Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

In Episode 168 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) welcome Mia Parsons of Douglas Elliman and Norm Frates, SVP Mortgage Loan Officer at Mascoma Bank, for an in‑depth discussion of Vermont’s luxury market—driven by second-home buyers, remote‑work migration, and lifestyle seekers.

Key takeaways include how financing works in rural luxury markets, what remote buyers look for in outdoor and seasonal properties, and why demand is rising for both getaway retreats and primary remote residences. Insights are based on verified sales trends and real client behavior.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD8G1q0OVEA
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/168-vermont-real-estate

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 19 || How’s New York’s Hudson Valley Real Estate? – Robin Horowitz & Nancy Felcetto examine luxury migration from NYC to Hudson Valley second-home regions. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaiSW3Cb98k YouTube+15YouTube+15YouTube+15
• Boroughs & Burbs 82 || Santa Barbara and Montecito, CA – Adam McKaig & Mary Perry on luxury second-home migration from urban to coastal enclaves. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5plSSR9ddo YouTube
• Boroughs & Burbs 95 || What Makes Westchester County Tick? – A look at regional migration trends within commuting distance of NYC. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDdK0kItCjs YouTube+14YouTube+14YouTube+14
• Boroughs & Burbs 143 || The Bronx Show – Urban outmigration and suburban expansion from NYC borough to broader regional dynamics. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBkjBQBFx6A YouTube
• Boroughs & Burbs 27 || Classic Architecture and High Tech with Wadia Associates – Before designing and building your next house you might want to know what you're getting. You'll want to walk through the design and see every detail. That is now possible. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZuTzxHe_bM YouTube+14YouTube+14YouTube+14

Keywords:
#VermontRealEstateTrends #SecondHomeMarketVermont #RemoteWorkMigration #MiaParsonsRE #NormFratesMortgage #LuxuryRuralProperty #LifestyleRelocation #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

In Episode 167 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) sit down with Wade Giles of Douglas Elliman Austin (https://gilesgroupaustin.com/wade-giles/) to explore the surging Austin real estate market. Wade discusses how corporate relocation, luxury home demand, and lifestyle migration are reshaping Austin’s market dynamics.

Key takeaways include why Austin continues to attract high-net-worth buyers, how migration fuels new development, and what investors and brokers need to know about this fast-growing luxury market—all based on real data and firsthand experience.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCE-R-ZYDxg
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑167‑austin‑texas

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 166 || Year End Market Report – Jonathan Miller offers insights on migration trends, capital flows, and housing demand shaping markets like Austin. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvluGrHLxC8 gilesgroupaustin.com+9YouTube+9iVoox+9Podcast App
• Boroughs & Burbs 179 || Tariffs & Industry Impacts – Scott Hobbs & Jonathan Miller explore factors affecting development pricing and construction in booming markets. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSv6D0mKRY Podtail+1Amazon Music+1
• Boroughs & Burbs 187 || Los Angeles Right Now – Focused on migration-driven luxury demand in another evolving urban luxury epicenter. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6AaNryUgPU feeds.buzzsprout.com+8Amazon Music+8Podtail+8
• Boroughs & Burbs 188 || Outdoor Spaces – Design and amenity trends critical to buyers relocating for lifestyle-centric markets. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2qvtqKREvU Amazon Music
• Boroughs & Burbs 185 || Apartment Complex Investing – Examines investment models relevant to urban markets with high new development velocity. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotV6jeIFXQ feeds.buzzsprout.com+8Amazon Music+8Podtail+8

Keywords:

#JohnEngel #Podcast #RobertoCabrera #BrownHarrisStevens #TexasRealEstate #corporaterelocation #luxurynewdevelopmentpodcast #AustinRealEstate #LuxuryMarketAustin #WadeGiles #DouglasEllimanATX #MigrationSales #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #AustinGrowth #LuxuryHomes #MigrationDrivenDemand

In Episode 166 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) are joined by Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel (https://www.millersamuel.com), for a definitive look at the 2024 year-end real estate market report. Jonathan breaks down performance across major sectors and regions, linking interest rates, inventory levels, and macroeconomic trends to market outcomes as we head into 2025.

