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 1,500 properties and serving over 1,500 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. 15H AGO

    Buyers Want Turnkey; Your Shag Carpet Disagrees

    Ready for a clear read on the Western North Carolina market without the noise? We dig into what’s actually moving homes in Henderson County right now—tight inventory, steady demand, and how pricing discipline beats wishful thinking. With rates easing and buyers more selective, the winners are sellers who prepare with precision and lead with data. We walk through the three levers you can control—price, condition, and timing—and explain why you can’t outmarket an overpriced home. You’ll hear how appraisals anchor financed purchases, how days on market signal misalignment, and how targeted, low-cost improvements outperform splashy remodels. Think neutral paint, lighting and hardware updates, curb appeal, and pro-level photography that shapes the first showing online. We also unpack negotiation in North Carolina’s due diligence world, where calm, strategic flexibility preserves value and keeps deals together. Along the way, we connect the dots between life events and real estate moves—new jobs, downsizing, estate planning, or a fresh start—and share how our trusted network of lenders, inspectors, contractors, tax pros, and estate attorneys helps clients make smart, tax-aware choices. Plus, we spotlight upcoming open houses, including a spacious Hendersonville property on acreage and a beautifully updated 1909 home in Asheville, so you can see these principles in action. If you want a grounded strategy to sell faster and stronger—or to buy with confidence in a competitive pocket of the market—this conversation gives you the playbook. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s planning a move, and leave a review to tell us what topic you want covered next.

    28 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Helping The Next Generation Buy Homes

    Headlines say home sales fell sharply in January. We zoom out to reveal what really happened, why Henderson County held steady, and how weather, seasonality, and improving affordability change the picture for buyers and sellers. Along the way, we dig into the real barrier first-time buyers face—upfront cash—and share practical ways families can use home equity responsibly to close down payment gaps without risking retirement. We walk through current local data: inventory under four months, about 425 active single-family homes, an average price near $541K, and roughly a third of purchases in cash. With rates trending into the fives and seven straight months of better affordability, we see a market recalibrating rather than retreating. Delayed inspections and closings from winter storms likely shifted sales into February and March, aligning with the annual spring rebound we’ve seen year after year. We also explore a powerful mindset shift inspired by Die With Zero: timing support when it creates the most meaning. The coming $68–$84 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer invites a question—when will help matter most? For many families, a modest, well-structured contribution toward a first home now can change a life’s trajectory, turning rent into equity and uncertainty into stability. Whether help takes the form of a partial gift, a family loan, or covering closing costs, the focus is impact with guardrails: protect retirement, coordinate with advisors, and design a plan that fits your values. If you’re weighing a move or just want clarity, let’s talk. Subscribe for more local insights, share this episode with someone starting their home journey, and leave a review to help others find the show.

    30 min

  3. 6D AGO

    From Pulpit To Playbook: How Kris Swiatocho Mobilizes Aid Across Western North Carolina

    A decade on the air calls for a story that reminds us why local radio matters: it puts neighbors in the spotlight and turns generosity into action. We sit down with Hometown Hero Kris Swiatocho a minister who turned her gift for organization into a lifeline for families across Western North Carolina after the hurricane. What begins as a personal turning point unfolds into a field guide for purposeful service—equal parts heart and logistics. Kris shares how a single small task became a weekly habit, then a calling that stretched into leadership development, Bible studies, and speaking across 13 countries. When disaster struck close to home, she refused to reinvent the wheel and instead asked, “What can I do that no one else is doing?” The answer was precision. She sourced what others couldn’t: hundred-foot tarps to cover roofs, specific baby formulas, insulin, steel-toe boots, and pricey workwear often overlooked in donations. By publishing exact needs, vetting requests, and closing the loop with donors, she built trust that traveled—checks and supplies arrived from around the country, and some donors even showed up to help on the ground. Partnership is the engine of this story. Kris teamed with community leaders like Brittany Roland, linked arms with groups in hard-hit Swannanoa, and helped build around a hundred sheds while placing families in campers and small homes. WNC Blessing Box emerged as a smart, lean model: storage through Refuge Baptist Church, targeted delivery as needs arise, and three large public cabinets in Dana, Jackson, and Bat Cave that neighbors can refill anytime. It’s disaster relief tuned to rural realities—mobile, vetted, and relentlessly practical. We also talk about stewardship. Not every request is honest, and resources are finite. Kris explains how careful vetting protects donor trust and ensures essentials reach those living in tents or paying double housing costs. The takeaway is clear: when faith meets logistics, dignity scales. If you’re nearby, stock the blessing boxes. If you’re afar, visit WNCBlessingBox.org to donate from the wish list or contribute funds. And if you’re moved, share this conversation so help keeps flowing where it’s needed most. You can reach Kris @ WNCBlessingbox.org  If this story inspired you, follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share it with a friend who cares about community resilience and real-world impact. Your support helps more neighbors hear—and join—the work.

