Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera convene top agents from coast to coast—McKenzie Ryan in New York City, Cindy Carvel & Misty Frasier in Manhattan Beach, and Michele Sullivan in Las Vegas—to explore how the $1 million price point now stretches in the most competitive markets. What neighborhoods still offer value? Which property types deliver greatest ROI? The panel shares their insider strategies for maximizing purchase power amid rising prices and mortgage rates, offering a smart lens on affordability and opportunity in luxury-adjacent markets. This is a reality check on what “millionaire” status actually buys today. YouTube+5iVoox+5YouTube+5

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🔗 Related International Episodes 

• Ep 144 – Exploring Portugal – Insights on Lisbon and Algarve investment, Golden Visa demand, and Portugal’s rise as a global buyer magnet
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKih1o44FvM

• Ep 138 – Knight Frank’s The Wealth Report 2024: The Next Chapter – Liam Bailey presents global wealth migration trends and future luxury hot spots
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBaSdWkoLeI

• Ep 97 – Marbella: Playground of Europe’s Rich – What makes Spain’s Costa del Sol irresistible to elite buyers worldwide
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3OdCp46r8o

• Ep 111 – Navigating the French Riviera – A close-up on Côte d’Azur estates, international demand, and price cycles
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPhSBDnar5w

• Ep 76 – European Secrets? with Øyvind Olstad — A deep dive into real estate across Europe, featuring markets like Norway, Portugal, France, and Spain through Knight Frank–related perspectives.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTjIMdMCQQ YouTube+15YouTube+15YouTube+15

• Ep 128 – Luxury Yacht Edition — Exploring the ultra-lux global yacht market and its intersection with high-end residential real estate in international coastal hubs.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh0epK9HnZU YouTube

• Ep 153 – The Importance of Property Management — While U.S.-based, includes commentary comparing European and Caribbean hospitality real estate standards and international investor priorities.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msq2yPdJVSU YouTube+4YouTube+4YouTube+4

• Ep 186 – The Chinese Market — Expert analysis on how Chinese capital is shaping real estate trends across Asia-Pacific and global luxury markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbMx7dFR8Q YouTube

• Ep 178 – Real Estate Technology — Examining proptech's global impact, including adoption patterns in Latin America and Europe affecting transnational buyers.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E YouTube+7YouTube+7YouTube+7

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🔑 Keywords

Under one million, McKenzie Ryan, Cindy Carvel, Misty Frasier, Michele Sullivan, affordability real estate, US markets under $1M, coast‑to‑coast comparison, entry price luxury, realtor insights

#️⃣ Hashtags

#UnderOneMillion #RealEstateValue #LuxuryEntryPoint #BoroughsAndBurbs #MillionaireHomes #AffordableLuxury #USHousingMarkets #AgentInsights #Raich #RealEstatePodcast

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Jason Haber, Compass agent, author, and co-founder of the Clear Cooperation Coalition. This episode tackles the future of real estate commissions, lawsuits rocking the brokerage model, and why Jason believes cooperation and transparency are essential to rebuilding trust. As one of the leading voices advocating for reform, Jason outlines what's next for buyers, sellers, and agents in a post-litigation landscape. This is not just a hot take—it’s a battle plan.

🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8NHskHas8U

 

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🔗 Related Episodes:

• Ep 66 – Big Brokerage in the Big Apple – Richard Ferrari and Richard Grossman discuss brokerage models and pressure on agent value
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfbXEHGVwQ

• Ep 142 – The Full Fee Agent in 2024 – Steve Shull outlines commission defense strategies and scripts rooted in value
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZItt9pHFj8

• Ep 115 – We’ll Always Have Paris – While Paris-focused, this episode offers global context for luxury markets post-regulatory shifts
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpMwzFdkkF8

• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon – Insight into how macro-forces and public narratives reshape real estate opportunity
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc

• Ep 47 – Mexico Is Hot – Sergio Mercado explores demand in Mexico City and its transformative impact on regional real estate
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJ14M23VK8 Boroughs and Burbs+4YouTube+4Buzzsprout+4

• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Though Westport is Connecticut-based, it reflects NYC’s suburban buyer mindset and commuter-driven demand
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8 YouTube+1Boroughs and Burbs+1

