From Real Estate to Real Life
& Everything in Between

We delve into the 2008 housing crisis, exploring 'liar loans' and adjustable rates. We uncover how easy it was to get a loan and the dangers of flex pay option arms, one percent teasers, and loan recasting, and how it led to payment increases. #HousingCrisis #2008Recession #LiarLoans #AdjustableRates #MortgageCrisis #FinancialMeltdown #RealEstateBubble #SubprimeMortgages #EconomicHistory #MortgageLoans

Life throws financial curveballs! Don't spend every dollar. Keep credit available for emergencies, like a new stove. Continuous practice, like golf, keeps your financial skills sharp. #FinanceTips #FinancialPlanning #MoneyManagement #BudgetingTips #SmartSpending #EmergencyFund #CreditCardTips #Finance101 #SaveMoney #FinancialLiteracy #WealthBuilding

Life throws financial curveballs! Don't spend every dollar. Keep credit available for emergencies, like a new stove. Continuous practice, like golf, keeps your financial skills sharp. #FinanceTips #FinancialPlanning #MoneyManagement #BudgetingTips #SmartSpending #EmergencyFund #CreditCardTips #Finance101 #SaveMoney #FinancialLiteracy #WealthBuilding

Tim Daley of Habitat for Humanity and Steve Gieringer of Neighborhood Housing Services join forces to tackle Berks County's housing crisis by transforming affordable housing into workforce housing that benefits both employers and employees. Their innovative approach bridges the gap between business needs and worker stability, offering homeownership opportunities that strengthen communities while addressing critical employment challenges.

• Housing has become an employment issue as businesses struggle to retain talent due to housing affordability challenges
• Habitat for Humanity has evolved to focus on workforce housing for those making $23-33 per hour
• Homeownership provides stability for families and benefits municipalities through increased tax revenue
• Neighborhood Housing Services offers unique financing solutions including down payment assistance up to 105% of property value
• Comprehensive education (50 hours) and seven years of post-purchase counseling ensures buyer success
• Creative financing programs developed during COVID continue to have 100% performance rates
• Both organizations are rebranding their work as "workforce housing" to accurately reflect who they serve
• Home prices in Reading have increased from $39,900 in the 1990s to $160-200,000 today
• Over 300 first-time homebuyers have been created through these programs in the last three years

To learn more, visit www.habitatberks.org and www.nhsgb.org.

#habitatforhumanity #neighborhoodhousingservices #NHS #thebradweismanshow #tbws2025

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Tim Daley of Habitat for Humanity and Steve Gieringer of Neighborhood Housing Services join forces to tackle Berks County's housing crisis by transforming affordable housing into workforce housing that benefits both employers and employees. Their innovative approach bridges the gap between business needs and worker stability, offering homeownership opportunities that strengthen communities while addressing critical employment challenges.

• Housing has become an employment issue as businesses struggle to retain talent due to housing affordability challenges
• Habitat for Humanity has evolved to focus on workforce housing for those making $23-33 per hour
• Homeownership provides stability for families and benefits municipalities through increased tax revenue
• Neighborhood Housing Services offers unique financing solutions including down payment assistance up to 105% of property value
• Comprehensive education (50 hours) and seven years of post-purchase counseling ensures buyer success
• Creative financing programs developed during COVID continue to have 100% performance rates
• Both organizations are rebranding their work as "workforce housing" to accurately reflect who they serve
• Home prices in Reading have increased from $39,900 in the 1990s to $160-200,000 today
• Over 300 first-time homebuyers have been created through these programs in the last three years

To learn more, visit www.habitatberks.org (https:/www.habitatberks.org) and www.nhsgb.org (https:/www.nhsgb.org) .


