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. 1D AGO

    Stamp Out Hunger

    Your mailbox can do more than receive mail, it can help feed Henderson County. We start with a quick real estate market snapshot, then shift to something even more urgent: the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the largest one-day food drive in the country, happening Saturday, May 9. We’re joined by Lynn Stags from Storehouse of Henderson County, Jason Kimmel with the U.S. Postal Service, Matt Hutcherson from Interfaith Assistance Ministry, and Emily Sherlin from the Salvation Army. Together we talk about what food insecurity really looks like in Hendersonville and across Western North Carolina: seniors living on tiny monthly benefits, families one bill away from crisis, and neighbors making impossible choices between food and medication. We also talk about the hope baked into this drive, how last year’s haul supported agencies for months, and why awareness matters as much as pounds collected. You’ll leave with practical guidance on what to donate, why to skip glass containers, and how your mail carrier turns a simple bag of nonperishables into immediate help for people who live right down the street. If you believe local community support should be direct, dignified, and measurable, this conversation is for you. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, share this with a friend in Henderson County, and leave us a review so more neighbors hear about the drive and the need.

    28 min

  2. 4D AGO

    How Therapeutic Writing Helps Veterans Heal Trauma

    Some stories don’t come out in conversation. They come out on paper, one honest sentence at a time. We sit down with Emiliano Enea from Brothers And Sisters Like These to talk about why therapeutic writing can succeed where traditional approaches to trauma sometimes fall short and why a blank page can feel safer than a microphone when you’re carrying PTSD, moral injury, or survivor’s guilt.  We trace the roots of the organization back to the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, where a physician and North Carolina’s Poet Laureate helped build a writing program for Vietnam veterans. The goal was never perfect grammar or polished craft, but a way to write what couldn’t be said. From there, the mission grows through COVID-era disruption into a nonprofit that includes women veterans, Vietnam nurses, and now a wider circle of family members, first responders, and Gold Star mothers. Along the way, we dig into what moral injury really means, how public readings can be tailored for different audiences, and why keeping veterans’ memories present in public life matters for understanding, funding, and care.  You’ll also hear about upcoming community events, including Memorial Day at the Western North Carolina Veterans Cemetery, monthly open gatherings at Lake Julian, and a new eight-week therapeutic writing class returning to the VA. We talk books, podcasts, and local partnerships that help fund a mental health counselor at every meeting, keeping the work grounded and safe. If you care about veteran mental health, PTSD recovery, community healing, or the power of storytelling, this conversation offers a practical path forward. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with one takeaway you’re still thinking about.

    18 min

  3. 5D AGO

    How Henderson County Turns Mail Routes Into Food Relief

    One day. Every mailbox. Tens of thousands of pounds of food headed straight to local pantry shelves. We sit down with Lynn Staggs from The Storehouse, Emily Sherlin from the Salvation Army, Anthony Acosta from Interfaith Assistance Ministry, and Arcavia from the Postal Service to explain how the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive works in Henderson County and why it matters more than ever right now. We get specific about the “how” so you can confidently participate: what to leave out (canned goods and other non-perishable foods), what to skip (no glass, nothing expired, nothing perishable), and why items like peanut butter, rice, pasta, and kid-friendly snacks become lifelines when school lets out. Arcadia shares the scope of the National Association of Letter Carriers drive and why reaching every address makes this the largest one-day food drive in the country. Then we zoom in on the “why.” Rising grocery prices, fuel costs, housing pressure, and ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery are pushing more neighbors to seek emergency food assistance, including seniors on fixed incomes and larger families. We also walk through the behind-the-scenes operation: carriers collecting donations, volunteers unloading trucks mid-route, totes and pallets at the annex, and days of sorting and date-checking before food goes back out to the community. If you care about hunger relief in Hendersonville and across Western North Carolina, this conversation gives you a clear way to help on May 9 and a better understanding of what local food pantries face every week. Subscribe for more local community stories, share this with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more neighbors find the show.

    30 min

  4. APR 27

    Is Your Real Estate Building Your Life Or Holding It Hostage

    The loudest real estate headlines keep promising a crash, but the numbers on the ground in Henderson County tell a different story. We walk through what we’re seeing right now in the Hendersonville NC real estate market: sales volume, active inventory, price trends, and why a four-month supply changes the entire “doom” narrative. If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines for 2008 to repeat, we explain why that mindset can cost you time, opportunities, and peace of mind. From there, we break down three big fears we don’t see playing out: a housing crash, a price free-fall, and a sudden flood of inventory. We talk about the lock-in effect from low-rate mortgages, how sellers behave differently today, and what a reset market means in plain terms. Buyers may get a little more leverage as days on market extend, but homes priced right still move. Sellers have to be sharp, strategic, and realistic, because “name your price” is gone while “give it away” still isn’t here. Then we go deeper than the stats. We share a mindset shift we love: stop chasing butterflies and start building a garden. That leads into a practical conversation for landlords and investors who feel stuck, over-allocated, or exhausted, including ideas from Die With Zero and the concept of memory dividends. We connect the dots to real estate investing tools like the 1031 exchange and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) for people who want to simplify, diversify, and align their portfolio with their life. If this brought you clarity, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more Western North Carolina homeowners and investors can find it.

