Broker's Blueprint

In this week’s episode of Broker’s Blueprint, Nick and Martino break down exactly how to identify emerging real estate markets in Philadelphia—and how to protect yourself when investing in them.

They cover:
✅ Why areas like Kingsessing, Grays Ferry, and Port Richmond are heating up
✅ The 3 key data points to watch: permits, population, and absorption rate
✅ How Philly’s zoning laws and tax abatements are shaping future development
✅ The...

This week on Broker’s Blueprint, we flip the script with the guys behind Bricks & Risk, one of the region’s fastest-growing business podcasts. Hosts Tim Garrity, a real estate developer and broker, and Sean Mooney, an independent insurance agency owner, join Nick and Martino for a candid conversation on business, brand-building, and what it really takes to last.

With 50+ episodes under their belt, Tim and Sean aren’t chasing vanity...

In today’s volatile market, closing deals isn’t about charm, it’s about clarity. In this episode, Nick and Martino unpack how brokers, investors, and wholesalers can diagnose seller pain, overcome buyer hesitation, and navigate a landscape shaped by inflated expectations and rate uncertainty.

They share real deal stories—including contracts signed last week and dive into tactical strategies for both sides of the table:

• How to guid...

This week on Broker’s Blueprint, we sit down with leadership coach, entrepreneur, and real estate veteran Skye Michiels, whose journey from high school history teacher to national head of coaching at Compass Real Estate is anything but ordinary.

Now the founder of With Heart Coaching, Skye is on a mission to help entrepreneurs lead more fulfilling, purpose-driven lives without sacrificing performance. In this deep, high-impact epis...

In this powerful episode of Broker’s Blueprint, Martino sits down with performance coach, real estate entrepreneur, and Harvest Community founder Devin Dinofa to unpack how mindset, mentorship, and personal development can completely change the game—not just in real estate, but in life.

Devin shares his journey from growing up without a father figure to becoming a high-level investor, speaker, and coach with a multi-state real esta...

In this week’s episode, Martino Picariello welcomes new co-host Chris Tereo— Co-Owner of Philly’s #1 Real Estate Funder iFundCities —for a breakdown of how recent tariffs are shaking the economy and reshaping the real estate market.

They dive into the ripple effects of Treasury yield swings, inflation fears, and Fed uncertainty—and what it all means for mortgage rates, buyer behavior, and investment strategy. Whether you're a first-...

Want to understand how hard money lending, private credit, and alternative financing are shaping today’s real estate market? In this episode of Broker’s Blueprint, Nick Giganti and Martino Picariello sit down with Chris Tereo, co-founder of iFund Cities, the #1 institutional hard money lender in Philadelphia.

Chris breaks down how real estate investors, brokers, and developers can leverage private lending to fund fix-and-flips, rent...

Success in real estate comes down to relationships, persistence, and strategy. In this episode of Broker’s Blueprint, Nick Giganti and Martino Picariello sit down with Joe Cleary, a seasoned real estate broker who has closed over $70 million in deals by mastering the art of cold calling, business development, and investment sales.

Joe shares how he transitioned from the delivery business to commercial real estate and multi-family in...

Want to close more real estate deals and master the art of negotiation? In this episode of Broker’s Blueprint, hosts Nick Giganti and Martino Picariello sit down with Phil Maisano, one of the most disciplined and results-driven agents in Philadelphia, to break down the secrets of top-performing brokers and how they consistently find, negotiate, and close high-value real estate transactions. 

🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

✅ M...

Is Philly’s real estate market finally picking up momentum? In this episode of Broker’s Blueprint, hosts Nick Giganti and Martino Picariello dive deep into the key factors shaping the city’s property landscape in 2025. 

With investor activity ramping up after years of stagnation, we discuss why buyers and sellers are coming off the sidelines, how interest rates and inflation impact deal flow, and what Trump’s return to office could ...

Broker's Blueprint is a weekly podcast focused on trends, analysis, and inside information on the real estate market in Philadelphia and beyond.

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