Best The Luxury Item Podcasts (2024)

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S11 E07: Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA 43:24

6h ago43:24

43:24

Scott Kerr is joined by Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and founder of ultra-luxury African safari company ROAR AFRICA, to discuss how she turned her love for Africa and her desire to share its beauty with the world into a business. Calmeyer talks about her journey from growing up in the Zimbabwean bush to moving to New York City and launching a luxury Afric…

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Away For The Holiday Weekend 1:20

1h ago1:20

1:20

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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Coffee Break: Fixing Our Title Insurance Mistakes From Last Weeks Episode 11:17

1h ago11:17

11:17

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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Can A Spouse Sell or Gamble Your Home Away Without Your Permission? 27:17

1h ago27:17

27:17

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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Coffee Break: The Wife Always Wins 17:34

5d ago17:34

17:34

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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Some of our Favorite Non-Touristy Philly Hot Spots 44:14

12d ago44:14

44:14

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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S11 E06: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc. 1:18:53

13d ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Legendary fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Scott Kerr to talk about the journey of running her own business for over 50 years, her enthusiasm for technology, and her continuous drive to learn and create. Famously known for her innovative designs like the "sleeping bag" coat and "parachute dress", Kamali, now 78, discusses her approach to designi…

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Coffee Break: Behind the Scenes of Requesting A Home Tour on a Real Estate Website 21:26

18d ago21:26

21:26

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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$6.8 Million Dollar Home Being Sold at a Luxury Auction 28:52

26d ago28:52

28:52

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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S11 E05: Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division 52:53

27d ago52:53

52:53

Antoine Pin, managing director of Bulgari's watch division, sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss the realities of the shifting luxury watch market, how the brand is aiming to win the battle for the wrists of wealthy buyers, and the artistic inspiration behind some of the new luxury timepieces that mark the 140th anniversary of the storied Roman jew…

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Coffee Break: The Phillies are off to a slow start, but there are some new goodies down at the Ballpark! 14:36

1M ago14:36

14:36

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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S11 E04: Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company) 55:05

2M ago55:05

55:05

Scott Kerr speaks to Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company), one of the world’s largest superyacht brokerages, about the health of the luxury yacht market and the shifting buyer demographic. Raphael discusses his main strategic focus since joining as CEO in 2022, how he's navigating a market reversal after the post-pandemic y…

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Analyzing the 2024 Home Sales Data in the Philly Area Real Estate Market 36:41

1M ago36:41

36:41

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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Coffee Break: Another Crazy Suburb Multi-Bid Story 17:02

2M ago17:02

17:02

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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S11 E03: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

Scott Kerr speaks to Simon Kim, owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management, the brand behind the highly acclaimed Michelin-starred Cote Korean Steakhouse in New York City, Miami, and Singapore as well as the newly opened high-end fried chicken and Champagne concept Coqodaq. Kim, who came to the U.S. from Korea at age 13, talks about what's dr…

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A Conversation with PHC Agent and Architect Joe Morrison 38:30

2M ago38:30

38:30

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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Coffee Break: Kristin Stages A Home for a TV Show 15:48

2M ago15:48

15:48

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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S11 E02: Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Company 46:13

3M ago46:13

46:13

Scott Kerr is joined by Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Company, a leading luxury vacation homes and rentals company that offers the ability for HNWIs to buy whole and fractional ownership in vacation properties in the world's top destinations. Greg discusses how Timbers Company strives to deliver the same top-of-the-strata service…

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What Items In Your Home Are Included In Your Home Sale? 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

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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S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at Moët Hennessy 38:52

2M ago38:52

38:52

Scott Kerr sits down with John Gerhardt, global creative director at Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits business of luxury giant LVMH. Gerhardt, a TIME Magazine "Design 100" honoree when he was at luxury retailer Holt Renfrew, discusses his role as the Moët Hennessy brand lead and partnering with the twenty-seven Maisons, how Moët Hennessy is re-…

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Coffee Break: Multi Unit Property Pricing 14:18

3M ago14:18

14:18

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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Encore Episode: Anish Melwani, Chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

In this encore episode from March 14, 2023, Scott Kerr sits down with Anish Melwani, chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America to discuss the evolving relationship between luxury and the US consumer and why LVMH is well positioned to navigate through economic uncertainty. He also talks about price increase trends, why luxury is connected to our iden…

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A Philly Cheesesteak Shop in Tokyo Japan with Arnold DiBlasi 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

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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Coffee Break: 1829 Historic Home Ready For Renovation in Society Hill West 20:15

3M ago20:15

20:15

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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Setting Your Expectations when Buying New Construction 38:46

3M ago38:46

38:46

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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S10 E09: Pascal Féraud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

Scott Kerr speaks to Pascal Féraud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris, the restaurant group for world renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Pascal discusses his career working as a top chef in many of Alain Ducasse's emblematic fine dining restaurants including Le Louis XV in Monaco and Le Jules Verne located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. …

