Under All Is The Land

Under All Is The Land

Under All Is The Land features the brokers of ACME Real Estate, based in Los Angeles, CA, talking straight, no holds barred about the business of the real estate. Courtney Poulos, Silke Fernald, and Dominique Madden will provide news, tips, tricks, comedic relief and more. Whether you're in real estate, looking to become a sales agent or broker, or simply love to peek behind the curtain, this is your moment to get the inside scoop on the reality of real estate from a female POV.

Episodes

October 9, 2025 57 mins
This week, the real estate industry is buzzing with headlines: the FTC sues Zillow and Redfin over a $100 million rental syndication deal, NAR’s president urges Realtors to “remember who we serve,” Zillow and CoStar battle over copyright, MLS PIN secures final settlement approval in the Nosalek case, and Rocket completes its $14.2 billion acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group — instantly becoming the nation’s largest mortgage lender...
Mark as Played
ACME Realtors Courtney Poulos, Silke Fernald and Dominique Madden discuss the latest in real estate including competitive listings, plus pop culture topics Love Island, Meghan Markle and censorship.

Email #UnderAllIsTheLand podcast hosts at hello@acme-re.com or DM on IG @acmerealestate

Recommended by the hosts:
Break Up with Your Rental by Courtney Poulos 

Get More From The #UnderAllisThe...
Mark as Played
May 21, 2025 49 mins
Redfin and Zillow vs Homes.com and Compass? Where is NAR in this? Under All Is The Land hosts Courtney Poulos, Dominique Madden and Silke Fernald discuss the industry headlines as change and transparency keep unfolding! Plus, some social commentary on everything from Diddy to baby dolls. Join us as we have a giggle and try to get through it!


Recommended by the Hosts:
Zillow
Mark as Played
February 28, 2025 49 mins
Under All Is The Land hosts Courtney Poulos, Dominique Madden and Silke Fernald discuss the awkward start to 2025, set intentions, and get the year off to a late start! The nation is experiencing change, are you uncomfortable? How are you setting your intentions? What observations are you making about where you are with work/life balance, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with yourself? Is it time to go back to flip phones?...
Mark as Played

Jackie Vaisman from Go ADU and the UAITL hosts chat in-depth about the recent  Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) boom. Join us as we decode the complexities, demystify the legal jargon, and provide expert insights to empower homeowners, investors, and real estate enthusiasts alike. Whether you're considering building an ADU or simply want to stay informed on the latest legislative changes, this episode truly delivers. Tune i...
Mark as Played
Founder of Mortgage Black, Sam Batayneh, chats interest rates, real estate inventory, and creative options available for homebuyers. Ignore the headlines, and listen to this industry professional share his insights. Join us for this exciting episode, share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe to Under All is the Land for more timely and insightful content. 

Email #UnderAllIsTheLand podcast host...
Mark as Played
Title: 🏠 "Under All is The Land: Exposing Real Estate Scammers - Spotting the Red Flags" 🚩

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Under All is The Land," your go-to podcast for all things real estate! In today's episode, our esteemed hosts Courtney Poulos, Dominique Madden, and Silke Fernald dive deep into the murky waters of real estate scams, unraveling the tactics and tricks used by fraudsters in the industry....
Mark as Played
Judge, Jury, and Mindset! The Ripple Effect of Sitzer Burnett and Strategies for a Knockout Mindset w/Eddie Arrazola


🎙️ Kick off Season 5 of "Under All is The Land" with a powerful start! This premier episode takes a deep dive into one of the most significant legal happenings in real estate and taps into the game-changing mindset tactics from a renowned mindset coach.


