HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe 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.
Happy Hour with the Home Collective is a Podcast about Philadelphia and the people who live here, with a little Real Estate sprinkled in. Grab your favorite cocktail (or mocktail) and join us for some real estate chatter and a few laughs.
Cheers!
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Episodes
$6.8 Million Dollar Home Being Sold at a Luxury Auction
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBKristin'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 for Happy Hour! Mansion Home Auction: 06:40 254 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947: https://t.ly/FazH4 If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBq...
Coffee Break: The Phillies are off to a slow start, but there are some new goodies down at the Ballpark!
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOur 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 attention to some new menu items down at Citizens Bank. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! If you need our real estat...
Analyzing the 2024 Home Sales Data in the Philly Area Real Estate Market
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWe 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 assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6 Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanli...
Coffee Break: Another Crazy Suburb Multi-Bid Story
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBOur 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 Break! If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6 Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the ...
A Conversation with PHC Agent and Architect Joe Morrison
March 13, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBOur 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/blog/why-this-works-a-skylight-revelation-in-the-heart-of-a-philly-row-home If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6 Want to be a p...
Coffee Break: Kristin Stages A Home for a TV Show
March 06, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBOur 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? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6 Want to be a part of our next...
What Items In Your Home Are Included In Your Home Sale?
February 28, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBSometimes 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 supposed to be included in your home sale: 10:52 If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJzipJseCSSh6 Want to be a part of our next episode? ...
Coffee Break: Multi Unit Property Pricing
February 21, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MBOur 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 our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh Sign up for our Newsletter/blog: htt...
A Philly Cheesesteak Shop in Tokyo Japan with Arnold DiBlasi
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis 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 Nihonbashi Philly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nihonbashi_philly?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== If you need our real estate...
Coffee Break: 1829 Historic Home Ready For Renovation in Society Hill West
February 07, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBOur 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 some original features still intact, offering a blank canvas for the new owner to customize to their preferences. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo...
Setting Your Expectations when Buying New Construction
January 31, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBBuying 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 favorite beverage and join Bill & Kristin for Happy Hour! Expectations when Buying New Construction: 10:56 If you need our real estate assistance: https://forms.gle/hSEBqJ...
Coffee Break: Philadelphia Suburb Real Estate Market Update
January 24, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBOur 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! Want to be a part of our next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh Sign up for our N...
Listener Question: Why Do Some Real Estate Transactions Die
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThere 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 grab some cold ones and talk about how we can avoid these issues at happy hour! Listener Question: 4:45 If you need our real estate assistance: Need Real Estate Hel...
Coffee Break: Home Décor Tends for the New Year
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBOur 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 next episode? Send us a message and we will play it on the show! Record a voicemail: https://fanlist.com/homecollectivehh Sign up for our Newsletter/blog: https://h...
Predictions for the 2024 Real Estate Market
January 03, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBHappy 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 will be. We try and keep it light and positive as best we can, so grab your favorite beverage and join us for the first Happy Hour of the new year! Want to be a part o...
Coffee Break: Our Favorite Christmas Movies
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBOur 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!). This week we just have some fun with a conversation about our favorite Christmas movies. We will be back to our real estate episode next week! Hope everyone had ...
Listener Questions: What are some of the different ways to market your home for sale?
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn 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 welcome! Comments, questions, or record the show opener by telling us your name, where you live and what you are drinking and we will play that at the top of our show! ...
Coffee Break: Christmas Time in Philly
December 13, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBOur 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, light shows or theme parks, we got you covered in this episode. Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for our Coffee Break! Festive Philly Bars: https://www.phillym...
Listener Questions: How to sell your home and buy one at the same time
December 06, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThere 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 your favorite cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! How to sell and buy at the same time: 12:52 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BillBall-phc Want to leave us a voice messa...
Coffee Break: Unique Mid-century Modern Current Listings
November 29, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBOur 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 - $3.2m 417 Hidden River Rd, Penn Valley, PA - $870,000 Team Photo at M.Night's Childhood Home Want to leave us a voice message for the show? Check out our Podc...
