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Welcome to the Calgary to Cottage Podcast. I‘m Diane Planidin with eXp Realty. We have great communities, local businesses and the people are friendly. Our playground is the Rocky Mountains and the Vibe is Positive. We are so happy you found us! This show is about everything from living in Calgary to the Columbia Valley. We discuss lifestyle, community and homes. We love the great outdoors and making the most of life. If you are making a move to Calgary or Invermere, BC; buying your first ho ...
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*Update! We are on hiatus till September! Please reach out to us if you need help with real estate at: homecollectivehh@gmail.com* The Philadelphia Home Collective is an award-winning real estate team at Compass in Philadelphia. Bill Ball & Kristin McFeely are agents on the team boasting over 30 years of combined experience in helping buyers, sellers and investors realize their real estate dreams. We started a podcast called “Happy Hour with the Home Collective” in 2020. We share drinks and ...
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Welcome to your new home with million-dollar views! 🌅✨ Nestled in the serene beauty of Lake Windermere, this 5-bedroom family home offers the perfect blend of simplicity and luxury, providing an unparalleled lifestyle experience. Watch on YouTube Ideally located between Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs. *Property Details:* 🏡 *Bedrooms:* 5 🌊 *View…
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Welcome to your dream home nestled right on the beautiful Mountainview Golf Course in Fairmont, BC! This exquisite 2-bedroom gem is perfect for golf enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Watch on YouTube Enjoy breathtaking golf course views and immerse yourself in the serene surroundings. 🌲🏞️ ✨ Features You'll Love: Prime Location: Located on the go…
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Welcome to your new home! This spacious 2-bedroom condo with a den offers over 1,200 square feet of comfortable living in a vibrant 55+ community. Watch on YouTube Located in Calgary, this condo is ideally situated just steps from the C-Train, Shopping, and West Side Recreation Centre. Enjoy a range of amenities, including an exercise room, a works…
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Discover the epitome of luxury living in the heart of Puglia with this remarkable property, located in the historic village of San Vito dei Normanni. This extraordinary property seamlessly blends modern amenities with timeless elegance, offering a sophisticated lifestyle in one of Italy's most enchanting regions. Watch on YouTube A Culinary Dream: …
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Send us a Text Message. We have no episode this week, but Bill & Kristin will be back next week with the same mediocre stuff as the last 3 years! Thanks guys! REAL ESTATE ASSISTANCE: If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6 LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL: Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will …
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. In this episode Bill and Kristin invite their friend and title rep Kristen Marrone to help clear up last week's episodes title questions. What is title insurance? What are the diff…
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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin discuss a blog article titled: Can a Spouse Gamble Away Your Home—or Sell It Without Your Permission? At some point when discussing the article, we make a left turn and start talking about different ways buyers can elect to 'take title' (Joint Tenants, Tenants In Common etc), and that is …
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. Today Bill and Kristin discuss what it is like when working with couples. Just a light hearted conversation about working with couples from our perspective. Who is the final decisi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of their favorite non-touristy spots in Philly for out of towners (mostly). From sandwiches to restaurants, and maybe some Philly sports talk about favorite players of all time, we've got you covered. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! Segment 2 - P…
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Welcome to Calgary to Cottage Country, the podcast where we delve deep into the emotional journey of real estate with your guide, Diane Planidin. In the world of property transactions, it's not just about square footage or market trends; it's about finding a place where your heart feels at home. Watch on YouTube Join Diane, a seasoned REALTOR with …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder what happens when you are searching homes on a site like Zillow and you request a home tour? Who is calling you? Who is showing up to let you in the home? Is it the listing agent, a zillow employee, or a random buyer agent? What is it like for a realtor to receive a zillow or realtor.com internet lead? Want to he…
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The perfect four-season mountain retreat awaits you in the heart of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Nestled in a private and secluded setting, this luxurious getaway promises an unparalleled escape into nature's beauty. And the 1/4 ownership provides you with full property management. 📍 5150 Fairway Drive, Unit 29, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. Cana…
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Are you moving to Calgary? Let us know in the comments where you are moving from ⬇️ Ready to sell? We can help! ➡️ Hello@DianePlanidin.com Watch on YouTube Connect on Social: https://instagram.com/ calgarytocottage https://facebook.com/ calgarytocottage https://linkedin.com/in/dianeplanidin Uncover the Hidden Luxury of Bow Crescent in Calgary, Albe…