🏢 Segment 1: The Sitzer Burn...
Mark as Played
Do contracts EVEN matter anymore? The MLS PIN, a New England MLS, has settled a commission lawsuit, a lawsuit which was brought against them for supposedly following the rules of NAR. That’s right! Sellers in this lawsuit apparently don’t feel they should be forced to pay buyer agents. Well, NAR requires us to put listings in the MLS which means cooperating commission…who pays it is written into the listing agreement that the ...
Mark as Played
Building wealth through real estate can look vastly different than what you imagine. What about using your real estate investments and depreciation as a way of reducing your Federal income taxes? We’re chatting with Mike Ealy, an apartment and hotel investor, social media influencer, coach, and overall genius (in our opinion!) Mike Ealy has been investing in real estate since 1999, lost it all, and made it all back. He now own...
Mark as Played
Listen up! We’re chatting with Shellown Persaud Carey, an out-of-state real estate investing expert! She’s sharing how she got started in real estate investing, the resources that motivated her, how she picks projects and opportunities for smaller dollar investing. We call it microinvesting, she calls it a 10% return on minimum investment - that’s double your high interest savings account!

Email #UnderAllIsTheLand pod...
Mark as Played
Are you missing out on great houses in great neighborhoods because of your misconceptions? Do you find yourself asking questions to real estate agents at open houses that aren’t *really* what you mean to ask? Get yourself educated on bias, what it looks like in real life, what drives real estate agents nuts, and see if you may be missing out on some awesome homes because you are limiting yourself with preconceived notions on c...
Mark as Played
Are short term rentals still a thing? Interested in learning how to make passive income from Airbnb and other platforms? Short-term rental coach and HGTV Alum Marilynn Taylor is going to show you how to set your business up right! With a background in real estate investing, interior design, DIY-er expert, and super-star host herself, Marilynn Taylor has the insights you’ll need to be a success! Let the agents find the home, an...
Mark as Played
Protecting your materials, especially your assets (hello, real estate) is so essential, but can be extremely overwhelming and complex. You can’t take it with you, so make sure you can pass your belongings down to your loved ones (hello generational wealth). We’re here to break life insurance down with Shameka Brown, a Financial Services Agent with New York Life. Prior to working in the finance industry, Shameka dedicated 15 ye...
Mark as Played
Do you want to be rich? But don’t want to lose your soul? Is it in your stars? Some of us were taught money is evil, and that having too much money is bad. Well, we’re here to say, money is a tool, and money is a mindset. We’re speaking with Jenn Hirsch of Soulful Wealth, and her goal is to make you rich. Her mystical skills, coupled with her Wharton MBA, allows her clients to adapt to the ever-changing financial landscape. We...
Mark as Played

The ladies of Under All Is The Land know how WEIRD the real estate market is. But the real question is WHO is winning? What makes an offer look good? (Clue: it's not a lowball). Which buyers are playing to win? Which sellers can successfully make their homes sell quickly and for top dollar? What agent habits are complete turn offs? Which agents are doing too much? We dish, we spill, we tell it how we feel it on Season 4 E...
Mark as Played
DEI and Fair Housing… Do you know the difference? We’re chatting with Farrah Wilder, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at CAR. Learn how she’s helping to change the history of real estate by embedding racial equity into the California Real Estate market. Check your bias at the door. This episode is extremely valuable for real estate agents, plus takeaways for the greater community. This episode ...
Mark as Played
We’re sure you’ve read Courtney's book "Break Up With Your Rental", and if you haven’t shame on you, get your copy! Now meet featured client and “Break Up with Your Rental” success story, Jessica Bertulis. Jessica is a successful television producer; some of her credits include:  CBS’s Big Brother, TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and she just finished working her 13th show for the Academy Awards/Oscar...
Mark as Played
This one's HOT and on TIME! Under All is The Land hosts demystify the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) situation and the future of the banking industry in real time with special guest, lender and CPA Doug Smaldino!

Want to know how it all affects your interest rates and what advices the pros give under these circumstances? Tune in!

 
More from Doug Smaldino:
Hillhurst Mortgage | Instagram


Book ...
Mark as Played
Everyone wants to go viral.  It seems like going viral is the only way to get noticed and possibly get your real estate biz going. We talk Chinese spy balloons, media, Youtube influencers with made up storylines and security vulnerabilities in our industry. Plus, Jose Prats, ACME real estate agent, IG phenom and Spanish house connoisseur tells us about his nonlinear rise on social. Everything that glitters ain’t gold. Get your...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.