#habitatforhumanity #neighborhoodhousingservices #NHS #thebradweismanshow #tbws2025





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Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealEstateRealLife

Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

Renting is a common life step, but ownership provides stability in work and family life. Picking kids up from school and moving impacts their education. We discuss the importance of ownership. #RentingVsOwning #HomeOwnership #FinancialStability #FamilyBenefits #EducationalImpact #LifeChoices #RealEstate #HousingMarket #HomeBuying #PropertyInvestment

Tim shares insights! Housing transforms into affordable options, impacting employment. We explore the future of planning. Discover the drastic changes happening now! #HousingRevolution #AffordableHousing #FutureOfHousing #EmploymentImpact #RealEstateTrends #HousingMarket #CommunityPlanning #EconomicDevelopment #SmartHousing #SustainableLiving

Tim shares insights! Housing transforms into affordable options, impacting employment. We explore the future of planning. Discover the drastic changes happening now! #HousingRevolution #AffordableHousing #FutureOfHousing #EmploymentImpact #RealEstateTrends #HousingMarket #CommunityPlanning #EconomicDevelopment #SmartHousing #SustainableLiving

A District Attorney shares the chilling reality of making tough decisions amidst death threats against themselves and their family. It highlights the personal toll of prioritizing public safety. #DistrictAttorney #DeathThreats #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #CriminalJustice #SafetyConcerns #LegalSystem #ProtectOurDA

Kathryn Lehman's path from social worker to judicial candidate reveals a professional journey shaped by genuine concern for community welfare and justice. After witnessing courtroom proceedings while advocating for troubled teens, Lehman realized her calling extended beyond social work into the legal realm—prompting her to attend law school at night while maintaining her full-time position.

This unique foundation gives Lehman something increasingly rare in our judicial system: perspective from both sides of the courtroom. Having spent five years as a public defender before transitioning to nearly nine years in the district attorney's office, she brings balanced insight to her candidacy for Berks County Common Pleas Judge. As supervisor of the drug task force, she has prosecuted some of the county's most dangerous offenders, including securing convictions in the largest fentanyl seizure in county history.

What distinguishes Lehman's candidacy is her unwavering commitment to applying the law fairly while understanding the human elements behind each case. "When you are doing the right thing, you can't worry about those things," she notes when discussing difficult decisions, emphasizing that integrity must guide judicial action even when decisions might be unpopular. This philosophy has earned her bipartisan endorsements from prominent figures across the political spectrum, including District Attorney John Adams and State Representative Eric Weaknecht.

The primary election on May 20th presents Berks County voters with an opportunity to elect someone uniquely qualified for the bench—the only candidate with extensive trial experience for what is fundamentally a trial judge position. Consider supporting Kathryn Lehman, whose blend of legal expertise, practical courtroom experience, and compassionate understanding offers the balanced approach our judicial system needs.

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Kathryn Lehman's (https://www.lehmanforjudge.com/meet-kathryn?fbclid=IwY2xjawJH7QdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHe4FW-W_aAl02Conn67H_g5eaz4aBnneM1CCMlx22d5iKFyqTkbE6tAO5w_aem_A0xNV5mDWi1cnMzPsG2KLg) path from social worker to judicial candidate reveals a professional journey shaped by genuine concern for community welfare and justice. After witnessing courtroom proceedings while advocating for troubled teens, Lehman realized her calling extended beyond social work into the legal realm—prompting her to attend law school at night while maintaining her full-time position.

This unique foundation gives Lehman something increasingly rare in our judicial system: perspective from both sides of the courtroom. Having spent five years as a public defender before transitioning to nearly nine years in the district attorney's office, she brings balanced insight to her candidacy for Berks County Common Pleas Judge. As supervisor of the drug task force, she has prosecuted some of the county's most dangerous offenders, including securing convictions in the largest fentanyl seizure in county history.

What distinguishes Lehman's candidacy is her unwavering commitment to applying the law fairly while understanding the human elements behind each case. "When you are doing the right thing, you can't worry about those things," she notes when discussing difficult decisions, emphasizing that integrity must guide judicial action even when decisions might be unpopular. This philosophy has earned her bipartisan endorsements from prominent figures across the political spectrum, including District Attorney John Adams and State Representative Eric Weaknecht.

