A spirited and insightful conversation with two thoughtful leaders who talk about the art of being human. The conversation is often wrapped in the context of business practices with a desire to help the listener discover freedom and truth, live authentically and create a rippled effect of good. Matt and Adam believe there is a magic and gift that exists in each one of us and their passion is the exploration and discovery through conversation that takes many twists and turns. From business pr ...
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Matt Hudson brings you rapid-fire conversation about the Colorado real estate market and the macro-economic and geopolitical forces influencing market trends.
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Rise Of The Professional Show | October 7th, 2024
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22:57Every week, Matt Hudson analyzes the current Colorado housing market in regards to economic impact and current buyer/seller conditions, and gives perspective on what you can/should expect if you're selling your home, or looking to buy one. This week he also gives a glimpse of what the future will look like per the conditions for 2025, and how you'l…
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National Association of Realtors Class-Action Lawsuit Proposed Settlement
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18:19In this consumer focused conversation, Matt Hudson and Mike Aden (Employing Broker at Colorado Home Realty) discuss the proposed settlement of the 6 year class-action lawsuit which, amongst other things claims that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is complicit in required practices by members that contributed to price fixing. Mike and Mat…
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Hyper-Local Real Estate and Consumer Debt Driving Only Two Choices
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39:59The January Producer Price Index inflation report released in February effectively eliminated the Federal Reserve from beginning the decline of banking rates this spring, which caused a market reaction that drove mortgage rates higher. This upward movement of mortgage rates has tempered buyer activity year to date, but we still see real estate pric…
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Year to Date Analysis of Colorado Real Estate
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31:21The Colorado Real Estate market seems to be playing out as we predicted. However, the US economy and in particular the jobs market is showing more robust signs than most expected. US GDP growth expectations far outweighs any signs of recession and the byproduct is the Federal Reserve pausing on lowering interest rates due to persistent inflation co…
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In this episode Matt Hudson and Adam Hebener share analysis of what occured in the 2023 Colorado real estate market and predictions for 2024. Wanting to know what is happening to the value of your home? Trying to answer the questions should I sell and buy this spring? Gain some practical advice as you think about your personal desires and hopes wit…
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Real Estate Optimism and a Busy Spring Coming 2024
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42:37Too many industry "experts" are saying a real estate crash is on the way. Matt and Adam simply believe these other experts are wrong. Interest rates are likely to be coming down and have markedly since recording this episode, The Federal Reserve appears to be changing direction as a result of economic and labor market reporting, and at home in the …
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Important Updates and Guidance Regarding Colorado Real Estate, Interest Rates and Economy
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30:15This episode was recorded only days before the most recent war in Isreal began. Matt and Adam discuss the necessity of some "black swan" event occuring to shift the US economy, such as a another pandemic, lock downs, or war. We don't know that war in Isreal will lead to a major social or economic event in the United States. But we can see that cond…
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The Unstoppable Force Meets The Immovable Object
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44:33The Colorado economy is strong and the real estate market remains healthy for reasons we've discussed in the past, even though volume of activity is as low as we've ever seen for a population of this size. However, there is a market condition Matt and Adam discuss in this Podcast that cannot be ignored. They make reference to the physics question, …
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Success with Sellers-For Professionals Only
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1:27:57Join Matt Hudson and guest, Patrick Laurienti for this lively, entertaining, thoughtful and deeply informative conversation tailored specifically to real estate professionals helping sellers in this market. Matt and Patrick discuss truth, setting expectations, communuication, humility, the concept of attachment, pricing homes, property preparation …
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2023 Mid-Year Colorado Real Estate Update
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31:12In this episode we affirm for the listener that we are right on track with expected 2023 real estate market conditions. Our only miss was anticipating interest rates to hit the mid to high 5% range, as we currently sit closer to 7% on a 30 year fixed. There are two reasons for higher interest rates, which we address in this episode along with curre…
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Strong Colorado Real Estate Market. Where are the landmines?
