Clear To Close: Recent Episodes

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Join us every week as we listen to stories from real estate professionals on the challenging, fun, and relatable experiences they have had in their career.

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The Reno Queen’s Run Down of Renovation loans

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Don’t hesitate to purchase. Marry the home, date the rate and refinance later

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Thrive’s Own Portfolio Program at 100% financing

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Non traditional financing explained in Laymen Terms

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An Insight on Faithfully Following Your Business

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Interview with Celina Lane from Knock Knock Notary and how she’s knocking out closings during the Covid-19 Crisis

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Fellow Thrivers connect over Water Cooler Convo about Retention and Commitment 

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The Truth About Millennial as told by A Millennial Leader

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Catching up With a Millennial Woman in Real Estate

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Happy New Year from Clear To Close Podcast!

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Happy Holidays from your hosts of Clear To Close, Angela & Ivan Benevich!

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An in depth look at the Go Giver Spirit and What it Takes to Truly Succeed

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Love, Laughter, and Friendship in Real Estate

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Real Estate, Marriage, and Giving Back to Clients

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Giving Back - Vet and a Chef

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Avoiding pitfalls during the home loan process

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Angela & Ivan are joined by James Lee as they discuss the horror loan stories they have experienced during their careers.

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The Champions Team introduces Mario Campo, licensed loan partner to Angela & Ivan, and integral part of the loan experience with Thrive Mortgage.

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Clear To Close is back with a new dynamic duo behind the mics!  Join Angela & Ivan Benevich as they share stories and discuss the hurdles faced within the real estate industry.

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Working full time in real estate is a very time-consuming career choice, but how do you balance your career with your family?

On today's episode of "Clear to Close" we are joined by Maribel Juarez (Madison Fine Properties) as she shares her experiences in balancing her job as a realtor with heer job as a mom.

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Sibling rivalry is natural from birth, so how would you do working with your brother or sister in the same company?

On today's episode of "Clear to Close" we are joined by the brother/sister real estate team of Alma & Luis Flores (KW Memorial) as they share their experiences working together for the past 2 years.

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On today’s bonus episode of CLEAR TO CLOSE we are joined by the show's co-founders Charles Villafaña and Matt Velasquez as they discuss the stories behind the idea for the podcast and how it came to fruition.

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As a loan officer one of the first things you tell your applicant is to NOT make any major purchases, but how often do they listen?

On this episode of "Clear to Close" host Charles Villafana is joined by loan officers Maria Young (C&T Mortgage) and Roberto Flores III (OnQ Financial)as they share some of their experiences with clients making ridiculous purchases along with interesting stories from their careers in general.

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On our first CTC SPOTLIGHT episode we are joined by Alan Hernandez, owner/broker of White Picket Realty in Houston, TX.

Alan discusses his story of how he got into real estate and how he started his own brokerage.

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Marriage comes with both its ups and downs. Love is patient and love is kind, but what happens when your marriage expands to your career and introduces new challenges?

On this episode of “Clear To Close” host Charles Villafana is joined by realtors Monica and Alfredo Cavazos (The Cavazos Team), a dynamic couple that have been married over 20 years, as they share their experiences working together.

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Showing houses to a buyer can be difficult at times, but what do you do when the buyer's demands are beyond believable?

On this episode of "Clear to Close" host Charles Villafana is joined by realtors Danny Garcia (White Picket Realty) and Christopher Vo (Realm Real Estate Professionals) as they share their stories from working with picky buyers.