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The Level Up Podcast with GNO Realty

24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Welcome to The Level Up Podcast with GNO Realty, your ultimate destination for all things Greater New Orleans real estate! Join your hosts, the dynamic duo of Braden L Smith and Ryan Rogers, as they dive into the latest stats, news, forecasts, and engaging interviews with local real estate professionals.

At The Level Up Podcast, we don't just bring you information – we bring the excitement of real estate to life! Expect a perfect blend of knowledge and entertainment in every episode. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time homebuyer, we've got something for everyone.

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Episode 22: What in the world is going on with homeowners insurance in Louisiana?

May 29, 2024 14:04 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast with GNO Realty, your hosts Braden L Smith and Ryan Curtis Rogers review the current market stats as usual then speak with a special guest, EJ Giusti from Goosehead Insurance. Braden, Ryan, and EJ discuss the following in this episode: What in the world is going on with insurance in Louisiana? What is causing the increases we are seeing? What is reinsurance? Replacement costs What are you seeing as ways to lower your premium while still having g...

Episode 21: Is there a surplus of available rentals in New Orleans and the surrounding area?

April 29, 2024 16:50 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Tune in to The Level Up Podcast with GNO Realty, your trusted source for expert insights into the Greater New Orleans real estate market. Join Braden L Smith, co-owner of GNO Realty and owner of REvitalize Property Solutions, a local investment and development firm, and Ryan Curtis Rogers, a licensed REALTOR® with extensive knowledge of the New Orleans area. This month's episode dives into the rental market in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. It seems like there may be a surplus of av...

Episode 20: Future of Real Estate: Decoding the NAR Settlement

March 27, 2024 01:38 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Tune in to The Level Up Podcast with GNO Realty, your trusted source for expert insights into the Greater New Orleans real estate market. Join Braden L Smith, co-owner of GNO Realty and owner of REvitalize Property Solutions, a local investment and development firm, and Ryan Curtis Rogers, a licensed REALTOR® with extensive knowledge of the New Orleans area. This month's episode tackles a hot-button topic: the National Association of REALTORS® proposed settlement and its potential impact on...

Episode 19: Interview with Courtney Fricke - Local Solutions-Based Real Estate Investor

March 05, 2024 20:20 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast with GNO Realty, your hosts Braden Smith and Ryan Curtis Rogers dig into the current market stats in a new way that is more accurate, and provides better insight into what is actually going on in the Greater New Orleans Real Estate Market. This episode also features a special guest, Courtney Fricke, who is a local real estate investor that specializes in solutions-based real estate investing and creative deals. Braden and Ryan discuss what Courtney i...

Episode 18 - New Orleans Housing Market 2023 Recap & 2024 Expectations

January 30, 2024 23:43 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB

Get the inside scoop on New Orleans real estate with hosts Braden and Ryan. In this 2023 recap, we break down key market stats like price drops, inventory changes, and analysis for buyers and sellers. Also revealed - New Orleans home value predictions for 2024 and expert tips to navigate the current landscape of high mortgage rates and slowing sales. Whether you're looking to buy, sell or invest in the Big Easy, tune in to decode stats like months of supply, list to sale price ratios, median...

Episode 17 - Mastering the Real Estate Game: Insights from a Local Contractor - Machi Medrzycki

April 27, 2023 14:06 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Braden Smith and Chuck Stall are back with Machi Medrzycki to talk about investment properties, specifically flips. Machi Medrzycki MLM ConstructionPhone: 985-788-1541Email: [email protected]: https://mlm-inc.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 16 - Why Buyers Should Celebrate

February 22, 2023 18:15 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MB

Are we starting to see a balancing market? Chuck and Braden dive into market stats and others trends to find out.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 15 - New Orleans Area Real Estate Outlook for 2023

January 13, 2023 12:31 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

After a  long layover, Braden Smith and Chuck Stall return to give an outlook on the New Orleans Area Real Estate Market for 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 14 - 2022 Mid-Year Review

August 08, 2022 19:36 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MB

Braden Smith and Chuck Stall are back to give the listeners an update on the state of the current housing market in the GNO area. Conditions have changed over the last few months and Braden and Chuck are here to provide information that will prepare buyers and sellers for what lies ahead.    Show links:  https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/exis... https://www.fhfa.gov/Media/PublicAffa... https://www.fhfa.gov/Media/PublicAffa... https://blog.homesnap.com/one-big-mar... https://twitter.com/North...

Episode 13 - What is My Property Worth?

June 14, 2022 13:36 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Presented by GNO Realty,  Braden Smith and Chuck Stall return to provide the latest in local market stats and trends and a great interview with appraiser Steven Arthur of Bryant Appraisals.  Email questions to: braden@gnorealty chuck@gnorealty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 12 - Are We in a Housing Bubble?