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Send us a Text Message. Kristin's staging company, The Philadelphia Design Collective did some of the home staging at this 15,000 square foot mansion that sits on 11 acres of land in Bucks county PA. What is also unique about this home is that it is going to be sold at a luxury style auction. Want to hear the details? Grab a cocktail and join us fo…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. With the Phillies having Opening Day down at Citizens Bank Park we had a little Phillies Talk. Losing 2 out of 3 wasn't the start Phillies fans were hoping for, so we turned our at…
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In this enlightening episode of Southwest Florida Real Estate Insights, your host and seasoned Realtor, Billee Silva, delves into the intricacies of the real estate market, deciphering the differences between a buyer's market and a seller's market. To learn more about Billee Silva: www.SW-FloridaRealtor.com Jones & Co Realty (239) 247-2490…
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Send us a Text Message. We are almost through the first quarter of 2024, so Bill & Kristin decided to look at the sales data so far in the area. Are we slowing down in the 'burbs and picking up steam in the city (Philadelphia)? Want to find out? Grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! Home Sales Data: 08:30 If you need our real estate assistanc…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about Bill's multi-bid situation for a buyer in the crazy suburb housing market. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Bre…
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Send us a Text Message. Our friend and teammate on the Philly Home Collective Joe Morrison stops by for a chat about his new blog series titled Why It Works. Want to listen to Joe talk about homes from an architect's point of view? Grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! Joe Morrison: 10:50 Why It Works Blog: https://phillyhomecollective.com/bl…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about Kristin's staging company helping stage a home that will be on an episode of 'In With The Old', a tv show on the Magnolia network. Want to hear the details?…
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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes it can be confusing trying to figure out which items you can take with you after your sale, and which items are supposed to stay. Are the refrigerator, washer & dryer, light fixtures suppose to stay, or can you take them with you? Want to find out? Grab a beverage and join us for Happy Hour? The 'things' that are s…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about the complexities of pricing multi unit properties. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! Want to be a part of…
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The perfect Retreat for your Year Round enjoyment. Wait until you see the VIEW! Partially furnished and Nestled within a tranquil forest setting, this private lot for sale is located in a coveted gated community along the picturesque Dutch Creek. This private lot is 5023 square feet and the Solstice PARK MODEL with Vaulted Ceiling is INCLUDED in th…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we are joined by Bill's friend Arnold who recently visited a Philly cheesesteak shop in Tokyo Japan. Nihonbashi_Philly on instagram, is a Japanese owned and operated Philly fooderie, specializing in their famous Philly cheesesteaks. Arnold recently visited them in Tokyo and stops by to tells us about his experience…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week, we're featuring a historic home listed for sale by Kristin in Society Hill West in Philadelphia. This 6-bedroom, 3000-square-foot home, built in 1829, is a shell with so…
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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann-Marie Lurie, who is the Chief Economist at the Calgary Real Estate Board. Ann-Marie recently presented detailed statistics and predictions for Alberta at the annual Housing Market Forecast for Real Estate Professionals. I am thrilled to share our discussion with you! ➡️ Watch on YouTube ➡️ Subscribe to …
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Send us a Text Message. Buying a new construction home is a lot different than buying a previously owned property. The most important step in the process is understanding what is involved, and setting the proper expectations on how this transaction is suppose to take place. Lots of things to consider when buying new construction, so grab your favor…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about what activity we are seeing so far, in the Philadelphia suburb real estate market in early 2024. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! …
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Send us a Text Message. There are many moving parts in every real estate transaction in order to get to the settlement table. In this episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of the things that prevent that from happening. Having a transaction fall apart is no fun for anyone, but luckily it does not happen often if the right steps are in place. Let's…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about what are the new trends for Home Décor, and what trends are fading out. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! Want to be a part of our …