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Coffee Break: Philadelphia Suburb Real Estate Market Update 17:25

3M ago17:25

17:25

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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Listener Question: Why Do Some Real Estate Transactions Die 40:15

4M ago40:15

40:15

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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S10 E08: Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

Roland Herlory, CEO of luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin, sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss how the company began as a love story in the early '70s and grew into an iconic global brand. Roland talks about why taking the helm of Vilebrequin after 23 years at Hermès was the "most beautiful gift" in his professional life, why its physical stores wi…

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Coffee Break: Home Décor Tends for the New Year 15:48

4M ago15:48

15:48

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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Predictions for the 2024 Real Estate Market 34:04

4M ago34:04

34:04

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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S10 E07: Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo 43:00

5M ago43:00

43:00

Scott Kerr is joined by Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo, one of the leading online global retailers of pre-owned luxury watches, to give his perspective on the recent slowdown in the secondary watch market and the outlook for next year. He also talks about coming to the U.S. with his family from Ukraine and realizing the American Dream with…

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Coffee Break: Our Favorite Christmas Movies 17:12

5M ago17:12

17:12

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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Listener Questions: What are some of the different ways to market your home for sale? 35:06

5M ago35:06

35:06

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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S10 E06: Sophie Brocart, CEO of Patou 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

Scott Kerr speaks with Sophie Brocart, CEO of Patou, the iconic French luxury couture house founded by Jean Patou in 1914 and acquired by LVMH in 2018. Sophie discusses how she and artistic director Guillaume Henry have revived the storied fashion label after being dormant for thirty years, why Jean Patou was a pioneer and his rivalry with Coco Cha…

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Coffee Break: Christmas Time in Philly 17:46

5M ago17:46

17:46

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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Listener Questions: How to sell your home and buy one at the same time 39:14

5M ago39:14

39:14

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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Coffee Break: Unique Mid-century Modern Current Listings 12:58

5M ago12:58

12:58

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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S10 E05: Jamie Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer at BlockBar 37:16

6M ago37:16

37:16

Scott Kerr is joined by Jamie Ritchie, chief operating officer at BlockBar, a direct-to-consumer NFT platform for high-end wine & spirits. Ritchie, who joined earlier this year from Sotheby's where he was worldwide chairman of Sotheby’s wine and spirits, discusses BlockBar's asset-backed NFT business model and how it's transforming the ultra-premiu…

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Listener Questions: Should I list my home for sale during the holidays 26:47

6M ago26:47

26:47

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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Alexandros Papadopoulos, President of Éteo Goods 30:58

6M ago30:58

30:58

Scott Kerr is joined by Alexandros Papadopoulos, president of Athens, Greece-based Éteo Goods, which manufactures ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil products. Alexandros discusses his journey from working in tech to building a luxury olive oil business, the olive oil craze in the U.S., positioning Éteo as a luxury brand that's meant to be integra…

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Coffee Break: We are looking for the most eclectic rooms in Philly and we need your help! 10:37

6M ago10:37

10:37

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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S10 E04: Piero Braga, CEO of Slowear 44:27

6M ago44:27

44:27

Scott Kerr sits down with Piero Braga, the CEO of Slowear, the high-end Italian fashion company whose portfolio of brands include Incotex, Zanone, Glanshirt and Montedoro. Braga, a seasoned executive who recently joined from Gucci, discusses Slowear's 'durable fashion' philosophy, his key priorities for the company and the avenues for growth, and t…

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Listener Questions: Is putting down 1% on a home purchase a good idea 26:55

6M ago26:55

26:55

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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Coffee Break - Haunted Homes for Sale 20:34

6M ago20:34

20:34

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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S10 E03: Stefano Giacomelli, CEO of Tivoli Group 43:53

7M ago43:53

43:53

Scott Kerr speaks with Stefano Giacomelli, CEO of Tivoli Group, the Florentine company that produces leather goods for some of the world's most well known fashion and luxury brands. Stefano discusses the company's adaptable business model and why its "beyond craftsmanship" credo is an important part of Tivoli Group's success. He also talks about wh…

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Listener Questions: How do I make my offer stand out in a multi-offer situation 35:40

7M ago35:40

35:40

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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Coffee Break: A beach front bungalow in Stone Harbor sells for $10million 11:16

7M ago11:16

11:16

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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David Barton, Founder of Gym U 34:35

7M ago34:35

34:35

Scott Kerr sits down with legendary New York City gym pioneer David Barton to talk about the launch is his new luxury gym, GYM U. Barton, who pioneered the gym-as-nightclub aesthetic, discusses how the industry has changed since he first opened his popular namesake gym in the early 1990s, why state-of-the-art technology is key to the member experie…

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Listener Questions: Are home sale contingencies possible in the current market 32:07

7M ago32:07

32:07

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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