May 12, 2022 11:05 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MB

Braden Smith and Chuck Stall return for another installment of The Level Up with GNO Realty Podcast. This month the guys catch us up on the New Orleans real estate market and explain several conditions that are not conducive to what happened in 2008.     References:   https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/dodd-frank-act/#:~:text=The%20Dodd%2DFrank%20Act%20was%20a%20law%20passed%20in%202010,by%20insurance%20companies%20and%20banks https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/063015/what-are...

Episode 11 - Rising Interest Rates and Alex Shafirovich

April 04, 2022 19:05 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Local REALTORS® Braden Smith and Chuck Stall return for another installment of The Level Up with GNO Realty Podcast. Today's guest is Alex Sharovich who discusses rapidly rising interest rates. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 10 - Insurance and the Return of Chad Ravannack

February 09, 2022 15:58 - 57 minutes - 107 MB

Braden and Chuck return for another season of the podcast. The guys give their market update and Chad Ravannack sits down to talk homeowners and flood insurance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 9 - 2021 Year in Review & 2022 Preview

December 28, 2021 19:19 - 33 minutes - 62.9 MB

Braden and Chuck wrap up 2021 with a year in review, a market report for November 2021, and what to expect in New Orleans real estate in 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 8 - Flood Insurance with Chad Ravannack

November 22, 2021 14:24 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

Braden and Chuck return from a brief hiatus to bring you the latest in New Orleans Area Real Estate. Insurance Producer, Chad Ravannack with Fontenelle and Goodreau stops in to discuss flood insurance in Louisiana post Hurricane Ida.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 7 - Preparing for a Listing

August 12, 2021 22:53 - 49 minutes - 92.2 MB

This week Braden Smith and Chuck Stall discuss the best strategies for preparing your home for a listing. As always, they recap the current market stats so you don't have to rely on word of mouth to know exactly what is going on in the world of New Orleans real estate.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 6 - What Adds Value to a Property

July 19, 2021 17:10 - 30 minutes - 57.1 MB

Braden Smith and Chuck Stall discuss what does and does not add value to a home. With today's real estate market being red hot, some homeowners are considering what improvement projects will yield the highest return on investment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 5 - For Sale by Owner Listings and Why You May Not Be Saving Money

June 21, 2021 18:51 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MB

Realtors® Braden Smith and Chuck Stall are back at it for the fifth installment of the Level Up with GNO Realty Podcast. This week the guys discuss "For Sale By Owner" listings or FSBO's. Referencing a recent research report by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, Braden and Chuck explain the pitfalls of FSBOs and exactly how much money sellers may be leaving on the table.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Episode 4 - Listing a Property in 2021

June 21, 2021 18:51 - 29 minutes - 55 MB

Realtors® Braden Smith and Chuck Stall are back at it for the 4th installment of the Level Up with GNO Realty Podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Ep 4 - Listing a Property in 2021

May 27, 2021 13:04 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

New Orleans area Realtor®s Braden Smith and Chuck Stall are back to bring you the latest in real estate talk for those trying to #levelup. This week's episode talks about the state of the market in 2021 and why now is an advantageous time for sellers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gno-realty/message

Ep 3 - The Inspection period Through Closing

April 06, 2021 14:44 - 51 minutes - 96.3 MB

Braden Smith and Chuck Stall return for the third installment of The Level Up with Gno Reality Podcast. In this episode, the guys take buyers through the inspection period through closing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gno-realty/message

Ep 3 - The Inspection Period Through Closing

April 06, 2021 14:44 - 51 minutes - 96.3 MB

Braden Smith and Chuck Stall return for the third installment of The Level Up with Gno Reality Podcast. In this episode, the guys take buyers through the inspection period through closing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Ep 2 - Crafting Competitive Offers

March 03, 2021 18:53 - 34 minutes - 64.4 MB

New Orleans Realtors Braden Smith and Chuck Stall of GNO Realty dive deeper into the process of purchasing a home. In today's current real estate climate, buyers need a realtor that knows how to make creative and competitive offers that aren't just price centric. Tune in as Braden and Chuck give you the tools to #levelup your living situation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

Ep 1 - The First Steps to Buying a House and 2021 Outlook

February 08, 2021 15:22 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MB

Braden and Chuck take a look at what the first steps to owning a home, a look back on some of the trends of 2020, and a 2021 market forecast for buyers and sellers. Make sure to leave us a voice message with any questions via our anchor.fm page. You can email Braden  [email protected] [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupwithgnorealty/message

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