My Funny House with The Powell Brothers Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Each week the Powell Brothers will invite a guest comedian and share hilarious real estate stories. Learn what can go “really right” and “really wrong” with home improvements and home ownership. Frank Powell and Mark Powell are both licensed California Real Estate Brokers and co-owners of San Diego based Powell Brothers Realty and Discovery Property Group, Inc., specializing in Residential and Commercial real estate.
Building Your Home with Tony and Maria
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Affordable Housing with Tony and Maria
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REAL ESTATE LAW
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Investment properties
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Foundations and Flooring
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Real Estate Wills and Trusts
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Decorating Ideas
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Gardening and landscaping
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“Encroachment” happens when someone crosses “Boundaries” outlined in a survey, violating the property rights of another property owner. Encroaching on someone else's property is akin to trespassing—that is, entering another person's grounds without their express permission.
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Buying commercial property not the same as buying a home and is a decision that must be weighed very carefully, and each scenario is different for every business.
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Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you’ll ever make so understanding the process is crucial.
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Tony and Maria part 2
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In this episode you learn about some home maintenance tips that can preserve up to 10% of your home’s value.
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In this episode you will learn about 15 lucrative careers in real estate of which many do not require a college education.
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When buying or selling a house you should familiarize yourself with common real estate terms
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Purchasing a house is a huge step for many people and it’s smart to have a home inspected prior to purchase. This step helps buyers become aware of issues that need attention prior to purchase.
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Properly preparing your home for sale and net you thousands more dollars so you need to be sure you have hired the Powell Brothers to guide you through the process.
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Properly preparing your home for sale and net you thousands more dollars so you need to be sure you have hired the Powell Brothers to guide you through the process.
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We have seen landlords attempting to complete the eviction process on their own only to find their case kicked out of court for some minor discrepancy in their paperwork.
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We have seen landlords attempting to complete the eviction process on their own only to find their case kicked out of court for some minor discrepancy in their paperwork.
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A property manager's responsibilities might include doing light handyman and cleaning work, resolving tenant concerns and complaints, advertising, showing and leasing vacant units, collecting and depositing rent and communicating regularly with the tenants.
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Selling a house can become more difficult if you ignore the tried-and-true practices that have helped home sellers in the past. The right professional help, asking price and coat of paint can make selling your house easier.
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Perhaps the most attractive thing about mobile homes is their price. While the upfront costs are higher, buying a mobile home is often less expensive than renting an apartment.
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Real estate negotiations usually end up with one or more parties compromising or settling on mutually agreeable points and a sales transaction can literally have hundreds of potential variables.
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Regulatory and building costs are just some of the issues that affect real estate in San Diego. With home prices and rents skyrocketing how long will the trend continue?
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Do you know your way around a toolbox? How are you at repairing drywall or unclogging a toilet? Sure, you could call somebody to do it for you or you could hire a property manager, but that will eat into your profits. Property owners who have one or two homes often do their own repairs to save money.
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A true outdoor carpet, artificial grass directly addresses the primary environmental concerns of real turf. It requires no watering, no mowing, and no feeding. And, while expensive, the life expectancy of artificial turf can be upwards of 25 years, making it a less costly alternative to real turf over its life span.
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Working in real estate can be challenging. In fact, some agents face truly awful situations—ones their training never prepared them for. The horror stories we’ve collected below can happen to any agent, so be sure to review them closely and take note of recommended ways of avoiding them.
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Title insurance protects homebuyers and mortgage lenders against defects or problems with a title when there is a transfer of property ownership. If a title dispute arises during or after a sale, the title insurance company may be responsible for paying specified legal damages, depending on the policy.
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A Statewide Buyer and Seller Advisory is a document used by those in the real estate professionals in California. This document is 14 pages long and serves as a guide for all of the things that sellers need to disclose to buyers before they officially transfer a property.
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Buying or Selling a home is rarely simple and there are certain things that seniors and baby boomers need to consider before making the move
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You don’t need a real estate license to find your dream home, but it does help to become familiar with real estate jargon you might encounter during the process.
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Lenders play a crucial role in real estate transactions, so it is important that you select a lender who is competent and professional.
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While a residential real estate agent is one of the most common career opportunities associated with the real estate industry, it is by no means the only one.
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How To Price a home in a seller’s market is one of the most important decisions a Seller will need to make. So which pricing strategy works best in a seller’s market?
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Find out what home improvements give you the biggest bang for your buck and will increase the value of the house to others.
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From bad neighbors, bold colors, and poor landscaping are among things that have been reported to reduce the value of a home. Find out what can negatively impact our homes Value.
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Buying a fixer-upper can be fraught with peril. So before you take the plunge make sure you have a realistic idea of what you're getting into.
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Escrow is an impartial third party that helps ensure a real estate transaction goes through as easily as possible, but that is not always the case.
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Selling a home often requires many months of hard work and choosing the right a real estate agent is crucial. Find out what steps are needed to net you the most money possible when you sell your home.
