GirlSelf-Employed? What You Need To Know To Get A Home Loan!Join Realtors Diane Brennan and Ashleigh Herman along with Justin Volpone with Bay Equity Home Loans to talk about what the self employed need to know about getting a home loan. Get the latest real estate news about what's happening in Arizona. Other topics include, barking dogs in the neighborhood, sending a text when you are emotional and the group reviews Pitch, a new restaurant in Phoenix. Contact Information: Diane Brennan Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com 602-620-2277 IG: @myrealtordianebrennan, @ownitgirl_podcast Ashleigh Herman, Realty One Group,2022-02-0943 minOwn It GirlHow Long Will AZ Prices Rise?Jonathon Keenan with Bay Equity Home Loans joins Diane Brennan and Ashleigh Herman to talk about the future of real estate in Arizona. Will home prices continue to rise? If so, for how long? Why do people still think this is a bubble? Find out this and more on today's episode of Own It Girl! How to Contact Us Diane Brennan, Coldwell Banker Realty Diane@ThatRealEstateShow.com, 602-620-2277 IG & Tik Tok: @myrealtordianebrennan Ashleigh Herman, Realty One Group, ashleigh.f.herman24@gmail.com, 480-532-3140 Jonathon Keenan, Bay Eq...2022-02-0252 minOwn It GirlWe Talk To A Real Sugar DaddyWe talk Arizona real estate as well we talk to a real Sugar Daddy and find out all about this arrangement. Curious? We sure were! On this podcast: Realtor & Host Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker, Ashleigh Herman with Realty One Group, Courtney Crowder & Stacy Voss with Bay Equity, Marcus, host of "Secrets of a Sugar Daddy" podcast. (2:48) UNSUNG HEROES PROGRAM - How we help first responders in the Valley buy or sell a home. We contribute 25% of our commission to help the first responder , Bay Equity gives the hero back 1.4 of 1% of the total loan amount and our participating title com...2022-01-2655 minOwn It GirlShady Agents Diane & Ashleigh talk about the process of becoming a real estate agent and what you have to do once you get your license. They also talk about the shady and unethical things some real estate agents are doing with multiple offers. They also talk about home appreciation. Thanks to our friends at the Cromford Report for their list of ranking cities by average sales price per square foot. The least expensive cities have outperformed the rest. Top spot for annual appreciation is Coolidge, Arizona at 40.5% rate of appreciation in one year. It's the most affordable on the list of 40, sitting at $...2022-01-1943 minOwn It GirlReal Estate & Great ReadsJoin Diane Brennan, Host and Realtor with Coldwell Banker, Ashleigh Herman with Realty One Group, Justin Volpone with Bay Equity Home Loans and Mary Van Alstyne with Landmark Title. (1:39) We invite first responders to take part in our "Unsung Heroes Program." Diane and Ashleigh contribute 25% of their commission to the hero. Bay Equity contributes .25% of the total loan amount toward closing costs. First Responders include active duty military, Veterans, police officers, firefighters, 911 operators, emergency room personnel. (3:10, 49:39) We are going to try a new restaurant each week...2022-01-1253 minOwn It GirlMake Sure Your Realtor Does This!! Join Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker, Ashleigh Herman with Realty One Group, Justin Volpone with Bay Equity Home Loans and Mary Van Alstyne with Landmark Title. On Own It Girl, we talk about the loud New Year's Eve this year, pew pew pew. Update on Diane's red light therapy order disaster and her new sleeping habits. She goes over some of the tips. Learn what to do if you get bumped off your flight. We follow erika @erikakullberg, a lawyer on TikTok and she says what this is called is "Involuntary Denied Boarding." According to the Department of Transportation, if...2022-01-0543 minOwn It GirlMen and Women Christmas GiftsDiane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty invites Ashleigh Herman with Realty One Group back to the show! Diane talks about going to see the premiere of the new Kurt Warner movie, American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story. She shares a cool story about Kurt saving the day for her back during her time in sports radio. Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans joins the conversation and he and Brian the producer talk about the Christmas gift buying that went horribly wrong, and Ashleigh and Diane talk about the worst gifts they've received. Diane talks...2021-12-2245 minOwn It GirlWhat Californians Need to Know About AZThe crew welcomes Ashleigh Herman with Realty One Group to the show! She joins Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty and talk about the Verrado area and their relationship in real estate. They also discuss inflation, and Tom Ross with Bay Equity talks about how it will affect the market (and not the hype about a bubble). Diane shares a cool place that she tells all her friends about that offer really unique furniture pieces for reasonable prices called Delaney's Auction! Diane asks about the heavy influx of Californians and things they need to know a...2021-12-1536 minOwn It GirlFoodies and Real EstateToday we celebrate Justin Volpone with Bay Equity Home Loans in studio! Justin is part of the wonderful team at Bay Equity and we discuss his very interesting relationship status, couples therapy, and more! Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty discusses the latest in the state of real estate, and Justin talks about the misconceptions about people thinking that this market is due for a crash, and how "not having time" shouldn't be a tremendous factor in getting pre-qualified. Diane talks about 10 NEW restaurants in the Valley that you should know about, and a story...2021-12-0846 minOwn It GirlGET SOME SLEEP!Today we focus on getting consistent, GREAT nights of sleep! Dr. Saman Rezaie, owner of Blocks of Health sits down with us and talks about not only the importance of a good nights' sleep, but his treatment of Diane during her bout with COVID, and the importance of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talks about the state of the markets, the Fed and rates (including what to expect), who is and isn't refinancing at the present time, and what the latest COVID variant might have done to affect rates. D...2021-12-0153 minOwn It GirlWhat You Need to Know About Home Inspections and MaintenanceWe sit down with Marc Frieslinger with Doubletree Home Inspections and talk about tips for what to look for in a home inspector, what Marc and his company looks for on home purchases, and some maintenance items you'll be glad you know about! Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty hosts and discusses some things she learned on TikTok including seven classic design trends, a "Buy NOTHING" movement on Facebook, and more! Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talks with Diane about their addiction to Apple and how much Apple makes in the time it...2021-11-2440 minOwn It GirlBuild to Rent CommunitiesWe talk about a very strange experience that Diane hasn't seen in all her years in real estate. She and Diva found a frustrating experience last Friday night with a place required a vaccination card to get in. It was strange to see that in Arizona! They'll talk about where it was and the dilemma we were faced with. Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty shares things she learned on TikTok including in the world of design (is Burlwood back?) Check out our Instagram for a cool video of Burlwood if you're unfamiliar by clicking...2021-11-1744 minOwn It GirlAppraisals - All You Need to KnowWe've got a great episode for you! We are welcoming the wonderful appraiser, Jay Josephs from Josephs Appraisal Group. Diane Brennan, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty hosts and shares some things she learned on TikTok, including food safety, a way to "fake" a Ginger Ale flavor in a pinch, and you won't believe how many dollars per pound an NFL player could get fined for being overweight! Diane also shares a great article from CNBC written by Kathy and Ross Petras about phrases to avoid saying in order to project more confidence! T...2021-11-1052 minOwn It GirlBees in Mesa, Trips to Italy, and Inflation EffectsDiane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty and host of the show starts with a crazy story about a home she was trying to show the client, she talks about a really cool thing to know about in demand items at Costco and how to avoid the line. Diva tells a very funny story about an item she found at Goodwill that involved our friend of the show, Jen the Builder! She also shares a fun thing to do in the Valley at the Italian Pizza & Wine Festival. It's going on this Saturday, November 6th but happens every...2021-11-0335 minOwn It GirlInflation Effects on Real Estate and Fighting Against AbuseDiane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty talks with Tom and Diva about the state of the real estate markets, and Tom Ross with Bay Equity jumps into some important points about inflation, refinancing, costs of materials and labor, and it's affect on debt. They talk about debt consolidation as part of a refinance structure, and Diane covers some really cool alternatives for shops to go to! Here are some examples; Instead of Restoration Hardware - try Four Hands Century as an alternative to Pottery Barn Not Ballard Designs but Uttermost They talk more trends for 2022...2021-10-2731 minOwn It GirlAZ Real Estate and Helping AZ Foster CareA very special episode where we feature one of the kindest and coolest non-profits and ask the founder to sit down with us! Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty jumps right into some news about why she wasn't able to host the last episode. She talks about getting COVID despite having had her vaccination, and the craziness that followed. "Diva" Danielle Williams, our Social Community Director jumps in with her response - buying an AIR FRYER! The group talks about how amazing their cooking experiences are and share some fun facts about recipes they like....2021-10-2038 minOwn It GirlAZ Real Estate and U-Haul to the Rescue!Diane Brennan, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans jump in with talk about Diane's experiences the previous week in Vermont. She shared a funny story about the transportation they ended up with, and more funny stories. Diva Danielle and Diane shared a story about the people they meet on planes and other public places - with very different experiences! Diane talked about a crazy situation at DC Ranch with Sissoo trees and the millions of dollars in damage that have resulted. Brian, the producer of the show, s...2021-10-0637 minOwn It GirlWhat Does a Normal Market Feel Like?Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty and Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talk in depth about a real estate market that should be looked at with a different perspective. It is slowing down, but that should not be looked at as an alarm of things to come. We have experienced some unprecedented growth and the easing off of that does not necessarily mean that there are signs of trouble. Thanks of course to Tina Tamboer of the Cromford Report for a lot of the data included in the presentation! We'll dive into where things are...2021-09-2235 minOwn It GirlWhere the New Homes AreOn this episode we talk about a new spa in town, and how much we love massages, pedicures, and more. We talk about cash out refi's, desktop appraisals, and more. We also take a deep look at new builds. If you're looking for a place to live, we'll help you find out where the new builds are. We talk about the still heavy demand, but we'll help you find some spots in We'll talk about Meritage and Lansea breaking new ground and a new development in Vistancia. Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talks...2021-09-1539 minOwn It GirlGet Better Credit and What Redheads Need to KnowDiane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty and the crew begin by discussing how strange it is in Arizona that the school year starts so early. They also talk about why redheads need more anesthesia when undergoing medical procedures, and the viral TikTok video where the wife throws things at her husband and he ALWAYS catches! Tom Ross with Bay Equity does a deep dive on credit scores. Such critical information you need to know! They talk about myths associated with credit scores, especially spread by on-air celebrities. Tom breaks down the ranges of scores and what it...2021-08-1844 minOwn It GirlDon't Be a Wildcat!Today Diane Brennan and friends cover a lot of interesting area. We mix it up and touch on a lot of important points, including a conversation that Diane had and wanted to share from Judy Lowe (real estate commissioner), the Wildcat Subdivision nightmares. Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans jumps in and talks with Diane about some of the unintended consequences of this real estate rush. Diane talks about some examples of people getting duped because of the limited options they had while rushing to buy a house and foregoing an inspection. We talk...2021-08-1131 minOwn It GirlWhat You Need to Know About Listing a Rental with AirBnBShould you list your house on AirBnB? How does it work and what are the downsides? Diane Brennan and Tina Tamboer dive deep into not only the basic questions, but the larger picture - including how it affects market demand and lots of things most people don't realize. Diane talks about her experience with a second home first as a rental property, and then later as listed on AirBnB. She talks about the small steps you can take to help make it an amazing experience for guests while keeping your costs low. Tina and Diane s...2021-07-2833 minOwn It GirlCoping with the Divorce Process and Real EstateThere are key things to keep in mind when working out a settlement during a divorce. We talk about getting a home warranty, getting inspections, and what to look out for when talking to realtors. We