HAPPY HOUR WITH THE HOME COLLECTIVE (Bill Ball & Kristin McFeely)
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| 02 Nov 2022 | Show Update | 00:01:25 | |
Hi 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 | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Stranger Real Estate Things.... | 00:50:07 | |
The 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 | |||
| 16 Aug 2021 | Philly Daytrippers | 00:41:46 | |
This week we're missing Dina while she prepares for her wedding of the century (Borgata, you've been warned). Meanwhile, Bill and Kristin dish about what you can do in 24 hours in Philly, the Poconos, and the beach (surprise, it includes drinking!). We also discover what not to do on a Frontier Airlines flight and we wonder why Kristin is obsessed with Grey Gardens and trash-picked furniture. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Coffee Break - Haunted Homes for Sale | 00:20:34 | |
In 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 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.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| 12 May 2022 | Grandma Houses ft. Instagram's @s.philly.time.capsules | 00:53:42 | |
We'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 region a "Time Capsule" and what signature interior design items you can expect to find when you walk through the door of one. Pour yourself a cocktail and join us for happy hour as we toast to pink bathrooms, wild wallpaper, and more! Follow Sue on Instagram: @S.Philly.Time.Capsules Featured drinks: Lemondrop Cream Martini, 4 Roses Whiskey Lemonade, Old Forester 1920 South Philly Time Capsules: 10:16 Dina's Downloads: 42:48 | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Real Estate Movies & Characters | 00:46:30 | |
Today 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 Business, Modelo, Shina's Estate - The Verdict Cabernet Real Estate Movies: 13:08 Dina's Downloads: 38:38 Catch up with our social posts on IG & Facebook: @HomeCollectiveHappyHour | |||
| 12 Dec 2021 | Homemade Wine with Saxton Cellars | 00:52:32 | |
We're so excited to be joined by Bill's childhood friend and "wine guy", Joe Saxton of Saxton Cellars. We talk about homemade wine, natural wine, and the show's holiday favorite: limoncello. Joe shares a bit of his wine and limoncello making process and how the pandemic affected Saxton Cellars... We also have a lot of questions throughout the episode: Dina wonders what the deal is with Bob Barker's microphone on the Price is Right? After a light Google, Kristin recalls what exactly the cross between a Coyote and a Wolf is, and Bill wants to know what goes on in a Visitor's Center. Can anyone tell us?! We also give Bill a new nickname while we discuss all the fun things to do in Philly during the holiday season, specifically things that involve a beverage... cheers! Saxton Cellars - 17:55 Dina's Downloads - 37:35 | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Show Update: We screwed up! | 00:01:04 | |
In 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.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | Mare of Easttown with Sean Roche | 00:43:54 | |
Our team transaction manager and Delco native, Sean Roche, AKA "Sean of Delco", joins us to talk about the hit HBO series "Mare of Easttown" which was filmed in and around Delaware County. We call out all the neighborhood spots we noticed throughout the series, the infamous Delco accent, and when exactly Bill realizes Kate Winslet is the star of the show. At the tail end of the episode Dina brings Kristin and Bill up to speed on her recent bachelorette trip to Palm Springs and whether or not she remembers everything that transpired... Grab a crisp Rolling Rock and tune in! | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | Zillow's Zestimate | 00:34:15 | |
Every 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 & blood orange, Workhorse Vienna Lager Zillow Zestimante: 10:25 Dina's Downloads: 20:45 | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Keeping up with Interest Rates ft. Chris Smith | 01:03:03 | |
In 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! Featured Drinks: Neshaminy Creek 611 Porter, Southern Tier IPA, Tequila & San Pellegrino Blood Orange Chris Smith: 8:12 Dina's Downloads: 49:57 Have mortgage related questions? Contact Chris Smith www.rate.come/chrissmith #marrythehousedatetherate | |||
| 05 May 2021 | House Hunters with Deirdre Affel | 00:53:52 | |
Our best gal pal, teammate, and arguably the most famous person we know, Deirdre Affel, joins us to talk about her 15 minutes of fame on "House Hunters” and she of course provides some prime material for Bill and Dina’s future show: “The Sh*t They Don’t Show You on HGTV”. It’s also Cinco de Mayo and Bill teaches us what to make with Grapefruit Pellegrino, Dina’s drinking Modelo straight from the can, which according to her Grannie, isn’t classy, and Kristin’s keeping it simple with a Bell's Two Hearted Ale. One of us receives a funny email with a potential marketing opportunity, where the trio asks themselves “Do I have a face for a grocery cart?” We also get to the bottom of our quarantine shopping and hobby trends. What kind of random stuff did you order online when the pandemic first hit? Did you get roller skates? Did you start baking bread or try Rosetta Stone? The trio shares their quarantine truth & more! | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Future Philly development plans in the works | 00:38:24 | |