Listener Questions: Should I list my home for sale during the holidays
November 22, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIt 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 Kristin's listing in Mannayunk - 4726 Cross St Saxton Cellars Instagram Want to leave us a voice message for the show? Check out our Podcast message page here: ...
Coffee Break: We are looking for the most eclectic rooms in Philly and we need your help!
November 15, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBOur 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! Want more details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! If you or a friend have an eclectic room we need to see you can email us here: Email:...
Listener Questions: Is putting down 1% on a home purchase a good idea
November 08, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBZillow 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 Want to leave us a voice message for the show? Check out our Podcast message page here: https://podinbox.com/homecollectivehh Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwth...
Coffee Break - Haunted Homes for Sale
November 01, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn 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 if a seller does not disclose their home is haunted? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for coffee break! Do you have a question for the show's Listeners Questions...
Listener Questions: How do I make my offer stand out in a multi-offer situation
October 25, 2023 12:01 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWith 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 beautiful Pocono AirBnB is live, and a quick chat about the Fightin' Phil's World Series run. Grab a cocktail and join us! Kristin's Pocono AirBnB: https://tinyurl.com/rduex...
Coffee Break: A beach front bungalow in Stone Harbor sells for $10million
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MBBill & 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 a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.b...
Listener Questions: Are home sale contingencies possible in the current market
October 11, 2023 15:34 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBEagles 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 agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecol...
Show Update: We screwed up!
October 04, 2023 12:13 - 1 minute - 775 KBIn 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 friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeaco...
Listener Questions: What should I do before listing my home?
September 27, 2023 12:45 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWe have a show update explaining our 'Coffee Break' episodes, and get back to answering listener questions in this episode. Answering listener questions: What should I focus on before listing my home? What is the weirdest/funniest thing found at a home inspection? What is your favorite real estate movie and movie home? Grab a cocktail and join us! Drinks: Jam Room's Coco Porter, Larceny Bourbon 1870 Small Batch 92 Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ Do you have a ques...
Coffee Break - A mansion in south Jersey
September 20, 2023 12:15 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MBBill & Kristin step out of the office for a mid day coffee break. This is a new series that will run biweekly on the opposite weeks of the full show. Coffee Break is a short, one subject discussion over a quick cup of coffee. This week we discuss the 40,000 square foot new construction mansion in Cinnaminson NJ. Grab a cup of your favorite joe and join us! Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ Do you have a question for the show's Lis...
Back from hiatus - Season 3 is here!
September 13, 2023 12:01 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBAfter a 'brief hiatus' (cough cough)... we are back with season 3! Bill and Kristin sit down and answer listener emails. How are interest rates affecting the market? How has covid affected the market in the city vs the suburbs? What is the funniest thing you ever seen on an appointment? Grab your favorite beverage as we talk about these topics in our first happy hour of the season! Submit your questions to: [email protected] Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/...
Show Update
November 02, 2022 17:48 - 1 minute - 1010 KBHi All! We are taking a short hiatus before we begin Season 3 of the show. We will be working on new content and interviews during this time. Check out the shows social pages for updates. Thank you for supporting our podcast, and we'll be back soon! IG: @homecollectivehappyhour FB: @happyhourwiththehomecollective
Spooky Season is Here!
October 20, 2022 15:33 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBIt is one of our favorite times of year for beer and childhood memories, spooky season! Our Halloween episode wraps up season 2, so grab your favorite pumpkin beer and join us as we reminisce about Trick-or-treating, movies and Halloween traditions! Featured drinks: Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin, Southern Tier PumKing, Dogfish Head Pumkin Ale Halloween Special: 6:50 Dina's Downloads: 41:00 Cath up with us on Instagram and FB @homecollectivehappyhour
Spooky Season is Here!
