Waterfront Agent Podcast

Michael (Mike) Travis

Discover the ins and outs of New Hampshire real estate on the Waterfront Agent podcast, hosted by Michael Travis. Michael brings real-life experience to your real estate expertise in each episode, offering valuable insights on buying, selling, and investing in real estate on and off the water, along with expert interviews, market updates, and personal stories from his journey in the industry. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, Michael’s tips and advice will help you navigate the dynamic New Hampshire market with confidence, and perhaps with a sense of humor.

  1. Aug 14

    How to Avoid Costly Estate Planning Mistakes

    🚀 Michael Travis sits down with Russel Morgan, Esq., founding partner of Morgan Legal Group, to discuss the importance of proactive estate planning, asset protection, probate, trusts, capital gains, and multistate and international transactions. They explore common mistakes families make when transferring property, the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts, the importance of properly funding a trust, and why families should seek professional advice long before assets are transferred. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis 👤 Guest:🏡 Russel Morgan, Esq. - Estate Planning & Asset Protection Attorney Russel Morgan, Esq. is the Founding Partner of New York’s Morgan Legal Group, P.C. He provides strategic legal counsel to families, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational corporations, specializing in comprehensive estate planning, asset protection, business law, and complex litigation.  💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why proactive estate planning can prevent costly family disputes and probate complications ✔️ How capital gains, cost basis, and step-up in basis can affect inherited assets ✔️ The key differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts ✔️ Why simply creating a trust is not enough - you must properly fund and retitle assets ✔️ How state-specific and international laws can impact estate planning and asset protection 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homeowner, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Russel Morgan: 🌐 Website → https://www.morganlegalny.com/appointment/ 🌐 Website → https://www.linkedin.com/in/russel-morgan-esq-b21621126 🌐 Website → https://www.linkedin.com/company/morgan-legal-group 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/morganlegalgroupPC 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/morganlegalny766/ 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Avoid Costly Estate Planning Mistakes

  2. Aug 7

    How to Buy Waterfront Property Without Costly Surprises

    🚀 Buying or developing waterfront property in New Hampshire comes with unique legal, environmental, and permitting challenges. In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with Ari Pollack, a seasoned New Hampshire land use attorney, to discuss everything buyers, sellers, developers, and real estate professionals need to know about shoreland regulations. From septic inspections and aging waterfront systems to dock permitting, grandfathered structures, property surveys, and development approvals, Ari shares practical guidance on avoiding costly mistakes and navigating New Hampshire's complex waterfront regulations. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis 👤 Guest: 🏡 Ari Pollack – New Hampshire Land Use Attorney & Shareholder, Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, P.C. Ari Pollack is a New Hampshire land use lawyer and Shareholder and Director at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, P.C., representing clients in real estate development, shoreland development, and wetlands permitting. With 30 years of legal experience and multiple "Lawyer of the Year" awards, Ari brings a strategic approach to zoning and environmental law, where he helps business and development clients navigate complex municipal approvals and commercial transactions.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ Understanding New Hampshire's shoreland septic inspection requirements ✔️ How aging septic systems impact waterfront property transactions ✔️ Dock permits, grandfathered structures, and common waterfront disputes ✔️ Due diligence tips before buying waterfront property ✔️ Why working with experienced waterfront consultants and attorneys can save thousands 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, developer, or waterfront homeowner, this episode offers valuable insights into protecting and maximizing your waterfront investment. 💼 Connect with Ari Pollack: 🌐 Website → http://gcglaw.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/gallagher-callahan-&-gartrell-p.c. 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagen t📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh 📌 Don’t Forget to SUBSCRIBE 🔔 ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Buy Waterfront Property Without Costly Surprises

  3. Jul 31

    How to Buy a Waterfront Property Without Costly Surprises

    🚀 Buying or building a waterfront property comes with unique challenges that most homeowners never anticipate. In this episode, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with waterfront architect David R. Provencher to discuss the complexities of coastal development, marine construction, permitting, shoreline regulations, and the hidden costs of owning waterfront real estate. David shares real-world stories from designing docks, seawalls, and shoreline structures throughout Connecticut, along with valuable advice for anyone considering a waterfront home. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis 👤 Guest: 🏡 David R. Provencher – Waterfront Architect & Coastal Design Specialist David R. Provencher is the President and Project Architect of Shore Design, PLLC, a Connecticut firm specializing in waterfront design and coastal permitting. Combining an architecture background with lifelong coastal experience, he and his team help clients navigate complex projects involving docks, seawalls, and living shorelines. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why waterfront properties require specialized architectural expertise ✔️ The biggest mistakes homeowners make when building on the coast ✔️ How shoreline permits and environmental regulations affect projects ✔️ The true cost of marine construction and waterfront improvements ✔️ Why due diligence is essential before purchasing waterfront real estate 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with David R. Provencher: 🌐 Website → https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrprovencher/ 🔗 LinkedIn  → https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrprovencher/ 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Buy a Waterfront Property Without Costly Surprises

