HALLOWS TEAM PODCAST: Recent Episodes
Chris Hallows
There is simply something special about the surrounding nature and the community of Flagstaff, Arizona. However, it's not an easy place to call home given the land-locked 'island community' and high cost of living. Our podcast is meant to bring clarity and confidence to those looking to buy homes in Flagstaff as well as introduce local experts and hot trends - for all that is FLG Home you now have a podcast.
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In this new quarterly video, Chris and Renee give updates of all things real estate from the past 3 months, including Interest Rates and the DOJ.
We sat down with Brandon Richards to talk about his journey with Operation Freedom and Real Estate.
Home Remodeling and Interior design with Ashley Berardi! Chris and Ashley talk about do's and don'ts of remodeling before selling or buying a house.
Kevin and Chris dive deep into the emotions behind buying a home, and how they try their best to really understand and make connections with their clients so they they can help them find their dream home.
Well ladies and gentlemen, the end of the year has finally come, and what a roller coaster it has been. In this final episode of the 2023 Real Estate Rundowns, Chris and Renee talk about the TOP 10 numbers and facts that are important to the Flagstaff Real Estate Market.
Did you know the Giving Machines are coming back to flagstaff? They will be located in Heritage Square from December 16, 2023 January 1, 2024. These big red vending machines allow people to provide services to people around the world through local and national charities. Make sure you check them out before they're gone!
In this episode of The Hallows Podcast, Wayne, Terri, and Chris talk about limited choices in a small town, tempo in the market, interest rates, and many other topics!
On this episode of The Hallows Podcast, Eric and Chris talk about current events in simpler terms, the effect of past events, and their opinion about what could happen in the future.
In this episode of the Hallows Podcast, we played Thanksgiving Trivia with my kiddos! We talked about the first Thanksgiving, what we are each thankful for, and a little bit of Christmas! We hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving with delicious food!
Chis Hallows and Renee Gaun discuss events of November 2023 such as the recent Burnett vs. NAR anti-trust lawsuit, benefits of multigenerational housing, and different views on the lock-in effect.
The Fourth Annual Shadows Foundation Candy Cane Lane is happening Saturday December 2nd at Flagstaff Subaru/Nissan! Vicki and Chris talk about the origin of the event and what attendees can expect this year from the dazzeling professional light displays, opportunities to give and the chance to meet Santa!
Get your tickets here! https://www.shadowsfoundation.org/candycanelane
Emily Denny is a veteran loan office serving the Prescott and Prescott Valley area for over the last decade. Emily and Chris talk all things current market, tactics and tools for coping with market prices and rates and more!
On this episode we are joined by owner of Barden Home Builders Aaron Richards. His business specializes in home renovation and new home construction. With home prices trending upwards and rates higher than the last decade, renovations are on the rise!
On this episode of The Hallows Podcast, we are joined by Flagstaff local Terri Clark. Terri has been in Flagstaff for 23 years and has watched the small town grow and develop along the way. Chris and Terri discuss the direction that Flagstaff is heading and why it's such a desirable location for families to land.
On this episode, we are joined by Tyler Nelson! Tyler is the founder of the FLYERS foundation bike club. FLYRS is a non-profit youth mountain biking club in Flagstaff that has grown to over 1,000 youth!
In this episode, we get to know Aaron Mayville! Aaron is the forest supervisor for The Coconino National Forest! He gives great insights about what makes Northern Arizona so special!
We Had the pleasure of sitting down with community locals and Realtors Rosie Lamberson and Bret Lamberson. They’re simply fantastic people and Rosie’s 40 yrs in Real Estate definitely put her as a FLG Real Estate OG!
Special sweet treat episode! The show moves out of the studio and into the kitchen to build some MEGA MILKSHAKES! Were joined by local realtor Sarah Padilla and her daughter Eden! Tune in to get to know Sarah and her family as they build some stunning desserts!