October 20, 2022 15:33 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIt is one of our favorite times of year for beer and childhood memories, spooky season! Our Halloween episode wraps up season 2, so grab your favorite pumpkin beer and join us as we reminisce about Trick-or-treating, movies and Halloween traditions! Featured drinks: Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin, Southern Tier PumKing, Dogfish Head Pumkin Ale Halloween Special: 6:50 Dina's Downloads: 41:00 Cath up with us on Instagram and FB @homecollectivehappyhour
Where to Golf in Philly
October 06, 2022 03:59 - 39 minutes - 27 MBKristin and Dina are traveling this week, so Bill is joined by two other Philly Home Collective team members, Joe Morrison & Dan Giannetto to discuss their top 5 Philly area golf recommendations. The guys list both public and private courses for that golfer that is new to Philadelphia. Due to scheduling issues, we had to record in the morning, so no booze! It was a morning coffee episode... Which explains the reason for a beverages below... Featured drinks: La Colombe Corsica, Nespresso...
Real Estate Movies & Characters
September 22, 2022 01:51 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBToday we mix it up a bit and talk about some of our favorite real estate movies/shows & characters. From Phil Dumphy of Modern Family, to Jason Bateman's character in The Break-Up, realtors & real estate sometimes play a significant role in our favorite stories. Also in Dina's Downloads we learn that the Queen was an AirBnB host?! Would you like to rent out one of the Queen's royal residences? Well then grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! Drinks: New Ridge Brewing Co.'s Horror ...
Author, teacher, & real estate super agent Madeline Dobbs
September 06, 2022 15:53 - 43 minutes - 30 MBMadeline Dobbs stops by for a chat with the Happy Hour crew. Madeline is a Compass agent in DE & PA and has helped the Philly Home Collective many times with clients looking for homes on the PA/DE border areas. She is also the author of 'How to Sell A House in 30 Days', and teaches a night class on the subject. Madeline has students who have been in their homes for over 50 years, and explains her definition of fads, trends, and mega trends. Also in segment 3, Kristin subs for Dina and discus...
A Homebuyer's Move Story - From South Philly to South Jersey
August 24, 2022 12:37 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBLet's face it, a lot of people have moved into new homes over the last few years. The seller's market was a crazy place, and buyers were busting to live in a new space. It seems to be slowing down enough for us to start to reflect back on it and catch up with some homebuyers and their 'move' story. The first one just happens to be our very own Bill Ball's story on moving from South Philly to South Jersey. We dive deep into why he chose the 'burbs, why now, and did he lose his marbles during ...
Future Philly development plans in the works
August 03, 2022 15:34 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBKristin is on vacation this week, so Bill & Dina settle in for a quick chat about future development plans in the city. Philly has some interesting developments on the horizon, and we are here for it! What housing is being built down in the Navy Yard? Are the Sixers moving from South Philly into Center City? Didn't they just build the Wells Fargo Center, like a few years ago...? How will these plans impact the city? We also talk about losing two major icons recently, and we are sad a...
Things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home
July 19, 2022 14:30 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAre there things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home? Realtor.com asked this question on their social pages and we decided to discuss a few comments that stand out to us. Bill recently moved across the bridge to the burbs of South Jersey and shares his newfound "Burb-servations" with us, which may become a new segment (stay tuned)! Did you know one of the greatest surviving gilded age mansions in America is located right here in Philadelphia?! We take a look at Lynne...
Keeping up with Interest Rates ft. Chris Smith
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn just a few months, mortgage interest rates have increased from 3% to 6% and it's been a lot to keep up with. We’re joined by Chris Smith, a local mortgage lender and specialist, and OG friend of the show, to talk about the recent rate hikes, mortgage-related misconceptions, and how cooler heads prevail in times like these. Chris drops some knowledge, talks all-things Philly, and gives some tips, such as "Marry the house. Date the rate." Pour some tequila on the rocks and join us! Feature...
Stranger Real Estate Things....
June 22, 2022 04:03 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBThe hit show Stranger Things got us thinking about comparing the 80's real estate numbers to todays. How do today's real estate prices, mortgage rates, and gas prices compare to the 1980's? The gang also gives a quick real estate update on what we are seeing 'on the streets' in segment 1, and the show wraps up with Dina's downloads. Featured drinks: Tainted Señorita Stout, Twisted Tea, City Wide (Blue Moon & a shot of bourbon) Stranger Times 80's Comparison: 20:30 Dina's Downloads: 40:45
Where to get Ice Cream in Philadelphia
June 08, 2022 13:47 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBFirst of all, we've never had an ice cream we didn't like. That's a little known fact about this show. We appreciate ice cream cake, soft serve, scoops, splits, sandwiches, THE LIST GOES ON. But where do Philadelphians go for ice cream? There's so many places to choose from, with what often feels like, so little time. We're gonna break down some must visit places that we highly recommend putting on your Summer Philly Food Tour list. We also discover the unfortunate truth that one of us has n...