Kristin 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 about it. RIP to Paulie Walnuts of Sopranos fame, and the Klondike Choco Taco. It's hot as hell out there, so mix your favorite beverage and join us for a cold one! Featured drinks: Modelo (fancy gold flake bottle piece), High Noon (vodka, soda, pineapple) Follow us at @homecollectivehappyhour on Instagram | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Coffee Break - A mansion in south Jersey | 00:12:54 | |
Bill & 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/ 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: homecollectivehh@gmail.com | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | Jamison Place with Michael Scipione | 00:56:54 | |
Local realtor and friend, Michael Scipione, joins the show to share the inside scoop on his upcoming new construction project "Jamison Place" which is a boutique 5 home development with garage parking and a private terrace in Passyunk Square, paying homage to the Original Street name dating back to 1897. We also check out the Philly Iceberg Meme and test our local knowledge while sippin' on some beers. Was H.H. Holmes Jack the Ripper? Does Bill prefer to drink high proof beers from a wine class? How do you pronounce "Water"? The trio does their best to answer these pressing questions and more. | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Iconic Bars in Philadelphia | 00:34:52 | |
There’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 Philly Bars: 14:00 | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | Top 10 Seller Mistakes | 01:01:35 | |
We're celebrating our 12th episode with our "Top 10 Seller Mistakes" list. A list of our top 10 things every seller must do well in order to achieve a successful sale, what to prioritize, what can easily go wrong, etc... Can you guess our top 2? Also in this episode, Dina tells a "Sh*t They Don't Show You on HGTV" story at a recent showing appointment, Kristin may or may not put on a "Listing Description 101" clinic, and we break the news to Bill that grey is the new beige... | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Listener Questions: How do I make my offer stand out in a multi-offer situation | 00:35:40 | |
With 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/rduexdtm 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.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com | |||
| 21 Jan 2022 | Most Asked Homebuyer Questions | 00:55:33 | |
It’s 2022, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and we’re back with some answers… mostly to the top questions home buyers ask their realtors (according to Realtor.com). Also in this episode Dina offers her PSA (Personal Service Announcements) regarding winterizing your home (something she forgot to do), and also gives us some fun Philly news. The crew also explains their latest recording hiatus while sipping their happy hour beverages: Saxton Cellars Chocolate/banana cello, Tonewood Brewing's Fuego, and Troegs Mad Elf. Grab a tasty beverage and join us for happy hour! Homebuyer Questions: 13:30 Dina's Downloads & Home Owner PSA: 32:40 | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | Where to Golf in Philly | 00:39:20 | |
Kristin 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, and Fante's Organic Love Buzz Golf recommendations: 7:18 IG & Facebook: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | Things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home | 00:34:56 | |
Are 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 Lynnewood Hall, located in Elkins Park, and the fascinating history behind this HUGE property... grab a cold one and join us for happy hour! Featured 5 PM beverages: Sixpoint Brewery "The Crisp", Eagle Rare Bourbon, and Saxton's Cellars Red Blend Realtor.com: 12:30 Dina's Lynnewood Hall Download: 26:33 To learn more about Lynnewood Hall follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lynnewood_hall/ | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Navigating the Rental Market ft. Zoe Fox | 00:53:21 | |
We 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 mastered this side of real estate, written numerous blogs for tenants and landlords, and manages several investment properties of her own. She will be our show’s “Garmin GPS” of Philadelphia rental sales, guiding us from point A, to point B, if you will. Treat yourself to a cold one and join us to find out more! Featured drinks: Victory's Golden Monkey, Modelo, Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter Zoe Fox - 7:49 Philly Madness Tournament Recap - 35:27 | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Back from hiatus - Season 3 is here! | 00:29:12 | |
After 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: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco Our team real estate site: https://phillyhomecollective.com | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Listener Questions: What should I do before listing my home? | 00:30:38 | |
We 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/ 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 Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Listener Questions: Are home sale contingencies possible in the current market | 00:32:07 | |
Eagles are undefeated, Phillies are in a playoff battle, and we are doing our usual... having a cocktail and answering real estate questions!
