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Movin’ with Mel and MarmGet to Know Monica Fuller, Newest Member of the Touris Leech Real Estate GroupDescription: In this episode, we had fun getting to know more about our newest team member, Monica Fuller. Join us as we learn more about her background, skills, and what drew her to real estate. From her hidden talents, to her surprising secret obsession, we dive into her unique perspective and what she brings to the table.Topics: Newest Team Member to the Touris Leech Real Estate GroupSecret TalentsDisney Princesses 2025-03-0619 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmHome Sweet Home: Upgrades Wish List and Supporting LA Fire VictimsIn this episode, Melissa and Marmie sit down to share their personal plans for sprucing up their homes this year and offer practical advice on enhancing your property’s value and functionality. Our hearts are with those that have been impacted by the devastating LA fires as well as those in North Carolina still rebuilding from the catastrophic flooding. See links below to help. Links to Help: https://www.gofundme.com/f/compass-cares-wildfire-relief-fundhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/49b7rp-help-rebuild-lives-after-hurricane-heleneTopics: Home Makeover GoalsSupport and S...2025-01-2124 minMovin’ with Mel and Marm2024 Year in ReviewIn this episode, we review the rollercoaster 2024 real estate market, reviewing stats and sharing if they align with our personal experiences in the market. We share our craziest deals of the year and the surprising stories behind them. We also chat about Marmie's unforgettable trip to London, where she busted the myth of British makeup, and Melissa hilariously reveals her complete lack of pop culture knowledge. To top it off, we talk about the incredible 12 Days of Christmas display at the Dallas Arboretum, a must-see seasonal tradition that truly brings the holiday spirit to life. It's a packed episode...2024-12-1334 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmPeppa Pig in DFW, Boomer Right-Sizing and The Great Christmas Tree DebateIn this episode, we dive into the exciting growth of the Dallas metroplex and the latest developments, including the upcoming Peppa Pig Theme Park. We also explore an important topic for seniors: when is the right time to "right-size" your living space, and what housing options are available? Plus, we wrap up with a fun debate—when is the right time to start decorating for Christmas? Tune in for all this and more!Topics: Peppa Pig Theme Park coming to DFWWhen is the right time to right size your homeDebate on the right tim...2024-11-1221 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmThe Rate RaceIn this episode we address the biggest question in the real estate market today - when are the rates going to drop? Find out where the opportunities are in the current market and interest rate environment.Topics:Current Event: The truth about MLS commission changes in real estate.The rates are all anybody can talk about, but is it just a distraction to opportunities?Marmie discusses a recent Buyer experience when the rates dropped half a point.2024-10-0822 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmDeath of the FormalsAre the formal living and formal dining rooms dead? This week we talk about creative ways people are transforming these spaces that oftentimes take up a large percentage of square footage in older homes. Topics:A woman on the internet turned her formal dining room into 3 separate rooms.Is the dedicated mahjong table / game room the new music room of the 90s?How much space does the inside of our walls take up?2024-06-2515 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmReminiscing on Our First HomesEveryone remembers their first…home that is! In this week’s episode, we wrap up our first time buyer series by reminiscing on our first personal home purchases. We also dive into what its like being a first time home buyer in the 2024 market. Topics:Melissa loves sweat equity. Marmie’s first home purchase came with a cost to her car-loving husband.Find out what 2024 first time home buyers need to know to be successful.2024-06-1118 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmA $10,000 Boost: Unlocking the American Dream for First-Time Home BuyersHomeownership is the backbone of the American Dream. The current housing market has made it a challenge for first-time buyers. President Biden has taken notice and proposed a transformative $10,000 credit for first time home buyers in the State of the Union address. While it’s not law yet, this potential credit is a real possibility that could make a significant difference.Topics: Details of the proposed $10,000 first time home buyers creditMelissa found a well under a houseReminiscing on Schoolhouse Rock 2024-05-2821 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmThe American Dream v Wall Street InvestorsWhat’s the deal with Investors competing with first time homebuyers? This week we give you the tea on a growing threat to the American Dream of homeownership. Learn about potential regulations on these investors and how this could change the future of homeownership.Topics: We reminisce on the early 2000’s again and bring to light our ‘emo’ erasHave we actually seen Buyers lose to these investors in practice?Proposed bipartisan legislation to limit investor buyers is on the table and we are for it2024-05-1416 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmHomeownership Under PressureThere comes a point in time in the course of homeownership that you realize its not all rainbows and butterflies. You’ll know when this point comes. But will you know what to do when **** hits the fan?! Marmie and Melissa recall stories of homeownership disasters and how to handle specific scenarios when they arise. Topics: We find out that Melissa is a bit of a ‘prepper’The story of a 23 year old girl, standing in front of a water heater, trying to make it stop leakingImportant changes to insurance deductibles2024-04-3014 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmBurn’ Down the HouseWe're diving into the wild world of real estate misadventures, where not every story is a fairy tale ending. Remember, things don't always go according to plan, and certainly, no one wins them all. So buckle up as we explore the spectrum of property pitfalls, from the havoc wreaked by horrendous tenants to the jaw-dropping tale of a