• Ep 135 – Live from San Antonio! – Covering growth in Texas markets, this episode highlights hotspot trends similar to international expansion
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXdD_9UAN4c YouTube+4YouTube+4YouTube+4

• Ep 66 – Big Brokerage in the Big Apple – With Richard Ferrari & Richard Grossman, covering brokerage economics and commissions in NYC—useful for cross‑market comparison
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfbXEHGVwQ YouTubeYouTube

• Ep 76 – European Secrets? with Øyvind Olstad – A panoramic look at European markets including Norway, Portugal, Spain, and other global real estate hotspots
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTjIMdMCQQ YouTubeYouTube

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🔑 Keywords

Jason Haber, Compass, Clear Cooperation, real estate commissions, buyer agent lawsuits, NAR settlement, brokerage model disruption, real estate reform, transparency in real estate, agent cooperation

#️⃣ Hashtags

#JasonHaber #ClearCooperation #RealEstateLawsuits #BuyerAgentCommission #NARSettlement #BrokerageReform #TransparencyInRealEstate #CompassAgent #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are live on location in San Antonio, Texas, joined by top Douglas Elliman agents Gordon von Broock and David Lozano. The episode takes listeners on a deep dive into the city's booming luxury market: uncovering what’s fueling demand, how first-time institutional investors are entering the scene, and which emerging neighborhoods are redefining San Antonio’s growth trajectory. Expect data on pricing trends, buyer migration patterns, and strategic opportunities in one of America’s fastest-growing real estate hubs.YouTube+7YouTube+7Buzzsprout+7

🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXdD_9UAN4c

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🔗 Related Featured Episodes:

• Ep 67 – Everything’s Bigger in Texas with Catherine Lee & Jacob Sudhoff
Exploring Houston's vast real estate opportunities, including coastal investment trends and local market drivers.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZleWK7JMoI8 

• Ep 189 – Texas New Development
Benjamin Watson and Leon Trakhtenberg discuss the latest luxury build-to-suit and condominium development trends in Texas.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70l-fT3GQs 

• Ep 64 – The San Diego and Scottsdale Markets — Featuring agents Greg Kuchan and Nicole Kobrinsky, this episode explores luxury and lifestyle dynamics in Scottsdale, Arizona and the San Diego region.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htTlKC3OCIE 

• Ep 182 – Sustainable Living in Phoenix — Thomas McPherson of Lukrom shares how sustainable building solutions are transforming the Phoenix real estate and development scene.
Watch: https://youtu.be/g6-pu5MsuvM?si=ZZPD3lVTcC1354xJ YouTube+7Boroughs and Burbs+7Boroughs and Burbs+7

• Ep 134 – Affordable and Workforce Housing – Exploring how developers and agents approach mixed-income communities and workforce affordability in growing U.S. metros.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnnI9s1ho9gYouTubeYouTube

• Ep 47 – Mexico Is Hot – Sergio Mercado explains surging demand in Mexico City, a top international luxury investment gateway.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJ14M23VK8

• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Reflects on suburban shifts affecting NYC-area buyers and second-home markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8

• Ep 76 – European Secrets? with Øyvind Olstad – A wide-ranging look at European markets including Portugal, Norway, Spain, France—highlighting cross‑border trends.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTjIMdMCQQ

• Ep 128 – Luxury Yacht Edition – Global luxury yacht market trends and their overlap with coastal residential real estate investment.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh0epK9HnZU

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🔑 Keywords

San Antonio real estate, Douglas Elliman, San Antonio luxury market, Texas real estate growth, institutional investors, neighborhood trends, market migration, workforce housing, Mexico City real estate, European real estate trends

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#️⃣ Hashtags

#SanAntonioRealEstate #DouglasElliman #LuxuryMarket #TexasGrowth #InstitutionalInvestors #WorkforceHousing #MexicoCityRealEstate #EuropeanMarkets #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast #EmergingNeighborhoods #GlobalRealEstate

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Peter Neill and Ron Lockhart of GSP Real Estate, along with James Nelson of Avison Young. The episode explores innovative strategies for addressing housing affordability through workforce housing projects. The panel dives into public-private partnerships, emerging financing models, and scalable development solutions—offering agents and investors actionable insights into how they can support both growth and accessibility in evolving markets.

