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Real Property St PeteEpisode 60 - May 2025 Market ReportSend us a textCheck out the RPSP May 2025 Market ReportSome solid news for a market which has been struggling over the last several months or the first part of 2025. Some glimmers of hope for moving properties and increased interest from out of state buyers. Also, an interesting discussion about Days on Market (DOM): What really gets measured here? What's missing about DOM as an indicator? Listen and David and Julie discuss the metric, intriguing!!Key Market TakeawaysClosed Sales:...2025-07-1416 min
People Business w/ O'Brien McMahonModern Day Etiquette w/ Julie JonesJulie Jones is a business protocol and etiquette expert, sought-after public speaker, corporate trainer, and educator. She is certified by the Protocol School of Washington. Mentioned on the ShowLearn more about Julie’s work on her website, Today’s Professionals: https://www.todaysprofessionals.com/Julie’s profile on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealjulieajonesFollow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjulieajones/_______________________Connect with O’Brien McMahon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obrienmcmahon/Learn more about O’Brien: https://obrienmcmahon.com/________________________Timestamps(00:00) I...2025-06-1749 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 58 - Rachel Nohlgren: Financial Planning and Mortgage LendingSend us a textRachel Nohlgren, Private Wealth Advisor with Mustard Seed Advisors of Raymond James, joins David and Julie for a discussion of financial markets, treasury notes, mortgage rates, lending in general.How does Rachel see the state of the economy?What is the likelihood of seeing a recession on the horizon?Unemployment, the Federal Government, and Private Sector CutsThe Luxury Real Estate Market: Who is Buying?How Does Real Estate fit into a balanced portfolio?How do Financial Planners advise clients on Home PurchasesHow do they advise on Investment Properties Want to work w...2025-06-0623 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 59 - Rachel Nohlgren: The Homebuying ExperienceSend us a textRachel Nohlgren, Financial Planner with Mustard Seed Advisors at Raymond James, joins David and Julie to share her experience in purchasing a home with David and The Vann Team. Informative discussion about the process of buying and navigation of the market, inspections and the transaction. Buying a Home to last for 10 or More YearsEmpowering a Single Parent 1st Time BuyerHow a Financial Planner might set a home purchasing budgetUnderstanding Value as a Buyer in an unusual marketDig Deeper with this past episode:Understanding Home Value -- A Buyer's Perspective2025-06-0621 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 57 - March April 2025 Market ReportSend us a textThe podcast episode discusses the current real estate market conditions in Pinellas County, focusing on single-family homes and condos. Here are the key points:Market Conditions: There's a significant increase in inventory, with a notable shortage of contractors affecting home preparation.Challenges: Supply chain disruptions are causing delays in renovations, affecting listing readiness and market competitiveness.Seller Strategies: Emphasis on competitive pricing and property condition to attract buyers, highlighting the importance of patience amidst longer selling times.Statistics: Metrics include a rise in inventory...2025-06-0619 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 56 - February 2025 SFH Market UpdateSend us a textPodcast Title: Real Property St. Pete PodcastHosts: Julie Jones (Smith and Associates) & David Van (Re/Max Metro) Topic: February 2025 Real Estate Statistics – Pinellas County🏡 Market OverviewFebruary is a short month, and the market update is also brief.Stats released by the Pinellas Realtor Organization show minimal change overall.Market remains stable with gradual shifts, not dramatic changes.📊 Key StatisticsMedian Time to Contract:42 days (↑ 4...2025-04-1905 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 55 - Sellers Make a Deal: April 2025Send us a textIn this episode, Julie and David dive into the evolving real estate market and share insights on pricing strategy and negotiating offers. Tune in for practical tips and real talk on making deals happen.Key Highlights:📉 Why every buyer expects a discount in today’s market🚪 No showings = overpriced: how to read the signs💸 What happens after a price reduction—and how it sparks activity🤝 Managing discounted offers and realistic expectations🔁 The realtor’s role: facilitating, not dictating negotiations⏳ Why timing and market conditions matter more than ever🧠 Seller mindset: focusing o...2025-04-1507 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 54 - Understanding Home Value -- A Buyer's PerspectiveSend us a textThought provoking podcast aimed to help Buyers Understand how to search for property and then understand and interpret value. Great to share with friends who are considering a home purchase in this market. Enjoy!!!Here's a bulleted synopsis for the Real Property St. Pete podcast:Julie Jones from Smith and Associates Real Estate and David Vann from REMAX Metro discuss the intricacies of determining home value in a fluctuating market.They emphasize that market value is what an informed buyer would pay, influenced by recent comparable sales ("co...2025-04-0419 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 53 - January 2025 Market ReportSend us a textThe hosts, Julie Jones and David Vann, discuss the January 2025 real estate market statistics. Key points include:Market Overview:Closed Sales: Up 13% year-over-year, signaling positive market movement.Cash Sales: Increased by 15%, with cash buyers representing 46% of sales.New Listings: Up 14.5%, contributing to a 28% increase in active inventory.Pending Inventory: Down 3%, indicating slower absorption.Inventory and Pricing Trends:Active inventory rose 28% overall and 43% for single-family homes, resembling a shift toward a buyer's market.Median sale prices dropped 4.4%, marking a rare decline...2025-03-2120 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 52 - December 2024 Market Stats (Jan 2025 PRO Release)Send us a textDavid and Julie discuss the January release of statistics about the month of December. Significant story of the market and what is driving the most activity. Check out the January Stats coming soon which further push the themes of this recovering market.Closed Sales: Up 33% (918 in Dec 2024 vs. 689 in Dec 2023)Cash Purchases: Up 43% (379 total), driven largely by flood-damaged or land-only propertiesMedian Sale Price: Up 10% to $436,000Average Sale Price: Down slightly to $600,000New Listings: Up 38.7% (974 new listings vs. 700 the pr...2025-03-1211 min
Business on the VineBuilding Business Success Through Etiquette and Communication with Julie JonesIn this insightful episode of 'Business on the Vine,' host Lady Jen Du Plessis sits down with etiquette specialist Julie Jones to explore the evolving roles of professionalism, networking, and leadership in the business world. They discuss the critical importance of personal branding, effective communication, and emotional intelligence, offering listeners practical advice on how to navigate complex professional settings. Tune in for a deep dive into the art of etiquette and leadership, and learn how to harness these skills to grow your business and personal brand.______________________Connect with Lady Jen2025-03-1240 min
The Spiritual Uplevel Podcast36. Stop Waiting, Start Living: Insights from Julie JonesIn this episode of 'The Spiritual Uplevel Podcast', host Jeri Cristine interviews Julie Jones, a keynote speaker, coach, NLP master practitioner, and author of 'Stop Waiting, Start Living.' Julie shares her journey from a bullied child to a career in law enforcement and then to life coaching, emphasizing the importance of living fully despite life's uncertainties. They delve into the power of NLP and hypnosis in personal growth, discussing both their benefits and misconceptions. Julie's personal experiences of loss—losing her mother, father, and husband—underscore her message about the preciousness of life and the significance of living fear...2025-02-2646 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 51 - Shore Acres Market: Tammy Brophy InterviewSend us a textJulie and David discuss the market in Shore Acres with Tammy Brophy. Tammy has been selling real estate in Shore Acres for 30 years and lived in the neighborhood even longer. A great story of serving community, family and friends in a time of hardship and crisis. How are the Sellers? How are the Buyers? Where is the market and how will it change? All great questions to discuss. Please enjoy a great discussion among friends.Want to work with us? David Vann can be found here, and Julie Jones can be found h...2025-02-0719 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 50 - Market Shift: October to November 2024Send us a textDavid and Julie share the tale of the tape for the market statistics in October and November of 2024. David also sneaks in a peek at the weekly stats that were being released in the first part of December. Trending looks good for the month of December and final numbers will be released January 24th. Check out the increase in Pending sales in November...up 42%. A healthy rise in active homes listed as well. Keeping it short in the New Year. Happy 2025!!! #GoVannTeam #RealPropertyStPeteWant to work with us? David Vann can be found...2025-01-2215 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 49 - August and Sept 2024 Market ReportSend us a textDavid and Julie discuss the statistics during the Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Basically a retrospective on what happened in the wake of the storms. Flood Zone properties, flooded properties, land for sale versus homes which were high and dry. Both hosts of the podcast have sold more than 30 homes in the areas which flooded. Many days and hours were spent helping fellow St Petersburgers recover from these crisis situations. Want to work with us? David Vann can be found here, and Julie Jones can be found here! Reach out! We're nice, and w...2025-01-1726 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 48 - How to Connect with a Great Buyer's AgentSend us a textAs a consumer, buyer of new real estate, especially a First-Time Buyer of residential real estate, there are some things that you should know. One, you will need to have a real estate agent under contract to go and see a wide array of homes. Selecting an experienced real estate agent who fits your personality and communicates effectively is going to be a key to your success. Finding an agent who specializes in the types of homes that you are seeking and the location of homes where you would like to liv...2024-12-2122 min
Rock Movers75: Overcoming Fear: Embrace the Unexpected with Julie JonesWelcome back ROCK MOVERS!
