Episodes
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51 | Mark Burlison - Homestead Mortgage
Mark Burlison, owner and broker of Homestead Mortgage, is featured on this podcast to discuss his journey with the company and its progress. Homestead Mortgage, founded in 1997 by Dave Faul, aims to provide superior mortgage services. Mark joined the company in 2014, and in 2023, he took over...
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50 | Ryan Canizaro - RTC Homes
Mr. Ryan Canizaro of RTC Homes shares insights about his journey in the home-building industry. Having started RTC Homes in 2014, Ryan is now a seasoned veteran in the home building industry serving all of Southeast Texas. WE DISCUSS · The importance of maintaining strong “REALTOR-friendly”...
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49 | Mike Hoover - Seacoast Surveyors
Mike Hoover, a seasoned surveyor with Seacoast Surveyors, has been surveying for over 30 years, starting his career in the late 1980s in Fort Bend County before moving to Crystal Beach in 2017. He works extensively in the Bolivar Peninsula area, an area prone to challenges like hurricane damage,...
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48 | Blaine Caillier - First Finacial Bank
Blaine Caillier, President of First Financial Bank's Southeast Texas Region, discusses the bank's values, services, and community focus. First Financial is a Texas-based, publicly traded bank operating exclusively in Texas. Blaine shares his journey at First Financial, from commercial lender to...
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47 | Lee Wheeler with Wheeler Commerical Real Estate
Lee Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Commercial Real Estate, has deep roots in Southeast Texas. His business here began in 1998, and he has built a thriving commercial real estate business. Before entering the real estate field, Lee served in the Marine Corps for 10 years, during which he gained…
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46 |Mayor of Beaumont - Roy West
In this interview, Mayor Roy West of Beaumont, Texas, discusses the city's growth, challenges, and vision for the future. He expresses his gratitude for serving as mayor and highlights the city's potential due to its strategic location, including its proximity to Interstate 10, its major port…
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45 | Rhett Cody - Land Man
Rhett Cody, Landman, discusses the role of a Landman in the real estate and oil industries. A Landman is primarily responsible for handling mineral rights, which may be separately owned from the surface rights of a property. We Discuss: Mineral rights and determining who owns these rights The...
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44 | Jonathan Vernon - Real Estate Attorney
In this episode of Southeast Texas Real Estate, Andy Hemmings from Capital Title introduces local real estate attorney Jonathan Vernon. They discuss the importance of proper documentation in real estate transactions, especially regarding powers of attorney. Jonathan shares his approach to…
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43 | Tom Rowe - Whiteley Infrastructure
Since 1991, the name Tom Rowe has been synonymous with quality property surveying. He is a stickler for details, and always in pursuit of perfection in his work. In this episode, we take a look back at Tom's evolution in the business, share some funny stories, hear about his love for Southeast...
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42 | Calem Adkins: The Westin Group of Cross Country Mortgage
Calem is a veteran mortgage lender and a student of all things interest rates. In this episode, he gives an analysis of our current interest rate environment, how rates are determined, and his opinion on when is a good time to refi or make a purchase. Be sure to check him out on Tik Tok as well!...
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41 | Greg Fountain - Swede's Real Estate
Greg is a Bolivar Peninsula native having grown up hunting the marshes and working on shrimp boats near his hometown of High Island. He's a well-known and well-respected member of the Southeast Texas Community for both his time serving as a Licensed Peace Officer and as Jefferson County Emergency...