The primary election on May 20th presents Berks County voters with an opportunity to elect someone uniquely qualified for the bench—the only candidate with extensive trial experience for what is fundamentally a trial judge position. Consider supporting Kathryn Lehman (https://www.lehmanforjudge.com/meet-kathryn?fbclid=IwY2xjawJH7QdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHe4FW-W_aAl02Conn67H_g5eaz4aBnneM1CCMlx22d5iKFyqTkbE6tAO5w_aem_A0xNV5mDWi1cnMzPsG2KLg) , whose blend of legal expertise, practical courtroom experience, and compassionate understanding offers the balanced approach our judicial system needs.


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Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealEstateRealLife

Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

Public defenders face daily challenges, handling diverse cases and personalities. We explore their vital role and dedication to defending everyone, regardless of financial status. Thank goodness for their commitment! #PublicDefenders #LegalHeroes #JusticeForAll #CriminalJustice #Lawyers #Defenders #CourtCases #LegalAid #InnocentUntilProvenGuilty #EqualJustice

We share a journey from social work with teenagers to law school. See how tragedy sparked a passion for advocacy and a powerful career shift! 🔥 #LawSchoolJourney #Inspiration #CareerChange #SocialWork #LawStudent #Advocacy #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #LegalCareer #Transformation

Explore how home values often rise even during economic downturns. We reveal fascinating data from past recessions, highlighting the resilience of the housing market and why the 2008 anomaly is truly unique. Don't miss these key takeaways for future investments! #HomePrices #RecessionTrends #HousingMarket #EconomicInsights #RealEstateInvesting #MarketResilience #FinancialEducation #InvestmentTips #HousingTrends #PropertyValue

Discover how downsizing can improve your financial situation and living conditions. We explore the benefits of lower mortgages and the importance of comfort over cost, guiding you toward making a smart, satisfying move. #Downsizing #HomeBuying #MortgageTips #FinancialFreedom #SmartMoves #LivingComfortably #RealEstateAdvice #HomeEquity #AffordableLiving #HomeSweetHome

With rising rates causing panic, we're diving deep into the current housing market crisis. Join us as we clarify the differences between today's inventory issues and the 2008 financial meltdown. Get the facts you need to make informed real estate decisions. #HousingMarket #RealEstate #MarketTrends #FinancialCrisis #HomeBuying #Foreclosures #EconomicInsights #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyMarket #InvestmentAdvice

Explore how recessions can impact real estate and the economy differently. We discuss the misconceptions surrounding negative GDP and why current trends may not severely affect us. Understand the bigger picture and strategies to navigate economic cycles confidently. #RecessionInsights #RealEstateTrends #EconomicUnderstanding #GDPMyths #FinancialLiteracy #MarketStability #InvestmentStrategies #WealthBuilding #EconomyTalk #PropertyMarket

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Diving deep into the often misunderstood real estate landscape, Pete Heim and Brad Weisman (https://www.bradweisman.com) separate fact from fiction about our current housing market. This eye-opening conversation tackles the persistent confusion between today's inventory crisis and the 2008 financial meltdown, providing clarity with hard data rather than social media panic.

Discover why the mid-Atlantic region continues to outperform the rest of the country with a 0.8% value increase while western markets decline. The hosts unpack fascinating statistics about pricing strategy, revealing that homes sell for 100% of asking price in the first four weeks, but only 94% after 17+ weeks on market – making a compelling case for accurate pricing from day one.

Perhaps most compelling is their breakdown of how housing has performed through six past recessions, with values increasing in four of them, decisively debunking the myth that economic downturns automatically mean falling home prices. The episode also explores encouraging trends in the Home Demand Index (rising from 65 to 71) and interest rates declining faster than forecasted.

For baby boomers sitting on substantial equity and millennials eager to enter the market, this episode provides practical insights on timing and strategy. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply trying to understand market dynamics, this data-driven conversation cuts through the noise with expert analysis and actionable information.

Ready to make smarter real estate decisions? Listen now to gain the knowledge advantage in today's complex housing environment.


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Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealEstateRealLife

Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.