George Real Estate Group Radio Broadcast

George Real Estate Group
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The George Real Estate Group Radio Broadcast has been a beacon of reliable and positive news about the local and national real estate market since 2011, with over 1600 live radio shows to their credit. Listeners can tune in each week to learn about the most important facts and information they need to make sound decisions about their real estate goals. With a proven track record of selling over 1,600 properties and serving over 1,600 families throughout Western North Carolina, the George Real Estate Group has the expertise and experience to help buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Based in Flat Rock, North Carolina, near Hendersonville in Henderson County, they are ideally situated to serve clients across the region. Interested parties can find out more about the George Real Estate Group by visiting their website at www.RealEstateByGreg.com. Alternatively, they can call the team at (828) 393-0134 or visit their office at 2720 Greenville Hwy Flat Rock North Carolina to speak to a real estate professional in person. Listeners can tune in to the George Real Estate Group's live radio shows each week to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the real estate market. The show airs every Monday at 9:05 AM on WTZQ 95.3FM since 2015, or stream online at www.WTZQ.com. Additionally, the show airs every Thursday at 10:05 AM on WHKP 107.7FM since 2011, or stream online at www.WHKP.com. Furthermore, the George Real Estate Group proudly sponsors the WHKP Hometown Hero series every Friday morning at 8:45 AM since 2018, highlighting local heroes and community members who make a difference in the lives of those around them. For those who cannot tune in live, podcasts of each weekly radio broadcast are available at www.GeorgeRealEstateGroupRadio.com.  The podcasts offer a convenient way for busy individuals to stay informed about the latest trends and insights in the real estate market at a time and place that suits them best. Overall, the George Real Estate Group is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate in Western North Carolina. With their wealth of experience and commitment to providing the highest quality service to their clients, they are a valuable asset to the community.

  1. 2d ago

    What Happens When First Responders Go High Tech

    A bad product demo sparked a career shift that ended up reshaping fire truck safety across North America. We sit down with Sam Massa of HiViz Lighting, a first responder founded tech company based in Hendersonville and moving key operations to a new manufacturing facility in Fletcher, North Carolina. What starts as a simple question about “lighting for emergency vehicles” quickly turns into a deep look at how visibility, coordination, and communication can change outcomes on the worst nights of someone’s life. Sam walks us through the realities of working a fire scene: why the only light might be the fire itself, why crews can end up operating in darkness once the job is going well, and why the beam pattern on a fire truck headlight is a mission-critical design problem. We also unpack how coordinated emergency lighting can reduce chaos on scene, and how HiViz Connect points toward a future where public safety lighting becomes part of connected vehicle infrastructure, helping alert drivers sooner and protect first responders on the roadway. Then we zoom out to community impact. Bringing manufacturing back to North Carolina isn’t just a business story; it’s a response to lead times, product quality, and the national fire truck backlog that leaves communities waiting years for apparatus. Sam also shares advice for young people considering firefighting, law enforcement, or EMS, including why first response can be an entrepreneurial incubator with real skills, real responsibility, and a path to build something bigger. Subscribe for more conversations with the people building a stronger hometown, share this episode with someone who cares about public safety innovation, and leave a review so more listeners can find the Hometown Hero Series.

  2. 3d ago

    Estate Planning Basics That Actually Matter

    If you think estate planning is only for “rich people,” this conversation will challenge that fast. We are joined by attorney Justice Mullen, a partner at Romeo Harrelson and Mullen in Hendersonville, to talk about the real purpose of estate planning: protecting your assets, your family, and your choices when life does not go according to plan. And if you do nothing, North Carolina does not leave a blank space, the state steps in with a default plan through intestacy laws that may not match what you would ever choose.  We walk through the core estate planning documents that create day to day security, not just end of life direction: a will, a durable financial power of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney, and a living will or advance directive. We also explain why real estate can become the hardest asset to handle, especially when it is the largest part of your net worth. Splitting property among heirs, deciding what “fair” means, and avoiding family conflict takes more than good intentions. It takes structure.  From there, we connect estate planning to real estate investing strategy, including a plain English look at 1031 exchanges and how a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) can offer fractional ownership in institutional grade real estate. For the right investor, that can reduce landlord headaches, help diversify holdings, and make inheritance easier to divide among multiple beneficiaries. We also cover wills versus trusts, why many families want to avoid probate, and how often you should review your plan as life changes.  If you found this helpful, subscribe to the podcast, share it with someone who owns property or cares for aging parents, and leave us a quick review so more local families can find these wealth planning and estate planning conversations.