🎥 YouTube Link:
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🔗 Related Episodes:

• Ep 67 – Everything’s Bigger in Texas – Catherine Lee and Jacob Sudhoff dig into Texas real estate growth, including affordability strategies
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZleWK7JMoI8

• Ep 135 – Live from San Antonio! – A Texas luxury boom case study showing market contrasts and opportunity zones
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXdD_9UAN4c

• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Suburban housing demand and second-home markets provide context for affordability discussion
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8

• Ep 128 – Luxury Yacht Edition – Examines high-end coastal living, helping frame affordability versus aspirational housing models
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh0epK9HnZU

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#Affordable #housing #models #workforce #housinginvestment, #PeterNeill #RonLockhart, #public-private #partnership #housingfinanceinnovatio #Connecticuthousing #Texashousing

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#AffordableHousing #WorkforceHousing #HousingFinance #PublicPrivatePartnership #GSPRealEstate #AvisonYoung #RealEstateInnovation #TexasMarket #HousingAccessibility #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast

In Season 4, Episode 133 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Long Island’s luxury market from the North Shore to the Hamptons with four Douglas Elliman standouts: Maria Babaev, Enzo Morabito, Tom Tripodi and Peter Halpin. They compare the Gold Coast’s historic estates, Hamptons dynamics, South Shore waterfront living, and the North Fork’s vineyard lifestyle to show how each submarket attracts distinct buyers and investment strategies.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk5Pe8scbcU

Related Episodes
• Ep 62 – What’s So Great About The Hamptons with Justin Agnello and Adam Hofer
Watch: https://youtu.be/fPHNAd20XjE

• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon 
Watch: https://youtu.be/orgdWcuPoGc

• Ep 34 – Darien, New Canaan & Westport: What Makes These Towns Special
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJVSdMMMrPI

• Ep 104 – Waterfront Home Design with Ryan Salvatore and Mary Burr
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39E88GPdR_U

• Ep 123 – Navigating the Changing Tides of Coastal Insurance
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdmsmrc3Q9g

• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show with Jared LeFrenais and Lee Solomon
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8

Keywords
#LongIsland #luxuryrealestate #Hamptonsmarket #NorthForkvineyards #GoldCoast #estates #SouthShore #waterfront #LongIslandCity #development #coastalinsurance #NewYork #luxurybuyers #NewYorkregion

Hashtags
#LongIslandRealEstate #Hamptons #NorthFork #GoldCoast #SouthShore #WaterfrontHomes #LIC #CoastalInsurance #LuxuryRealEstate #BoroughsAndBurbs #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

In Season 4, Episode 132 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Philip Gorrivan, author of Authentic Interiors, Rooms That Tell Stories, and DJ Carey, Editorial Director of C&G Media Group and Editor in Chief of CTC&G. They discuss how authentic design, narrative, and material choices shape the mood of a home and influence luxury buyer perception.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7XmW2375R4

Related Episodes
• Ep 133 – The Long Island Show with Maria Babaev, Enzo Morabito, Tom Tripodi & Peter Halpin
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk5Pe8scbcU

• Ep 154 – Decorate Like a Decorator with Meghan De Maria & Courtney Yanni
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CqdPlgrSo

• Ep 99 – Kips Bay Decorator Show House with Sergio Mercado, Roric Tobin and more
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFvWcAzOV4I

• Ep 43 – Benjamin Moore’s Color Expert & Top Designers Talk Color Trends
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF4QVT3VbrY

• Ep 157 – Does the Kitchen Make the Home with Bob Bakes & Eric Tchorz
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0

Keywords
#interior #storytelling #luxury #design #CTC&G #Cottages&Gardens #authentic #interiors #design #narrative #materiality #color #strategy #highend #residential, #luxurybuyers

Hashtags
#InteriorStorytelling #LuxuryDesign #PhilipGorrivan #DJCarey #CTCG #CottagesAndGardens #AuthenticInteriors #DesignNarrative #ColorStrategy #HighEndResidential #BoroughsAndBurbs #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

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In this episode, Roberto broadcasts on location from Saint Barthélemy (St. Barths) with guest Douglas Foregger of WIMCO Real Estate to unpack what makes this French Caribbean island a perennial draw for travelers, buyers, and investors. We go beyond the postcards—talking how people really live and invest on St. Barths, what the island feels like across seasons, and how beaches like Gouverneur and Saline differ from the lively scene around Gustavia and St-Jean. From travel logistics (ferry vs. puddle jumpers and that wild short-runway approach) to beach clubs and day-to-day rhythms, Roberto and Doug paint a practical picture of island life drawn straight from the ground.