  4. Jul 24

    How to Protect Your Family Home Without Probate

    🚀 What happens to a cherished family lake house after it's passed down through generations? In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with estate planning attorney Joseph Lento to discuss the biggest estate planning mistakes families make with real estate. Joseph explains how revocable and irrevocable trusts work, why wills alone often aren't enough, how to avoid probate, and how to protect inherited waterfront properties from unnecessary taxes, family disputes, and long-term care expenses. The conversation also explores LLC ownership, Medicaid planning, capital gains, AI-driven real estate fraud, and practical strategies every property owner should understand before passing wealth to the next generation. Whether you own a waterfront home, vacation property, or investment real estate, this episode is packed with valuable legal and financial insights. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis 👤 Guest: 🏡 Joseph Lento – Estate Planning Attorney & Owner of Perennial Estate Planning Joseph Lento is an attorney and the owner of Perennial Estate Planning. Licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, he specializes in wills, trust drafting, and estate planning to help families protect inheritances, minimize estate taxes, and avoid probate.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why a trust is often better than relying on a will alone ✔️ The difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts ✔️ How inherited waterfront properties can avoid probate and family disputes ✔️ Capital gains, stepped-up basis, and tax planning for inherited real estate ✔️ How AI and modern real estate fraud are creating new risks for property owners 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Joseph Lento: 🌐 Website → https://perennialestateplanning.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/perennialestateplanning/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-m-lento-esq/ 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Protect Your Family Home Without Probate

  5. Jul 17

    How to Protect Your Home Purchase From Wire Fraud

    🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael Travis sits down with Edward Berkman, Managing Title Attorney at Signature Escrow & Title, to break down everything buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals need to know about title insurance. Edward explains the differences between lender's and owner's title insurance, why enhanced owner's policies provide added protection, and how title companies work behind the scenes to ensure a smooth closing. The conversation also explores the major differences between Massachusetts and New Hampshire real estate transactions, estate planning considerations, capital gains awareness, and the growing threat of wire fraud and deed fraud. Whether you're purchasing your first home, investing in real estate, or working in the industry, this episode offers valuable insights to help you protect your biggest investment. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis 👤 Guest:🏡 Edward Berkman – Managing Title Attorney, Signature Escrow & Title Edward Berkman is the Managing Title Attorney for Signature Escrow & Title. Licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, he brings a decade of experience as a real estate attorney handling closings across the Seacoast, Lakes Region, and throughout New England. Edward oversees the firm's comprehensive title review process, ensuring seamless transactions by managing everything from deep title examinations to final pre-closing lien reviews.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ The difference between lender's and owner's title insurance ✔️ Why enhanced owner's title insurance offers additional protection ✔️ How Massachusetts and New Hampshire closing processes differ ✔️ How to protect yourself from wire fraud and deed fraud scams ✔️ Why estate planning and real estate law often go hand in hand 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Edward Berkman: 🌐 Website → https://signaturetitle.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-berkman-jr-esq-25a07b13b/ 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Protect Your Home Purchase From Wire Fraud

  6. Jul 10

    How to Spot Hidden Property Risks Before You Buy

    🚀 Buying a home involves much more than a home inspection and title search. In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, Michael Travis sits down with Albert Slap, President of Coastal Risk Consulting, to discuss how AI-powered risk assessments are changing the way buyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals evaluate properties. From flood risks outside FEMA flood zones to hurricane resilience, wildfire exposure, and climate-related hazards, Albert explains how his Risk Footprint platform helps people make smarter, more informed real estate decisions before they buy. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis 👤 Guest:🏡 Albert Slap – President & Founder, Coastal Risk Consulting LLC Albert Slap is a PropTech entrepreneur and President of Coastal Risk Consulting, LLC. Developed RiskFootprint™, a SaaS platform that uses advanced data and AI to provide comprehensive natural hazard and climate risk assessments, helping buyers and real estate professionals make safer, more informed property decisions. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why FEMA flood maps don't tell the whole story about flood risk ✔️ The difference between home inspections and comprehensive hazard assessments ✔️ How climate risk impacts insurance costs and property values ✔️ Cost-effective ways to make homes more resilient against hurricanes and flooding ✔️ How AI-powered risk reports help buyers make smarter real estate decisions 🎵 Whether you're a homeowner, investor, real estate agent, or property buyer, this episode offers valuable insights into protecting your investment from hidden environmental risks. 💼 Connect with Albert Slap: 🌐 Website → https://riskfootprint.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/in/albert-slap-740182a6 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Spot Hidden Property Risks Before You Buy