discussed a lot about divorce and real estate in episode 5, and you should check it out to get the full scope of things to consider. We talk to Dawn Ryan, who is a life coach who specializes in helping people cope with divorce and the entire process. She has a 12-week program that helps spell out how to analyze...2021-07-2135 minOwn It GirlMeeting Jonathon Keenan with Bay EquityJonathon Keenan and Courtney Crowder with Bay Equity Home Loans sit down with us and talk lending and what they love about their jobs! We'll talk about lending in general as well. We'll also talk about a Defend the Caveman segment and we're fully prepared to put the guys in studio on the spot. Talkin' junk! We talk TikTok videos and discuss the status of the continuing sellers market in real estate with Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty. Diva talks about a fun thing to do at the Chandler Center for the...2021-07-1435 minOwn It GirlUnderstanding Men with Alison ArmstrongAlison Armstrong joins us for this special episode! She's spent decades helping women understand men and vice versa. She's an inspiration and she'll share some of the secrets to a healthier relationship. Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty sits down with Alison and discusses a few critical thoughts about communication and understanding; The single most important thing a woman can do to keep a relationship strong Daring to share early the thing that you think will make him run What makes a partner, a boyfriend, or a playmate! Why and how women emasculate men and what...2021-07-0747 minOwn It GirlAll About Getting a Home LoanIt's time for us to have some fun with Justin Volpone of Bay Equity Home Loans! A very informative episode where Diane Brennan of Coldwell Banker Realty and friends discuss things you need to know before or get ready for when taking out a loan. Justin runs us through the process and gives some tips that are essential to the process. We also dive a bit further into the world of "Chief" our technical director. You'll love this fun part of the conversation. Diva Danielle, our Social Community Director talks about a fun thing to d...2021-06-3038 minOwn It GirlExplaining PMI & RentalsWhy realtors don't want to help you, low commissions, property management companies, and people with "Staffordshire Terriers". We'll talk PMI. It stands for Private Mortgage Insurance and we'll talk about what it is and how to get rid of it. Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty hosts and will tell you about the state of this crazy real estate market and how it's changing, and will give you a great tip for saving money on spas during the summer! HUGE NEWS from the Fed - they said they'll keep interest rates low (except...2021-06-2340 minOwn It GirlInflation - How It Affects YouWe talk about the slight change in the real estate climate, we talk about a friend who was "ghosted" in a relationship and made the terrible mistake of drunk gifting! A little different than drunk dialing! We talk about the poor woman and the lessons learned. Things I learned On TikTok include that there is now a 5th ocean, Magic erasers that sell for $7 under the brand name Mr. Clean are actually melamine sponges that are 200 for $12 on Amazon, and much more. Tom Ross with Bay Equity talks about the misconceptions about what...2021-06-1634 minOwn It GirlYour OLD HouseDo you ever drive by your old house? No one prepares you for the emotional attachment. Like, when should you stop caring? Is it weird to drive by and yell: "Water!! The Oleanders need water!! It's taken me 11 years to build those up...and you don't even care?" We talk about that, we'll talk about this continuing sellers market, and each week Diva Danielle tells us about a volunteer opportunity in the Valley for you and a fun thing to do. This week the thing to do is the Sunset Summer Series, featuring concerts at the Royal...2021-06-0925 minOwn It GirlHot Girl SummerDiane Brennan talks about her trip to Clear Sky Resorts - she went this weekend and has lots to share! The crew also sits down with Veronica Chavarria of Leidan Mitchell Hair Salon. We are talking HOT GIRL SUMMER! Veronica also gets into a discussion about where the hot men are in the Valley! "Diva" Danielle talks about a volunteer opportunity with Arizona Autism United, and a fun thing to do at Scottsdale Margarita Fest! Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talks about some real estate and mortgages as well! ...2021-05-2635 minOwn It GirlBirthdays and Breakups!For the first time in history the monthly average price of a single-family home in Phoenix (the city as defined by the USPS) has exceeded $509,000. One year ago, the average was just over $390,000 (that's over a 30% increase!) Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans discusses these stats with Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty and the value of that information and more, that the Cromford Report is so incredible delivering! Also, how much does an Airbnb in Kyrgyzstan cost? The crew discusses that, Handmaid's Tale, how to clean your sinks and cotton balls soaked in...2021-05-1931 minOwn It GirlReal Estate and Make UpOn today's episode special guest, Victoria Thompson, founder of we Steel Rise - her non profit helps Veteran women who have been incarcerated get back on their feet. Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty first congratulates the Rogers family; Michelle, Adam & Lily. They did get their offer accepted on a beautiful piece of property in Cave Creek, walking distance to all the great restaurants and bars and Frontier Town, amazing. They're going to remodel and we can't wait to follow their journey and see what they do with the place. We continue to talk about...2021-04-2838 minOwn It GirlTapping Into EquityWe jump in fast and furious right at the start of the show! A lot of times some great moments and conversations accidentally happen before we start recording. We decide to jump into a fun poll that we started to discuss, then paused for the show. Best dad in a 90's sitcom is one of the topics covered. We talk to "Diva" about a standup act coming up for her at the Desert Rose in Glendale on May 21st! Click here for tickets! We jump into a quick conversation about the continued craziness in the...2021-04-2138 minOwn It GirlReal Estate, Real LifeToday, Diane Brennan starts off by apologizing for last week's episode. The timing of a deal falling out and something that happened with an ex. Danielle and Chief tell her that her show was great. Diane tells about The Commitment Phobe by Emily Wilcox, a book she talked about last week. To her point about thinking the show was bad, she said she didn't do it justice. She took the opportunity to tell a bit more about it. Diane talks about a procedure that she had done by Dr. Stefanie Kuerschner that causes increased collagen p...2021-04-1440 minOwn It GirlReal Estate & RelationshipsOn today's episode, Tom Ross is off this week, so Diane and Danielle have a "women only" show! Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty will talk about some direct responses to some of the myths out there about this market being in some kind of "bubble". The myths couldn't be more false. Some of the Myths About the Arizona Housing Market Today’s mini-boom cannot be sustained Few people foresaw the housing market crash 15 years ago that ignited a worldwide recession Fueled by low interest rates, loose mortgage lending standards, and the nation's unshakeable fait...2021-04-0726 minOwn It GirlLight At the End of the Tunnel?On this episode, Diane Brennan of Coldwell Banker Realty talks about some unfortunate things she saw from a selling agent in Chandler. Dirty houses, and more! Why don't agents help coach their clients? Even in this market some of the basics get overlooked. The crew also discusses a very important thing; guys, are you standing up or sitting down when you pee? Diane discusses the responsibilities for each person about cleaning the bathroom as well. Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talks about the state of Arizona real estate with Diane, and she breaks...2021-03-3125 minOwn It GirlWaiving Appraisals No BuenoOn this episode, Diane Brennan of Coldwell Banker Realty and Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talk about the problems with waiving an appraisal. Tom goes in depth about the pros and cons. They start with a story from Tom's date night with his wife, then talk about voting for Danielle in her nomination for Best TV Personality in AZ Central's Best of the Desert 2021. Click the link to vote! It only takes a moment and is sincerely appreciated. Resources and Links: To reach Diane: Facebook is /ThatRealEstateShow Instagram...2021-03-2432 minOwn It GirlWhy There's NO Housing Bubble!On this episode, Diane Brennan of Coldwell Banker Realty and Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans work hard to dispel the continued hype that somehow this market will fall apart. NOT TRUE! They give some hard facts that will give you the myriad reasons why. Diane talks about Diva's special coming up this weekend where she is featured as a cancer survivor. She also shares some really funny stuff from TikTok - hilarious and helpful content! The gang talks to Chief (the producer) about his interview he did at the NASCAR race...2021-03-1736 minOwn It GirlInvesting and Saving