Real Life Impact Podcast
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsChuck Carstensen with the Carstensen Team at RE/MAX Results interviews guests with conversations about real estate insights, personal/spiritual growth, and making a difference by impacting lives locally or globally. Plus we keep our followers up to date on the Minnesota real estate market.
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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #46 - Mid April Minnesota Real Estate Update
April 15, 2024 17:17 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBWe are in the spring real estate market and it is interesting to see once again how tough it is for buyers. This video is a 2 minute summary of the Minnesota Real Estate Market!
A Course In Miracles #75 - God Is Also Happiness!
April 12, 2024 16:55 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBGod, being Love, is also happiness. Last time I talked about the undoing of the not real. We also need to undo not being loving and not being happy. We need to remember we are created in His image which is Love...which also is happiness! In this message what is interesting when I was talking about a slight struggle I deal with the internet was freezing so it was blurry...trying to blurry out the non happy part of my message.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #45 - Selling For Sale By Owner Makes Less Sense Now!
April 10, 2024 19:20 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBSelling for sale by owner is something sellers from time to time explore. Over the years through other statistics and some of my own tracking the actual numbers for saving money rarely actually NETs the sellers more money. Now it will even make less sense for sellers to sell for sale by owner going forward.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #44 - Common Questions We Get #1?
April 04, 2024 19:54 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBOne of the most common questions we get is when we have a listing and we get a direct call from a buyer. They will ask, When can I take a look at ...property xyz? And the normal response from me is I need more information and here is why...
A Course In Miracles #74 - Undoing the Not Real
April 02, 2024 19:45 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBWith the continued daily lesson I do myself with the course in miracles one of the things I would say most people are just the "undoing of the not real" away from feeling better.
A Course In Miracles #73- Seeking The Kingdom
March 26, 2024 18:14 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBFor many of my earlier years of going to church I did not really understand what the "Kingdom of Heaven" really meant. I think much of that is because different people with spiritual authority explain it differently. In my studies in the course in miracles seeking the kingdom of heaven is about knowing what ou are and accepting it. Let me explain...
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #43 - Problem Solving
March 25, 2024 21:27 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBIts very rare there is not a problem to solve in a real estate transaction. Sometime its needed to be solved before listing a property. Other times things comes up during the buyers financings or during the inspection. Realtors need to be able to help with the solutions for all the problems.
What's Happening In Minnesota Real Estate - Episode #32
March 20, 2024 18:48 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThe Spring Market is here for Minnesota Real Estate. The Carstensen Team with RE/MAX results talks about the still current lack of inventory for Minnesota homes. And we do spend several Minnesota talking about the real estate settlement cases you may have heard about on the news.
A Course In Miracles #72 - The Function God Gave Us- Further Explained
March 19, 2024 03:34 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBGrievances cause separation. Truly your function is to be connected to God. To know truth. Not to be seperated and disconnected. Yet how do we do that in the noise of the world?
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #42 - Making sight unseen offers?
March 14, 2024 19:58 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBOne of the things we sometimes see on coming soon listings for example that look like they will be a "Hot" property is site unseen offers. But should you make a sight unseen offer?
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #41- Should a buyer skip doing a home inspection?
March 12, 2024 14:11 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBOften times in a heavily contested multiple offer situation we will see some of the buyers waive doing a home inspection. But is that something that a buyer should do? And if so, what could happen?
A Course In Miracles #71 - In Order To Use The Function God Gave You...
March 11, 2024 17:35 - 3 minutes - 3 MBIn order to use the function you were given we need to forgive. Not a new message in this series but a reminder. In the course one of the lessons was that love hold no grievances. Thus the starting point of walking in love, and using the function God gave us is to reflect on if we are holding grievances.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #40 - Late Night Real Estate Work
March 10, 2024 03:35 - 1 minute - 974 KBReal estate can be a long hour business in the hotter times of the year. What are the common things a Realtor is working on late into the evening?
A Course In Miracles #70 - More On The Function We Are Given
March 08, 2024 14:48 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBFor the current theme of these messages I am talking about the function God gave us and from a church view it would be to live like Jesus. The Course in Miracle really helps to break it down to daily lessons to help with this. We are created in Love is one thing to remember.
A Course In Miracles #69 - What is the Function God Gave You?
March 07, 2024 16:23 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBToday I will start a small series of a few videos about our fuction God gave us and what it has to do with happiness, peace, love and other truths of God. First today I am sharing examples of what are not the function God gave us.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #39 - We Work With Most Listing Opportunities!
March 06, 2024 17:17 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBIn this update I talk about the variety of real estate listings I work with from land sales, to residential sales in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Plus the Occasional rental listing as well.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #38 - March 5th Minnesota Real Estate Market Update
March 05, 2024 21:24 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBWhat I am noticing at least for our team is a lot more inquires then January and February. This is very common historically for Minnesota Real Estate activity.
A Course In Miracles #68 - What Do You Treasure?