    17 min

  4. FEB 19

    Rates, Reality, And The Right Move

    Ready to stop guessing and start deciding? We dig into the real tradeoffs behind today’s mortgage rates, refinancing, and timing your next move, with guest expert Patrick Hunt from United Federal Credit Union. Together we unpack why 6% isn’t the villain it’s made out to be, how your first mortgage shapes what “normal” feels like, and when lowering a payment by $300 a month can secretly add nearly $90,000 in interest over time. It’s a candid, practical guide to navigating real estate with a clear head and a steady hand. We start with perspective: a 50‑year look at mortgage rates that resets expectations and calms nerves. Then we get practical—what to consider before refinancing, how to weigh cash‑flow relief against total lifetime cost, and whether a HELOC or cash‑out refi might help you keep your home through a life transition. Patrick explains locking vs floating in simple terms and shares a useful timing window tied to market repricing and morning jobs reports, giving borrowers a small but real advantage when choosing their rate strategy. From there we tackle the cost of waiting. When rates dip, demand surges and prices usually rise; when rates are higher, buyers often gain leverage. That push‑pull matters more than headlines. We lay out how lost appreciation, missed equity growth on your move‑up home, and months spent in a space that no longer fits can outweigh a tiny rate win. The takeaway is simple and empowering: if the home fits your life and the payment fits your budget, move forward with confidence—knowing you can always refinance if rates ease. And if the math says hold, that’s a win too. Our job is clarity, not pressure. Want personal numbers, not noise? Reach out for a no‑obligation, confidential consultation. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who’s on the fence, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your next chapter deserves a clear plan—and a payment that lets you breathe.

    37 min

  5. FEB 16

    What Happens When You Show Up Daily In Real Estate And Life

    Headlines can make the housing market sound frozen, but our boots-on-the-ground view in Henderson County tells a different story. We dig into why local demand remains steady, how limited inventory shapes pricing power, and what January’s numbers reveal about buyer behavior—even as national data points to slower sales and longer days on market. The result is a practical roadmap for sellers and buyers who want clarity, not noise. We share the data that matters: months of supply hovering near three, a year-over-year rise in local sales, and the gap between homes that sit and homes that sell. Then we connect the dots to execution. For sellers, the edge comes from realistic pricing, tight preparation, and strong marketing that sets expectations early. For buyers, the win is in readiness—clean financing, patient search criteria, and offers structured to reduce risk without overreach. Real estate is always local, and small, precise actions compound into real outcomes. To frame smart decisions, we borrow lessons from elite performance. Like Michael Phelps’s extra training days, the quiet work—daily market checks, pre-inspection fixes, comp updates, and crisp negotiation plans—compounds into confidence on “race day,” whether that’s listing launch or offer submission. We also walk through life-driven moves: right-sizing, multigenerational needs, and navigating loss. Sometimes the best call is to wait; sometimes it’s to act decisively. Either way, a thoughtful plan that blends local data, tax and estate strategy, and timing reduces stress and protects value. If you’re weighing buy-then-sell or sell-then-buy, investment repositioning, or a first move in years, we’re here to help you see the full board. Subscribe, share with someone planning a move, and leave a review with your biggest question about timing—we may tackle it next.

