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. 18h ago

    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.

  2. 3d ago

    How An Inventor Builds A Platform That Turns Spark Into Product

    That moment when you think, “Someone should make this,” is usually where great ideas go to die. We wanted to challenge that. Today we sit down with Kalen Thompson, a custom home builder and inventor who has lived the full cycle: dreaming up a product, sinking time and money into it, watching it flop, then learning the hard parts of manufacturing, distribution, and marketing until he could sell products nationwide. We talk about what actually blocks most inventors and entrepreneurs: not creativity, but confusion. Where do you start? Who can you trust? How do you get a prototype, a materials list, realistic pricing, and early feedback without handing your idea to the wrong person? Kalen shares the practical lessons he learned the expensive way and why persistence matters more than having a “perfect” first attempt. Kalen also introduces GatherTheSpark.com, a new invention platform built to streamline the inventing process. We dig into how AI can speed up the early concept phase, how the platform connects inventors with service providers, and how security tools like NDAs and patent search steps help protect intellectual property. If you’ve been sitting on an idea for an app, a physical product, or a business concept, this conversation gives you a clearer path forward. If you enjoy thoughtful stories about innovation, real estate in Western North Carolina, and the courage it takes to build something from scratch, subscribe, share this with a friend who has a “back of the napkin” idea, and leave us a review. What would you invent if you started this week?

  3. 6d ago

    We Reflect On 9/11 With Hendersonville Police Chief Blair Myhand

    A single sound can lock a moment into your memory forever and for Hendersonville Police Chief Blair Myhand, that sound was the Pentagon explosion on 9/11. He joins us for a powerful, detailed remembrance of that morning while he was working for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., including the split-second shift from confusion to certainty, the boat ride across the Potomac, and hours spent evacuating people through smoke, debris, and total uncertainty about what might come next. It’s a story of courage that feels immediate even 25 years later. We also keep our feet on the ground with what’s happening right here at home. We talk about the Henderson County real estate market, why “real estate is local,” and how buying and selling still happen through every economic cycle because life keeps moving. We share how our team supports homeowners and investors with residential and commercial needs, including 1031 exchanges and tax-aware planning, and we highlight weekend open houses so you can see the market for yourself. This Hometown Hero Series conversation is ultimately about service and community: remembering sacrifice, noticing everyday heroism, and choosing to show up for the people around us. If it moves you, share it with someone who needs a hopeful reset, then subscribe, leave a review, and tell us who you think deserves the next Hometown Hero spotlight.

  4. Sep 10

    A Local Guide To Henderson County Real Estate In A Split Market

    “How’s the market?” sounds simple, but it can send you in the wrong direction fast. We take a clear, local look at the Hendersonville NC real estate market and explain why the housing market isn’t one big thing right now. It’s multiple markets happening at the same time, shaped by price point, location, property condition, and one huge factor people overlook: the monthly payment. We talk through what we’re seeing in Henderson County real estate, including median price context, days on market, and why a home can be priced right and still take about 60 days to sell. We also break down the national trend that’s confusing a lot of buyers and sellers: starter home sales slowing while luxury home sales rise. “Affordable” prices don’t always create affordable payments once you factor in mortgage rates, insurance, and taxes, and that gap changes who can buy what. From there, we zoom out to the bigger question behind any move: how does buying, selling, downsizing, or investing support the life you’re trying to build? Real estate is local, and it should fit your goals, not a headline. If you want clarity on your specific neighborhood and price band, we’d love to help. Subscribe for weekly perspective, share this with a friend who’s watching the market, and leave a review so more local listeners can find the show.

  5. Sep 4

    How The Elks Apple Breakfast Funds Christmas Groceries For 130 Families

    A market can cool off without falling apart, and our local numbers prove it. We’re celebrating 10 years on WHKP by grounding the conversation in real Henderson County data: more homes sold over the last 12 months than the year before, prices holding steady, and a shift from a frenzy to something that finally feels more normal. We talk about why “the market” isn’t good or bad, it’s personal, and why real estate stays hyper local down to the neighborhood level.  Then we turn the mic to a different kind of local engine: community service. Peter Albini, a leading knight with the Hendersonville Elks Lodge 1616, joins us to share what’s behind their 25th annual Apple Breakfast during the North Carolina Apple Festival. This isn’t just a plate of food. It’s fundraising that helps power their Christmas charities, including two weeks of groceries for 130 families, plus paper goods and support for kids and teens that’s actually practical.  You’ll also get the details you need to show up: Sunday morning from 7:00 a.m. to noon at 546 North Justice Street, with a classic breakfast menu and fresh buttermilk pancakes coming straight off the grill. If you care about Hendersonville real estate, the Henderson County housing market, and the people quietly making this town better, hit subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave us a review.