March 04, 2024 18:01 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBWhere your treasure is, where your heart is as well. Sometimes we catch ourself treasuring fears, sometimes its other things like for me its sometimes basketball...and their is the things that would be more helpful to treasure.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #37 - How to Win In Multiple Offer Situations
March 03, 2024 14:12 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBWe are starting to see more and more multiple offer situations. There is a lot of pent up real estate demand now. For buyers you need to be pre approved and ready to go to compete for a home. This video covers some options for buyers competing in multiple offer situations.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #36 - Multiple Offers Explained - Part #1
March 02, 2024 11:38 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBWhen you are a buyer and hear that there are multiple offers on the property here is an explanation of what that means and common questions we get in multiple situations. This is part #1 of two recordings on the topic.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #35 - Crazy Real Estate Stories #1
March 01, 2024 10:04 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBOver the years of doing real estate we do have a lot of crazy and strange situations we deal with. With all the videos I am doing I will share some of these from time to time. Here is one about a very difficult and strange situation.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #34 - Contractors/Business Referrals Needed
February 29, 2024 10:44 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBWe are always looking for business contacts to refer our customers and clients too. We do have contractors we do work with an refer, but we can always expand our list of options and we are missing some business. So please send us your favorite contractors contacts! If you are a business person you think we could work with please also reach out.
A Course in Miracles #67 - The Natural Result Of Following Christ
February 28, 2024 17:39 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBAbundance is the natural result of choosing to follow Christ. The Miracle is a sign that the mind has chosen to be led by Christ Service. To do this all shallow roots must be up rooted because they are not deep enough to sustain you or I.
2024 Real Estate Show #33- Foreclosure Purchase Examples...
February 27, 2024 10:59 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBIn the follow up to my last episode on Foreclosures, today I am talking about foreclosure purchase examples that I have done for my own home purchases.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #32 - Are Foreclosures A Better Deal?
February 26, 2024 15:19 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBI feel that years ago a foreclosure could be found that was a really good deal much more often. Now there are not many foreclosures and if they are a low price they need a lot of repair so you have to be handy and have money to make them a good deal for you!
A Course In Miracles #66- Jesus Stands at the End in Case We Fail Temporarily
February 25, 2024 15:22 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBWe all have our bad days or difficult situations or circumstance. Its important to know any set up or failure is only temporary. Also in our Spiritual Walk Jesus stands at the end to erase our failures.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #31 - Buyers Are Looking for Properties! Inventory Needed!
February 24, 2024 10:39 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MBIts still a good time to sell for sellers! In many of our Minnesota areas inventory is needed for buyers who are out there looking but not finding a property on the market that fits their needs. Thus, the message is Minnesota Home Sellers are needed.
A Course In Miracles #65- Don't judge yourself, others or your miracle
February 23, 2024 15:32 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBThis message is a recap of my message I shared at church on Wednesday evening and a reminder not to judge yourself, others or your miracle.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #30- Reminder that Real Estate Is Local!!!
February 22, 2024 07:34 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBYou likely know this but just in case you dont or if you hear real estate market stats on the news that real estate is local. Often the stats they give are nationwide stats. In Minnesota we dont have a great amount of inventory yet available for buyers.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #29 - How Many Rentals Do You Own?
February 21, 2024 15:37 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBThis answer is a follow up to episode #28. And is answering the question for myself on how many rentals do I own. Plus explaining the benefits of a 15 year loan for a quicker payoff. And the fact that you beat the market by owning a home even if interest rates are higher.
A Course In Miracles #64- Removing the Blocks To Loves Presence.
February 20, 2024 16:16 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBI am speaking a couple times at Cambridge Lutheran Church tomorrow and I am talking about the Challenge to Live a Spiritual Life. One of the main things to know is that we are sustained by the Love of God. In the introduction to the Course In Miracles it mentions that one of the aims of the course is removing the blocks to the awareness of loves presence. Lets look at this for a few minutes.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #28 - Will the Real Estate Market of 10-15 Years Ago Return?
February 19, 2024 15:11 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBOne of the questions we get is will the real estate market bubble burst? Some people are kept from buying because they think the market is going down soon or will crash. I do think it will eventually have some sort of correcting but when you hear what I share in this you will realize that it will likely be a long time before that happens.
A Course In Miracles #63
February 18, 2024 22:05 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBI recently just finished my first read through of the Course in Miracles. Much of it builds upon itself and repeats itself in a similiar way which I need because I am not mister reading comprehesion. The book ends talking about the opportunity to make another choice, make a better choice when it comes to temptation.
A Course In Miracles #62
February 17, 2024 14:38 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBIn the course in miracles sacrifice is for the guilty and the sinful. The course in miracles is about love, forgiveness and giving.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #27 - What You Should Not Offer on a Home?