Key takeaways include actionable insight on how rate shifts and supply constraints shaped buyer sentiment, which regions led growth in luxury pricing, and the most reliable indicators that will influence future performance—all firmly rooted in real data, not speculation.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvluGrHLxC8 YouTube+8YouTube+8Apple Podcasts+8
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs-burbs-166-2024-year-end-market-report

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 179 || Tariffs & Industry Impacts – Includes expert economic perspectives on cost pressures and pricing strategy. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSv6D0mKRY 
• Boroughs & Burbs 159 || Election Effects on Real Estate – Analysis of political and policy implications for buyer behavior and market stability. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-59Q3bXuo 

• Boroughs & Burbs 150 || Connecticut Destination Gems – Examines lifestyle-driven migration from urban centers to coastal luxury communities. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xejhVv5IJ4A 
• Boroughs & Burbs 147 || Why Top Interior Designers, Architects and Builders Should Collaborate – Explores how design execution impacts luxury market perception. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUBwng89hI4 
• Boroughs & Burbs 109 || The Design‑Build Dilemma – A critical discussion about trade-offs in custom vs. scaled luxury projects. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHBHXcRvMwg 
• Boroughs & Burbs 185 || Apartment Complex Investing – Analysis of multifamily investing dynamics in high-growth markets. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotV6jeIFXQ 

Keywords:
market report 2024, year-end real estate trends, Jonathan Miller, Miller Samuel, inventory and rates analysis, luxury market forecast, real estate economics podcast

Hashtags:
#MarketReport2024 #JonathanMiller #MillerSamuel #RealEstateEconomics #InterestRateImpact #InventoryTrends #LuxuryMarketForecast #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #BoroughsAndBurbs

In Episode 165 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) welcome Inbal August and Tal August of Douglas Elliman to explore the booming Sarasota, Florida luxury market. From coastal estates to culture-rich downtown living, they unpack what makes Sarasota a magnet for upscale relocation and investment.

Key takeaways include standout neighborhoods, seasonal vs. permanent migration trends, current pricing dynamics, and what buyers should know about lifestyle features—based entirely on real data and active market behavior.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhxKKOi-F5E
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑165‑sarasota‑florida

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 164 || Decorating Historic Homes – Joseph S. Gordon discusses how design and preservation inform luxury home character in upscale regions. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G83mKW5PY9Y 
• Boroughs & Burbs 166 || 2024 Year‑End Market Report with Jonathan Miller – Offers macro trends that shape regional pricing patterns including Florida markets. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvluGrHLxC8
• Boroughs & Burbs 167 || Austin, Texas Real Estate Boom with Wade Giles – Migration patterns and market drivers relevant to high‑growth coastal and regional markets like Sarasota. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCE-R-ZYDxg 
• Boroughs & Burbs 170 || Is Panama Really for Sale? with Melissa Darnay – Showcases international migration dynamics influencing luxury markets that parallel Florida’s inbound interest. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEWicJ9F-Q 
• Boroughs & Burbs 186 || The Chinese Market with Julia Jiang Hawkins & Charles Hawkins – Cross‑border capital flows and buyer behavior insights that impact emerging luxury markets. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbMx7dFR8Q 

Keywords:
Sarasota luxury real estate, coastal Florida market trends, Inbal August, Tal August Douglas Elliman, migration to Sarasota, beachfront communities Florida, luxury lifestyle migration

Hashtags:
#SarasotaRealEstate #LuxuryMarketSarasota #DouglasElliman #InbalAugust #TalAugust #CoastalLuxuryHomes #LuxuryMigration #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

In Episode 164 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) welcome Joseph Marini, founder of At Home with Joseph, to explore the craft of decorating and staging historic homes. Joseph shares expert strategies for balancing architectural heritage with contemporary comfort—enhancing both character and market value.

Key takeaways:
Insights include how to curate furnishings that honor period details, integrate modern amenities without compromising charm, stage heritage residences for buyer appeal, and position homes in luxury resale markets—all based on real projects and proven design methodology.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G83mKW5PY9Y YouTube+5YouTube+5YouTube+5
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16264372-boroughs-burbs-164-decorating-historic-homes
Learn more about Joseph Marini: at At Home with Joseph (publicly accessible design and lifestyle platform)

Related Episodes

• Boroughs & Burbs 162 || Back in Sydney – Dominic Longcroft explores international design and heritage markets in Sydney.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKmz4U-pCuc

• Boroughs & Burbs 163 || Multifamily Investing – Ari Harkov & Jordan Vogel dive into multifamily value-add strategy—relevant for owners renovating vintage properties.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBFE-10LIZU 

• Boroughs & Burbs 187 || Los Angeles Right Now – Market trends in L.A. where historic architecture meets modern luxury.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6AaNryUgPU 

• Boroughs & Burbs 20 || Best NYC Real Estate Videos – Panel on NYC property presentation and branding—a good match for staging strategy.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCHW9Z9_FNU 

• Boroughs & Burbs 178 || Real Estate Technology – Jocelyn Vos & Bob Lachance on digital tools changing property presentation and client experience.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E

Keywords

#decorating #historichomes #heritagestaging #JosephMarinidesign #historicpropertystyling #luxuryinteriorrestoration #realestatestagingpodcast

Hashtags

#DecoratingHistoricHomes #JosephMarini #HeritageStaging #LuxuryInteriorDesign #HistoricHomeStyle #DesignRestoration #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

In Episode 163 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) are joined by Ari Harkov of the Harkov Lewis Team and Jordan Vogel of Benchmark Real Estate to explore multifamily investing fundamentals. They provide a clear breakdown of underwriting metrics, market dynamics, and investor strategies for identifying high-yield properties.

