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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 Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 147 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Melanie Calder Russo of Calder Design Group, Alexander Gorlin of Alexander Gorlin Architects, and Vincent Di Salvo of Di Salvo NYC. They explore how close collaboration between designers, architects, and builders enhances luxury real estate—highlighting shared vision, referral synergy, and seamless workflow across high-end build projects.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUBwng89hI4A
• Ep 190 – Large Luxury Renovation Projects – Teams led by Di Salvo, Berman, McCarthy, and Ben-Isvy on transforming historic luxury homes.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I05WTKy7nA
• Ep 193 – Making Your Home Zen with Deanna Hains, Mike Lubin & Katie Lydon – Katie Lydon explores how lighting, scent, and spatial design foster emotional harmony in luxury interiors.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAOcBmhzHbk
• Ep 99 – Kips Bay Decorator Show House – Designers Sergio Mercado and Roric Tobin, along with top agents, showcase the high-impact collaboration behind this iconic NYC design event.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3G7CH2D3oE
• Ep 43 – Benjamin Moore's Color Expert & Top Designers Talk Color Trends – Real estate and design professionals discuss how commercial color decisions influence luxury staging.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF4QVT3VbrY
• Ep 157 – Does the Kitchen Make the Home? with Bob Bakes & Eric Tchorz – How built-in design features and cabinetry integration inform architectural luxury design.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0
• Ep 160 – Gilded Age in New York with Phillip James Dodd – Classic design and architectural legacy of historic New York as inspiration for today’s luxury interiors.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFpgVldSu-Y
Keywords
#designer #architect #builder #collaboration #luxurybuild #partnerships #integrated #realestateteams #high-endconstructionstrategy
Hashtags
#ArchitectureDesignBuild #MelanieCalderRusso #AlexanderGorlin #VincentDiSalvo #LuxuryConstruction #DesignCollaboration #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #BoroughsAndBurbs

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In Season 4, Episode 146 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Sally Daley of Douglas Elliman in Florida. Together they deliver a comprehensive mid‑year review across luxury markets in Florida, Connecticut, and New York City—covering pricing shifts, migration trends, and emerging buyer behavior patterns for the rest of 2024.
Related Episodes
• Ep 58 – The Big Boston Show
Highlights luxury dynamics in Boston suburbs, Wellesley, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XULB-BgsCOI
• Ep 59 – The Fire Island Show – Insight into how seasonal coastal markets affect regional luxury real estate demand
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLP3hgbj5Ow
• Ep 33 – The Current Market
Scott Hobbs discusses team-led New England trends and how top firms operate regionally.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19AoCgJudT0
• Ep 91 – Teams That Dominate
Insights into how brokerage teams outperform through leadership, structure, and branding.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJqqmnzTcA
• Ep 105 – The Best of Boston Isn’t in Boston
Focuses on high-end suburban markets like Weston and coastal enclaves near Boston.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk8-tNIzCwM
Keywords
#mid-year #marketreport #VeroBeach #DouglasElliman, #Florida #realestatetrends #Connecticut #luxurymarket #NYC #summerforecasting #regionalteam #performance #buyer #migration #mid‑2024
Hashtags
#MidYearMarketReport #SallyDaley #FloridaRealEstate #CTLuxuryMarket #NYCSummerMarket #TopTeams #BostonLuxury #RealEstateLeadership #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #BoroughsAndBurbs