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36:09Year to date, the Colorado real estate market has done exactly what we expected. Property value appreciation, slight decline of interest rates, strong buyer activity and lower volume in the market overall. The question on every consumers mind is, should I buy and sell real estate right now? Or, is there some future moment I should wait for? In this…
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Real Estate Market and Economic Update April 2023
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47:43Matt and Adam discuss how the Colorado (And National) real estate market is evolving with higher interest rates, bank failures, federal reserve posture and some economic factors they've been tracking that are indicative of US economic recession. Spoiler alert, the Colorado real estate market is strong and appreciating and other than the typical sea…
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Is Real Estate and Mortgage Stable in the Face of So Much Chaos?
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40:09While the world seems to be crazy at the moment, Colorado real estate at least, seems to be playing out exactly as we expected this year. Inventory remains relatively low due to many homeowners content with their long term low interest rate and buyer activity remains relatively high even in the face of mortgage rates much higher than one year ago. …
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Market Matters: Hot spring real estate market coming, or already here?
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34:52Homeowners should expect a solid rate of market appreciation this spring. Sellers will be slower to the market keeping inventory lower and when they do list their home for sale, homes will be selling faster and in a growing number of cases, experience multiple offers over asking price. Buyers will need to get aggressive again and be very well prepa…
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Episode 7: What Holds Me Back and What Compels Me to Go Forward?
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1:02:44In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss the obstacles to action. As real estate professionals, if our role is not just to sell houses, but to impart and be the stewards of wisdom for the people we know and love to make the best decisions in their lives, what shifts of mind is it time to embrace? And what actions can we take that are true and authent…
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Market Matters: 2022 Reflections, and 2023 Projections
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11:54In the first Market Matters of the new year, Matt and Adam summarize the Colorado real estate market in 2022, their projections and reasons behind a balanced market in 2023 - in which homeowners will most likely experience a 2-5% rate of appreciation - and why mortgage interest rates will decline in the first quarter of the year. Matt and Adam also…
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Episode 6: Intimacy Can Be More Important Than Expertise
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1:17:42In this episode Matt Hudson and Adam Hebener delve deeper into the market conditions that might confuse a consumer. Things took a turn when Matt asked: "What advice or perspective can you share to help someone listening to this know how to approach their database?" Adam responded with one word 'intimacy.' You don’t need to be the expert at anything…
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Market Matters: Are We In A Housing Bubble?
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28:41Matt and Adam address the question, are we in a housing bubble? While buyer demand is greatly reduced due to the rise of interest rates, Matt and Adam make the argument that at minimum, through spring of 2023, the real estate market will remain strong. Matt and Adam briefly explain why housing inventory is likely to remain low, mortgage rates will …
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Market Matters: Is Now The Right Time To Buy Or Sell?
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38:14Our first episode of Market Matters delivers a 30-minute discussion on current economic, lending and real estate market conditions. We focus on how consumers should think about this market and assess whether buying or selling in wise for them right now. And, if so, why and specifically what has changed in how they need to be approaching this market…
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Episode 5: Mental Health and an "Edgy Conversation"
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2:15:10Matt and Adam talk about the mental health challenges many, if not all, experience from time to time. They propose a triad approach to understanding and treating mental health of circumstantial, physiological and spiritual. They then move into a quite edgy conversation of psychedelic drug use in clinical and non-clinical settings for treating menta…
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In this latest episode, we deliver a quick market update and a touch on the economy., before taking a deep-dive discussion into the concept of Truth. They assert that Joy, Freedom and Love cannot exist in your life, in a pure form, without Truth.By with Matt Hudson & Adam Hebener NMLS #377655
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Episode 3: Self Reflection To Identify Best Action
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1:32:23In this episode we touch on the mortgage and real estate markets as it relates to buyer and seller emotion today. We talk about building a culture within your community and, we make reference to international affairs and geopolitical happenings. The majority of the episode is dedicated to personal reflection. When you know what to do, in any aspect…
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This episode takes a deeper dive into the financial markets, monetary policy, inflation and international events such as the Nord Stream pipeline, which are influencing domestic conditions. This conversation culminates with a discussion of an individual's choice to be aware of these events as it relates to how they choose to live their life, engage…
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Episode 1: The Denver Real Estate Market and Where It's Headed
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1:28:54Welcome to Discomfortable with Matt and Adam, episode one. We introduce ourselves, a bit of our passion for why we are now launching a podcast, and start our journey together talking some real estate and mortgage industry specifics. Most episodes will not go this deep, or for this long on or about real estate, but it is valuable for industry profes…
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