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40 | Sheri Arnold - Coldwell Banker Commercial
If you're an agent interested in pursuing Commercial Real Estate for your career, you don't want to miss this episode. Sheri has a decades long history of navigating through the various challenges of the Southeast Texas Commercial Real Estate Market and she has done so by assembling a core team…
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39 | Tony Malley - Malley Law Firm and Member of the TREC Broker Lawyer Committee
In this episode we hear from Attorney Tony Malley with the Malley Law Firm and member of the Broker Lawyer Committee at the Texas Real Estate Commission. The recent NAR lawsuit has created a flurry activity for TREC and you are going to get a front row seat to the inner workings of the committee…
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38 | Tyler Coco - Cobb Real Estate
In this episode we feature Mr. Tyler Coco with Cobb Real Estate, a family owned and operated business on Bolivar Peninsula. Tyler started in real estate in 2005 working maintenance on rental cabins for his stepfather, Greg Cobb. He weathered the devastation of Hurricane Ike in 2008, and…
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37 | Rick Edgeworth - 409 Group, LLC
In this episode we feature Mr. Rick Edgeworth with 409 Group, LLC. You’ll hear about Rick’s journey from car sales, to coin sales, to industrial sales, to waking up one day and deciding to go all in on real estate. Through this commitment, Rick has learned how to flip houses, wholesale, rent, and...
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36 | Rhonda and Lawrence Flanagan - Connect Realty
In this episode you'll hear Mrs. Rhonda Flanagan and Mr. Lawrence Flanagan, husband-wife team with Connect Realty. You'll hear how they use their collective skills and experience to help their customers' buying, selling, and even mortgage needs! Working in real estate as a team has opened up a...
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35 | Debbie Hanna - Double H Property Management
In this episode we feature Mrs. Debbie Hanna with Double H Property Management. Debbie and her team manage over 200 homes in Southeast Texas and you’re going to hear about how it all began with helping her father manage his portfolio of rental properties. Managing real estate is a constant…
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34 | Wendy Dozier and Holly Cravy - REMAX On the Water
In this episode, we feature Wendy Dozier and Holly Cravy with REMAX on The Water, located in Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula. Wendy and Holly are sisters and they work for the company started by their parents Jeanie and Wayne Turk. Bolivar Peninsula is a special place in Southeast Texas and it...
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33 | Stephen Gault - Countryland Properties
In this episode we feature Mr. Stephen Gault, Broker/Owner of Countryland Properties. Stephen’s real estate journey started right out of High School filing papers and answering phones for local Mauriceville real estate Broker, James Linscomb . You'll hear about Stephen’s first foray into real...
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32 | Tania Castelan - Connect Realty
In this episode we hear from Mrs. Tania Castelan with Connect Realty. Tania is Family focused, and Community focused and her business is a reflection of both. In this episode, you’ll hear how she has used her real estate business to bring in the strength of her family, finding roles for each of...
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31 | Jaimie Harvey - United Country Real Estate
That was Mrs. Jaimie Harvey with United Country Real Estate. Jaimie is a true Southeast Texan, growing up in Evadale, working with cattle, horses and rodeoing. This experience led her to specializing in Farm and Ranch properties which comprises 75% of her business and Jaimie is going to share…
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30 | Dana Johnson - RE|MAX ONE
In this episode we hear from Mrs. Dana Johnson of RE/MAX ONE. Dana is a testament to grit and determination, starting in Real Estate as a single mom. She hit the ground running in 2000, selling 52 houses her first year in business! She is an integral part of the REALTOR Community and has served…
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29 | Heather Lange - Lange Realty Group
In this episode we feature Mrs. Heather Lange, Broker Owner of the Lange Realty Group. Heather is a lifelong learner, and a voracious volunteer. From day 1 in the business, 21 years ago, Heather has continually sharpened her skills and learned all she can about the business, keeping up with all…
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28 | Lola Duhon of Lola Duhon Realty
Today we hear from Mrs. Lola Duhon of Lola Duhon Realty. Lola brings to the industry extensive education and experience including fluency in Spanish and 4 degrees which help her to best serve her wide variety of clients. Lola also has some very good advice on what to expect if you are new to or...
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27 | Atasha Quebedeaux - REMAX Pro
In this episode we feature Mrs. Atasha Quebedeaux, Broker/Owner of REMAX Pro in Vidor, TX. Atasha takes great pride in being a mentor for her Agents and what you’ll hear is how there have been key mentors in her life to help guide her, like Mrs. Charlene Mobley, a Real Estate Legend in Southeast...