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: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Listener Questions: Is putting down 1% on a home purchase a good idea | 00:26:55 | |
Zillow 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 Sign up for our newsletter: https://hhwthc.substack.com/ If you or a friend needs an intro to a real estate agent: https://forms.gle/Rfz6w6xir6KFqSre9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ Email: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Want to support the show? An easy way is to buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homecolleco | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | AirBnB Hosting for Beginners ft. Jen Jordan | 00:42:55 | |
After 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 scenes of a booming hospitality property. Grab a cocktail and listen for more information! Cheers! Featured Drinks: Guinness, Modelo Especial, Buffalo Trace Jen Jordan: 09:35 | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Summer Real Estate Market Huddle | 00:42:07 | |
It 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. Pour a John Daly, crank the A/C and join us for Happy Hour! Featured drinks: Troegs Perpetual IPA, Spiked Arnold Palmer, Jose Cuervo Especial Segment 2 - Market Huddle: 9:18 Segment 3 - Dina's Downloads: 27:45 Special shout out to Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic https://www.schuylkillcenter.org/departments/wildlife/ Philly residents: if you have found an injured or orphaned native animal in need of assistance, please call our 24-hour wildlife hotline at 215-482-7300 x option 2. | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Coffee Break: We are looking for the most eclectic rooms in Philly and we need your help! | 00:10:37 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Listener Questions: Should I list my home for sale during the holidays | 00:26:47 | |
It 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! | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Coffee Break: Unique Mid-century Modern Current Listings | 00:12:58 | |
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| 06 Dec 2023 | Listener Questions: How to sell your home and buy one at the same time | 00:39:14 | |
There 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! | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Coffee Break: Christmas Time in Philly | 00:17:46 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Listener Questions: What are some of the different ways to market your home for sale? | 00:35:06 | |
In 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! We want you to have fun with it, so say hello! We also have a new newsletter/blog that you can sign up for below. This way you will receive an email when we drop a new episode with the show broken down into bullet points with a video clip from the show. Want more details? Grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | Coffee Break: Our Favorite Christmas Movies | 00:17:12 | |
Our 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 a great Christmas and we wish you a happy and healthy new year! | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Predictions for the 2024 Real Estate Market | 00:34:04 | |
Happy 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! | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Coffee Break: Home Décor Tends for the New Year | 00:15:48 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Listener Question: Why Do Some Real Estate Transactions Die | 00:40:15 | |
There 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! | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Coffee Break: Philadelphia Suburb Real Estate Market Update | 00:17:25 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Setting Your Expectations when Buying New Construction | 00:38:46 | |
Buying 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! | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Coffee Break: 1829 Historic Home Ready For Renovation in Society Hill West | 00:20:15 | |
Our 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 and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | A Philly Cheesesteak Shop in Tokyo Japan with Arnold DiBlasi | 00:21:29 | |
This 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 | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Coffee Break: Multi Unit Property Pricing | 00:14:18 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | What Items In Your Home Are Included In Your Home Sale? | 00:35:34 | |
Sometimes 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? | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Coffee Break: Kristin Stages A Home for a TV Show | 00:15:48 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | A Conversation with PHC Agent and Architect Joe Morrison | 00:38:30 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Coffee Break: Another Crazy Suburb Multi-Bid Story | 00:17:02 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | Analyzing the 2024 Home Sales Data in the Philly Area Real Estate Market | 00:36:41 | |
We 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! | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Coffee Break: The Phillies are off to a slow start, but there are some new goodies down at the Ballpark! | 00:14:36 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | $6.8 Million Dollar Home Being Sold at a Luxury Auction | 00:28:52 | |
