Latest Newhome Podcast Episodes
Ep #96: Haute Couture Wallpaper with Molly Borman
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - November 14, 2023 06:30 - 42 minutesDo you love couture? Have you ever thought about putting it on your walls? After today’s episode with my special guest, you just might want to make this your next home project! Molly Borman is the founder of Housewife Essentials, a wallpaper company based in Detroit. She is passionate about th...
Listen Up Home Buyers! Appraisals
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - November 12, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsVictoria Ray Henderson the host and producer of Listen Up Home Buyers! talks with Dawn Miller a certified appraiser in the Washington D.C. area. What is an appraisal? Do I have to have an appraisal when buying a home? How does an appraisal affect the sales price of a home? Who hires the app...
Ep #95: Using Pattern In Your Space
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - October 31, 2023 06:30 - 37 minutesI know it sounds scary, but today we are talking about how to use pattern in your home! My guest is the very talented Lead Keggi from Coastl Design, and she’s an artist who’s developed a series of amazing (and affordable!) designs that you can use. We promise you that pattern isn’t scary, and th...
E132 - Thermal Wrap Cabinetry - What You Need to Know
My Forever Home - October 25, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances outlines exactly what thermal wrap is in this episode, and why it's a great product to consider for cabinetry in your home. With guests from Albedor Industries, she also delves into the myths surrounding thermal wrap, how it is made and the sustainability measures Albedor are undertaking...
Ep #94: The Secret to an Organized Home
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - October 17, 2023 06:30 - 40 minutesWant to know what the BIG secret is to have an organized home? Today’s guest is Margo Staten of Be Good to Yourself by Margo, and she’s got the answers for you! Margo likes to motivate and empower women to improve their quality of life by creating a relaxing home environment, and she says eve...
E131 - Mudroom Design Considerations
My Forever Home - October 11, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances discusses what to consider when designing a mudroom. How it needs to function, and be designed around what you need to store in it. She also discusses other considerations for where items can go in the home if the mudroom is not large enough for everything. Finally, she outlines the idea...
Ep #93: The Do's and Dont's of Home Renovation
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - October 03, 2023 06:30 - 1 hourThis episode is an eye-opening one, and an important topic, as I’m joined by home renovation expert Gabriella Milgrom to discuss the do’s and don’t’s of home renovation! Gabriella is an accredited interior designer and professional project manager who’s been in the design and construction ind...
E130 - Renovating your Forever Home Vs Renovating for Profit
My Forever Home - September 27, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances is joined by Peter Karaolganis from Presenting Homes Australia to discuss the different decisions made when renovating your Forever Home compared to renovating to flip and make a profit. Peter and Frances discuss materials, build quality, flexible floorplans and multigenerational livin...
Ep #92: E-DESIGN IS HERE TO STAY
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - September 19, 2023 06:30 - 49 minutesToday, I want to talk about what I was frustrated by with design. The intimidation, the overwhelm, the thought that design services are expensive (and more!) is what I’ve heard for years, but a few years back I had a lightbulb moment and embraced online and virtual design services, or “E-design....
E129 - Doing Something Creative. Just for You.
My Forever Home - September 13, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances shares her experience doing something creative. Just because. And the creative has nothing to do with interior design, renovating or building. She got inspiried after reading 'Big Magic', which explores the notion of doing something for no other reason than for your own enjoyment. France...
Ep #91: White and Faded: Deeper Than Decorating with Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - September 05, 2023 06:30 - 37 minutesTo kick off this brand-new season of the podcast, I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg, as we talk design and she shares what you will find in her incredible book that is just launching, White and Faded: Restoring Beauty in Your Home and Life! Born and ...
Get ready for the new season
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - August 29, 2023 08:30 - 3 minutesA brand-new season of Welcome Home to the Suburbs will be launching on September 5th, 2023, and I am so excited to be back! I have a line-up of amazing guests, all female business owners, and you’ll get to meet book authors, women offering products and services, coaches, and experts in the home ...
E128: The Block - Design Goals and Commentary
My Forever Home - August 16, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances is watching The Block this season and viewing it with multiple lenses. In this episode she shares her observations about the 50's theme, the impact sponsors have on material choices, following a brief for the right outcome, orientation, plus design meeting the target audience, and how di...
E127: The Influence of Travel on Interiors
My Forever Home - July 26, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsHaving just come back from a 5 week European holiday, Frances discusses how travel can provide inspiration and influence on your interiors back home. Frances shares her key takeaways from each city she went to (London, Paris, Amsterdam and Baku) and what to notice and look for when you're on hol...
Listen Up Home Buyers! Robert Shank Wyoming Exclusive Buyer Agent
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - June 10, 2023 14:07 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRob Shank is the owner and broker of Crossed Arrows Real Estate and a teacher at Crossed Arrows Real Estate School in Cheyenne Wyoming. Rob talks with Victoria Ray Henderson the host of Listen Up Home Buyers. Victoria is the owner & broker of HomeBuyer Brokerage serving home buyers in Washington...
