Inside The Canopy Files
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCanopy Realtor® Association opens the files and discussion on current events and issues to educate and equip Realtors® and enlighten consumers. Always entertaining, engaging and sometimes edgy.
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Beyond the Rainbow: The True Meaning of PRIDE Month
June 21, 2024 14:12 - 51 minutes - 119 MBPRIDE Month is an essential observance dedicated to recognizing and affirming the dignity, equality, and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Beyond the parades and celebrations, the month serves as a critical reminder of the struggles and achievements of a community that has historically faced discrimination, violence, and marginalization. Inside the Canopy Files guest host Eric Norman, Realtor®/ Broker and president of the NC Chapter of LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, talks with Alex Cruz, Nationa...
Marketing Using Short Form Video Content with Juanita McDowell of InMotion Consulting
June 04, 2024 22:59 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBCharisma Southerland, 2024 president of Canopy Realtor® Association and Canopy MLS is back again for another special edition of Inside the Canopy Files recorded live from the 2024 Canopy Realtors EXPO. Listen in as Charisma has a conversation with Juanita McDowell, national speaker, tech enthusiast, consultant, marketing guru and CEO of InMotion Consulting. Juanita delivered a fantastic EXPO education speaker session, and spoke with Charisma on this podcast about using short form video conte...
A Closer Look at the 2024 Housing Market with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors® and Dr. Yongqiang Chu, Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics at UNC Charlotte Childress Klein Center for Real Estate
June 04, 2024 22:56 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBAnne Marie DeCatsye, CEO of Canopy Realtor® Association and Canopy MLS is back as guest host on this edition of Inside the Canopy Files and talks with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors® and Dr. Yongqiang Chu, Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics at UNC Charlotte’s Childress Klein Center for Real Estate about the 2024 Housing Market and Outlook.
Navigating the New Normal with Lynn Madison of Lynn Madison Seminars
June 04, 2024 22:51 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBCharisma Southerland, 2024 president of Canopy Realtor® Association and Canopy MLS, is back hosting this episode of Inside the Canopy Files. Today, Charisma speaks with Lynn Madison, owner of Lynn Madison Seminars, a full-service training and development company devoted to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. Together they address how agents can navigate the new normal.
Exploring the 2024 State of Asian America Report
May 17, 2024 16:01 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBMay is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Month, a time honoring the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, customs, values, and unique contributions of Asian Americans. As a part of the second installment of the Inside the Canopy Files series delving into diversity, Canopy Realtor® Association president, Charisma Southerland talks with Linda Goss, fellow Realtor® and Broker, who serves as the president of the Charlotte Chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America or A...
Disability Concerns in Fair Housing
April 22, 2024 13:46 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBBuying a home is a big undertaking – from picking a REALTOR®, to touring homes, to financing the purchase, each step presents its own set of challenges. For disabled homebuyers, those challenges are often bigger and trickier to navigate. Inside the Canopy Files talks with Mia Ives-Rublee, Director of Disability Justice Initiative at American Progress about her work advocating for disability justice and inclusion and what Realtors® can do to further the independence and dream of homeownership...
Paths to Leadership – Women Who Mean Business
March 18, 2024 20:48 - 46 minutes - 107 MBInside the Canopy Files salutes Women’s History Month with guest host, Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO of Canopy Realtor® Association and Canopy MLS. She and her guests, Maren Brisson Kuester and Brenda Hayden - both past presidents and industry pros - discuss paths to leadership, sharing advice and inspiration and celebrating women who are leading the change.
The Magic of Lead Generation
March 05, 2024 15:52 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBRealtors® across the U.S. and here at home in Charlotte faced a challenging 2022 and 2023. Last year in particular, agents navigated an inventory-depleted market, with buyers and sellers that pulled back from the housing market due in large part to rising interest rates. In this episode of Inside the Canopy Files, 2024 Association/Canopy MLS president Charisma Southerland, talks lead generation with special guest, and Managing Broker/Realtor® Marki Lemons-Ryhal. Listen in as they discuss bui...
Understanding the Value of the Buyer’s Agent
March 04, 2024 19:59 - 9 minutes - 21.4 MBThe purchase of a home is typically the largest financial transaction that a person will experience in their life time. However, the process from loan qualification to home inspection, and from disclosures and appraisals to price negotiation, – is what proves the value of a Realtor®. In some transactions the Realtor® represents the seller, while a buyer’s agent works on behalf of buyers. Listen as Inside the Canopy Files, 2024 president Charisma Southerland, and past-president Tiffany Joh...