    29 min

  5. APR 24

    Award-Winning Ag Teacher Explains Why Hands-On Learning Works

    One great teacher can change the arc of a life, and you can hear exactly how that happens in our latest WHKP Hometown Hero conversation. We start with a quick, practical Henderson County real estate update, including what we’re seeing with home sales, prices, and low inventory in Western North Carolina. Our view stays consistent: the market is the market, rates are rates, and life keeps happening, which means real estate decisions still need clear data and a steady hand. Then we welcome our Hometown Hero guest, Matthew Rollins, agriculture teacher at East Henderson High School and District Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year. Matthew breaks down what Career Technical Education (CTE) really is, why it matters for students who do and do not plan to go to college, and how one high school ag teacher gave him the career direction that shaped his entire future. If you care about public schools, workforce readiness, and community growth in Henderson County, his perspective is worth your time. We also dig into FFA and the surprising skills it builds: public speaking, confidence under pressure, and the ability to explain your thinking clearly. Matthew shares what makes hands-on learning so effective, plus a story about a student written off as a troublemaker who found a path, built a successful adult life, and still stays in touch. And for a simple way to support students right now, we highlight East Henderson’s plant sale, featuring flowers, vegetables, and hanging baskets grown by the students themselves. If you like this kind of local storytelling and useful real estate insight, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review so more people in Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and beyond can find it. What teacher gave you direction when you needed it most?

    18 min

  6. APR 23

    Henderson County Real Estate Update And A Smarter Way To Price Your Home

    The Henderson County market is giving clearer signals than most people expect and if you know how to read them, you can make calmer, smarter moves. We break down what we’re seeing right now across Western North Carolina: pending sales trending up, prices holding, a list-to-sale ratio around 93%, and days on market stretching longer than the “sell in a weekend” era. We also explain why a roughly four-month supply still points to a seller’s market, even as buyers negotiate harder and compare every home to what else they can buy online. From there, we get practical about pricing strategy. We talk about why the first 7 to 10 days matter most, how overpricing can actually net you less, and why you either show up as the best value in your category or you get ignored. Our goal isn’t just a high number, it’s the best outcome with the best terms, timing, and the least stress, backed by professional marketing and wide online exposure. The market decides the price, but we can control the plan and we’re committed to care and candor when the data is speaking. We also zoom out to the life side of real estate. We share the rubber ball and glass ball theory to help you protect what can’t be replaced, plus a “progress over perfection” story that fits perfectly with selling and negotiating in real life. Finally, we touch on North Carolina due diligence, why buyers can walk away, and what proactive steps like pre-inspections can do for your leverage. If you’re local, we also mention the open house at 1032 Brightwater and our Hometown Heroes spotlight. Subscribe for weekly real estate market updates, share this with someone planning a move, and leave a review so more neighbors can find it. What question do you want us to answer next about buying or selling in Henderson County?

    31 min

  7. APR 20

    What If Community Is The Secret Ingredient

    Wood smoke, brick pits, and a real look at what’s shifting in the Henderson County housing market, all in one morning. We start with a fast, local market snapshot for Hendersonville and Flat Rock, including inventory levels, average single-family home pricing, and what it means when days on market stretch past 100 days for both buyers and sellers. If you’ve been on the sidelines because affordability feels out of reach, we talk through why this spring may offer more options and how the right plan can uncover pockets of opportunity.  Then we welcome special guest Kyle Russ, executive chef at Hubba Hubba Barbecue on Rainbow Row in Flat Rock NC. Kyle explains why authentic, full wood-fired Carolina barbecue is becoming a dying breed, how regional barbecue styles differ across the country, and what goes into Hubba Hubba’s in-house sauces. He also shares his path from childhood pit cooking to intense professional kitchens, including the reality of the grind and the craft behind an overnight cook.  We also get into why places like Hubba Hubba feel bigger than food: the open-air courtyard, the camps and travelers who make it a must-stop, and the way a local restaurant can anchor a community just like trusted local real estate guidance can. If you’re thinking about buying, selling, downsizing, or just want a great lunch in Flat Rock, you’ll leave with practical takeaways and a stronger sense of what makes Western North Carolina special.  Subscribe for weekly updates, share this with a friend who loves barbecue or real estate, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the show.

    29 min

  8. APR 17

    Star Camp And The Kids Who Lead It

    A free summer camp for hundreds of fifth graders sounds like a feel good story, but the real surprise is how practical it is. We sit down with Sergeant Kandy Carland from the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department to unpack the STAR program, short for Sheriff’s Teaching Abuse Resistance, and how it prepares 10 and 11 year old's for the realities they’ll face in middle school. The focus stays on what actually works: education that’s age appropriate, relationships that build trust, and consistent support inside schools. We dig into what students learn in STAR, from being a good citizen to bullying prevention, responsible use of electronic devices, and clear guidance around vaping, alcohol, and drugs. Sergeant Carland explains why Henderson County’s school resource officer program matters so much and how daily presence changes the way kids see law enforcement. Instead of showing up only when something goes wrong, deputies and SROs become familiar, trusted adults who can help early. Then we get into Star Camp, a no cost, three day day camp offered across six summer sessions for about 550 students. From outdoor time in Pisgah National Forest to community service projects, the camp is designed to build confidence, friendships, and pride in school. We also share how the program is funded through community partners and sponsors, plus the Star Camp 5K fundraiser at Rugby Middle School, including ways to sign up and support. If you care about youth safety, substance abuse prevention, and building a stronger Henderson County, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for weekly community stories, share this with a parent or educator, and leave a review telling us what programs helped you most growing up.

    18 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 1,600 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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