"Inflation for 500" Shelbi Haering is a Northern Arizona realtor and first-time guest! Chris and Shelbi show their competitive edge by discussing inflation and the effects it has on the market by playing Inflation Jeopardy!
Join us on the FLGHome Podcast as we welcome special guest Renee Gaun, a Flagstaff local Realtor, for a fun-filled episode! Watch as we indulge in interesting candy and play a lively game, guessing details about recently closed listings. Renee brings her expertise and insider tips to the table, providing valuable insights into the Flagstaff housing market. Don't miss this exciting journey through real estate with a twist of candy-fueled fun!
WE ARE CRANKING UP THE HEAT! Join us as we sit down with Justin Bemis, a local realtor who has quickly made a name for himself in the Arizona market since 2017. In a fun twist, Chris and Justin indulge in a flavorful challenge of eating hot wings that gradually increase in spiciness with each question asked.
Who doesn't love a board game? On this episode, we are joined by local realtor Jane Becher! Chris and Jane play a real estate-themed game of Headbandz. This episode provides so much valuable information and advice to all different types of buyers!
Do you love Airbnb? Do you hate Airbnb? Chris dives into it with Mason Gilliland a Flagstaff local who manages over 40 short-term rentals! How is it affecting Flagstaff? Should we embrace it? Mason gives us the full short-term rental picture with extensive knowledge and facts from first-hand experience.
Season 2 of the FLGHome Podcast is here, and who better to start it off than Gary Nelson? Gary came on to discuss the hot topic of A.I. in real estate. Where does A.I. stand now? Is it coming to take over the world? Is it a gimmick? Or is it just a tool that can be used within the right scenarios? Chris and Gary tackle those questions today.
On this episode of the FlGHome Podcast, we talk with Flagstaff's local realtor Bob Baronas!
On this episode of the FLGHome Podcast, we are joined by non-other than Shelly Ellsworth! Shelly is the branch manager of the Benchmark Lakeside Branch and has been in the lending game for more than 28 years!
On this episode of the FLGHome Podcast, we have local Flagstaff Realtor Nicole Cumbie! We discuss DIY vs paying a contractor/handyman, how to achieve your dream home, and much more!
The podcast has gone on the road! On this episode, we cruised down Route 66 to talk with Tyler And Devin Cutlip about all the great things about owning a home and living in Williams.
The newest episode of the FLGHome podcast is out NOW! It features none the less than Benchmark's own Torin Palmer. We discuss his Flagstaff roots, how he got into the lending industry, and his knowledge of construction loans.
For this episode of the FLGhome Podcast, we meet with Tammara Prager a real estate agent and Flagstaff local. We discuss the topic of owning long and short-term rental properties, and how to navigate the current real estate conditions.
My wife, Abby Hallows, talks about our real estate adventures including our latest renovation to Airbnb project.
Chris Hallows Introduces his new alignment with Benchmark Mortgage and interviews owner Jim McMahan. Jim talks about his 37 years in the mortgage industry and how he came to be an owner at Benchmark Mortgage. He shares Benchmark's passion for veterans as well as home ownership in general.
Licensed Realtor Ashley Berardi explains how quickly the market is already shifting. The reality of low inventory continues to be an issue and along with it bringing multiple offers, cash and ultimately strong competition as we head into a lower rate environment this year. Ashley provides the top tips in how buyers and sellers should prepare now!
Dana Rich is a Licensed Loan Officer and Reverse Mortgage Expert that demyths the stigma around reverse mortgages and talks about the massive impact they can have in retiree's lives. She explains reverse purchases, reverse mortgages and reverse equity lines and how they can work in tandem with retiree financial planners to maximize the freedom of client's asset planning along with leading to the lifestyle retirees have worked for.
Kai Degomez (CPA) makes talking about taxes simply exciting! Kai explains how the tax code essentially rewards real estate investors when building rental portfolios and improving those properties. There are both big NOW benefits for investors and massive LATER implications when it comes to inheritance and estate planning.