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Luxury Car Storage with Gigi Huang and Johnny Hatem Jr. | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 145
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Join hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera in Episode 145 of Boroughs & Burbs for a fascinating exploration of luxury car storage, a niche but growing segment of the real estate market. Guests Gigi Huang and Johnny Hatem Jr. from Douglas Elliman, dive into the world of high-end car collectors and the specialized facilities designed to house their prized vehicles. They discuss the unique demands of this market, from climate-controlled environments to bespoke security systems, and how these spaces cater to affluent clients in New York City and beyond. The episode also covers emerging trends, investment opportunities, and the intersection of luxury real estate and automotive passion. Perfect for car enthusiasts and real estate professionals alike, this conversation reveals how luxury car storage is redefining high-end property solutions.
🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud0N0G3lM-E
🔗 Related Episodes:
• Ep 187 – Los Angeles Right Now with Peter Hernandez and Kevin Krakower – Analyzing the luxury real estate market and high-end property trends in LA
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6AaNryUgPU
• Ep 161 – Dubai Real Estate with David Schmidt and Petri Mannila – Exploring the luxury property market in a global hotspot for affluent buyers
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnoL6jW-WsM
• Ep 148 – 1031 Crowdfunding with Edward Fernandez and Al Blecher – Insights into innovative real estate investment strategies
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K-w2L3f3qY
• Ep 139 – Designing NevelHaus with Drew Stuart and Josh Gelb – A look at architectural innovation in luxury urban living
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRsx2VzAEO0
• Ep 97 – Marbella: Playground of Europe’s Rich & Famous with Øyvind Olstad, Pia Arrieta, Peter Buresten, and John Brendmoe – Discussing luxury real estate in an elite European market
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2kO0s0O1uI
🔑 Keywords:
#LuxuryCarStorage #HighEndRealEstate #NewYorkCity #GigiHuang #JohnnyHatemJr #DouglasElliman #CarCollectors #BespokeFacilities #RealEstateInvestment #AutomotiveRealEstate #LuxuryMarketTrends #BoroughsAndBurbs

Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Boroughs & Burbs 78 || Talking New York with Vince Rocco
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
"Good Morning New York with Vince Rocco" was must-hear radio for most of the last decade in New York. The pandemic happened and Vince turned off his mic for two years. Now, he's back, tan, rested and ready with his new show "Talking New York Real Estate" that airs every Tuesday, the fastest growing show in the city.

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera invite you on a rich exploration of Portugal’s real estate renaissance. Joined by three experts from Knight Frank—Alex Koch de Gooreynd, Marta Espírito Santo, and Sofia Baptista—they unpack Portugal’s rise as a global property destination. The discussion tracks Lisbon’s spike in demand, The Algarve’s allure for second-home buyers, and national home prices soaring approximately 93% since 2010, with rents climbing ~33%. Portugal now ranks fifth in EU housing growth, defying broader eurozone trends. From Golden Visa incentives to investment hotspots and seasonal demand, this episode illuminates the drivers behind Portugal’s property boom. YouTube+2boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+2iVoox+2
🎥 YouTube Link:
Boroughs & Burbs 144 Exploring Portugal YouTube+3YouTube+3boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+3
🔗 Related Episodes:
• Ep 143 – The Bronx Show – Local insights and market trends in Bronx real estate
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBkjBQBFx6A YouTube+4YouTube+4iVoox+4
• Ep 141 – 3D Printed Homes – A deep look at futuristic modular design and its impact on housing affordability and sustainability
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnTIY3X6UQg YouTube+2YouTube+2YouTube+2
• Ep 142 – The Full Fee Agent in 2024 – Agent Steve Shull discusses negotiation methods and value-driven pricing strategies reshaping agent-client dynamics
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZItt9pHFj8 YouTube+1YouTube+1
🔑 Keywords:
Portugal real estate, Lisbon housing, Algarve second homes, Knight Frank Portugal, international investment, Golden Visa Portugal, EU property growth, rental market trends, European luxury homes, market recovery, regional hotspots
#️⃣ Hashtags:
#PortugalRealEstate #LisbonHousing #AlgarveHomes #KnightFrank #InternationalBuyers #GoldenVisa #HousingMarketGrowth #RentalTrends #EuropeanProperty #LuxuryRealEstate #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera take listeners into the heart of Bronx real estate with guests Orion Jones (The Real Deal) and Sharene Long with De’Janai Brown from Douglas Elliman. This episode uncovers migration‑driven demand, valuation trends, and emerging Bronx neighborhoods attracting investment. They break down pricing shifts, rental dynamics, and strategic development initiatives reshaping property opportunities—from transit‑oriented corridors to creative adaptive reuse. A must‑listen for anyone interested in the next frontier of NYC’s evolving market.
🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBkjBQBFx6A
🔗 Related NYC Episodes:
• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show – Jared LaFrenais & Lee Solomon discuss shifting buyer demographics and design trends across Brooklyn
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8
• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon – How LIC pricing and demand have transformed post‑Amazon development
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc
• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Not NYC proper, but regional second‑home trends often tied into NYC buyer behavior
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8
🔑 Keywords
#TheBronx #realestate #Bronxmigrationtrends #DouglasEllimanBronx #OrionJones #TheRealDeal #NYCneighborhoods #Bronx #pricingdynamics #transit‑orienteddevelopment, #Bronxrentals #emergingmarkets
#️⃣ Hashtags
#BronxRealEstate #NYCProperty #TheBronxShow #DouglasElliman #RealDeal #UrbanMigration #EmergingNeighborhoods #TransitOriented #BrooklynTrends #LICDevelopment #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast

Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome back Steve Shull, whose collaboration with Chris Voss on The Full Fee Agent reshaped his negotiation approach. The episode unpacks key strategies inspired by Never Split the Difference—like mirroring techniques—and how agents can confidently command full commissions. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, Steve illustrates how reframing value and leveraging psychology can transform agent-client dynamics and elevate career performance.
🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZItt9pHFj8 YouTube+15YouTube+15YouTube+15
🔗 Related NYC‑Focused Episodes from the Playlist:
• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show with Jared LeFrenais & Lee Solomon – Insight into shifting buyer demographics, design trends, and pricing in Brooklyn
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8 YouTube
• Ep 125 – Manhattan’s New Development – Deep dive into the pipelines and pricing of Manhattan’s latest luxury projects
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKLJOwMCxEk YouTube+6YouTube+6YouTube+6
• Ep 66 – Big Brokerage in the Big Apple with Richard Ferrari and Richard Grossman – Perspectives on large brokerage dynamics and NYC commission structures
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfbXEHGVwQ YouTube
• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon – How LIC’s market shifted in response to Amazon’s HQ2 news and subsequent redevelopment
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc YouTube+15YouTube+15YouTube+15
• Ep 120 – NYC End‑of‑Year Market Report – Annual overview of NYC pricing trends, inventory levels, and market resilience
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA YouTube+1YouTube+1
🔑 Keywords
#negotiation #strategies #ChrisVoss #realestatecommissions #NYCrealestate
#️⃣ Hashtags
#FullFeeAgent #SteveShull #RealEstateNegotiation #NYCRealEstate #BrooklynMarket #ManhattanDevelopment #LICInvestment #BrokerageDynamics #RealEstateCommissions #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast

Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera walk us through revolutionary advances in modular housing with Megan Gallagher and Emily Waldman of Douglas Elliman. They reveal the process behind Sunday Homes’ 3D‑printed residences in Marfa, Texas, covering everything from construction automation and sustainability to cost‑efficiency and design flexibility. From concrete layering to eco‑friendly material choices, the episode explores how this technology is reshaping affordability in luxury real estate markets.
🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnTIY3X6UQg
🔗 Related NYC‑Area Episodes from the Playlist:
• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show – Jared LaFrenais & Lee Solomon explore emerging buyer trends and design innovation across Brooklyn neighborhoods
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8
• Ep 125 – Manhattan’s New Development Market – A look at the changing pipeline of luxury developments across Manhattan
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKLJOwMCxEk
• Ep 66 – Big Brokerage in the Big Apple – Richard Ferrari & Richard Grossman on U.S. brokerage economics and NYC commission models
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfbXEHGVwQ
• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon – Examining how LIC transformed following Amazon’s HQ2 announcement and urban shifts in demand
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc
• Ep 120 – NYC End‑of‑Year Market Report – Annual deep dive into New York City’s pricing trends, inventory shifts, and resilience
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA
🔑 Keywords
#MeganGallagher #EmilyWaldman #Elliman #affordability #realestate #MarfaTexas #realestateinnovation #luxuryhousingtech #3DPrinting #3dPrintingHomes #3DPrintedHouse
#️⃣ Hashtags
#3DPrintedHomes #SundayHomes #ModularConstruction #DouglasElliman #RealEstateInnovation #SustainableHousing #LuxuryTech #AffordableDesign #MarfaProperties #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast #FutureHousing