February 16, 2024 14:10 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBRecently on episode #25 we talked about what you should offer on a home? This one we will cover the same topic, but talk about what likely will not work for an offer and look at a specific scenario.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #26- New Construction vs Existing Home Purchase?
February 15, 2024 13:10 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MBYou can certainly build a new home instead of buying an existing home. This video points out that there is normally not a scenario where a new home is lower cost then buying an existing home. The upside of a new home is that it is NEW and then you wont have maintenance due right away and some existing homes may have work to do on them soon after buying. There are many reasons to buy a new home but it is not likely that the purchase price will be a lower cost.
A Course In Miracles #61
February 14, 2024 14:44 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBHappy Valentines Day! One of our main purposes is to give out love! Giving love and forgiveness is something we are supposed to be doing all the time. Today and each day do this to as many people as you can.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #25 - What Should We Offer?
February 13, 2024 16:27 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBThis is always a great question and it really depends on the listing and how it is priced. Not every home is overpriced. Some are underpriced. Homes still get multiple offers. We help you pinpoint what we think it will go for and help you with what makes sense to offer based on the property.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #24- When is it time to celebrate the sale of a property?
February 12, 2024 23:21 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBThe Super Bowl was a tight game that for segments of the game it looked like the 49ers had it, and then the Chiefs had it, then maybe the 49ers again and finally the Chiefs pulled it out. In Real Estate some closings for a property sale can seem like a rollercoaster. So when is a good time to celebrate the sale?
A Course In Miracles #60
February 11, 2024 17:35 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBIts Super Bowl Sunday and its a big sports day. I have always been a big sports fan. What does the course in miracles say about sports, if anything?
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #23- How Hard Is It To Find Acreage Property?
February 10, 2024 11:40 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBSharing an example of a home search I set up for an acreage home search in a 5 county area and only 18 listings came up for under $400,000. And some of those had accepted offers on it. Thus, often you have to start with an in town home and then work your way into an acreage property.
A Course In Miracles #59
February 09, 2024 14:21 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBOverall miracle update on the couple medical procedures I had. First on my eye surgery it is a miracle that I dont need a prescription for my vision. On my hearts its such a miracle to me that they can go in there and correct the heart issues how they do. I am back playing basketball and getting my legs under me! These two things are definately are a testimony to miracles.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #22 - Where To Find The Carstensen Team Online!
February 08, 2024 14:53 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBThe Carstensen Teams content can be found all over. Here are the links to many of our social media pages: For our Real Estate Posts on Facebook- Carstensen Team RE/MAX Results Chuck Carstensen Regular Facebook Page- Course In Miracles Videos Michelle Carstensen Facebook Page Chuck Carstensen - Instagram Chuck Carstensen LinkedIn Chuck Carstensen Twitter
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #21- Buy a Vehicle? Home? Or Wait?
February 06, 2024 15:26 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBIf you are in a position where if you bought a home and your vehicle suddenly went down that you would be in trouble financial then it would be recommended to wait to buy a home. Work on your finances and budget and get better positioned to buy a property.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #20 - Early February Minnesota Real Estate Update!
February 05, 2024 13:37 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBThe market is shifting toward multiple offers on the listings that are staged and dialed in for showings. These listings are also the ones that are priced slightly agressively. Multiple offers do not happen on the overpriced listings and listings that are not showing really really well, but overall this is a shift in what I think a lot of people were thinking would happen with the market.
A Course In Miracles #58
February 04, 2024 14:22 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBThere is a better way of doing things. Especially if your going through strife, chaos and struggles. There is a different way to look at things to move your towards the better way of doing things.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #19- Whats Keeping You From Buying A Home?
February 03, 2024 14:15 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBThe things that can keep you from buying are home are simple things like getting a loan pre approval. Or if you need to sell a home to buy then it may be getting your home ready for sale, so you can buy a home once your home has sold. When a buyer said the interest rates are whats keeping them from buying. At this point the rates are what they are so this is not really a reason. It just says you are not familiar with the real estate market. On those things we can help you by holding your...
A Course In Miracles #57
February 02, 2024 10:56 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBHow much do you desire peace over endless strife? Endless chasing of the idols outside of ourself leads to the endless strife. Happiness comes from realizing God is within. The practice of shifting this what I am working on with this practice. You are not likely going to be perfect but realize that God is in everything and move away from strife toward peace.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #18 - How Does No Snow In Minnesota Affect Real Estate?
February 01, 2024 14:39 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBIts February 1 and we have no snow on the ground in many of the areas in Minnesota which is very rare. So how does this effect real estate? Certainly it makes it easier to view homes. However, we have low inventory again so even that more people likely are in the market to buy there is not enough inventory to create a big upswing in home sales.
2024 Real Estate Shift Show #17 - What Is The Real Life Impact Podcast?
January 31, 2024 15:43 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBIn this episode explaining more about the history of the Real Life Impact podcast and the shows I am doing now including the A Course in Miracles Show and the 2024 Real Estate Shift Show that I am now doing.