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Send us a Text Message. Happy 2024! In this episode Bill & Kristin answer a listener question, "What are your 2024 real estate market predictions?" We also recap the bizarre 2023 market, and what our predictions and hopes are for 2024. Since we also love movies, Bill gives his favorite movie titles to describe both the 2023 & what he thinks 2024 wi…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week is a slow (non) work week. This time of year is usually slower for real estate, and the week between Christmas and New Years is probably the slowest (so cut us some slack…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of the important things to get right before you put your home on the market for sale. We also would like to hear from you! We created a link on Podinbox which allows listeners to record a voice message that we will play on the next full episode of our podcast. All comments are w…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week they talk about some of the fun things to do in Philly and the surrounding area during Christmas time. Whether you like Christmas shopping, boozy Christmas themed bars, l…
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Send us a Text Message. There are many different aspects when it comes to buying and selling real estate. In this episode Bill & Kristin answer a listener question "How do I sell my home and buy one with the proceeds from my sale at the same time". There are lots of different ways to do this and many different factors to consider, so pour yourself …
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are a short, one subject episodes recorded while Bill and Kristin step out of the office for a quick mid-day cup of coffee. This week we talk about 2 currently active mcm homes for sale! Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! Mid-century Homes: 1950 Englewood Ter, Forty Fort, PA …
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JdgT5kuu-rc We begin this tour from the lower Walk-out level. Why? The lower walk-out level has two, yes two separate entrances. The potential is unbelievable. At first glance, this house looks quite understated. By the end of the video you will be amazed at all the unique and custom features. As you approach the …
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Send us a Text Message. It is Thanksgiving week, and sellers want to know if it is a good/bad idea to list their home for sale during the holiday season. Bill and Kristin do a deep dive on the pros and cons. Want to hear the good and bad? Grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Listener Questions - 6:48 …
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Join Billee Silva, Southwest Florida Realtor, as she navigates the intricacies of this strategic financing tool, revealing how it empowers home buyers to tailor their mortgage terms and how home sellers can use this tool to make their property more appealing and potentially accelerate the sale of their home. To learn more about Billee Silva: www.SW…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Coffee Break episodes are a short, one subject episode recorded while Bill and Kristin step out of the office for a quick coffee break. This week they talk about an upcoming video series of the most eclectic rooms in and around Philly! Do you, or someone you know have an amazing room that needs to be seen? Let us know! W…
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Send us a Text Message. Zillow is offering a 1% down payment option on home purchases. Is this a good idea? The Phillies exit the post season prematurely. Did we jinx them? Halloween is over, but we give Kristin some ideas for a spooky 2024. Grab your favorite fall cocktail and join us for happy hour! Zillow's 1% down-payment question: 00:18:25 Wan…
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In this podcast, Billee Silva, Southwest Florida Realtor, explores the advantages of listing your home during the holiday season while offering valuable tips on finding the right balance in decorating. To learn more about Billee Silva: www.SW-FloridaRealtor.com Jones & Co Realty (239) 247-2490By Billee Silva
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Coffee Break, Bill & Kristin step out of the office for a cup of coffee to discuss an article that is about how & when sellers need to disclose deaths and possible haunted homes to potential buyers. Was there a death in your home? Do you have to disclose it to a buyer? Can a buyer actually sue for damages …
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Send us a Text Message. With so many houses in the burbs getting multi offers, how do I make my offer stand out? What is an escalation clause? What are your thoughts on selling/keeping investment properties? This week Bill & Kristin discuss these listener questions. Also on the show we find out Bill's number 1 overrated home fixture. Kristin's beau…
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Send us a Text Message. Bill & Kristin talk about 2 111th St., Stone Harbor, NJ that recently sold for $10million on this weeks coffee break episode. Grab a cup of jo and join us! Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7 If you or …
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Send us a Text Message. Eagles are undefeated, Phillies are in a playoff battle, and we are doing our usual... having a cocktail and answering real estate questions! Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ Do you have a question for the show? https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7 If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate age…
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Send us a Text Message. In our attempt to bring you content every week, we failed miserably! We were unable to record this week due to a certain Philadelphia sports team playoff appearance last night, but we will be back next week! Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions segment: https://forms.gle/g4LPRhFZ1n1FvWwb7 If you or a fri…
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