Bridging the Wealth Gap
February 28, 2024 08:39 - 1 hour - 151 MBThe recent down housing market after a pandemic that altered a number of lives, has been particularly devastating to the Black community. Not only has the homeownership rate plummeted, but accessing mortgage credit has become nearly impossible outside of government-insured programs such as FHA and VA. On this edition of Inside the Canopy Files, Realtor®/Broker and guest host Allen Dargins talks with Realtor®/broker Tikola McCree, president of Charlotte Crown Realtist Association, about the 2...
Why I'm a Volunteer at Canopy Realtor® Association
October 16, 2023 17:50 - 29 minutes - 68.3 MBCanopy Realtor® Association is a trade association that promotes the value of Realtors® to the consumer and the dream of homeownership. The Association, with guidance from Realtor® volunteers, also provides tools, education and resources to be succesful in business, and takes pride in a Foundation that is actively improving the communities where they live, work and play. .In this episode of Inside the Canopy Files, hear from volunteer leadership and why they volunteer their time at the Assoc...
Keys to Safety: A Realtors® Guide
September 28, 2023 21:23 - 15 minutes - 34.9 MBWhether showing a home, conducting an open house or meeting a potential new client, Realtors® face danger every day when dealing with the public. In this episode of Inside the Canopy Files, listen as Tiffany Johannes, president of Canopy Realtor® Association talks with Realtor®/Broker and Safety Expert, April Crigger-Hudson about How not to be a Victim, by developing a safety mindset, as well as best practices and a review of products with safety features provided by Canopy.
Realtors® Taking Strides for Shelter
September 27, 2023 20:04 - 21 minutes - 49 MBCharlotte Family Housing is a shelter-to-housing program for working families experiencing homelessness and they are the 2023 beneficiary of Canopy Housing Foundation's annual Strides for Shelter 5K. Listen as guest host Joan Goode, Realtor®/Broker and Strides for Shelter 5k chair, talks with Elizabeth Kurtz, Executive Director and her team at Charlotte Family Houisng about how the organization empowers working families experiencing homelessness to achieve life-long self-sufficiency through ...
Be the Pro in Professional
September 18, 2023 13:13 - 24 minutes - 56.9 MBAnne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO of Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS, is back as guest host in this podcast conversation with Michele McCaskill, VP of Risk Management and Assistant General Counsel, about Why Professional Standards and the Code of Ethics are important to the profession and the consumer. Hear more about how the Risk Management team keeps an eye on general risk management issues affecting the industry, and why raising the bar on professionalism is imperative to the industry.
Cool Market, Hot Tech! Your MLS Tech Tune Up
September 11, 2023 12:09 - 48 minutes - 111 MBTechnology is hot, evolving and moving at a breakneck pace and the next generation of home buyers and sellers, are quite comfortable with the rapidly changing world of innovation. And the forward-thinking Realtor® trying to cultivate and reach the next generation of clients, should be too. In this episode of Inside the Canopy Files, listen in as Bryan Perkins, Canopy MLS Broker Relations Manager, Debbie Wey, VP of MLS Administration and Todd Long, Realtor®/Broker, and Canopy MLS Board of Dir...
2023 Realtor® EXPO: Keynote Speaker Joe Rand
June 15, 2023 12:26 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MBOn June 1, Canopy Realtors© Association hosted the 2023 Realtor® Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center. Over 900 Realtors® and exhibitors gathered for a day of networking and learning under the Canopy! 2023 Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS President Tiffany Johannes recorded a special and exclusive conversation with the day’s featured speakers in an effort to make the information discussed that day as accessible as possible for Canopy members and subscribers. In this episode of I...
2023 Realtor® EXPO: Utilizing AI and ChatGPT with Marki Lemons-Rhyal
June 15, 2023 12:25 - 31 minutes - 72.2 MBOn June 1, Canopy Realtors© Association hosted the 2023 Realtor© Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center. Over 900 Realtors® and exhibitors gathered for a day of networking and learning under the Canopy! 2023 Canopy Realtors© Association/Canopy MLS President Tiffany Johannes recorded a special and exclusive conversation with the day’s featured speakers in an effort to make the information discussed that day as accessible as possible for all Canopy members and subscribers. In this episode...
2023 Realtor® EXPO: Understanding Land Use with Christina Asbury
June 15, 2023 12:23 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBOn June 1, Canopy Realtors© Association hosted the 2023 Realtor© Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center. Over 900 Realtors® and exhibitors gathered for a day of networking and learning under the Canopy! Tiffany Johannes, 2023 Canopy Realtors® Association/Canopy MLS President recorded a special and exclusive conversation with the day’s featured speakers in an effort to make the information discussed that day as accessible as possible for all Canopy members and subscribers. In this episod...