  3. 6d ago

    How To Align Real Estate Sales With Estate Plans

    Real estate choices get a lot harder when you’re staring at taxes, paperwork, and family expectations all at once. We sit down with Hendersonville attorney Justice Mullen to start a special multi-week series built for property owners who want clarity before they sell, buy, or transfer wealth. If you’ve ever wondered whether your next move should be driven by interest rates, capital gains, or legacy planning, this conversation puts the big pieces on one table. We talk through why smart planning starts early with the basics: a will, healthcare power of attorney, durable power of attorney, and often a trust to protect your assets and reduce future conflict. From there, we zoom out to the intersection of real estate investing and tax strategy, including a plain-English explanation of the 1031 exchange and what “like-kind” actually allows. For many investors, the real issue is not owning property, it is managing it, so we explore how different tools can reduce stress without giving up the benefits of real estate. Justice also introduces the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) as a potential 1031 exchange replacement property option for people who want more passive, professionally managed, institutional-grade real estate. We discuss diversification, “mailbox money,” and how planning for step-up in basis can shape multi-generational outcomes when aligned with estate planning. We also preview upcoming guests, charitable giving strategies, and an in-person educational seminar in early November. Subscribe to the George Real Estate Group Radio Show, share this with a friend who owns investment property, and leave a review so more Western North Carolina listeners can find these planning conversations.

  4. Sep 25

    How Henderson County Keeps Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene

    Two years after Hurricane Helene, a lot of people assume recovery is finished or at least close. It is not. Families in Henderson County are still reaching out every single day, and some are still living in homes that are unsafe because they felt others deserved help first or they simply did not know where to turn. We sit down with John Hughes from the Henderson County Disaster Recovery Partnership to talk about what long term disaster recovery actually looks like on the ground, after the initial shock has passed. We dig into how a long term recovery group works, why rebuilding takes years, and what case management means in practice. John shares how their team stabilizes families first, then builds a plan for repairs, temporary housing, mold remediation, and full rebuilds when needed. You will also hear how the partnership is funded, how it coordinates with a wide network of community organizations, and why connecting the right resource at the right moment can change a family’s entire trajectory. Along the way, we also check in on the Hendersonville and Henderson County real estate market. Even with high interest rates and plenty of “doom and gloom” headlines, buyers and sellers keep moving because life does not pause. We talk open houses, cash buyers, equity, and the reality that real estate decisions are often tied to major life transitions. If you or someone you love still needs Hurricane Helene help, do not wait. Listen, share this with a neighbor, and then subscribe, leave a review, and send this episode to someone who needs a clear path to support.

  5. Sep 24

    Life Happens So Real Estate Happens

    The real estate headlines make it sound like one giant story, but that’s not how it feels on the ground in Western North Carolina. We’re seeing a market that still moves, with local context that matters: year to date closings and pending sales trends, low inventory, longer days on market than the peak frenzy, and prices that are holding far steadier than the “sky is falling” narrative suggests. If you’re buying or selling in Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Asheville, or anywhere across the mountain counties, clarity beats fear every time. We break down a framework that instantly makes the market easier to understand: there isn’t one housing market, there are four. Cash buyers operate by return, speed, and leverage. Financed buyers feel monthly payment pressure and underwriting realities. Rate locked homeowners may want to move, but comparing a 3% mortgage to today’s rates creates a powerful hesitation. Builders respond to their own set of incentives and negotiating dynamics. Once you see which segment you’re in, decisions get simpler and strategy gets sharper. We also step outside the numbers to talk about what drives real moves: life changes. From growing families to retirement dreams to getting closer to grandkids, the most important motivations usually aren’t purely financial. Plus, we highlight good happening locally, including ongoing Helene recovery resources and the Blue Ridge Honor Flight welcome home celebration for veterans. Subscribe for more Western North Carolina real estate insights, share this with a friend who’s debating a move, and leave a review with the housing question you want us to answer next.

  6. Sep 21

    Why Seven Percent Mortgages Still Move Homes

    Seven percent mortgage rates sound like a full stop, but our local numbers tell a different story. We take a clear-eyed look at the Hendersonville and Henderson County real estate market and explain why homes are still selling even as rates rise, inventory stays tight, and days on market stretch. If you’ve been wondering whether the market is “frozen” or just changing shape, we bring the context that headlines miss. We break down what 7% really means in historical terms, why the 2% to 3% era distorted expectations, and why affordability today is less about the rate alone and more about the rate paired with all-time-high home prices. We also unpack the mechanics behind rates, including the difference between Fed policy, inflation, and the bond market forces that influence mortgage pricing, so you can make decisions based on how the system works rather than rumors. Then we shift to the human side of real estate: life transitions. From first-time buyers and retirement moves to job loss, divorce, and the death of a spouse, real estate follows real life. We share a crucial planning insight many people miss: a surviving spouse may have a two-year window to use a valuable capital gains exclusion on the sale of a primary residence, a detail that can dramatically change the financial outcome while navigating an already hard season. We close with a mindset that ties it all together: discipline, compounding, and the long view. If you found this helpful, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend in Western North Carolina, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can find grounded guidance when they need it.

