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Real estate: the ultimate game of risk and reward. It’s the biggest investment most people ever makeFortunes are won and lost every day. How do you stay ahead of the game? Who’s buying, who’s selling and why? You need an edge. Boroughs & Burbs. This podcast is your secret weapon, giving you the insider knowledge and strategies you need to succeed in the high-stakes and cutthroat world of real estate. The Boroughs are New York City.The Burbs are wherever you are: Connecticut, Austin, the Hamptons, Carolinas, Florida and beyond. From Palm Beach to Palm Springs, Manhattan to Malibu, we travel the country pressing the experts in every luxury market to expose the pain, find the deals, and occasionally predict the future. Don’t settle for mediocrity - tune in to Boroughs & Burbs Thursdays 3pm Eastern and start dominating your market.
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Renovate or Rebuild with Ryan Salvatore & Mary Burr | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 155
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
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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• Ep 47 – Mexico is Hot – Examining luxury investment trends and buyer migration to Mexico City
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• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show – Jared LaFrenais & Lee Solomon explore how buyer behavior and design trends are shaping Brooklyn
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8
• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Insights into second-home pricing and design influences in an affluent coastal suburb
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8
• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon – Post-Amazon market dynamics near LIC, focusing on new development and buyer repositioning
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc
• Ep 143 – The Bronx Show – A perspective on pricing, migration, and buyer demand in The Bronx real estate market
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBkjBQBFx6A
Keywords
#renovate #rebuild #Burr #Salvatore #Architects #Ryan #Salvatore #Mary #Burr #historic #luxury #homes #redevelopment #decision-making #architect-led #insights #realestate #investmentstrategy
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
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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• Ep 170 – Is Panama Really for Sale? with Melissa Darnay on international investment dynamics in Panama.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEWicJ9F-Q boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+2boroughsandburbs.com+2YouTube+2YouTube+15YouTube+15YouTube+15YouTube
• Ep 173 – South Florida New Development featuring Seth Mansfield & Chris Cox discussing luxury projects in Palm Beach and Jupiter.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd3vZ96hLR8 boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+3iVoox+3boroughsandburbs.com+3YouTube
• Ep 177 – Western Canada discussion with Randy Dyck & Zahra Jiwa on luxury and investment trends in Canada.
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• Ep 185 – Apartment Complex Investing where Dave Seymour shares strategies for building value in multifamily holdings.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotV6jeIFXQ Buzzsprout Feeds+7YouTube+7boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+7
• Ep 186 – The Chinese Market featuring Julia Jiang Hawkins & Charles Hawkins on cross-border investment patterns.
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Keywords
#interior #design #luxury #staging #strategy #Moss #DesignCT #MeghanDeMariaMossDesign #CourtneyYanniMossDesign #emotionalhomedesign #curatedinteriorideas #realestatestaging #luxurypropertydesign
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Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 153 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera speak with property management experts Matt Felner of Felner Corporation and Dylan Pichulik of XL Property Management. They dive into how best-in-class property management supports asset preservation, tenant retention, and the long-term growth of luxury real estate portfolios.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msq2yPdJVSU
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• Ep 181 – Mobile Homes & Parking Lots with Kevin Bupp — A deep dive into niche trailer‑park and parking‑lot investing strategies.
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• Ep 114 – Self Storage AIRS with Andy Egerton & Geir Tellefsen — Exploring self‑storage as a stable real estate asset.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGwlScHmWJE YouTube
• Ep 171 – Airbnb Investing with Derek Gisriel — Practical guidance for short‑term rental investing and guest experience design.