real estate agent who quite literally set the market on fire—by burning the house down! It's real talk with real estate fails, where the only guarantee is unpredictability.Topics:Real estate agent burns down th...2024-04-1621 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmRenovations That Make You RicherAre you ready to discover the secrets to maximizing your home's value without breaking the bank? Let's dive into the world of home upgrades where strategic investments can transform your space into a buyer's dream. We'll explore the upgrades that promise the most bang for your buck, ensuring that your home not only captivates potential buyers but also commands top dollar when it's time to move on.Topics:Spend money to make moneyOld carpet turns off most buyersDon’t blind buyers with sterile lighting2024-04-0217 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmHome Improvements that Nobody Cares About (when you sell)Buckle up all you homeowners because this week we are laying down the cold hard truth. This week we discuss the top home improvement items that nobody cares about when you sell. Don’t make the mistake of spending money on something that doesn’t bring additional value.Topics:We kick Marmie’s kids out of their playroom to record in a new locationWe get passionate about wire shelvingThe rise and fall of the trash compactor2024-03-1916 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmThe Myth of the 20% Down PaymentThis week we debunk the myth of needing a 20% down payment on a home purchase. Listen to find out what it means to put less than 20% down and how you can increase your net worth with real estate leverage. Topics:We reminisce on the vibes of the early 2000s construction and musicWe explain what PMI is and why you shouldn’t run from itFind out why the best deals are the “middle of the road” houses 2024-03-0512 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmHomesteading in the City - Melissa’s Urban Cooping JourneyWho says homesteading is only for the countryside? Melissa shares her urban cooping journey. But when Marmie discovers that Melissa hadn’t given her hens names, she’s taken aback and insists on remedying the situation. What quirky names will Marmie bestow upon Melissa’s urban flock? Topics: Melissa proves urban cooping is the way to goMarmie names a chickenChickens can basically fly, Melissa’s chickens sleep in the trees2024-02-2014 minMovin’ with Mel and Marm20 Questions with Marmie LeechPart 2: Get to know your Realtor, Marmie Leech! This time, Melissa asks Marmie 20 surprise questions with zero preparation. We laugh, we cry, we question our judgment, and we learn things we didn’t need to know about Marmie.Topics: Marmie’s describes her favorite food and the random answer might surprise youMarmie is asked to recall an embarrassing moment from childhoodIf you didn’t know that Marmie snaps backwards, you will after this episode2024-02-0615 minMovin’ with Mel and Marm20 Questions with Melissa TourisGet to know your Realtor, Melissa Touris! Marmie asks Melissa 20 surprise questions with zero preparation. Everything from her favorite color front door to her take on contract contingencies. Topics: Learn Melissa’s favorite color front door on a houseMelissa explains why she might be clairvoyant We look at Melissa’s life 10 years in the future 2024-01-2313 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmReview of the Real Estate Roller Coaster of 2023 and Predictions for 2024What a year! Is the Real Estate market about to crash?! Rising interest rates, low housing supply and the fear of the unknown. 2023 has been a wild ride in real estate. Melissa and Marmie review what they saw in the Dallas real estate market and their predictions for 2024.Topics: Review of 2023 real estate marketPredictions for 2024 real estate marketReal estate roller coaster2024-01-0914 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmIn My Homeowner Era (Taylor’s Version)I Wish You Would listen as we Speak Now about the real estate holdings of Taylor Swift. Long Story Short this episode Hits Different because Taylor is an investing Mastermind. From a Gorgeous penthouse in Nashville, to a Style-ish tribeca block that says Welcome to New York and a holiday house that’s Bigger Than The Whole Sky, Taylor is truly diversified. So Call It What You Want but this episode is a Love Story and might be our favorite for Evermore. So…Are You Ready For It?Topics: The surprising designer of Taylo...2023-12-1320 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmHome Ownership 101: A new homeowner’s guideSo you just closed on a house, now what? Enter deer in headlights. In this episode, we unravel your post-closing adventure. Covering everything from decoding property taxes, finding your bulk trash and lawn watering days, to mastering home maintenance. Topics: Bulk Trash: the most exciting week of the monthMarmie’s dirty little secret about an AC Filter mishapThe truth about DranoLinks:Water Meter Key - Option 1; Option 22023-11-2821 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmHow to Hack Home BuyingJoin Melissa and Marmie as they dive into the art of hacking home buying! In this dynamic conversation, they share savvy tips and tricks to navigate the Dallas real estate market like pros. Whether you are a first time home buyer or a seasoned homeowner, Melissa and Marmie have the tips and tricks to make your home buying journey a breeze.Topics discussed: Hacks to home buyingTips to make home buying a breezeWhat to do when you want to buy a home2023-11-1413 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmDeath and DisclosureGhosts, Death and Disclosure. Melissa and Marmie discuss the requirements for disclosing death in Texas, in this spooky Halloween episode. Plus a famous Dallas Ghost Story - The Lady of White Rock Lake.Topics covered: Melissa’s 4 Year old decorates for HalloweenHow will you know if the house you are buying is haunted?The Lady of White Rock Lake, a Dallas Ghost StoryLinks:The Lady of White Rock LakeSample Seller’s Disclosure Notice2023-10-3115 minMovin’ with Mel and MarmDay in the life of a…Trash Collector?In this episode, Melissa and Marmie discuss a typical day in the life of a Dallas REALTOR® and let’s just say, its not what you think! There may or may not be trash collection involved...Topics discussed:Marmie tackles a tough negotiationA typical day is anything but typicalMelissa moonlights as a trash collector2023-10-2114 min