Real Estate: Real & Unscripted

Expert Real Estate Attorney Donald Walters joins us to break down what sellers need to understand about title before going to market. We discuss the common issues that surface during a transaction—from liens and ownership complications to unexpected delays—and how they can impact a closing. This conversation provides practical insight to help sellers prepare ahead of time, avoid surprises, and navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

We sit down with expert Loan Officer Eric Rosberg to discuss the financing options available when couples are divorcing. Eric breaks down the complexities around special loan programs, qualifying, refinancing and timing, offering clarity on a process that is often both emotional and financially complex. This conversation provides practical insight for those navigating real estate decisions during divorce and how to approach them with strategy and understanding.

Elder Law & Medicaid planning attorney Travis Kimmey joins us to break down how long-term care planning intersects with real estate decisions. We discuss how Medicaid planning works and how it can help seniors who may qualify, and how a home sale can impact benefits and overall planning. This conversation provides important insight for homeowners and families navigating care decisions, asset protection, and the financial implications of selling a home.

30 year veteran mortgage expert Cliff Bernstein with Fairway Home Mortgage joins the conversation to break down FHA loans and dispel many myths—how they work, who they’re designed for, and why they remain one of the most widely used financing options for buyers.

Manny Moussignac with All Things Moving & Storage joins us to discuss what really happens between closing and move-in—and why this step is often more complex than people expect. He breaks down how to properly prepare, what questions to ask, how to avoid common mistakes, and navigate the logistical and emotional challenges that come with moving. This conversation offers practical insight to help buyers and sellers approach their move with clarity, strategy, and far less stress.

FIRPTA expert and Real Estate Attorney George Moraitis joins us to break down FIRPTA and what it means for buyers and sellers involved in transactions with foreign owners. He shares how FIRPTA impacts closings, withholding requirements, and the steps needed to stay compliant and avoid costly delays. This episode provides clear, practical insight into a complex topic that can significantly affect real estate transactions.

VA Accredited Elder Law Attorney Neal Rice, joins us in a conversation about the programs available to veterans and their families when it comes to long-term care and homeownership. This episode offers valuable insight into veteran-exclusive benefits and how they can provide financial support, housing stability, and peace of mind for veterans and their loved ones.

Attorneys Jill Ginsburg and Michelle Hollister join us to discuss how guardianship impacts real estate decisions when a property owner becomes incapacitated. They provide valuable insight breaking down when guardianship becomes necessary, how the legal process works, and what families should understand when selling, managing, or transferring real estate owned by someone under guardianship.

This episode explores the intersection of probate law and real estate. Expert Attorney Nicole Loughlin discusses everything one needs to know about probate, selling real estate when affected by probate and how to ensure you prepare in advance to avoid probate all together when it relates to real estate.

Drew Monaghan of The Private Exchange Group, Inc. joins us for an in-depth conversation on the 1031 Exchange—breaking down how investment property owners can use smart strategies to defer capital gains taxes when selling and reinvesting.

Expert guest Brandon Felder of Goosehead Insurance joins us to unpack the world of homeowners insurance—what coverage actually matters, common misconceptions, and how insurance impacts buying, selling, and long-term home ownership.

The home inspection is one of the most valuable steps in the home-buying process, and Craig Falk of Wise Home Inspections joins us to explain what inspections truly reveal, why they matter, and how buyers and sellers can use them to make informed decisions.

Appraisers Dan Lindeman and Moody Sir join us to break down the appraisal process, explain how value is really determined, and set realistic expectations for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.

Expert electrician Dustin Corley joins us for a candid conversation on the electrical realities of buying, selling, and owning a home—breaking down what actually matters, what gets flagged, and what homeowners and buyers need to understand before it becomes a problem.

Nicole Miller is your host of Real Estate: Real and Unscripted, a Real Estate Podcast rooted in education of all topics in the Real Estate Ecosystem. This episode delves into her road to becoming a Realtor and why she wanted to create this show.

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