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The Really Real Podcast is the flagship podcast from Real FM. Join Ansen, Kara, and Isaac as they sit down for a drink and some refreshingly honest conversation about real life. Topics covered include daily living, pop-culture, current events, and faith... with plenty of silliness included. New episodes bi-weekly.
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Jason Wilcox has been a licensed realtor in the Commonwealth of PA since 2016 and has been affiliated with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services since starting his career in real estate. During this time, he has helped many families all throughout Western PA buy or sell their home, as well as working with investors to maintain their rental portfolio. In addition to serving as a full time real estate agent, Jason also serves part time as the Director of Music and Worship for Bethel Presbyteria ...
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EP219 Our Favorite things (thank you and good night)
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Another summer is almost over, vacations are coming to a close, and we are about to embark on another school year! As we hit Episode #219, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of my favorite episodes of “The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast” that we have recorded over the past 4+ years! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction Favorite Ep…
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EP218 Having Fun With MORE Real Estate Acronyms You Need To Know
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If you have listened to this podcast for long enough, you know that it’s no secret that Jason will many times use acronyms that might leave you scratching your head asking yourself, “What the hell does that acronym stand for?!” A while back, we decided to record several episodes discussing the different acronyms of real estate and today, we bring y…
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EP217 What You Need To Know About The New Real Estate Regulations
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On October 8, 2019, the case of Joshua Sitzer, et al. v. The National Association of Realtors, et al. was opened in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Nicknamed “The NAR Lawsuit” for short, this almost 5-year old class-action lawsuit has created some significant shakeups in the world of real estate! Today, we talk about the b…
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Ep216 Late Summer Real Estate Market Chaos...Let Me Explain
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As August rolls along, vacations are wrapping up, people are beginning to prepare for the start of the new school year, and, because it’s an election year, people are anxiously awaiting the results of November’s polls! With that said, it’s not shocking to see that our real estate market is softening up, but, what does that mean?! Even though the ma…
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Ep215 10 Places To Enjoy Family Fun Month in Pittsburgh!
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Today is Friday, August 2nd, which means that yesterday officially kicked off the start of August and Family Fun Month! Today on “The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast,” we talk about all of the different and wonderful attractions we have in/around the City of Pittsburgh that are available to families to help them celebrate Family Fun Month! TALKING …
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Ep214 But I REALLY Want Pap Pap To Come To The Home Inspection!
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So... you are ready to start scheduling your inspections. However, you had no idea that there are rules that are associated with who can and who cannot attend the home inspection on the actual day of inspection. Today, we talk about what all is entailed when it comes to wanting additional people to attend your home inspection and what needs to be p…
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Ep213 What happens if the house doesn’t appraise when paying more than asking the price?
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Several weeks ago, we discussed on the podcast the concept of a price escalation addendum. In that episode, one of the concerns that you may have thought about when listening to that episode is what happens if the house doesn’t appraise when paying more than asking price for a home? Well, today, we are going to talk about that specific situation an…
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Ep212 Why This Real Estate Agent LOVES Working With Veterans!
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Even though the 4th of July is already one week behind us, it’s still a great time to be talking about veterans, especially when it comes to those veterans who are maybe thinking about buying or selling a home! Today, we welcome back to the podcast Ronica Craig Broderick of Realty One Group Platinum, to discuss her experiences when it comes to work…
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When it comes to a multiple bid situation on a home, one tactic that can get used is a price escalation addendum. It’s a common way for a buyer to make their offer more enticing to the seller and while you may not recognize the name at first, once the concept is explained to you, it makes perfect sense as to what a price escalation addendum actuall…
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The 4th of July is less than one week away! Today on the podcast, we talk about all of the wonderful sights/sounds/scenes you can take in this coming 4th of July if you are going to be in the Pittsburgh area! PS: We are airing this episode the week BEFORE the 4th of July weekend so you have almost a full week (including this weekend) to organize yo…
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Ep209 Real Estate Investment Legal Talk (NOT Legal Advice) with Erin Holliday
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Have you ever considered purchasing investment real estate? If so, have you sat down with an attorney to discuss how to get started and what the best practices are when it comes to starting up and running a real estate investment business? In today’s episode, we are extremely privileged to have on Erin Holliday, attorney with Trellis Legal, to disc…
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Ep208 The ABCs of Real Estate – Part 2
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If you have listened to this podcast for long enough, you know that it’s no secret that Jason will many times use acronyms that might leave you scratching your head asking yourself, “What the hell does that acronym stand for?!” Several weeks ago, we decided mid-recording of the podcast episode that we had enough acronyms that we could easily do a P…
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It is the first Friday of June and we are officially into National Homeownership Month! Today, we revisit some of the key reasons we have discussed in the past as to why homeownership should be at the top of everyone’s priority list! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction What is National Homeownership Month? Why do I want to own a home? You are your o…
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Ep206 Happy PA Real Estate License Renewal Day!