E126: Orientation and Why It's Important
My Forever Home - June 08, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsThe orientation of your home and the direction each room faces, impacts livability and the comfort levels in your home. The ability to naturally warm your home in winter and keep it cool in summer are achievable by managing the sun and using it to your advantage at design stage. Frances shares...
E125 - Renovating: Solid timber floor considerations
My Forever Home - May 17, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you are renovating, and not sure what to do with the original timber floors, Frances outlines what some floor options are, in this episode. They may not need to replaced, and Frances discusses some choices and considerations you can explore to understand the best outcome for your home.
E124 - Bathroom Layout Considerations
My Forever Home - May 03, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances shares her top tips on bathroom layout considerations and what to keep in mind for optimum functionality.
Broker Rona Fischman on Listen Up Home Buyers!
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - March 27, 2023 15:22 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings:41 Why an exclusive buyer agent/broker? 53 Rona has a background as a teacher and counselor 1:16 Joined a small real estate brokerage specializing in supporting disabled people'shttps://4buyersre.com/ housing 1:33 evaluating a house for wheelchair accessibility 1:46 In Massachusetts in 20...
E123 - The Paris Agreement and the Building Industry - Sustainable Homes and Living Season E13
My Forever Home - March 15, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode Frances is joined by Richard Earp, who is super passionate about the environment and all things sustainability. He has been leading his company, Earp Bros, for years in meeting strict sustainability criteria, so he knows a thing or two. Together they discuss the impact of the Par...
Listen Up Home Buyers! Home Loan Options with Dave Nichols
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - March 14, 2023 15:20 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDave Nichols a loan originator with NBKC Bank licensed in 50 states & the District talks with host, Victoria Ray Henderson. NMLS #409631 NMLS #662630 First-time home buyer programs Down payment assistance options :57 focus of the podcast is educating home buyers 1:08 what is the lowest dow...
E122 - Choosing Sustainable Tapwear - Sustainable Homes and Living Season E12
My Forever Home - March 01, 2023 22:00 - 50 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of the podcast Frances is joined by Tim Sellars from Faucet Strommen. They chat about what makes a sustainable tap different, and what to look for when choosing a tap made to last, along with the qualities of Australian Made tapwear.
Ep #90: What’s Hiding in Your Mattress?
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - February 28, 2023 06:30 - 33 minutesDo you know what’s hiding in your mattress? It might be more than you think! We spend up to one-third of our lives on our mattress, so this is a topic I really wanted to talk about on the podcast, and today’s expert guest has a lot of good information to share. Barry A. Cik is founder and Tec...
E121 - What Clients are Wanting More of - Sustainable Homes and Living Season E11
My Forever Home - February 16, 2023 01:25 - 25 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances outlines the changes she's seeing in what clients and people are wanting for their homes. The shift in mindset and how this is impacting material choices, homes design and what's important for people when creating their Forever Homes. This this a summary of her observations with workin...
Ep #89: Transform Your Home Using Decorative Paint
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - February 14, 2023 06:30 - 38 minutesIn the words of today’s guest, anything can be painted, and she is here to today to share how this is possible in your world too! Shelly Denning is an Interior Decorative Painter who works with homeowners, decorators and designers to create unique finishes for walls, floors, ceilings and fur...
Ep #88: Stuck decorating your home? Here’s WHY…
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - January 31, 2023 06:30 - 16 minutesAre you wondering why you still have empty rooms in your home? You’re not alone, but I’m here to tell you that it’s more mind over matter than you think! In this episode, I’m diving into the role that your thoughts will play in the process of designing the rooms in your home, and how to identify...
Down Payment Assistance Programs with Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - January 22, 2023 19:12 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSkip Cobb opened Revolutionary Mortgage Company in 1988. Based in Maryland, Revolutionary Mortgage Company provides conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and jumbo loans. We are licensed in Maryland, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia, Delaware, and Florida. Skip talks with Victoria Ray Henderson on Listen U...
Ep #87: An Architect’s Perspective on Home Design
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - January 17, 2023 06:30 - 21 minutesIt’s been said that architecture is about trying to make the world a little more like our dreams, which is why I’m so excited today to bring you the perspective of a residential architect on home design and renovations projects! My special guest is Heidi Bolyard, an architect who has worked wi...
E120 - Building and Renovating Sustainably - Sustainable Homes and Living Season E10
My Forever Home - January 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of the podcast Frances welcomes back Jeremy Gates from Gaia Construction to talk all things building and renovating sustainably. Jeremy highlights his top 5 ways that you can make your home more energy efficient, along with how to choose a sustainable builder. He discusses passi...
Ep #86: 2023: Bringing you help for your design journey
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - January 03, 2023 06:30 - 18 minutesIt’s 2023! I want to wish you a very Happy New Year, and to welcome you to the third year of this podcast. Today I’ll be kicking it off right by sharing with you how I’ll be approaching 2023, and to give you a glimpse of the wide-ranging services that I am offering moving forward to help you in ...
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