Sip + Learn: Recent Episodes
Kourtney Murray
For the past three years, I’ve hosted monthly laid back events where we get together and talk about different real estate topics over some of our favorite drinks. I’ve been fortunate enough to bring Sip + Learn to hundreds of people in Chicago, but in this changing world, I thought it was time to bring the series to you.
This week, we had two roommates on the show who found their new homes during the pandemic. While one ended up buying her first condo, the other ended up finding a new apartment completely virtually. Learn how they both navigated finding a new home and even hear some of our embarrassing stories.
Questions We Answer:
What was the process like of buying/renting during a global pandemic?
Did any issues come up?
How has moving changed?
And more
On today's episode:
Kourtney N. Murray | @properties
Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate
What we're drinking:
Vin Chicago
Tanta
Dry City Brew Works
Jeppson's Malort x Revolution Brewing
Local Mentions:
DS Tequila
Il Sogno Ristorante
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Dinkel's
Bitter Pops
Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com
This week, we had my managing broker Rick Sobin on the podcast talking about everything from when we’ll see good deals hit the market to who the next generation of brokers will be. Plus, we talk about that VICE article everyone's talking about.
Questions We Answer: When do we expect to see foreclosures hit the market? What are real estate brokers doing now that will impact how we move forward? How do you deal with a bad day? And more
On today's episode: Kourtney N. Murray | @properties Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate Rick Sobin | @properties
What we're drinking: Half Acre Beer Company - Tome & Fader Maplewood Brewery & Distillery - Pulaski Pils KOVAL Distillery - Four Grain
Local Mentions: Sushi-san Frontera Grill Stella Barra Big Star
Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com
This week, we had two of our good friends, Don + Sabrina, back on the show to talk about the shift to the suburbs, rethinking new developments, the closing process & everything in between.
Questions We Answer:
How efficient is the new closing process?
Will we see a shift to the suburbs?
What issues are you seeing that you didn't expect?
And more
On today's episode:
Kourtney N. Murray | @properties
Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate
Don Hyun | Donald Hyun Kiolbassa, Attorney CPA
Sabrina Bier | Proper Title, LLC
What we're drinking:
Half Acre Beer Company - Daisy Cutter
Spiteful Brewing
FEW Bourbon
Local Mentions:
Amitabul
The Churro Waffle
Pitchfork
Lo's China Kitchen
The Warbler
Gather
Beermiscuous
Bitter Pops
Hopewell Brewing Co
This Little Goat
Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com
Joining us this week are two people keeping the real estate industry moving. Sara Chambers is the owner of Praedium Valuation Group, an appraisal company here in Chicago. And, Steve Wrought is the owner of his home inspection company, HouseCall Inspections. Today, we're talking about everything from how the Great Recession affects how they operate business today to where we're picking up hand sanitizer these days.
Questions We Answer:
Should we be worried about appraisal values?
Can you safely conduct a home inspection?
What is Malort?
And more
On today's episode:
Kourtney N. Murray | @properties
Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate
Sara Chambers | Praedium Valuation Group
Steve Wrought | HouseCall Inspections
What we're drinking:
Off Color Brewing - DinoS'mores
Antique Taco - Rosemary Margarita Mix
Hand sanitizer can be purchased at CH Distillery!
Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com
Joining me this week is one of my closest friends & advisors in the real estate industry, Joe Burke with Guaranteed Rate. Today, we're talking about everything from the real estate market to what we're doing to stay sane this week.
Questions We Answer:
What has changed?
Has covid-19 changed the mortgage industry?
What will the future of the real estate market look like?
Can you still tour homes?
What are we drinking this week?
And more
On today's episode:
Kourtney N. Murray | @properties
Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate
What we're drinking:
Revolution Brewing - Rev Pils
Dovetail Brewery - Baltic Porter
Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com
Together with some of the top real estate professionals in Chicago, we discuss what's going on, what we can anticipate & answer any question you may have about Chicago's real estate market.
Questions We Answer:
What is happening in the market?
How low will rates will go?
Is now a good time to buy?
Will home prices fall?
Can you still close on a home?
What you can do now if you’re thinking about buying?
Is now a good time to sell?
And more
On the Call:
Kourtney N. Murray | @properties
Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate
Don Hyun | Donald Hyun Kiolbassa, Attorney CPA
Sabrina Bier | Proper Title, LLC
Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com