For those eyeing property or a long stay, Doug and Roberto discuss villa rentals and seasonality (e.g., low season options around the $5k/week mark and December weeks often around $15k/week, with two-week minimums over Christmas/New Year’s), plus the realities of permitting and building on a mountainous, highly regulated island. They touch on construction budgets and how indoor square footage understates the cost of generous outdoor living areas; Doug notes that serious builds can reach the four- to low-seven-figure range and that locals often prefer purchasing land with a permit in hand to avoid uncertainty. If you’re weighing when to go, where to stay, or whether to buy, this is your field guide to St. Barths—equal parts lifestyle and hard-nosed real estate.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp7aUUmN0OA. YouTube

Links & Social

• Guest: WIMCO Real Estate – https://www.wimcorealestate.com • Douglas Foregger (LinkedIn) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-foregger-054291b/

• Hosts: John Engel (IG) – https://www.instagram.com/jengel199/ • Roberto Cabrera (IG) – https://www.instagram.com/rcabrera1/ • John Engel (LinkedIn) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jengel/ • Roberto Cabrera (LinkedIn) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-cabrera-4619845/

Related Episodes (international focus)

• “We’ll Always Have Paris” | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 115. YouTube

• Navigating the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 111. YouTube

• Exploring Portugal | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 144. YouTube

• Dubai Real Estate | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 161. YouTube

• Is Panama Really for Sale? | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 170. YouTube

Keywords: #StBarths #realestate #SaintBarthélemy #villas #St-Barth #rentals #French #Caribbeanproperty #island #permitting #Gustavia #Gouverneur #Saline #WIMCO 

In this deep-dive on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Sheri Koones, David Melton, and Christine Osterwalder to unpack what’s really driving the ADU movement—and how homeowners, builders, and municipalities can get it right. We cover the policy backbone in California (why the state guarantees approval of at least one 800-sq-ft ADU with 4-ft side/rear setbacks, regardless of lot coverage and FAR), how owner-occupancy rules were removed statewide (and what that means for financing and operations), and the new opt-in pathway for separate ADU sales via condominium maps—plus where local adoption is actually happening.

From there, the panel gets practical: designing within 800 sq ft without feeling cramped (programming, daylighting, storage, and outdoor “rooms”); factory-built and panelized options to compress schedule and control cost; budget ranges and the line items that bust them (sitework, utilities, access, and permitting); and use cases—from multigenerational housing and caregiver suites to rental income and neighborhood infill. We also scan how other states are following California’s lead, where the bottlenecks still are (parking, height, and discretionary review), and how to position an ADU for long-term value instead of just short-term rent.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr4cwgY2-FA
Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/e/boroughs-burbs-130-adus-the-perfect-housing-solution/

Links & Social
Guests:
• Sheri Koones — https://www.sherikoones.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-koones-1966a55/
• David Melton (ATL ADU CO) — http://atladuco.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-melton-61a0919/
• Christine Osterwalder (Unity Homes) — https://unityhomes.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineosterwalder/

Hosts:
• John Engel — IG: https://www.instagram.com/jengel199/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jengel/
• Roberto Cabrera — IG: https://www.instagram.com/rcabrera1/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-cabrera-4619845/

Related Episodes:

• Boroughs & Burbs 131 — Luxurious St. Barths

• Boroughs & Burbs 115 — “We’ll Always Have Paris”

• Boroughs & Burbs 161 — Dubai

• Boroughs & Burbs 144 — Exploring Portugal

• Boroughs & Burbs 170 — Is Panama Really for Sale?

Keywords: #ADU #accessorydwellingunit #smallhomes #prefab #panelizedconstruction #800sqft #California #ADUlaw #owner-occupancy #condo-ization #multigenerationalhousing #rentalincome #UnityHomes #ATLADUCO #SheriKoones.