Today’s conversation is with my personal friend and fellow Texan, Julie Jones. Julie is an etiquette expert and sought-after public speaker and Chief Encouragement Officer of Today's Professionals Consulting & Development. Her company specializes in executive leadership and interpersonal skills training. Julie’s client base includes a wide variety of organizations from HPE and American Airlines to SMU, Texas Tech, and Tulane universities as well as local banks, law firms, and accounting firms.
With a robust background spanning 15 years in education, Julie has held pivotal roles as both a classroom teacher and a...2024-12-1843 min
Make Discomfort Your B*tchEp. 38: Julie Jones Encourages Us All To Stop Waiting, Start LivingIn this episode, we're diving deep with Julie Jones, a former police officer and SWAT team member turned Award-Winning Speaker, International Bestselling Author, and Breakthrough Coach. Julie's journey from bottling up emotions to embracing authenticity offers powerful lessons for anyone feeling stuck. Join us as we explore her transition from the high-stakes world of law enforcement to empowering individuals and teams with the tools they need to thrive. Learn how Julie's story of courage and self-discovery can inspire you to stop waiting and start living today! MORE ABOUT JULIE: Julie Jones, a former police officer...2024-12-1544 min
Transformative PrincipalHow to Leave Education with Julie Ulstrup Transformative Principal 631In this podcast interview, Julie Ulstrup discusses the concept of the "Zone of Brilliance," where individuals can create a vision and achieve their dreams. She emphasizes the importance of having a definite chief aim and aligning one's actions, time, and money with that aim. Ulstrup highlights the common problem of educators providing a lot of value but not being compensated fairly for it.She suggests that educators can increase their income by understanding their zone of brilliance, changing their mindset about compensation, and becoming more aware of their transferable skills. Ulstrup also challenges the...2024-10-1342 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 47 - 5 Things to Know About the NAR SettlementSend us a textDavid and Julie discuss the new NAR Settlement Agreement. What Buyers and Sellers need to know about the changes to the landscape of the residential real estate businessBuyers need a Buyer Broker Agreement with a Realtor to see a home offered in the MLS How is the Buyer’s Agent Compensation Negotiated Who pays the compensation for the Buyer’s Agent Can the Compensation for the Buyer Agent be Financed? Why is it likely for the seller to continue paying the buyer's agent's commission? Want to work with us? David Vann can be found h...2024-09-1520 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 46 - July 2024 Market ReportSend us a textDavid and Julie hit the air with recently released stats from the doldrums of Summer. Find out what they're seeing out there on the street, in their listings and with buyers. What's affecting the market: elections, NAR Settlement, plethora of inventory... Condos and Single Family Homes in Pinellas county is the subject du jour. This month, they have shortened the episode a bit, so you can get the facts quick and accurate.Want to work with us? David Vann can be found here, and Julie Jones can be found here! Reach out...2024-09-0114 minReal Property St PeteEpisode 45 - June 2024 Statistics, NAR, and a New Broker for JulieSend us a textCongrats to Julie Jones on joining Smith and Associates. The new NAR Settlement Agreement is impending and the June Statistical report is what it is. Lots of listings available for Buyers and we explore the pending...or not pending sales. Check out David's listing at 215 19th Ave NE is Old Northeast. https://stellar.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/L9xRycDkq8c/21519THAVENUENEWant to work with us? David Vann can be found here, and Julie Jones can be found here! Reach out! We're nice, and we'd love to hear from you! 2024-08-2618 min