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. 2h ago

    Former Hendersonville City Manager John Connett On Resilient Utilities And Public Service

    A town’s story is told in the details most people never see: the water system that stays on during a crisis, the fire station that becomes a command center overnight, and the hard budget calls that keep services reliable without pricing residents out. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight former Hendersonville City Manager John Connet as our Hometown Hero, and to celebrate 10 years of the George Real Estate Group on WHKP at the same time. We start with what listeners ask us every week about the Hendersonville real estate market: are people still buying and selling with interest rates up? The answer is yes, because life keeps moving. We also share open house updates, from acreage in Edneyville near Point Lookout to a wooded, large-home setting in Kenmure, plus why certain homes simply look better in person than online. Then John joins us for a clear, behind-the-scenes look at what a city manager actually does and what changed across 13 years of growth, emergencies, and constant demand. He explains his move to the North Carolina League of Municipalities and how cities across the state share operational know-how, risk management support, and advocacy. We talk resilience and infrastructure planning, including water supply strategy, wastewater improvements, and what Helene taught about preparedness. We also dig into today’s toughest challenges for local government, from political friction to staggering cost increases like million-dollar fire trucks with multi-year wait times. Subscribe for more local insight, share this with a friend who cares about Henderson County, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.

  2. 1d ago

    DSTs And The 1031 Exchange Shortcut

    You can own great real estate and still feel trapped by it. The value is up, the taxes feel scary, and a 1031 exchange sounds like signing up for another round of landlord work under a brutal 45 day deadline. We sit down with estate planning attorney Justice Mullen and financial advisor Troy Wada of Impact Wealth to explain how Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) can change the options, especially for investors who want tax deferral, more passive income potential, and less day-to-day management.  We walk through what a DST is, why the IRS treats it as like-kind property for a 1031 exchange, and how investors can exchange out of a rental or commercial building into fractional ownership of institutional-grade real estate. Troy breaks down practical details people worry about, including debt replacement through non-recourse financing, minimum investment ranges, and how DST availability can reduce the stress of finding a replacement property fast. We also talk about the 721 UPREIT approach, where a DST can later convert into REIT ownership and potentially introduce liquidity planning that traditional 1031 exchanges do not address.  Estate planning stays front and center. Justice explains the real family problems that show up when multiple heirs inherit property together, or when the properties are unequal in value. DST interests can be divided proportionally, which may reduce conflict and simplify beneficiary decisions. We also address the risks honestly: vacancy, market shifts, tenant issues, debt terms, and the fact that income is never guaranteed. Troy shares the due diligence lens used to vet sponsors, properties, micro-market drivers, cash flow sources, and upcoming capital needs.  If you’re thinking about a 1031 exchange, retirement, or a long-term wealth plan built around real estate investing, listen closely and bring your advisor team together early. Subscribe to the podcast, share this with a friend who owns rentals, and leave a review so more investors can find it.

  3. 4d ago

    Estate Planning For Real Estate Owners

    One overlooked detail can turn a paid off home, a mountain cabin, or a rental portfolio into a court supervised mess, right when your family has the least bandwidth to deal with it. We sit down with Hendersonville estate planning attorney Justice Mullen of Romeo Harrelson and Mullen to talk through the decisions that actually protect what you’ve worked hard to build, especially when real estate is the biggest asset on the balance sheet. We walk through the foundation of a solid estate plan: a will, financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and a living will. Justice explains a reality many people miss: if you don’t create a will, North Carolina still has a plan for you, and the state’s “default will” often clashes with blended families, second marriages, and specific wishes for kids, stepkids, or heirlooms. We also break down wills versus trusts, what probate demands from executors, and how thoughtful planning can reduce delays, fees, and friction for your heirs. Then we connect the legal plan to real estate tax strategy and inheritance outcomes. We cover step up in basis, capital gains considerations, and the important two year window that can allow a surviving spouse to sell and still use the full $500,000 home sale exclusion. For investors, we dig into 1031 exchanges and how Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) may offer flexibility when replacement property timing is tight or when families need a cleaner way to split value among multiple heirs. If you care about estate planning, real estate investing, tax planning, and legacy planning in Western North Carolina, this conversation gives you better questions to bring to your own advisor team. Subscribe to the George Real Estate Group Radio podcast, share this with someone who owns property, and leave a review so more local families can find it.

  4. Oct 2

    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.

  5. Oct 1

    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.

  6. Sep 28

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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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