Realtors® Care Day: Realtors® Making an impact in the communities we serve!
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBCanopy Housing Foundation recognizes and celebrates Fair Housing month every April, with the Realtors® Care Day event! From the mountains of Haywood County, to the Charlotte region, Realtors® come together to volunteer and help homeowners in need with external home repairs. Inside the Canopy Files, follows guest host, Kim McMillan, Canopy’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, as she goes behind the scenes of the 2023 Realtors® Care Day project.
All things new at Canopy Real Estate Institute
May 09, 2023 18:15 - 31 minutes - 44 MBGuest host and Canopy Realtor® Association CEO, Anne Marie DeCatsye, talks with the new Director of Education, LaToya Simms at Canopy Real Estate Institute about all things new at the "Canopy Campus" and how CREI is elevating the member experience! Listen in as they discuss tips for Brokers to develop their agents and how Canopy's Real Estate Institute can help!
Inside the Canopy Files talks Fair Housing
April 20, 2023 19:08 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBJoin Canopy Realtor® Association president, Tiffany Johannes, as she talks with Karyn Lindsey, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Canopy, about Fair Housing month, why it’s important and how Canopy’s members can increase their knowledge and strengthen their commitment to fair housing this month and every month!
Charlotte Housing Market Outlook for 2023
April 17, 2023 15:01 - 1 hour - 159 MBBuyers and Sellers are getting ready for the spring market. What's the outlook for the year? In this edition of Inside the Canopy Files, listen in as president Tiffany Johannes talks with Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO, Canopy Realtor® Assoc., Tim Sittema, Managing Partner of Crosland SE and Dr. Yongquiang Chu, Distinguished Professor UNC Charlotte - CKCRE, about strategies that the public-private sectors can utilize to address affordable housing challenges and opportunities.
Paths to Leadership
March 20, 2023 11:47 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBInside the Canopy Files salutes Women's History Month with guest host, Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO of Canopy Realtor® Association and Canopy MLS, as she discusses paths to leadership with 2023 president Tiffany Johannes and president-elect, Charisma Dockery Smith about who influenced them, why they lead and how they got to where they are now.
Charlotte in Black & White
March 16, 2023 16:56 - 36 minutes - 84.7 MBIn this episode of Inside the Canopy Files, podcast listeners will hear from local historian, Dr. Tom Hanchett and Annetta Foard of the Community Building Initiative, regarding how key decisions have affected the city’s growth and development and how race and ethnicity have played a role in influencing the Queen City's present and future.
Nine Trends to Watch in 2023
February 22, 2023 19:55 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThe National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recent research and reports are showing some significant shifts in the market. On this edition of Inisde the Canopy FIles, 2023 president, Tiffany Johannes and Dr. Jessica Lautz, NAR's Deputy Chief Economist, unpack the latest research on changes buyers and sellers are making including what they want in a home, how they use their home, how they search for a new home, and their relationship to real estate agents.
Data Done Better
February 08, 2023 20:27 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThe team at Canopy MLS continues to elevate the member experience, refining the Matrix System platform. Join 2023 president Tiffany Johaness and representatives from Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) and Canopy MLS on this edition of Inside the Canopy Files, and listen in on changes being implemented and what Realtors® can expect with Canopy's new Matrix system conversion.
Passing the Torch
January 27, 2023 03:17 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBEvery year Canopy Realtor® Association's members elect a new president, who as a part of their role, also hosts Inside the Canopy Files podcast. Host Lee Allen reflects on the accomplishments of 2022 and discusses the goals of president-elect Tiffany Johannes, as he passes the mic to her, in this "leader-to-leader" conversation.
Priced Out: A Closer Look at Charlotte's Affordable Housing Issues
January 20, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MBIn its fourth year, the 2022 State of Housing in Charlotte Summit brought developers, government officials, and community stakeholders together for an exclusive first look at the "2022 State of Housing in Charlotte Report." Host Lee Allen talks with Realtor®/broker and 2022 Chair of REBIC, Brenda Hayden, who participated as a guest panelist, about key takeaways from the Housing Summit, and ways local leadership can address the problem of the lack of affordable housing in the Charlotte region.
The 2023 Housing Outlook in Charlotte & Asheville NC
January 06, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MBAlmost daily, consumers are bombarded with conflicting news stories regarding the slowing housing market. As 2022 comes to a close, media headlines continue to predict doom and gloom. Listen in as Inside the Canopy Files Host Lee Allen and his guest, Dave Noyes, a Realtor®/broker with eXp Realty, LLC -Hendersonville, reflect on housing activity in 2022, in both the Charlotte and Asheville markets, discuss the outlook ahead and how buyers and sellers can still find home, in 2023.
