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You're not just buying a home - You're Buying a Life

You're not just buying a home - You're Buying a Life

Episode 23 · · 21:41

In this episode of Real Talk with Sterling Real Estate Group, Mandie Kozlowski sits down with Julie Rohr from the Saratoga County Fair for a conversation that goes beyond square foot...

Inside Aspen Hills: Why This Modular Community Is Turning Heads in the Capital Region

Inside Aspen Hills: Why This Modular Community Is Turning Heads in the Capital Region

Episode 22 · · 18:04

🎙️ Inside Aspen Hills: Why This Modular Community Is Turning Heads in the Capital RegionIn this episode of Real Talk with Sterling Real Estate Group, agents Sarah Itterman and Michae...

Would You Actually Make Money Flipping This House? - The Truth About House Flipping with Bryon Phelps

Would You Actually Make Money Flipping This House? - The Truth About House Flipping with Bryon Phelps

Episode 21 · · 24:53

Flipping houses looks easy on TV… but would you actually make money on your next deal?In this episode of Real Talk with Sterling Real Estate Group, we sit down with Bryon Phelps, lic...

Backyard Season Is Back - How to Actually Enjoy Your Outdoor Space This Spring with Blake Mahieu

Backyard Season Is Back - How to Actually Enjoy Your Outdoor Space This Spring with Blake Mahieu

Episode 20 · · 23:39

Spring is here, which means backyard season is officially back. But if ticks and mosquitoes are taking over your yard, how much are you really enjoying it?In this episode of Real Tal...

Buying Smart in 2026: Mortgage Strategies for a ‘New Normal’ Market with Rick Murphy

Buying Smart in 2026: Mortgage Strategies for a ‘New Normal’ Market with Rick Murphy

Episode 19 · · 31:19

Summary In this episode of Real Talk, Rick Murphy from Ballston Spa National Bank discusses the evolving landscape of real estate and mortgage lending. He emphasizes the importance o...

Deck the Halls Like a Designer: Holiday Styling Tips That Actually Work with Julie Maleski Putzel

Deck the Halls Like a Designer: Holiday Styling Tips That Actually Work with Julie Maleski Putzel

Episode 18 · · 28:27

In this episode of Real Talk with Sterling Real Estate Group, Lisa sits down with interior designer Julie Maleski Putzel of JMP Interiors for a behind-the-scenes look at how a design...

Inside New Construction: Trust, Timing & Building the Perfect Custom Home with Dave DePaulo

Inside New Construction: Trust, Timing & Building the Perfect Custom Home with Dave DePaulo

Episode 17 · · 38:35

Summary In this episode of Real Talk, host Lisa Licata engages with Dave DePaulo from Bella Home Builders to explore the intricacies of new construction. They discuss Dave's journey ...

Tips for Homebuyers: The Home Buying Process with Nicole Pellegrini

Tips for Homebuyers: The Home Buying Process with Nicole Pellegrini

Episode 16 · · 01:04:19

Summary In this podcast episode, Nicole Pellegrini explores the multifaceted process of buying a home, emphasizing both the practical and emotional aspects that shape a buyer’s journ...

Home Inspection 101 with Jon Adams

Home Inspection 101 with Jon Adams

Episode 15 · · 31:58

Summary In this episode of Real Talk, Jon Adams from the Home Inspector discusses the critical aspects of home inspections, including the processes involved, the importance of pre-ho...

Aspen Hills New Modular Community with Michael Caruso

Aspen Hills New Modular Community with Michael Caruso

Episode 14 · · 27:21

Summary In this episode of Real Talk, Michael Caruso discusses the exciting launch of Aspen Hills, a modular home community. He clarifies misconceptions about modular homes versus ma...

Wire Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Real Estate Transactions with Jackie Goralczyk

Wire Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Real Estate Transactions with Jackie Goralczyk

Episode 13 · · 29:20

Summary In this episode of Real Talk with Sterling Real Estate Group, Jacqueline Goralczyk from Pierson Ferdinand Law Firm discusses the critical issue of cybersecurity, particularly...

Habitat For Humanity with Jovita Wenner and Sharon

Habitat For Humanity with Jovita Wenner and Sharon

Episode 12 · · 32:58

In this conversation, Jovita Wenner and Sharon from Habitat for Humanity of Glens Falls discuss the upcoming Showcase of Homes 2025 event, its impact on local charities, and the miss...

Everything you Need to Know About Mold with Jim Palmieri

Everything you Need to Know About Mold with Jim Palmieri

Episode 11 · · 31:29

Summary In this episode of Real Talk, Jim Palmieri from Excelsior Restoration Services discusses the causes of mold, how it enters buildings, and the conditions that promote its grow...

Home Buying Process with Nicole Pellegrini

Home Buying Process with Nicole Pellegrini

Episode 10 · · 33:09

Summary In this episode of Real Talk at Sterling Real Estate Group, Nicole Pellegrini discusses the essential steps for home buyers, emphasizing the importance of pre-approval, under...

Custom Homes with Mark Johnson: Process of Building the Perfect Home

Custom Homes with Mark Johnson: Process of Building the Perfect Home

Episode 9 · · 26:28

Summary In this episode of Real Talk, Mark Johnson, President of DeGraff-Bloom Custom Builders, discusses the intricate design process of building custom homes. He emphasizes the imp...

Showcase of Homes with Pam Stott and Michelle Larkin

Showcase of Homes with Pam Stott and Michelle Larkin

Episode 8 · · 13:28

Summary: In this episode of Real Talk, Pam Stott interviews Michelle Larkin, the founder and executive director of Rebuilding Together Saratoga County. They discuss the organization'...

Home Staging 101: The Staging Process, Maximizing Home Appeal, and More

Home Staging 101: The Staging Process, Maximizing Home Appeal, and More

Episode 7 · · 22:57

In this episode of Real Talk with Sterling Real Estate Group, guests Laura Muschott and Bridget Archer discuss the essential aspects of home staging. They explore the process of pre...

Septic Systems with Mike Isles: Maintenance, Myths & Must-Know Tips

Septic Systems with Mike Isles: Maintenance, Myths & Must-Know Tips

Episode 6 · · 34:45

In this episode of Real Talk, Lisa Licata sits down with Mike Isles from Spa Septic to break down everything homeowners, buyers, and real estate agents should know about septic syste...

Understanding Home Appraisals with Sam Gamello: What Buyers, Sellers & Agents Should Know

Understanding Home Appraisals with Sam Gamello: What Buyers, Sellers & Agents Should Know

Episode 5 · · 33:35

In this episode of Real Talk with Sterling Real Estate Group, Lisa Licata sits down with Sam Gamello, a certified real estate appraiser with over 25 years of experience and owner of ...

Capital Region Real Estate: Essential Seller Tips with Kerry Loiselle

Capital Region Real Estate: Essential Seller Tips with Kerry Loiselle

Episode 4 · · 33:32

In this episode of Real Talk, Lisa Licata interviews Kerry Loiselle, a seasoned real estate agent, about essential tips for sellers preparing their homes for the market. They discuss...