TaxesOn today's episode Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty and the crew talk about online dating, and give their thoughts on Diane's dating profile. They also talk to Susan Czubek with eQRP.co. She discusses some incredible and interesting ways to manage your tax burden in a smart way, using a qualified retirement plan. If you haven't filed yet - YOU MUST CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE! Tom Ross talks about interest rates and contrasts them with this unique period in real estate history - Diane talks about how intense this seller's market really is. ...2021-03-0346 minOwn It GirlPool NightmaresOn today's episode we briefly talk about our predictions for the Super Bowl this weekend, which devolves quickly into a conversation about whether Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady is more attractive. We also talk about our love (or ambivalence) about sports, and Diane Brennan tells her favorite Tyrann Mathieu story. Tom Ross with Bay Equity and Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty talk about what kinds of email you read or ignore. The main subject of the show talks about the state of the market, and then we go into detail about pool nightmares! ...2021-02-0344 minOwn It GirlArizona Real Estate Market UpdateOn today's episode we talk first about this crazy cold and wet weather we've had! "Chief" disagrees with our assessment about whether what we saw was snow or hail. Diane Brennan, host of the show with Coldwell Banker Realty, talks about being sick last week and how in her line of work there really is no "day off" when it comes to being under the weather. On this episode Diane talks in depth with Tom Ross, with Bay Equity Home Loans about the breakdown of the Arizona real estate market. The numbers are mind blowing. T...2021-01-2732 minOwn It GirlFlipping Women: How To Find More PropertiesOn today's episode Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty sits down with Justin Colby of Phoenix Wealth Builders to discuss why you ladies need to consider flipping houses. First we will jump into our latest poll regarding our technical director's mullet, and Diane talks about a situation with her refrigerator repair in our Defend the Caveman segment. Justin talks about how investors improve the real estate market, how he got involved in flipping houses, what it to takes to be successful at flipping, and more! Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talks...2021-01-1352 minOwn It GirlNew Year, New You: Tips on How to Improve Your CreditIt's our last episode of 2020! Hosted by Diane Brennan, a realtor with Coldwell Banker along with Tom Ross, with Bay Equity Home Loans, and "Diva" Danielle Williams, our Social Community Director. On this episode we talk about Diane's heat going out, a special gift she got from a neighbor, and what Tom and Danielle did for the holidays. We jump into our technical director's trip to Arkansas (by car) with the family and we'll play a short clip of his son opening his gift! We talk about pet peeves in our Defend the...2020-12-3047 minOwn It GirlDon't Use the Builder's LenderOn today's show we dive deep into why you should not use your builder's lender! But first.... Tom Ross with Bay Equity is back and his vacation to Hawaii with his wife was great and he'll tell us all about that! He said that it is unfortunate how hard Hawaii has been hit by the COVID economy and talks about it felt great to help participate. Diane Brennan with Coldwell Banker Realty dives into a topic that Tom missed bits and pieces of and recruits the help of the entire show to fill him in...2020-12-1637 minOwn It GirlKitchen Remodel MistakesDiane Brennan, with Coldwell Banker Realtor, Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans, and "Diva" Danielle Williams (our social community director) sit down today with their in studio guest, Jen the Builder! They had so much fun with her last week that they brought her on to continue some great discussions! This time they cover mistakes to avoid in a kitchen remodel, and Jen's "cupboard" business (as if she's not busy enough!) Jen the Builder is on Instagram @jen_the_builder, or visit JenTheBuilder.com. We talk to Tom about how long he expects rate to stay...2020-12-0258 minOwn It GirlReal Estate and LearningOn our 50th episode, Diane Brennan is back! Danielle and Tom discuss the week previous and how they fared while Diane was out. On today's show we'll talk about lending with Tom Ross, and we talked about 'Defend the Caveman' segment and our video promo producer made a judgement call and used a bit of a crude meme at the end of the promo we used a couple of weeks ago. We'll review and decide what the crew thinks, plus talk about some other crude behavior. We'll talk about the state of the market (it's g...2020-11-1847 minOwn It GirlCheating On Your RealtorOn today's episode we'll jump right in with our knucklehead of the week - a buyer's agents that showed home with garage and all doors wide open in 110 degrees! We congratulate Laura on her second home - Own It Girl! Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans talks about what these lenders that are offering incredibly low interest rates are "actually" doing, and what you need to think about when considering that rate. And for all those people that, when it comes to real estate, say "I don't know how it works"... we a...2020-08-2652 minOwn It GirlHome Buying Series: From Appraisal to Close on a HomeDiane Brennan continues with number seven in the Home Buying Series. It's time to talk about the time from the appraisal to closing on a home. First, we discuss "mansplaining". We get into what it was and Diane tells a funny story about something that happened to her, told a friend, and was told about this term. We discuss what it was and how often it seems to happen! Also how irritating it is! Diane jumps in with Tom Ross, an experienced lender with Bay Equity, about the what he is finding in trends with...2020-02-2638 minOwn It GirlHome Buying Series: Accepted OfferIt’s Part 3 in Own It Girl’s Home Buying Series. Diane Brennan and Tom Ross talk about getting your offer accepted in a competitive seller’s market. They go over Diane’s three things you need to do to have your offer accepted. She talks about what an escalation clause is and how it could give you an edge on the competition. Tom shares a hack that he uses as a lender to help a deal go through when the appraisal comes in a bit off.2020-01-2841 minOwn It GirlHome Buying Series: Home SearchOwn It Girl's Home Buying Series Getting Qualified Home Search Offer Accepted Inspection Appraisal Appraisal is Low From Appraisal to Closing on a Home It’s part 2 of Own It Girl’s Home Buying Series. This episode is all about the search for that home now that you’ve been prequalified. Diane Brennan and Tina Tamboer talk about how hot the housing market is in the Phoenix area and what that means when you are looking. Tina warns that some buyers will have to be willing to not to get everything they want or be willin...2020-01-2227 minOwn It GirlReal Estate Life After DivorceDiane Brennan, Tina Tamboer, from the Cromford Report, and Tom Ross discuss the life altering event, divorce. Diane shares what your lawyer won't tell you about real estate post divorce. This tip could save you thousands of dollars! Also, how the purchase of a new home, post divorce, will look. Lastly, should you be sleeping with your door opened or closed? Diane clues you in on your safest option. Tina shares her personal experience and some other common pitfalls to avoid. And, what is happening right now with the market as well as what she...2020-01-0739 minOwn It GirlHome ImprovementDiane Brennan, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty & Tom Ross, from Bay Equity Home Loans, want to help you as you look at home improvement. Tom discusses several different financing options, along with which will work best for you and your project. While Diane looks at what these upgrades and projects can do as far as adding value to your investment. Diane also covers some simple items to do or avoid when planning and executing your remodeling or improvement projects.2020-01-0128 minOwn It GirlRecession: Is it Coming?Diane Brennan, Tina Tamboer, and Tom Ross give their memories of the 2008 Great Recession that rocked the state of Arizona. They discussed if we are heading for any kind of economic slowdown in the housing industry in the near future. At this point, the demand is higher than the supply for houses in Phoenix. Diane is a dual citizen and a resident of Canada as well. She got into the real estate business right during the crash in 2009 and started her show largely based on the fact that there was no trusted source for real estate information...2019-12-1743 minOwn It GirlWelcome to Own It Girl!Welcome to "Own It Girl", That Real Estate Show For Women. We've done a radio show until recently and we're venturing into the podcast universe! Below we've outlined a bit about ourselves, but the episode talks about our mission of empowering women in all matters related to women - not just real estate, but investments and much more! Tina Tamboer talks about buying her first property as a newly single woman, and how that felt. She talks about some of the challenges that women face when it comes to maintaining the home. She also talks about the...2019-12-1124 min