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Today is the day! It’s the 31st of May of an even year and we all know what that means…it’s real estate license renewal day! Today is the day that all realtors in the state of Pennsylvania who want to continue practicing real estate must renew their license by and if they don’t, they are no longer legally allowed to practice real estate! So, today,…
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Ep205 Memorial Day Weekend; The End of the Spring Market???
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It is Memorial Day weekend and the unofficially start of summer, but is it also the unofficial end of the spring real estate market? Today, we talk about what Memorial Day means in terms of the spring real estate market and what you should be considering if you are still trying to either buy or sell a home (or both)! before the start of the new sch…
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If you have listened to this podcast for long enough, you know that it’s no secret that Jason will many times use acronyms that might leave you scratching your head asking yourself, “What the hell does that acronym stand for?!” Well, you’re in luck, because today, we breakdown and explain what some of the top acronyms in the real estate world stand…
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It’s Mother’s Day weekend and we here at The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast want to wish all of our mothers out there listening a very Happy Mother’s Day! And, to all of you non-mothers out there, we would just like to ask…did you get her gift yet? Are you procrastinating? Mother’s Day is this weekend, you know that, right?! Well, have no fear, be…
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In 2024, wire fraud is becoming a more popular and dangerous way for homebuyers tobe scammed out of a great deal of money in a very short amount of time! Today, wetalk about what wire fraud is and how to avoid being a victim of wire fraud, should youdecide to wire your funds to closing! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction What does it mean to wire m…
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Ep201“How Does Your Realtor Get Paid?”
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In a business where paychecks only come from closings with clients who have just bought or sold a house, it’s not uncommon for our clients to wonder where and how we get paid! Today, we discuss all of the intimate details as it pertains to when, where, and how realtors get paid! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction Realtors are independent contractor…
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Ep200 “Flowers & Fairytales and Enchanted Earth Ecological Landscapes”
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Now that we have had a chance to recuperate from the dreaded Tax Day 2024 (and for those of us locally, hopefully the crazy amounts of rain we’ve received over the past several days!), it’s time to start thinking about the more fun parts of spring! And by fun parts, we mean sunshine, warmer weather, picnics, pool parties, and for those of you who e…
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When it comes to talking with the general public, it’s not uncommon for a realtor to be asked “will this ‘fill in the blank repair/upgrade/addition’ increase the value of my home?” While a simple and fair question to ask, the answer may not be as simple as you think. Today, on the podcast, we’re going to be doing our best to answer that question in…
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Ep198 “Moving on Up…to a Bigger Home!”
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With the spring market officially upon us, this is prime time in the real estate market for people who are looking to sell their current home in order to purchase their larger, upgraded home! Today, we talk about all of the things someone must consider when it comes to making the decision to sell their current home in order to purchase the larger, …
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Ep197 “Why Do I Want/Need A Buyer’s Agent When Buying a Home?”
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It’s no secret that in 2024, there are MANY steps when it comes to buying a home! And, when buying a home, it’s important that you have someone in your corner who represents you, the buyer, and has your best interests in mind. In today’s episode, we talk about what a buyer’s agent is and why it is so important for every buyer to have a buyer’s agen…
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Ep196 “Smile…You’re on Candid Camera!”
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In 2024, it’s no secret that home security is of the upmost importance to so many homeowners. However, what role does security cameras play, many of which contain both audio and video components, when it comes to selling a home? Today, we discuss the things everyone should be aware of when it comes to security systems in homes that are currently li…
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Well…don’t really bring out your dead! But, today, we are talking about the dead, respectively of course! Today, on the podcast, we talk about what it means when you are the executor or executrix of an estate and you are tasked with settling the estate of someone who has passed. Additionally, we’ll discuss what buyers should take note of when buyin…
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Ep194 “What Does the Current Real Estate Market Look Like in PA?”