  6. Sep 3

    Why Hendersonville Draws People In From Orchards To Open Houses

    The North Carolina Apple Festival is more than a weekend on Main Street, it’s a snapshot of what makes Hendersonville feel like home. We’re celebrating the 80th festival with fun facts, local history, and the real economic impact of apples in Henderson County, plus the traditions that bring families back year after year, from cider and pies to the King Apple Parade.  From there, we shift into what everyone’s asking right now: what’s really happening in the Western North Carolina real estate market. We talk about why homes sell year-round, why early fall can be a smart home buying season due to higher inventory, and how to think clearly about mortgage rates without getting pulled into doom-and-gloom headlines. We also share a grounded look at Henderson County housing trends, including what we’re seeing with sales activity, days on market, and why a true wave of distressed properties is not showing up locally.  Real estate decisions rarely happen in a vacuum, so we dig into the human side too: relocations, referrals, and the life moments that trigger a move. We also open the door on the career side of the industry, what helps new agents survive, and why the best work is built on relationships and education over fear.  Finally, we go deeper on commercial real estate and tax strategy, including 1031 exchanges, replacement property planning, and homeowner capital gains rules that can save serious money. If you want market context, practical guidance, and a clearer plan for your next move, subscribe to the podcast, share this with a friend considering a move, and leave a review so more people can find us.

  7. Aug 31

    Tresca’s At Highland Lake

    The headlines love drama, but real life is more useful than hot takes. We kick things off with a clear, local look at the Henderson County real estate market in Western North Carolina: more than 130 additional single-family homes sold in the past 12 months compared with the prior year, average prices hovering in the $540,000 range, and days on market stretching as buyers take a little more time. Even with interest rates in the mid to high 6s, homes still move because moves are driven by real transitions like downsizing, upsizing, right-sizing, estate planning, and changes in family or work. Then we shift from market data to community energy with our guest, Leslie Milhouse from Tresca’s at Highland Lake in Flat Rock, NC. Leslie shares her hospitality story, her New Orleans background, and how that experience shapes the way she thinks about food, service, and building belonging. Tresca’s truly is a hidden gem, and once you find it, it feels like a small community inside a community with gardens, gathering spaces, and a peaceful setting by the lake. We get into the details people actually want: the Tuesday farmers market with live music, the cafe hours, the newsletter that keeps everything straight, and the upcoming fall dinner series called the Tresca’s Test Kitchen where guests give feedback that helps shape the future dinner menu. We also talk locally sourced ingredients, the role of the on-site garden, and how the property supports events, retreats, and even places to stay. If you love Western North Carolina, local businesses, and smart real estate context, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the show.

  8. Aug 28

    Haley Caroline Marshall Shares What The Apple Festival Means To Her

    You can hear it in Haley Caroline Marshall’s voice: this isn’t just a title, it’s a responsibility she’s proud to carry. Haley joins us on WHKP as our Hometown Hero after being named the 2026 North Carolina Apple Festival Apple Ambassador for the 80th Apple Festival, and her story is a powerful reminder that confidence is often something you build, not something you’re born with. She takes us through the moment she got the call, the nerves that came with it, and the excitement of realizing she’d get to represent Henderson County on a bigger stage. We dig into what an Apple Ambassador actually does, from spending the festival weekend connecting with local growers to welcoming visitors who may be experiencing Hendersonville for the first time. Haley also lays out the full application process: spring applications, academics and an essay, then a speech and interview. If public speaking makes your stomach drop, you’ll relate to her honesty about a shaky voice and real fear, and you’ll love what happens when she pushes through anyway. Then we zoom out to the bigger meaning of the North Carolina Apple Festival, the apple industry’s impact in our area, and why community traditions matter. Haley shares how the parade and Main Street crowds helped her feel supported, plus a few fun favorites like apple cider donuts. We also talk about what’s new for the 80th year, including expanded space for vendors, more local business and nonprofit visibility, and her upcoming representation at the North Carolina State Fair. Before we wrap, we offer a quick real estate market update for Western North Carolina, because life happens and real estate happens. If you enjoyed this hometown story, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. What’s your favorite Apple Festival tradition?

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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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