Kristin'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! | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Coffee Break: Behind the Scenes of Requesting A Home Tour on a Real Estate Website | 00:21:26 | |
Ever wonder what happens when you are searching homes on a site like Zillow and you request a home tour? Who is calling you? Who is showing up to let you in the home? Is it the listing agent, a zillow employee, or a random buyer agent? What is it like for a realtor to receive a zillow or realtor.com internet lead? Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Some of our Favorite Non-Touristy Philly Hot Spots | 00:44:14 | |
In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin talk about some of their favorite non-touristy spots in Philly for out of towners (mostly). From sandwiches to restaurants, and maybe some Philly sports talk about favorite players of all time, we've got you covered. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Coffee Break: The Wife Always Wins | 00:17:34 | |
Our 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. Today Bill and Kristin discuss what it is like when working with couples. Just a light hearted conversation about working with couples from our perspective. Who is the final decision maker? The answer is not surprising, but sometimes funny. Want to hear the details? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Can A Spouse Sell or Gamble Your Home Away Without Your Permission? | 00:27:17 | |
In this weeks episode Bill & Kristin discuss a blog article titled: Can a Spouse Gamble Away Your Home—or Sell It Without Your Permission? At some point when discussing the article, we make a left turn and start talking about different ways buyers can elect to 'take title' (Joint Tenants, Tenants In Common etc), and that is when things go off the rails. Do we actually come to any conclusions in this episode? The answer is YES, we should probably be drinking less booze. Nevertheless, here is this weeks sloppy mess of a loosely based real estate podcast episode. Just don't judge us by this episode alone. Thank you. Want to hear the confusion? Grab a stiff drink so you can get on our level, and join us for Happy Hour! | |||
| 15 May 2024 | Coffee Break: Fixing Our Title Insurance Mistakes From Last Weeks Episode | 00:11:17 | |
Our 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. In this episode Bill and Kristin invite their friend and title rep Kristen Marrone to help clear up last week's episodes title questions. What is title insurance? What are the different options for buyers to "Take title" and which one is right for you? Grab your favorite cup of jo and join us for Coffee Break! | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Away For The Holiday Weekend | 00:01:20 | |
We have no episode this week, but Bill & Kristin will be back next week with the same mediocre stuff as the last 3 years! Thanks guys! | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Our Halloween Episode: Pumpkin beer tasting, The Bates Motel, and the allure of M. Night Shyamalan’s childhood home | 00:49:14 | |
We’re drinking pumpkin beer in celebration of all things fall with our friend and real estate teammate, Joe Morrison, who joins us to talk about his spectacular new listing in Wynnewood, which just so happens to be M. Night Shyamalan’s childhood home! Joe also shares details on Night's epic fundraiser “Shyamaween 2021” that you won’t want to miss. We also recap our Fall Beer Taste Test and each of us rank our favorites. Bill’s ranking system gives us high school GPA flashbacks, and Dina confesses to going to the wrong entrance at Kristin’s, while Kristin shares details on the portrait room at her house. Is a portrait room spooky? You tell us! | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Coffee Break: A beach front bungalow in Stone Harbor sells for $10million | 00:11:16 | |
Bill & 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/ 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: homecollectivehh@gmail.com Instagram: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Spooky Season is Here! | 00:51:23 | |
It 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 | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | Philly Madness Tournament | 00:49:04 | |
We 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 Juniata Park? There’s so much to bet on in this episode… join us! Drinks: Rogue's Chocolate Stout Nitro, Tonewood Brewing's Fuego, Southern Tier's Irish Cream Stout. | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | Author, teacher, & real estate super agent Madeline Dobbs | 00:43:36 | |
Madeline 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 discusses some 'Delco Downloads', and since Bill has been in the 'burbs for 2 months now he gives us his latest suburb observation aka, his 'Burb-servation'. We sound better when you are buzzed up, so grab a cocktail and join us for happy hour! Madeline Dobbs: 5:20 Dina's Downloads (via Kristin): 33:07 Bill's 'Burb-servation': 38:30 Featured drinks: Lancaster Brewing Company - Baked Pumpkin Ale, Double Nickel Brewery - Belgian Golden Ale Social links: Madeline Dobbs' IG: @moremadelinedobbs Madeline Dobbs Compass profile: https://www.compass.com/agents/madeline-dobbs/ HH Instagram & Facebook: @homecollectivehappyhour | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | March Madness with Kristin McFeely | 00:43:52 | |