    29 min

  6. FEB 13

    When Your Kid Says “Put The Bats In The Wall” And She’s Right

    A bridge, a problem, and a nine-year-old’s bright idea—this is how a complex highway project turned into a blueprint for kinder infrastructure. We sit down with NCDOT Resident Engineer Kenny McCord to trace the story of an I-40 bridge in the Pigeon River Gorge where a required bat habitat became a breakthrough: instead of bolting on a bulky bat box that complicates emergency repairs, the team sculpted hidden roosts directly into a retaining wall. The spark came from Kenny’s daughter, Harper, whose simple question—why not put the bats in the wall—opened a path for biologists, builders, and designers to collaborate on something elegant and practical. Kenny takes us inside the CMGC approach that brought the contractor to the table early, cutting red tape and surfacing constructability insights before mistakes got expensive. We talk gantry cranes for high-span beam setting, the art and science of Boulderscape to create natural-looking walls, and how recycled bridge materials became part of a safe, durable bat habitat tailored to real drop distances and microclimates. Along the way, we connect the dots to a larger wildlife strategy in the gorge: fencing that guides elk, deer, and hogs to underpasses, reducing collisions and protecting drivers. This conversation blends engineering with empathy—roads that move people efficiently while leaving space for animals to live. It’s a case study in how public works can be smarter, safer, and more humane when we invite diverse voices to the table and treat constraints as creative fuel. If you’re curious about wildlife-friendly design, infrastructure innovation, or the power of a child’s perspective to unlock better choices, you’ll come away with ideas worth sharing. If this story moved you, follow and subscribe, share it with a friend who loves smart design, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show. What everyday fix would you reimagine with wildlife in mind?

    17 min

  7. FEB 12

    Snowstorms, Showings, And Sold Signs: Real Estate’s Weird Month

    Weather slowed listings, but momentum never left. We break down a January where Henderson County saw 32% fewer new listings yet steady pendings and closings, a three-month supply, and prices that continue to hold. The headlines say inventory is up nationwide; our streets tell a different story, and we unpack what that means if you’re planning a move this spring. We share a clear seller playbook for a normalizing market: how to read showing feedback, when a price adjustment makes sense, and why listing now can capture demand before spring competition rises. For buyers, longer days on market and recent rate dips into the high fives bring back room to breathe—more time for inspections, negotiations, and smart comparisons by neighborhood and price band. We also dig into migration trends that keep local demand resilient, from tax-friendly economics to lifestyle draws that make Western North Carolina a magnet. Equity is the quiet superpower this year. With two-thirds of owners holding at least 50% equity and many owning outright, we walk through practical ways to use it: right-size to a home that fits, renovate for aging in place, seed a loved one’s down payment, or create a financial reset to avoid foreclosure. Not sure whether to sell before you buy or buy before you sell? We lay out risk profiles, bridge options, and timelines to “thread the needle” with less stress. Through it all, we keep the focus on local data, candid advice, and the human side of big life transitions. If you’re ready to make a confident move—or just want a no-pressure plan tailored to your goals—subscribe, share, and leave a review. Then call 828-393-0134 or visit realestatebygreg.com to start your personalized market and equity assessment.

    30 min

  8. FEB 9

    Why Local Real Estate Is Strong And Buyers Have Time

    Headlines keep saying the market is tough, but our phones and closings tell a different story. We break down fresh Henderson County numbers—January sales nearly matching high-water marks, prices holding steady, and inventory sitting near three months—and explain why this balance creates real options for both buyers and sellers. If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s safe to move, consider this the data-backed green light. We dig into affordability the way it actually works: the interplay between home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. With rates easing from their peaks and wages nudging up, monthly payments are becoming more manageable, even as prices stay stable. Buyers get something priceless back—time. Days on market have stretched to around 60, so you can tour thoughtfully, compare neighborhoods, and work with a local lender to set a budget by monthly payment first, then price. That way, you’re not making a quick decision—you’re ready to act quickly when the right home hits. Sellers aren’t left out. Limited inventory and informed buyers put a premium on strategy. We share the checklist that works: price to today’s comps, lead with clean presentation, and remove friction with upfront documentation. Homes aligned with the market still spark strong interest and can move fast. We also get practical about real-life moves—right-sizing, estate sales, land, even court-ordered partition scenarios—and outline proven paths for buy-before-sell and sell-before-buy without losing sleep. Our community matters, too. After a rough winter stretch, supporting local shops and services strengthens the neighborhoods we live in and the market we depend on. If you’re curious about what’s possible, let’s talk through your timing, numbers, and next step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s on the fence, and leave a review to help more neighbors make smart, confident moves.

    29 min
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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 1,500 properties and serving over 1,500 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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