Learn more about Kai's firm here:
http://flagstaffaccountingservices.com/
Tim Beaubien is the RAPAC director (Realtors of Arizona Political Action Committee). He discuss current issues that are on RAPAC's radar and how the Realtors that support RAPAC help them protect the Realtor profession as well private property rights.
Locally raised Broker of Realty Executives, Wayne McCormick, and his client and local Dentist, Kyle Hobson, talk customer service and what it means to seek out expert service. Whether it's the 'forever smile' or 'forever home' these two have you dialed!
Tad Moore, the immediate past President of the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors (NAAR), and Jessica Garard, the current NAAR President, talk about their desires to serve in Association Leadership and their goals for raising the bar for their Association in all things from community service and outreach, equity and inclusive of both Association members and those they serve as well as simply raising the caliber of Realtor serving their community real estate needs.
With all the volatility in home prices this year and the shift in market from heavy seller to more neutral with maybe some lean to buyers, we had to sit down with a pro and Genevieve Vanderlip with Hometown Appraisal answered the call! Learn about the mechanics of appraising and how the market shifts have made her job quite complex.
Hand up vs hand out is exactly what Eric Wolverton of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona is doing with their new Starter Home Project! Eric fills us in on what Habitat has done in Northern Arizona in the past and how their new Starter Home Project will be a real game changer for local families. This project creates amazing opportunity of home ownership and equity building with the design of launching folks into brighter futures and getting multiple generations through their starter homes!
Floods, Fires, Earthquakes, Monsoon Rains, Heavy Snow and the occasional Tornado are all some of the elements that we tough out here in Northern Arizona. Your insurance needs are certainly not small and it's critical to be covered and understand your coverage. Bill Tullis walks us through understanding how insurance can change in disaster areas, how umbrella policies can add protection to your overall assets, how rising home values impact insurance and more!
Seasoned Real Estate Pro (Realtor) Renee Gaun talks through the shifting tides of the current real estate market. Talks about where opportunity can be found and how Real Estate ownership and investing can change the trajectory of your life!
Stacy Neal talks through her start in non-profit housing counseling then transitioning into becoming a loan officer and Branch Manager. She talks about great partnerships as well as how buyers can succeed despite current market challenges.
Sarah Padilla is a Mom, Realtor, Real Estate Investor, Property Manager, Entrepreneur and down right Real Estate Enthusiast! She loves helping buyers and sellers get into dream homes but also has a huge passion for helping others into Real Estate careers where life fulfillment and success can be abundant!
Ready to kick off your Holiday Spirit! Come to Candy Cane Lane Saturday December 3rd for the 3rd annual Holiday Light Drive Through sponsored by the Hallows Team at Wallick and Volk as well as Flagstaff Nissan Subaru - All proceeds go to benefit the Shadows Foundation. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shadows-foundation-holiday-candy-cane-lane-2022-tickets-409487376767
BIG NEWS with CPI (Consumer Price Index) showing a reduction in year over year inflation readings - Chris and Alison discuss what this means for interest rates and the potential future of the Flagstaff housing market.
Reitred professional runner now finacial advisor, Eric Fernandez, talks about emotions in the market, how to set priorities with your money and how finding your 'board of advisors' and 'tribe' can help you grow financially and otherwise!
Gary Nelson has been assisting sellers and buyers with their real estate needs since 1994! He is the current Arizona Association of Realtors President and is very active in his community. In this episode of the FLGHome Podcast Gary helps shed some light on how Arizona real estate compares to other states as well as Phoenix to Flagstaff. Understand why our own little town costs what it costs helps gives us a glimpse into the future for both the State and our town!
Brian Rogerson is the President and CEO of Wallick and Volk - the oldest, privately held mortgage bank in the U.S. (since 1932). Brian's been in the mortgage business since 1987 and has seen many economic cycles. Chris and Brian talk about the context of rates and prices in current housing market and where things could go with current economic circumstances.
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