  7. Sep 18

    How A Lake Lure Restaurant Became A Relief Hub

    A hurricane doesn’t just damage buildings, it rewires daily life. We sit down with Cara Brock, co-owner of Lure’s Market and Grill in Lake Lure, North Carolina, to hear what Hurricane Helene looked like from the ground and from the air, including the helicopter evacuation that got her family out of Bat Cave and back to a community already stepping in to help. Cara walks us through how a 100-year-old gas station turned restaurant became something even bigger: a distribution center for relief supplies on one side of the road, and a tiny kitchen serving free meals on the other. As the days piled up, that effort grew into feeding roughly 600 people a day, powered by neighbors, staff, donors, and suppliers who showed up with food, water, and the kind of support you can’t spreadsheet. It’s a vivid story of small business resilience, disaster relief logistics, and why local gathering places become lifelines when roads close and resources are scarce. We also share a timely Western North Carolina real estate update, including what we’re seeing in Henderson County as interest rates rise, inventory stays tight, and demand continues. Finally, Cara brings it home with what recovery looks like two years later: rebuilding that’s still underway, tourism returning to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, and the most practical way to help right now, simply come back, visit, and spend locally. If you care about Hurricane Helene recovery, Lake Lure businesses, and real stories of community strength, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review.

  8. Sep 17

    When Does Staying Put Cost More Than Moving

    Mortgage rates touch 7% and the loudest takeaway is still the simplest: real estate keeps moving because life keeps moving. We bring you a clear-eyed Henderson County real estate market update, including sales pace, inventory, pricing trends, and what longer days on market mean for anyone thinking about selling in Hendersonville or across Western North Carolina. If you’re hoping the old “throw a price at the wall and wait” approach still works, we explain why today’s buyers are more careful, more informed, and more willing to negotiate.  We also get personal, because housing decisions are rarely just financial. We talk through the moment many people hit when the pain of staying the same finally outweighs the discomfort of change, whether that’s downsizing, moving closer to family, or leaving a home that no longer fits your health or lifestyle. The practical side shows up fast: first impressions online, professional photos, smart pricing from day one, and being open to concessions that can keep a deal together in a slower season.  Some of the most important insights are the ones people don’t hear until it’s too late. We carefully explain a major tax timing issue that can affect a surviving spouse selling a primary residence, then shift into commercial real estate strategy, including 1031 exchanges, capital gains tax deferral, and why some owners consider Delaware Statutory Trust options for more passive ownership. We’re big believers in building the right team, so we also share how we work alongside CPAs, attorneys, lenders, and financial advisors to help you make decisions with clarity.  If this helps, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend who’s weighing a move, and leave a review so more Western North Carolina homeowners and investors can find these conversations.

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The George Real Estate Group Radio Broadcast has been a beacon of reliable and positive news about the local and national real estate market since 2011, with over 1600 live radio shows to their credit. Listeners can tune in each week to learn about the most important facts and information they need to make sound decisions about their real estate goals. With a proven track record of selling over 1,600 properties and serving over 1,600 families throughout Western North Carolina, the George Real Estate Group has the expertise and experience to help buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Based in Flat Rock, North Carolina, near Hendersonville in Henderson County, they are ideally situated to serve clients across the region. Interested parties can find out more about the George Real Estate Group by visiting their website at www.RealEstateByGreg.com. Alternatively, they can call the team at (828) 393-0134 or visit their office at 2720 Greenville Hwy Flat Rock North Carolina to speak to a real estate professional in person. Listeners can tune in to the George Real Estate Group's live radio shows each week to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the real estate market. The show airs every Monday at 9:05 AM on WTZQ 95.3FM since 2015, or stream online at www.WTZQ.com. Additionally, the show airs every Thursday at 10:05 AM on WHKP 107.7FM since 2011, or stream online at www.WHKP.com. Furthermore, the George Real Estate Group proudly sponsors the WHKP Hometown Hero series every Friday morning at 8:45 AM since 2018, highlighting local heroes and community members who make a difference in the lives of those around them. For those who cannot tune in live, podcasts of each weekly radio broadcast are available at www.GeorgeRealEstateGroupRadio.com.  The podcasts offer a convenient way for busy individuals to stay informed about the latest trends and insights in the real estate market at a time and place that suits them best. Overall, the George Real Estate Group is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate in Western North Carolina. With their wealth of experience and commitment to providing the highest quality service to their clients, they are a valuable asset to the community.

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