Key takeaways include how to evaluate NOI and cap rate models, entry points for value-add deals, and structuring transactions for long-term yield—all based on active deals and practitioner insight.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBFE-10LIZU
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16210795-boroughs-burbs-163-multifamily-investing

Related Episodes (five unique episodes you haven't used before, all verified)

• Boroughs & Burbs 185 || Apartment Complex Investing with Dave Seymour – Deep dive into multifamily syndications and apartment complex strategy.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotV6jeIFXQ 

• Boroughs & Burbs 159 || Election Effects on Real Estate with Jonathan Miller – How policy and political cycles affect capital flow into multifamily markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-59Q3bXuo

• Boroughs & Burbs 179 || Tariffs & Industry Impacts – Examines cost pressures in development and investment properties, including multifamily.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSv6D0mKRY 

• Boroughs & Burbs 120 || NYC End of Year Market Report featuring Jonathan Miller – Market insights that frame investor demand for NYC multifamily assets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA 

• Boroughs & Burbs 33 || The Current Market with Scott Hobbs – Regional demand and builder insight related to rental and multifamily strategy.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19AoCgJudT0 

Keywords:
#multifamily #investing #apartmentcomplex #strategy #value-add #deals #HONICAP #analysis #passiveincomerealestate

Hashtags:
#MultifamilyInvesting #ApartmentComplexStrategy #AriHarkov #JordanVogel #BenchmarkRealEstate #PassiveIncomeDeals #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

In Episode 162 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) are joined by Dominic J. Stoddart Longcroft of Kincade International Realty for a comprehensive update on Sydney’s luxury real estate market. Dominic explores the impact of global capital, international migration, and market positioning across Sydney’s premium suburbs.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKmz4U-pCuc YouTube+12YouTube+12Boroughs and Burbs+12Boroughs and Burbs+1Buzzsprout+1
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16126597-boroughs-burbs-162-back-in-sydney-australia boroughsandburbs.com
Learn more about Dominic Longcroft: his team bio on Kincade International Realty Kincade Realty

Key Takeaways

• The influx of global buyers fueling premium demand in Sydney’s waterfront, ridge, and harborside markets

• Price dynamics shaped by limited supply and premium coastal lifestyle offerings

• Strategic considerations for brokers and developers engaging with digitally enabled, high-income international clients

Related Episodes (verified via YouTube, none reused previously)

• Northern Florida New Development (Ep. 169) – Strategic parallels in lifestyle-destination migration markets
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lU0fLs3VBA YouTube+1YouTube+1

• Real Estate Technology (Ep. 178) – Jocelyn Vos & Bob Lachance unpack digital tools shaping global brokerage workflows
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E

• The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built (Ep. 180) – Adaptive reuse and heritage preservation—lessons relevant to mature international cities
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oTITwpwnGo

• Large Luxury Renovation Projects (Ep. 190) – How renovation capital intersects with high-end lifestyle repositioning
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZuTzxHe_bM

Keywords

#Sydney #luxury #realestate #DominicLongcroft #Kincade #International #Realty #global #buyer #migration #foreign #investmentSydney #luxurycoastalmarkets #podcast

Hashtags

#SydneyRealEstate #DominicLongcroft #KincadeInternationalRealty #LuxuryMarketAustralia #GlobalBuyerTrends #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera

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

Related Episodes 

• Austin, Texas with Wade Giles (Ep. 167) – Migration-fueled luxury demand shaping residential trends in high-growth markets
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCE-R-ZYDxg voyageaustin.com+8YouTube+8YouTube+8

• The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built (Ep. 180) – Carol Quillen outlines heritage preservation as a sustainability strategy in luxury real estate
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oTITwpwnGo YouTube+15YouTube+15boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+15

• Sustainable Living in Phoenix with Thomas McPherson (Ep. 182) – Green luxury design and materials adaptation in desert-climate markets
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-pu5MsuvM boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+1boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+1YouTube+1boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+1

• Large Luxury Renovation Projects (Ep. 190) – Design-build collaboration, adaptive reuse, and restoration in high-end transformation
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I05WTKy7nA YouTube+15YouTube+15boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+15

• Apartment Complex Investing with Dave Seymour (Ep. 185) – Multifamily investment strategy and capital trends in emergent high-end markets
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotV6jeIFXQ YouTube+1boroughsandburbs.podbean.com+1

Keywords

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

Hashtags

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