The Shifting Housing Market
October 17, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBThe 2022 housing market is shifting. Inventory, inflation and interest rates continue to impact the market, challenging affordability and leaving a less competitive space, with only serious, more measured buyers. It’s still a seller’s market, but for how long? And with all the housing data consumers have at their fingertips, now more than ever, it’s important that Realtors® do their homework and talk smart about the market in order to demonstrate their value and be that trusted advisor for t...
Charlotte Realtors® on a Mission to help the Charlotte Rescue Mission
September 19, 2022 14:40 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBThe Charlotte Rescue Mission has been a part of the community for 100 years, and serves those at the intersection of homelessness and addiction, through housing, counseling, fitness and education. Join host, Lee Allen on this edition of Inside the Canopy Files, as he talks with Rev. Anthony Marciano, president and CEO about this long standing agency and the good work they are doing in the community and how support from community partners and private industry helps the most vulnerable in our ...
UDO Update
September 12, 2022 14:07 - 40 minutes - 92.6 MBThe final version of Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), was approved in late August and will ultimately serve as the new set of rules and regulations, designed to provide more certainty for those both engaged in, and affected by, the land development process. In this episode of Inside the Canopy FIles, join host Lee Allen as he talks with Rob Nanfelt, executive director of the Real Estate Building and Industry Coalition (REBIC) to discuss the future of development in Charlotte,...
Midyear Market Update
August 09, 2022 14:31 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBLee Allen and guest, Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO of Canopy Realtor Association reflect on her recent discussion with Association CEOs from five hot housing markets identified by NAR before and during the pandemic that have outperfomed or were identified as Hidden Gems. Listen and learn as they delve into current market conditions and discuss the housing outlook ahead, in this episode of Inside the Canopy Files.
On the Road with Project REACH Volunteers
July 11, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 76.8 MBInside the Canopy FIles host Lee Allen, goes behind the scenes with Realtor® volunteers participating in Project REACH, (Realtors® Engaging and Creating Hope), a hands-on group community service experience that engages Realtor® members in volunteer activity at one of five diferrent nonprofit organizations that are addressing unmet housing needs. Learn more about the impact of this service project that often leads our members to continue working with these nonprofits after they been connected...
Are you a part of the PAC? RPAC
May 18, 2022 16:04 - 31 minutes - 71.8 MBOur host Lee Allen pulls back the curtain on RPAC, the largest Political Action Committee in the country. Learn about the Realtor® PAC, separate myth from fact, understand what the Realtor® Party does for Realtors®, the industry and consumers, and why you should belong and support RPAC.
On the Road w/Realtors® Care Day - Improving Communities
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBLee Allen, host of Inside the Canopy Files, goes inside neighborhoods around the region, talking with agents on the ground helping to rehab properties, making homes safer and sustainable. Join Lee as he talks with agents about why they volunteer for Realtors® Care Day and the importance of giving back in order to improve our communities, one home at time.
NAR Rules Changes 2022
April 22, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBAnnually, association-owned MLSs must implement the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) mandatory and optional MLS rules and regulations changes. Debbie Wey, VP of MLS Administration and Michelle McCaskill, VP of Risk Management sit down with host Lee Allen to open the files on NAR's mandatory rules & policy changes for this year and what Realtors® need to know.
Prep for Taxes: What to know
April 04, 2022 16:54Since most real estate agents and brokers receive income in the form of commissions from sales transactions, we’re generally not considered an employee under federal tax guidelines, but rather a self-employed sole proprietor. And this self-employed status allows us to deduct many of the expenses we incur in our real estate sales or property management activities. Careful record keeping and knowing your eligible write-offs are key to getting all of the tax deductions you're entitled to. My g...
Women Making History (In Honor of Women’s History Month)
March 21, 2022 17:08 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAnne Marie DeCatsye, CEO of Canopy Realtor® Association and Theresa Salmen, Executive Vice President of the Charlotte Regional Commercial Board of REALTORS® discuss their paths to leadership with Lee Allen, 2022 Canopy President and host of Inside the Canopy Files. Listen in as Theresa, who leads the state’s largest and most active commercial real estate association, and Anne Marie, CEO of the 16 largest Realtor® association in the country discuss their paths to leadership, what they learned...
Update on Charlotte’s 2040 Plan, Policy Map, and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
February 14, 2022 17:51 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MBCharlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the country! How the Queen City manages that growth will determine how Charlotteans continue to live, work and play. If you own property in the City of Charlotte, you don’t want to miss this edition of Inside the Canopy Files! Join Canopy Realtor® Association president Lee Allen along with guests, Brenda Hayden, 2022 Chair of the Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition (REBIC), and Rob Nanfelt, Executive Director of REBIC, as they disc...
