Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

In Episode 160 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Phillip James Dodd, renowned architect, author, and authority on Gilded Age architecture. Together they explore the grandeur of New York's most opulent era and how its design principles continue to shape today’s luxury homes.

Takeaways include how elite tastes from the 19th century influence modern mansion design, how preservation and craftsmanship remain central to luxury real estate, and why the values of proportion, materials, and classical beauty are making a comeback in new residential construction.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFpgVldSu-Y
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16067976-boroughs-burbs-160-gilded-age-in-new-york

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• The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built (Ep. 180) – Carol Quillen outlines heritage preservation as a sustainability strategy in luxury real estate
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• Large Luxury Renovation Projects (Ep. 190) – Design-build collaboration, adaptive reuse, and restoration in high-end transformation
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Keywords

#GildedAge #architecture #historic #mansions #NY #bespokeresidentialdesign #architecturalheritage #restoration #luxuryrealestatehistory, #adaptive #reuse #realestate #podcast

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#GildedAgeArchitecture #PhillipJamesDodd #HistoricPreservation #LuxuryRealEstate #ArchitecturalDesign #HeritageHomes #AdaptiveReuse #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

Join us for Season 4, Episode 161 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, as hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Dubai’s dynamic luxury real estate market with special guests David Schmidt and Petri Mannila of Knight Frank. From architectural splendor and beachfront estates to global investor trends and high-rise living, they uncover what makes Dubai a magnet for international buyers—and what's driving momentum in 2025.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAiJx1iQeH4
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/161-dubai-real-estate

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• Ep 169 – Northern Florida New Development with Jennifer Martin Faulkner & Kim Martin‑Fisher
Watch: https://youtu.be/3lU0fLs3VBA

• Ep 160 – Gilded Age in New York with Phillip James Dodd
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFpgVldSu-Y

• Ep 178 – Real Estate Technology with Jocelyn Vos & Bob Lachance
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E

• Ep 185 – Apartment Complex Investing with Dave Seymour
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotV6jeIFXQ

• Ep 190 – Large Luxury Renovation Projects with Vincent DiSalvo et al.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I05WTKy7nA

Keywords

#Dubai #luxuryrealestate #DavidSchmidt #KnightFrank #PetriMannila  #internationalbuyer #trends #luxuryhighrise #globalcapital #flowsinrealestate #premiuminvestmentmarket #podcast

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#DubaiRealEstate #DavidSchmidt #PetriMannila #GlobalInvestors #LuxuryHighRise #KnightFrank #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #BoroughsAndBurbs

In Episode 159 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera talk with Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel and Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman to explore how U.S. election cycles impact real estate markets. They analyze how candidate housing policies, zoning outcomes, and fiscal stances influence buyers, sellers, and strategic investment decisions.

Takeaways include:

• How election rhetoric around property tax, zoning reform, and housing affordability plays out in local market behavior

• Trends in buyer confidence, lending shifts, and rate speculation tied to electoral outcomes

• Long-term effects for developers, institutional investors, and residential wealth

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-59Q3bXuo
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑159‑election‑effects‑on‑real‑estate
Learn more: Jonathan Miller • Frances Katzen

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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFpgVldSu-Y

• Episode 166 – 2024 Year‑End Market Report with Jonathan Miller
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvluGrHLxC8

• Episode 179 – Tariffs & Industry Impacts with Scott Hobbs & Jonathan Miller
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSv6D0mKRY

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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E

• Episode 189 – Texas New Development with Benjamin Watson & Leon Trakhtenberg
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70l-fT3GQs

Keywords

#election #realestate #impact #MillerSamuel #Katzen #housingpolicyimpact #electionhousingtrends #zoningreform #realestate #marketconfidence #luxurypodcast

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#ElectionRealEstate #JonathanMiller #FrancesKatzen #HousingPolicy #RealEstatePodcast #MarketImpact #LuxuryRealEstate #BoroughsAndBurbs #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

n Season 4, Episode 158 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Michael Vargas of Vanderbilt Appraisal and Chuck Threshie of Total Mortgage to discuss the critical interplay between appraisals, lending practices, and market value in today’s evolving real estate landscape. They explore how rising interest rates and changing underwriting standards are impacting pricing, financing options, and transaction confidence.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑158‑appraisals‑and‑lending

Learn more about the guests:

• Michael Vargas – Vanderbilt Appraisal

• Chuck Threshie – Total Mortgage

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• Ep 162 – Back in Sydney, Australia with Dominic Longcroft — cross-border buyer dynamics, valuation challenges, and global equity flows in luxury property.
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Keywords

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#Appraisals #LendingRealEstate #MortgageLending #PropertyValuation #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #BoroughsAndBurbs

In Season 4, Episode 157 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Bob Bakes of Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry and Eric Tchorz of Faithful Countertops. They dig into the heart of home design to ask: Does the kitchen make the home? Discover how kitchens serve not only as functional space but also as emotional centers that dramatically affect home value and buyer appeal.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑157‑does‑the‑kitchen‑make‑the‑home

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In Season 4, Episode 156 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by top buyer’s agents Jonathan “Jon” Butler and Eli Karon of Douglas Elliman. They share actionable insights on negotiation tactics, client communication, and navigating competitive luxury markets with precision and finesse.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si3XJJmg-5I

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In Season 4, Episode 155 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Ryan Salvatore and Mary Burr, principals of Burr Salvatore Architects, to guide listeners through the critical decision-making process: Should you renovate or rebuild? They share how to balance historic charm, structural integrity, emotional attachment, and financial logic when deciding what’s best for luxury home investment.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J15Jbm8f6oo

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In Season 4, Episode 154 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with interior design leaders Meghan De Maria and Courtney Yanni of Moss Design. Together they explore how curated spaces—from color palettes to statement furnishings—elevate luxury listings and connect emotionally with buyers.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CqdPlgrSo

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