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We are through the first week of March and the spring real estate market is officially upon us! Today, we take a look at what is going on with the current inventory levels in Pennsylvania’s real estate market and what that means for buyers and sellers who are thinking of purchasing or selling a home in the next several months! TALKING POINTS (3-5):…
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Today is March 1st and the spring real estate market is officially upon us! If you are either buying or selling a home this spring, today, we talk about what must be done right now so you can be under contract with your home within the next 30 days, with the hope of being closed 30-60 days after that! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction SELLERS: Fin…
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EP192 The Return Of The Multiple Bids!
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As we continue to work through 2024, interest rates are slowly starting to creep down! As interest rates continue to decline, this introduces more buyers into the marketplace. However, we are still dealing with low inventory issues and as we all know, rising demand with the same relative low supply of inventory in real estate means the return of mu…
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EP191 Everyone Deserves An Exceptional Garden!
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We are halfway through February and spring is right around the corner! Before we know it, the sun will be shining, the temperatures will be warm, and it will be time to get back to the outdoor work of tending to our gardens and landscaping! Today, we are extremely fortunate to have on the podcast, Claire Schuchman, owner of Exceptional Gardens, to …
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Ep190 When Love is NO LONGER In The Air!
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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! It’s the week before Valentine’s Day and we can think of no better way to celebrate this intimate holiday than to talk about one of the most romantic topics of all – DIVORCE! It’s been said that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce and whether it’s because infidelity, change in sexual preference, or you just s…
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Ep189 National Care About Your Indoor Air Month
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Happy “National Care About Your Indoor Air Month” everyone! We are just a few days into the month of February and we can think of no better way to start off this very cold and frigid month than by talking about something as important as your indoor air quality at a time of the year when we spend almost all of our time indoors! TALKING POINTS (3-5):…
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Ep188 How A Home Inspection Protects Your BIGGEST Investment
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With the spring market right around the corner, more homes are going to be coming onto the market as well as more buyers entering the market place who are looking to purchase those homes. Any time you purchase a new home, you should absolutely get a home inspection as a part of the closing process. Today, we are very pleased to welcome to the podca…
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Happy National Pizza Week everyone! In today’s episode, the title explains it all! This week is National Pizza Week, and today, we’re talking about some amazing spots you can find in Pittsburgh to grab a great slice of pizza! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction DISCLAIMER – I LIVE IN THE SOUTH HILLS OF THE CITY, SO MOST TIMES, I DON’T GRAB PIZZA ON …
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Ep186 Winter – A Great Time to Buy Investment Real Estate
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You’ve heard the phrase many times, “winter is coming!” Well…winter is NOT coming because it’s already here! The days are short, the nights are long, and we haven’t seen the sun in 2 months, which can only mean one thing, it’s a perfect time to buy investment real estate! Well, maybe it’s not the only thing, but it is a great time to buy investment…
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Ep185 Pittsburgh Photographer Documents Chernobyl
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Welcome to 2024 everyone! After being off for several weeks due to the holiday break, it feels good to be back to the swing of things now that the New Year is upon us! And, with this episode being our first of 2024, we can think of no better way to start the New Year off than by having another incredible guest on the podcast! Today, we welcome to t…
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Ep184 “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…To Possibly Save Money on the Purchase of Your New Home!”
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It’s hard to imagine that another year is almost in the books! In just a few short weeks, we will be saying goodbye to 2023 as we ring in 2024! To wrap up our final episode of the podcast for 2023, today, we want to talk about why buyers who are seriously wanting to buy a home now should take the advantage of potentially saving some money on the pu…
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Ep183 “All I Want for Christmas is a Brand-New House!”
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As we continue through the final month of the year and begin to plan for all that 2024 has to offer, many of you may be asking yourself, “Is buying a home part of my plan for 2024?!” If it is, now is the time to begin financially preparing yourself BEFORE the holiday season consumes your life and more importantly, your wallet! Today, we are going t…
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Ep 182 “Ho-Ho-Home Selling Advice for the Holidays to Prepare for the Spring Market!