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• Ep 47 – Mexico is Hot — Examines Mexico City’s rise as a top destination for luxury buyers and international capital.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJ14M23VK8
• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT — Insights into pricing dynamics and buyer preferences in high-end second-home markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8
• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show — Jared LaFrenais & Lee Solomon discuss Brooklyn’s shifting buyer base and design trends.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8
• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon — Analysis of how development and buyer repositioning impact LIC pricing and demand.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc
• Ep 143 – The Bronx Show — Orion Jones & Sharene Long explore migration-driven demand and valuation patterns in The Bronx.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBkjBQBFx6A
Keywords
#property #management #expertise #FelnerCorp #XLPropertyManagement #luxuryasset #operations #tenantretention #strategies #realestatemanagement #podcast
Hashtags
#PropertyManagement #MattFelner #DylanPichulik #LuxuryAssetCare #TenantSatisfaction #OperationalEfficiency #RealEstateManagement #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #BoroughsAndBurbs

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Checking in on Chicago with Carrie McCormick | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 152
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 152 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with luxury market specialist Carrie McCormick, a top producer with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in Chicago. Carrie discusses current neighborhood pricing trends, buyer sentiment shifts, and design drivers shaping the evolving Windy City real estate landscape.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUm4AWzF8ns
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• Ep 67 – Everything’s Bigger in Texas – A look at luxury development and market positioning across Dallas and Houston suburban areas.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZleWK7JMoI8 YouTube
• Ep 184 – Boca Raton New Development – A deep dive into luxury pipeline projects and design trends reshaping Boca Raton.
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• Ep 118 – Paradise Coast, Naples Florida – Exploration of Naples luxury real estate, amenity preferences, and lifestyle buyers.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt--nVbmtMQ YouTube
• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Relevant luxury driver story for Greenwich-area markets and design-led suburban demand.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8
Keywords
#Chicagoluxuryrealestate #Chicagobroker #markettrends #newdevelopment #realestate #CarrieMcCormick #ChicagoRealEstate #LuxuryHomesChicago #ChristiesInternationalRealEstate #UrbanLivingChicago #ChicagoCondos #WindyCityHomes
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 151 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by luxury equestrian property specialists Robin Compagno and Sheridan Sturm of Douglas Elliman. They explore the unique considerations of buying, selling, and maintaining equestrian estates—from zoning and facilities to lifestyle and land values—in niche high-end markets.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iruCoGAOW8A
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• Ep 184 – Boca Raton New Development – Examines high-end pipeline projects and lifestyle amenities in Boca’s luxury market.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD5uuQRwIBQ
• Ep 118 – Naples Florida Market – Paradise Coast design trends, buyer demands, and luxury coastal aesthetics in Naples.
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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8
Keywords
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 150 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera present an in-depth discussion with distinguished Connecticut figures: Adam Thatcher of Grace Farms Foundation, Kirsten Reoch of The Glass House, and Nancy Geary of New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. Together, they explore how renowned architecture, cultural institutions, and community heritage establish Connecticut as a premier destination for luxury buyers and cultural-minded residents.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xejhVv5IJ4A
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• Ep 41 – Bess Freedman: Navigating Luxury Markets in NYC – Bess Freedman shares agent strategy and insights from high-end Park Avenue and Manhattan market dynamics.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41cC3wVpuyA
• Ep 76 – European Secrets? with Øyvind Olstad – Featuring Oslo-based perspectives on buyer migration, design trends, and luxury behaviors in Nordic markets.
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• Ep 88 – The Aspen Show – Examines Aspen’s ultra-prime residential trends, pricing models, and luxury lifestyle draws.
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• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – A look into Greenwich-area luxury dynamics, design-forward staging, and affluent migration patterns in Westport/Greenwich.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8
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#Connecticut #GraceFarmsConnecticut #GlassHouse #NewCanaan #culturalheritage #destinationConnecticut
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Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Evolving from a Top Team with Manny Sarkis | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 149
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 149 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Manny Sarkis, Co‑Founder and COO of the Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman in Massachusetts. Manny shares how his team scaled to become the state’s top producer—covering strategies around growth, team structure, market adaptation, and leadership in luxury real estate.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECoqJvOn9x0
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Highlights Wellesley, Nantucket, and the Vineyard market trends influencing Boston-area demand.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XULB-BgsCOI
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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJqqmnzTcA
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Connecticut-focused team strategies and consumer trends by Scott Hobbs, relevant to New England top teams.
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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19AoCgJudT0
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024
1031 Crowdfunding with Edward Fernandez & Al Blecher | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 148
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 148 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Edward E. Fernandez, founder of 1031 Crowdfunding, and Al Blecher, Managing Director at CBIZ Marks Paneth. They explore how combining 1031 exchanges with crowdfunding platforms is reshaping tax-deferred investment strategies for high-net-worth clients—covering eligibility, structuring, compliance, and financial operations.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUQNCfZbbyg
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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2qvtqKREvU
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