Summer Real Estate Market Huddle
May 24, 2022 13:50 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIt was 97 degrees outside the other day and Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, so it's safe to say... Summer is basically here. Which means the infamous Summer real estate market is, too. Or is it here already? We have a lot to say and figured it was time to check in and discuss the scenarios we're currently experiencing on the Philadelphia real estate streets. We're talking about sight unseen offers, blank escalation clauses, FaceTime showings, and... pizza gifts? There's a lot to unpack. Pou...
Grandma Houses ft. Instagram's @s.philly.time.capsules
May 12, 2022 14:04 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWe're taking this episode to South Philly and are celebrating one of the most relatable, familiar, and heartfelt types of real estate. Homes of this style don't get enough recognition, in our opinion, but they're very familiar to us all: The Grandma House. We're joined by Instagram's own @s.philly.time.capsules who thoughtfully catalogues and celebrates vintage style homes that are commonly located in South Philadelphia. Together we do a deep dive on what classifies a home in the Philly re...
Zillow's Zestimate
April 12, 2022 13:30 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBEvery real estate agent has heard the word "Zestimate" in a conversation with a friend or client. In fact, it happened to one of us recently, so we decide to do a deep dive... What exactly is a Zestimate? Where is the data coming from? How do the experts determine a home's market value? Should we convert our podcast into a "Catfish: Real Estate" docuseries on HGTV? We talk about this and more over a few cocktails, of course. Cheers! Featured drinks: Bell's Two Hearted IPA, Purity Vodka & bl...
Iconic Bars in Philadelphia
March 29, 2022 14:51 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThere’s nothing like being in an iconic bar, and Philly is home to a bunch of them. We talk about some of the iconic bars that we know and love, as well as the best "Citywide Specials" — also known as a beer and a shot. Does a Peroni and a shot of ‘buca sound good to anyone? We also take a look at Tastykake’s “Zodiac Signs as Tastykake Treats” list and see if we identify with our assigned treat. Featured drinks: Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, Southern Tier's 2XCITRUS, and Duvel Iconic Ph...
Navigating the Rental Market ft. Zoe Fox
March 15, 2022 13:17 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBWe know the market for buying a home has been beyond competitive lately, but what about the rental market? We’re curious. What’s it like our there for a prospective tenant? Our beloved Home Collective teammate and friend, Zoe Fox, joins us for happy hour and tells us everything. She brings us up to speed about the current rental market, what it’s like out there for a rental applicant, and provides a ton of tips for those who are getting started. Zoe is known as the “Rental Queen” who has...
Philly Madness Tournament
March 01, 2022 15:49 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWe examine the interesting Philadelphia Madness Twitter Tournament. It begins with 128 neighborhoods seeded based on WalkScore (walkability) and split into 4 Regions, where Philadelphians vote for the best neighborhood in Philly… on Twitter… March Madness style. With drinks in hand, our Philadelphia neighborhood knowledge is put to the test as we discuss matchups and make our Final Four & Cinderella #PhillyMadness picks. Who will be crowned Philly’s Best Neighborhood? How does Bill pronounce...
AirBnB Hosting for Beginners ft. Jen Jordan
February 14, 2022 15:44 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBAfter discovering that “National Plan for Vacation Day” is celebrated in the middle of Winter, we couldn’t help but think about all things AirBnB related and how little we know about the business side. We want to learn more, you guys! Jen Jordan, Owner of successful AirBnB property management co “Slate & Hearth” joins us for happy hour and shares her knowledge on how to turn your home into an AirBnB. Jen guides us through the beginning stages and provides a glimpse of what happens behind the...