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Feb. 24, 2025

Family, Finances & Finding Home: Living the Hoosier Dream with Josh J…

In this episode of Btown Real Property Talk , I sit down with Josh James—an IU alum, die-hard Hoosier, family man, and financial planner—to discuss what makes Bloomington such a special place to live, work, and build a future...

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Feb. 11, 2025

IU Professors Unplugged: Let's Talk Real Estate, Law, Family, and Bto…

Join me for a fascinating conversation with IU law professors Joe Tomain and Nick Almendares, as we dive into the intersection of law, real estate, and life in Bloomington. We’ll explore how internet law and fraud prevention ...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Retirement, Real Estate, and Belonging: A Rabbi’s Perspective on Bloo…

*Recorded on December 13, 2024 and co-hosted with Jordan Rothenberg. In this episode of Btown Real Property Talk , we sit down with Rabbi Ron Klotz, a beloved teacher, leader, and role model, to explore his journey to retirem...

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Jan. 10, 2025

Accounting for Success: Nelisa Lee’s Real Estate Journey and Insight

*Recorded on December 6, 2024 and co-hosted with Jordan Rothenberg. In this episode of Btown Real Property Talk , I sit down with my sister, Nelisa Lee —a powerhouse in the world of real estate and accounting. Nelisa is a sea...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Elevating Spaces: From Growth to Trends, Monstera Living Looks Ahead

🎙️ Btown Real Property Talk: A Year in Review with Monstera Living In this exciting in-person interview, Lance and Jordan sit down with Andrea and Olivia from Monstera Living to reflect on an incredible 2024 and look ahead to...

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Aug. 30, 2024

Fall 2024 Workshop Series #3 - Writing a Competitive Offer w/Jason Ja…

Welcome to the third episode of our mini-series on Btown Real Property Talk , part of our Fall 2024 Workshop Series! 🎉 This episode features an insightful interview with Jason Jacobs , a senior loan officer with Guild Mortgag...

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Aug. 28, 2024

Fall 2024 Workshop Series #2 - Market Updates & Working with a Lender…

Welcome to another insightful episode in our Fall 2024 Workshop Series, with guest host, Jordan Rothenberg, C21 Scheetz, where we bring you expert perspectives and practical advice to help you succeed in the real estate marke...

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Aug. 25, 2024

Fall 2024 Workshop Series - Market Updates & Downpayment Assistance w…

Welcome to our first installment of our Fall 2024 Workshop Series , where we provide actionable insights and expert advice to help you navigate the complex world of real estate. In this episode, recorded on August 8, 2024, we...

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March 19, 2024

From House to Home: Staging & Interior Design w/Monstera Living

Join Lance daSilva as he sits down with Andrea Connolly and Olivia Hall, the dynamic duo behind Monstera Living, a staging and interior design company taking Bloomington, Indiana by storm. In this episode of Btown Real Proper...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Answering Your FAQs about the 2024 Spring Market

In this episode, I tackle some of your most burning real estate questions about the spring 2024 housing market, providing insight on (a) when and/or should you buy a home, (b) the pros (and cons?...) to selling in this market...

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Dec. 5, 2023

How to Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis w/ Peter Iversen

Even if you're a two-income family making over 6-figures, finding an affordable home in Bloomington has become extremely difficult. A lack of supply of homes coupled with increasing demand has sent prices skyrocketing, and a ...

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Nov. 21, 2023

The Art & Science of Home Inspection w/ Richard Hull

After months of searching, you've finally found your dream home! But before you can close the deal, you have to do a dreaded home inspection. What if the inspector finds major problems that scuttle the deal? How will you know...

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Nov. 7, 2023

Investing in the Bloomington Airbnb Market

Bloomington already has a LOT of Airbnb rentals on the market. But if you're interested in becoming a local Airbnb investor, it's not too late! In this episode, Lance talks with Susan Goode (pronounced Goodie), a local Airbnb...

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Oct. 24, 2023

Managing a Contingent Offer

You're in the market for a new house, and you finally find the perfect one! BUT ... The offer you submit is contingent on selling YOUR house, so you have enough money for a down payment. And just when you think the house is y...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Why work with a Realtor?

Realtors often get a bad rap. At first glance, it might seem like they cash in without doing much to earn their commission. But when you take a closer look, you'll find that Realtors do a lot of work behind the scenes to help...

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Sept. 24, 2023

Meet Lance daSilva

Welcome to Btown Real Property Talk with Lance da Silva! In the first episode of his brand new podcast, Lance talks about how he got into real estate, what makes stand out in Bloomington's crowded real estate market, and why ...

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