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December has officially arrived and we are feverishly trying to prep. for Christmas and the holiday season! Cookies have to be baked, presents have to be bought and wrapped, the house needs to be decorated, and there are events and parties going on every night of the week…just to name a few things! The last thing anyone is thinking of right now is …
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Ep181 “Thanksgiving – A Day to Give Thanks!”
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Next week is Thanksgiving and we thought we would take some time here today at The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast to talk about some of the things we are thankful for! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction Things I am grateful for: My family, especially my wife My clients My mentor Great office, manager, and support staff My colleagues Flexible sched…
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Happy Veteran’s Day! In honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow, we are going to be talking about some of the basic points of VA financing and what to consider if you are active/retired military and thinking of buying yourself a new home! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction DISCLAIMER – I AM NOT A VETERAN NOR AM I A LENDER!!! What is a VA loan? Pros of a VA…
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Ep179 “Pre-Election Day Stump Speech – Real Estate Edition”
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With Election Day 2023 coming up on Tuesday, November 7th, we are not far away from the daily news headlines, social media posts, and other forms of communication and discussion focusing on the 2024 Presidential Election set to take place next November! Now, while we here at The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast are not overly political, today, we th…
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Ep178 ”A Nightmare on Elm Street and Other Crazy Real Estate Stories (Part III) – Halloween Edition”
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It’s Halloween weekend and today on “The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast,” we are celebrating this spooky holiday by sharing some of our scariest, craziest, and most unbelievable stories from the trenches of the real estate underworld! But, in order to do this the right way, we have invited several special guests to help us with our story telling. …
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Ep177 “Why Include Buying a Home as a Part of Your Financial Portfolio?”
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To wrap up our discussion for this month on financial planning, today we take some time to discuss why owning your own home is a very crucial aspect of your financial plan and why renting should never be the long-term game plan when it comes to your financial portfolio! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction Include that next week is our traditional Ha…
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Ep176 “Really REAL Talk with a Real Financial Planner”
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Last week, to kick off October and Financial Planning Month, we here at The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast decided to share some of our own thoughts about financial planning. Well, amateur hour is officially OVER, because today, we have a bona fide financial planner who is highly knowledgeable and incredibly talented when it comes to financial pla…
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Ep175 “Happy Financial Planning Month!”
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Happy Financial Planning Month everyone! October is Financial Planning Month and we here at The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast are big advocates of financial planning! Even though we are not certified financial planners ourselves, today, we are going to talk about a couple of basic key principles that will provide a solid foundation for your finan…
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Ep174 “The Top 15 Real Estate Questions to Ask When Buying a House (Part 2 of 2)”
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When it comes to buying or selling a home, there are many questions that can come to a potential buyer or seller’s mind when it comes to beginning the home buying or home selling process. Today, in our second and final part of our 2-part mini-series, we rapid fire some of the most common questions buyers have when it comes to buying their home! TAL…
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Ep173 “The Top 15 Real Estate Questions to Ask When Selling a House (Part 1 of 2)”
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When it comes to buying or selling a home, there are many questions that can come to a potential buyer or seller’s mind when it comes to beginning the home buying or home selling process. Today, in our part 1 of a 2-part mini-series, we rapid fire some of the most common questions sellers have when it comes to selling their home! TALKING POINTS (3-…
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One of the biggest conversations in the financial world right now is the conversation regarding student loan forgiveness. By now, it’s no secret that there will be no student loan forgiveness and for most Americans with student loan debt, repayments will be mandatory come October. Today, we focus on the key things you should be aware of when it com…
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Sunday, September 10th is a very important day for us here in the United States and no, I’m not talking about the return of the NFL for their new football season! I’m talking about National Grandparent’s Day! Grandparent’s Day is a day where we get to celebrate grandma and grandpa for the wonderful people they are! However, it’s also a time that we…
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Ep170 “10 Things I Hate About You vs. I Know What You Did Last Summer – Zillow Edition”
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As the temperatures begin to cool, the school busses rev their engines, and we replace those fruity summer drinks with everything pumpkin-spiced, it’s evident that summer is coming to an end and fall is rapidly approaching! With that in mind, today, we finish our summer mini-series on 10 Things I Hate About You vs. I Know What You Did Last Summer –…
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