How Realtors® Benefit from Technology Offered by Canopy
February 07, 2022 16:35 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBNew Canopy President for 2022 and host of the Inside the Canopy Files Podcast Lee Allen kicks off the new year by speaking with Steve Byrd, Chief Information Officer and Bryan Perkins, Broker Relations Manager about how Canopy is making the latest technology available to benefit Realtors®. The three discuss MLS platforms, predictive analytics, social media marketing, drones and the use of video connect buyers and sellers in today’s real estate world much faster!
Up close with President David Kennedy on 2021
December 21, 2021 17:01 - 46 minutes - 107 MBIncoming President Lee Allen unpacks David Kennedy’s year as president. Starting with how foot surgery led him to Charlotte then onto a successful career in real estate and ultimately as President of Canopy. David shares his thoughts on leadership, the importance of service and what his interviews with past presidents and industry leaders meant to him in his efforts to keep Canopy’s 100-year history alive and celebrated. Summed up “Real estate is a human profession. We take aspirations to...
Your End of Year Checklist
December 06, 2021 19:27 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBProductivity in real estate is rarely an accident. It takes a commitment to intelligent planning and focused effort. Just a few minutes with this episode can turn wishes into goals as our hosts David Kennedy and Lee Allen discuss how they wrap up the year, inventory their success, and plan for the future.
A Deeper Look at State of Housing in Charlotte Report
November 29, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MBUNC Charlotte's Childress Klein Center for Real Estate (CKCRE) just released its third annual State of Housing in Charlotte Report, which was presented by Dr. Yongqiang Chu, Director of the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate (CKCRE). Inside the Canopy Files podcast hosts David Kennedy and Lee Allen join Dr. Chu, and take a deeper look at the implications of the report, which included a comprehensive inventory of the current housing stock, an analysis of housing affordability across al...
Coming Soon / No Show
November 15, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MBIn 2017, Canopy MLS implemented the “Coming Soon / No Show” status providing a great way to build anticipation for homes that will soon become active listings. The status comes with a strict set of rules regarding when properties can be shown, and our hosts explore how the market's lack of inventory and rapid pace of sales impacts its usage. Hosts David Kennedy and Lee Allen talk to Melanie Coyne of Corcoran HM Properties to shed some light on this topic.
Inside the First Draft of the Unified Development Ordinance with Rob Nanfelt
November 02, 2021 16:51 - 43 minutes - 101 MBThe initial draft of the Charlotte Planning Department's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) looks to revise and consolidate the city's development rules. As the UDO aspires to meet our community's vision of equitable growth, our hosts dive into where the real estate development industry can implement the plan as well as where uncertainty remains.
Taking Strides to Wipe Out Homelessness
September 27, 2021 02:15 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MBHosts David Kennedy and Lee Allen talk with Realtor® volunteer Joan Goode, who helped to start the Strides to Shelter 5K Walk/Run, as a way to have Realtors® and the public join forces in helping the local homeless population. Also joining the podcast is Debbie O’Handley representing this year’s beneficiary, Hope House Foundation, a nonprofit providing transitional housing and supportive services to women and children.
Realtors® Care Day
September 13, 2021 16:10 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBOur hosts David Kennedy, president Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS and Lee Allen, president-elect take an in depth look at Canopy Housing Foundation’s long running, highly collaborative signature community event, Realtors® Care Day. The community-wide home repair project that assists homeowners with exterior repairs and safety modifications for those in need, is an all-hands on deck event that brings together Realtors®, city/county leadership, housing partners, contractors, home inspe...
Your Foundation in Action
August 16, 2021 15:38 - 33 minutes - 77.8 MBHosts David Kennedy, Canopy Realtor® Association president and Lee Allen, president-elect, reflect on the recent Canopy Housing Foundation Community Grants Celebrations in Haywood County, NC and Charlotte, highlighting the $80,750 Realtors® awarded to grassroots nonprofits, that share the Foundation’s mission to address unmet housing needs in the community. Join David and Lee with guests Brian Cagle and Sally Myrick, two dedicated Realtor® volunteers, as they explore the community grants p...
Bidding Wars Impacting Appraisals
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBIn the latest Association podcast, Canopy Realtor® Association President David Kennedy and President-Elect Lee Allen along with their guest, Peter Gallo, Canopy MLS Board of Director and owner/chief appraiser with HomeSight Appraisal, take a long look at appraisals and how they impact the transaction, especially in the current real estate climate of frequent price increases and fast pace of sales.