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26 | Stuart Stadium - Home of the Beaumont Exporters, 1929-1957
It may come as a surprise to you that Beaumont has a place in baseball history. Our topic today is Stuart Stadium, where the Beaumont Exporters, a Texas League baseball team, played between 1929 and 1957 in what is now the South End of Beaumont. Our guest is Jess Stuart, grandson of Rube Stuart,...
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25 | Lori Goats - REMAX One
In this episode we hear from Mrs. Lori Goats, Team Leader of the Lori Goats Real Estate Team at REMAX One. Lori is going to share how she has built a thriving real estate business through a few key methods. The first one is the act of caring for her clients, even through difficult times and this...
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24 | Jessica Hieden - Life Time Wealth
In this episode Jessica shares her journey in real estate investing and sales. From discussing family dynamics to career achievements, you'll learn the success story of she and her husband Frank. You'll hear about her daily habits, how they turned their finances around through real estate, and…
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23 | Sissy McInnis - Royalty Ranch and Real Estate
In this episode, Sissy McInnis shares her journey into real estate sales, home flipping, home construction, and eventually stepping up to open her own Brokerage. You'll hear her wealth of wisdom and advice and how her personal faith guides all of her decisions and the manner in which she conducts...
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22 | Frank Hieden - Life Time Wealth
In this episode we hear from Mr. Frank Hieden, owner of Life Time Wealth in Houston, TX and how together with his wife Jessica that have transformed their lives through real estate investments. Frank shares the steps of their journey that began less than 5 years ago and how it all started with a...
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21 | REMAX Beaumont - The Origin Story
It was 1988 and 6 ladies joined together to start a company that shook up the Southeast Texas real estate market. In this episode we hear from 3 of the original founders, Hester Bell, Nedra Magee and Sandra Hathaway, along with Business Manager Maureen Croley who has been with them from the...
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20 | Patillo's BBQ - A Good Thing Since 1912
Patillo's BBQ is an iconic restaurant in Beaumont, family owned and serving customers since 1912. In this episode we visit with Mr. Robert Patillo who talks with us about the history of his iconic restaurant, his 4th generation roots in Southeast Texas, and his close connections to the community,...
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19 | Jerad Spencer - Spencer Real Estate Company
Jerad Spencer with Spencer Real Estate has a business philosophy that he calls Riches in Niches. It’s what he used to do 91 transaction sides in his niche market of western Orange County in 2023. That’s right, not Orange County, western Orange County. In today’s episode, you’ll hear how he did…
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18 | Coldwell Banker Southern Homes
Coldwell Banker Southern Homes holds a unique position in Southeast Texas real estate as one of the longest running brokerages, and one of the only family run offices. In this episode, you’ll hear how Ann Scoggin, along with her 2 children Sammy Scoggin and Angela Hemmings, work together to…
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17 | Kirby-Hill House - Old Places Matter
"I just know that this place resonates with my soul and it always has from the first day I walked up on the property. I don't know if it's a God thing or if it's a Rose thing. I can't answer that except for the fact that old places matter. They are our roots and we should never ever let that go...
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16 | Tim Williams - Keller Williams Real Estate
Tim Williams is a true Southeast Texan. Growing up in Sabine Pass, TX he worked on his father's fishing dock, and then later for his family's restaurant. He has a love for where he grew up and the special memories of Sabine Pass. It was here where he learned the lessons that started him on a path...
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15 | Orangefield Cormier Museum
Orangefield, Texas, located about twenty miles east of Beaumont started as a small farming community just southwest of Orange, Texas. Its transformation began in 1913 when oil was discovered, leading to a significant boom in 1922. In this episode, we will hear from Mr. Jesse Fremont, curator of…
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14 | Dayna Simmons with Dayna Simmons Real Estate
"How can we do it better?" That's the question Dayna Simmons asks every day. In this episode, Dayna shares her professional journey starting from stay-at-home mom selling Tupperware to creating one of the most successful real estate brokerages in our area. We love celebrating the success of our...