We did a dry February because we're late to everything! On this episode Kristin McFeely joins us to talk about the current state of the market, how real the struggle is for our Buyers right now, and some of the work that goes into listing a property. We also discuss a "Secret Apartment" in Veteran's Stadium and Bill shares memories of what it was really like at The Vet from a South Philly kid's point of view. Dina reveals how John Kruk decorated his locker in '93 and we discover who Kristin's favorite Italians are... can you take a guess? | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | Fall Beer Tasting Preview | 00:30:39 | |
Well, Eagles and Phillies fans know the unfortunate truth about losing right now, but we're trying our best to think happy thoughts. This show's coping mechanism is thinking positively about none other than our favorite thing this time of year: fall beers! We recently discovered Samuel Adams is coming out with a limited edition 28% ABV Ale that is so potent it's illegal in 15 states -- say no more, we're intrigued! And since Bill is especially passionate about pumpkin beers, we've decided to do a Fall Beer Taste Test for our upcoming Halloween Episode, where we're going to try several fall beers and rank our favorites. So, we want to hear from YOU! If you know of a delicious seasonal fall beer that you think we should try, send your recommendation to homecollectivehh@gmail or DM us on Instagram @homecollectivehappyhour and we'll sample that beer and give you a shout out on our Halloween episode. Deadline is October 11th! If you also know of a beer that pairs well with a cookie, feel free to include that, too. We can't seem to wrap our heads around that brewing concept... | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | A Roast, Boast, and a Toast | 00:40:26 | |
Bill recently traveled to Houston, TX to attend his friend's 50th birthday party, but it wasn't just any party, it was a good ol' fashioned Roast! And he was featured on the "dais". Bill tells us what exactly that means and shares some additional details of this epic friendship milestone. We also boast about our moving out stories, another type of milestone. Can you guess which one of us stayed out until the early morning hours the night before an 8 hour drive to college with their parents? Or how about which of us considered moving out of state and living on campus with their younger sibling to establish a legit party house? Lastly, we toast to Dina's completion of her renovation project "Miller Street" and make some plans now that her calendar has some more flexibility. We're learning so much this episode! | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | A Homebuyer's Move Story - From South Philly to South Jersey | 00:43:28 | |
Let'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 the process?... Also in Dina's Downloads we talk about trying to beat the heat with one city's attempt to create 'invisible shade'. We sound better when you are buzzed up, so grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour! Featured Drinks: Gripah Grapefruit IPA, Trail Hopper IPA, Casamigos tequila Move Story: 6:30 Dina's Downloads: 35:00 Follow along with us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/homecollectivehappyhour/ | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Where to get Ice Cream in Philadelphia | 00:42:24 | |
First 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 never been to a historic ice cream shop in Old City, and one of us has never had an Espresso Affogato before... Can you guess who? Get yourself a boozy milkshake and join us for happy hour! Featured drinks: Irish coffee, Tonewood Fuego, Negroni Philly Ice Cream: 6:20 Dina’s Downloads: 36:42 | |||
| 19 Sep 2021 | Dina's Wedding Day Download | 00:46:08 | |
It's the season 2 kick off! Dina resurfaces after her wedding, which survived a hurricane, and the gang recaps the big day in its entirety! We look back on our spring & summer business and do a deep dive on why it’s challenging to attempt to look ahead and predict the market's future. We also discuss why living in the present is a beneficial approach and how now may be an opportune time for buyers to make an offer on a property. At the tail end of the episode we try describe how a hurricane at an outdoor wedding hits different, especially when guests begin to normalize falling in the mud... Get yourself a Mai Tai and join us! | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | Couples who Real Estate together ft. Sheena Marziano | 00:38:49 | |
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we thought, "ya know what, now’s a great time to have a loved one on the show." We are joined by Sheena Marziano, an amazing real estate agent, fellow team member of The Home Collective, and Bill’s wife! Sheena and Bill breakdown their work dynamic, Dina and Kristin do their best to try and get Sheena to gossip about Bill, and together we debate whether Kristin lives in the city or the suburbs. Later on one of us confesses to never touring the historic Betsy Ross House... Can you guess who? Treat yourself to a heavy pour and join us for happy hour! Featured drinks: Hot Toddy, Tröegs Nugget Nectar, Makers Mark Cask Strength Sheena Marziano: 8:40 Dina's Downloads: 29:50 | |||