  7. Jul 3

    How Top Realtors Use AI to Win More Clients

    🚀 In this insightful episode, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with Molly Armando, founder of Tides Real Estate Group, to discuss how digital marketing, SEO, YouTube, and artificial intelligence are transforming today's real estate industry. Molly shares her inspiring journey from a successful career in corporate marketing to becoming one of the fastest-growing real estate professionals in her market, generating over $75 million in sales during her first three full years. Together, Mike and Molly explore why agents must embrace technology, build a strong digital presence, leverage YouTube for lead generation, and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape driven by AI. They also dive into real-world stories about client relationships, online scams, real estate marketing, branding, and why the human element will always remain essential in an AI-powered world. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis 👤 Guest: 🏡 Molly Armando – Founder & Realtor, Tides Real Estate Group Molly Armando is the founder of TIDES Real Estate Group and a Broker Associate serving South Coast Massachusetts and coastal Rhode Island. Drawing on extensive experience building digital marketing infrastructure for major enterprise brands, she applies a strategic, data-driven approach to the property market. She combines local SEO, advanced marketing systems, and hyper-local storytelling to create a modern real estate experience, driving significant volume within her first few years in the industry.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ How Molly transitioned from corporate marketing into real estate and built a $75M business ✔️ Why YouTube is one of the most powerful marketing tools for today's real estate agents ✔️ How AI is changing SEO, online search, and client acquisition ✔️ The importance of owning your website and building a lasting digital brand ✔️ Real-world lessons about scams, cybersecurity, and why authentic relationships still matter 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Molly Armando: 🌐 Website → https://www.tidesre.com/agents/Molly-Armando-Tides-Real-Estate/8807920 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tidesrealestate 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molly.makes.it.happen 🔗 LinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/in/molly-armando-91781a20/ 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How Top Realtors Use AI to Win More Clients

  8. Jun 12

    How One Realtor Built an AI That Knows Every Lake Rule

    🚀 In this engaging episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, Michael (Mike) Travis sits down with Northern Michigan Realtor Aaron Kendall to discuss waterfront real estate, land scams, lake regulations, and how AI is transforming the home buying experience. Aaron shares his unique journey from Army service and criminal investigations into real estate, plus the creation of “Normi” — an AI-powered Northern Michigan real estate assistant. From waterfront rules and septic systems to out-of-state migration trends and protecting buyers from scams, this episode is packed with valuable insights and entertaining stories. 🎧 Hosted by: Michael (Mike) Travis 👤 Guest:🏡 Aaron Kendall – Northern Michigan Realtor & AI Real Estate Innovator Aaron Kendall is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Northern Michigan, serving the Traverse City and greater Northern Michigan markets. A U.S. Army veteran and graduate of Michigan State University, he leverages his extensive professional background as a former private and government investigator to provide detail-oriented, high-level service to his real estate clients. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The biggest waterfront buying mistakes people make ✔️ How land scams and fake property sales happen ✔️ Differences between inland lakes, bays, and waterfront regulations ✔️ Why COVID changed Northern Michigan real estate forever ✔️ The impact of township rules, septic systems, and shoreline restrictions ✔️ How AI is being used in modern real estate ✔️ Why local expertise matters when buying waterfront property ✔️ The story behind Aaron’s AI assistant “Normi” 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or waterfront homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights into Northern Michigan real estate and the future of AI-powered client service. 💼 Connect with Aaron Kendall: 🌐 Website → http://aaronkendallrealestate.com/ 🎧 Follow Michael Travis: 🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/ 🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How One Realtor Built an AI That Knows Every Lake Rule
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Discover the ins and outs of New Hampshire real estate on the Waterfront Agent podcast, hosted by Michael Travis. Michael brings real-life experience to your real estate expertise in each episode, offering valuable insights on buying, selling, and investing in real estate on and off the water, along with expert interviews, market updates, and personal stories from his journey in the industry. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, Michael’s tips and advice will help you navigate the dynamic New Hampshire market with confidence, and perhaps with a sense of humor.

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  • Creator
    Michael (Mike) Travis
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael (Mike) Travis
  • Show Website
    Waterfront Agent Podcast