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13 | Bear Man's Bluff - Pre-Civil War Trading on the Neches River
Bear Mans Bluff is a known high point along the Neches River in Silsbee, TX that was originally settled before the Civil War and was utilized as a harbor for trade with boats moving up and down the river. It's name comes from the "Mystery Men", Confederate deserters, hiding out in the wilds of…
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12 | David Smith - Lux Realty Team
David Smith is a Marine veteran who has used his focus and discipline to build one of the fastest growing real estate teams in Southeast Texas, the Lux Realty Team with LPT Realty. He is joined by Krystal Williams, our Branch Manager in our Capital Title Mid County office. Listen in to learn how...
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11 | Tyrell Park Stables - The Civilian Conservation Corp in Beaumont, TX
Tyrell Park has long been a haven for recreation in Southeast Texas. Today you can enjoy golf, hiking, birding, horseback riding, botanical gardens, archery, disk golf, and more. What many don't know, however, is that in the 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps went to work within Tyrell Park…
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10 | Stark Foundation - The Long Shadow in Orange, TX
The Stark family name is synonymous with Orange, TX. Through their work in the timber industry in and around Orange, they have created a foundation that serves to improve and enrich the quality of life in Southeast Texas. In this episode, we visit with Mr. Tad McKee, Director of the Stark...
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9 | Spindletop Boomtown - Birth of the Petrochemical Industry
On January 10th, 1901, an event occurred in Beaumont that shook the ground, and shook the world. A stream of oil shot up through the earth, and wasn't capped for 9 days. At the time, it was the largest oil producing well in the world and it shocked all of those who felt the Gulf Coast held no oil...
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8 | Bolivar Point Lighthouse - Candle on the Shore
If you've ever travelled on the Galveston ferry, you've no doubt seen the Bolivar Point Lighthouse proudly standing near the ferry landing since the mid-1800's. It has withstood the fierce winds of numerous hurricanes, an accidental shelling from a fort in Galveston, and years of neglect and...
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7 | John J. French Museum - A Frontier Story of Beaumont
In the mid 1800's, much of the area around Beaumont could still be considered a frontier. In today's episode we visit with Mrs. Karli Stansbury from the John J. French Museum. She shares with us the story of Beaumont at during that time through the life of one of its original settlers and the...
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6 | Civil Air Patrol - Civilians Patrolling for Enemy Subs During WWII
It's WWII, and enemy subs are in the Gulf of Mexico looking to sink vessels carrying valuable Texas oil that was being used to fuel the Allied Forces. Out of necessity to protect these vessels, the Civilian Air Patrol was created. Volunteers, using their own planes and funds, would suit up and…
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5 | David Varnado, Fiddle Player For Country's Biggest Stars - Chase Your Dreams
"Yes, I would love to be part of your podcast. Let me know ASAP. I just landed in Los Angeles" That was my first communication with fiddle player David Varnado and it was on a Sunday evening. The reason he was landing in LA was to do some work with Lionel Ritchie and Tito Jackson following the...
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4 | Hurricane History of Southeast Texas - Featuring Greg Bostwick
If you've lived in Southeast Texas for any length of time, you've no doubt experienced the effects that hurricanes can have on our lives here. The last 20 years have been particularly disruptive. Meteorologist Greg Bostwick began working at local station KFDM in 1979 and works there to this day.…
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3 | Silsbee Ice House - Join Us in the Past
The Silsbee Ice House is tucked away off Hwy 69 and is where blocks of ice were manufactured over 100 years ago. It is a museum both beautiful and quaint, with a sprawling display of exhibits to enlighten and educate. In this episode we hear from Mrs. Susan Shine Kilcrease, Museum Director and…
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2 | Cattle Ranching on Bolivar Peninsula - The Boyt Family Legacy
Today, we all look to Bolivar Peninsula for rest, relaxation, and fun days at the beach. However, there was a time when this stretch of land served other purposes, including a winter feeding area for 1,000's of heads of cattle. In this episode our guest is Mr. Lloyd Maxwell, grandson to E.W.…
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