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Purchasing A Home Is One Of The Biggest, Most Important Investments You'll Make so it’s important to be prepared. Here are some Things You Need to Do When Buying A Home.
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Also known as granny flat, and Accessory Dwelling Unit is a detached residential structure built on the same lot as a single-family home. They have many benefits including an additional source of income for homeowners, higher property values, independent living spaces for family or friends and affordable housing for low-income families.
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There’s no doubt about it, being a homeowner is a big job and you probably didn’t realize how much maintenance you weren’t doing on your home.. Comedian Maria Herman joins the Powell Brothers as they go over some simple home maintenance tips and some really hilarious home maintenance stories.
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Hilariously funny comedians Maria Herman and Tony Calabrese join the Powell Brothers to discuss the steps involved to become a Realtor. It’s more work then you might imagine.
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House flipping is when someone buys a property and holds onto it for a short time and then sells it in the hopes of making a profit. Our favorite comedian and co-host Maria Herman brings back Comedian Tony Calabrese to talk about what can go “Really Right” and “Really Wrong” with house flipping.
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Online swindlers have been known to post about a property, ask for money upfront as a security deposit or down payment and then disappear once they receive money. In this episode you will learn how not to be a victim of a real estate scam with Comedians Bijan Mostafavi and Co-Host Maria Herman.
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Home alarm systems offer extensive security services that may allow you to feel safer and more protected in your home. In this episode The Powell Brothers discuss the Pros and Cons of a home alarm system with Comedians Bijan Mostafavi and Co-Host Maria Herman.
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A home inspections is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home and is used to provide a buyer with the opportunity to identify any major issues with a home prior to closing. In this episode The Powell Brothers discuss the Pros and Cons of a home inspection with Comedians James Schrader and Co-Host Maria Herman.
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Purchasing a foreclosed property at auction is risky and every precaution should be taken to minimize the wide variety of risks, but it can also get you a great property for an extraordinary, discounted price, given that circumstances are in your favor. In this episode The Powell Brothers discuss the risks of purchasing a Foreclose Property with Comedians James Schrader and Co-Host Comedian Maria Herman.
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Local, State and Federal Governments often attempt to place additional restrictions or costs on the transaction or transfer of real estate to help reduce the effects of greenhouse gases. While there are often good intentions involved in the creation of these “point of sale mandates" they are a concern for real estate professionals, home buyers and for home sellers, because they drive up home prices. Left unchecked, point of sale mandates can slow down the marketplace and often reduce a homeowners’ equity through transactional costs and can also create overall market depreciation.
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Potential home buyers form their first impression of a home from its curb appeal. Yet often a home's outdoor landscaping is overlooked, or underdone, in the preparation for the sales process. The return on investment of landscaping range from a 100 percent to 1,000 percent and over 75% of top real estate agents across the country say that well-landscaped homes are worth anywhere from 1% to 10% more than homes with no landscaping.
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If you're planning on getting out of town, renting out your home while you're away can be a quick way to earn some extra spending money. Listing your home for rent through Websites like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) can be fairly simple, and short-term rentals can often yield higher rental income than traditional ones. The profit margin you can make can be substantial. But like everything in real estate, making money with Airbnb is predicated on having a good understanding of how it works.
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An open house is a scheduled period of time in which a house is open for viewing by potential buyers. People who go to open houses are at various stages of the home buying process or are just curious neighbors. Many of them may be walking through to see what their options are and do not have a real estate agent yet. Open houses can attract interested buyers and lead to an offer, or alert the realtor to issues with the price, condition and appeal. Find out what the pros and cons are to an open house while hearing some funny stories about open houses.
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“Moving Challenges” Moving can be very stressful and surprises can still crop up and derail your moving day. Luckily, there are ways to get well prepared and avoid, or at least be ready to face some of the hurdles you may come across. With Co-Host Comedian Maria Herman and Guest Comedian Josh Nelson.
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Termite inspectors find termites, mold, and other damaging elements inside the house. Sometimes the house needs to be tented, but is that safe or is it really needed? With Co-Host Comedian Maria Herman and Guest Comedian Jesse Egan.
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Home staging is a real estate marketing tool that is proven to be highly effective. Homes staged before hitting the market sell, on average, 73 percent faster than homes that were not staged according to the Real Estate Staging Association. How much does it cost and is it worth it?
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Home Owner Associations are tasked with the responsibility to establish and uphold rules and regulations that enhance the value of the property, but sometimes they can overstep their bounds.
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The process of signing rental agreements can be intimidating but knowing your rights as a renter and as a landlord will protect you from less-than-ideal situations.
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Property line boundaries are important because they eliminate gray areas when it comes to property ownership so you know exactly what you're getting when you buy a house.
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Disclosures inform buyers and protect the sellers from future legal action. Seller's need chance to reveal anything that affects the value, usefulness or enjoyment of the property.
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