Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation
Real estate: the ultimate game of risk and reward. It’s the biggest investment most people ever makeFortunes are won and lost every day. How do you stay ahead of the game? Who’s buying, who’s selling and why? You need an edge. Boroughs & Burbs. This podcast is your secret weapon, giving you the insider knowledge and strategies you need to succeed in the high-stakes and cutthroat world of real estate. The Boroughs are New York City.The Burbs are wherever you are: Connecticut, Austin, the Hamptons, Carolinas, Florida and beyond. From Palm Beach to Palm Springs, Manhattan to Malibu, we travel the country pressing the experts in every luxury market to expose the pain, find the deals, and occasionally predict the future. Don’t settle for mediocrity - tune in to Boroughs & Burbs Thursdays 3pm Eastern and start dominating your market.
Episodes
This week, Season 5, Episode #198 on Boroughs and Burbs, we dive into the intersection of healthcare, aging, and migration with Russell Barksdale, CEO of Waveny LifeCare Network, and Connecticut State Senator Ryan Fazio. Connecticut and New York face mounting challenges: rising taxes, high costs of living, shrinking housing inventory, and healthcare system pressures. Seniors—projected to grow by 57% in Connecticut by ...
In this episode #197, Season 5 of Boroughs & Burbs, we dive into the art of simplifying, decluttering, and maximizing value. Stephanie Radman of Mayflower Home Organizing shares strategies for creating order and balance in your home, from taming closets and kitchens to preparing properties for market. Then, Grant Panarese and Christie Spooner of Black Rock Auctions explains how auctions can turn excess belongings, estates, and ...
In Episode 196 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Jonathan Tuttle and Alec McElhinny of Land Play to explore why flex space development has become one of the fastest-growing segments in commercial real estate.
Jonathan and Alec share how these multi-use properties—blending warehouse, office, and retail—are transforming communities while delivering strong ROI for investors. They explain how m...
In Episode #195, we’re joined by Benjamin Watson and Vincent Yan of Douglas Elliman for a conversation about integrated planning and design services in real estate. From concept to completion, they guide clients through the intricacies of architecture, interior design, construction, and project management—often long before a home hits the market. We explore how their early involvement helps avoid costly mistakes, optimize layout an...
In Episode 194 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) speak with Willis Gay of Howard & Gay Insurance and Bernice Rodriguez of PURE Insurance about the evolving world of luxury home risk and property insurance in 2025. The episode focuses on how escalating construction costs, climate exposure, and regulato...
Zen Home Design for Wellness & Luxury Living – Hains, Lubin & Lydon | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 193
Discover how design, wellness, and real estate intersect to create peaceful, intentional living spaces. In Episode 193 of Boroughs & Burbs, we’re joined by three experts who help turn homes into sanctuaries:
🧘♀️ Deanna Hains – Founder of Zen Home, Deanna explains how scent, cleanliness, and energy awareness shape a calm ...
What do homebuyers really need to know about inspections — and why do standards vary between New York and Connecticut?
In Episode 192 of Boroughs & Burbs, we break down what makes a good home inspection with two industry veterans from both sides of the state line:
Stephen Gladstone – Founder of Stonehollow Home Inspections (stonehollow.com), Steve brings decades of experience inspecting homes across Connecticut. Learn about com...
In Season 5, Episode 191, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Dave Dubeau, founder and host of the Property Profits Podcast. A Canadian real estate investor, Dave shares his strategies for building wealth through content creation, capital raising, and smart investing.
Dave offers actionable insights into:
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How everyday people can use podcasting and real estate to scale their portfolios
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His process for sourcing oppor...
What does it take to pull off a large-scale luxury renovation? In Episode 190 of Boroughs & Burbs, the hosts welcome four industry leaders to unpack the complexities behind high-end transformations:
Vincent DiSalvo – Founder of Apple Podcasts+2Boroughs and Burbs+2Boroughs & Burbs+2
Matthew Berman – Founding Principal of the NYC-based architecture and design firm Architectural DigestWorkshop/APD
Explore Texas’s luxury real estate surge in Boroughs & Burbs Episode 189 with Benjamin Watson and Leon Trakhtenberg of Douglas Elliman Texas.
Learn why Houston is the new luxury frontier—from the neighborhoods attracting affluent buyers to the data-driven strategies powering new development success. This episode is essential listening for brokers, investors, developers, and anyone interested in where high-end real estate is hea...
In Boroughs & Burbs Episode 188, we dive into the evolving world of outdoor living with interior designer Amy Andrews. As homeowners and buyers increasingly prioritize terraces, pool areas, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, Amy shares how thoughtful exterior design adds both aesthetic and market value.
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How to design outdoor spaces that elevate lifestyle and luxury appeal
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The materials, lighting, a...
In Season 5, Episode 187 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Peter Hernandez and Kevin Krakower of Douglas Elliman for an exclusive analysis of the Los Angeles luxury real estate market. With decades of experience, Peter and Kevin discuss evolving buyer demand, neighborhood hotspots, investor strategies, and what’s driving activity in LA’s most sought-after micro‑markets.
They explore rising ...
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In Season 5, Episode 186 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Julia Jiang Hawkins and Charles Hawkins of Douglas Elliman for an exclusive look into Chinese demand for U.S. real estate. They explore cross-border investment trends, buyer preferences, and geopolitical and cultural factors shaping the evolving pipeline of Chinese capital into luxury U.S. markets homevaluation.elliman.com+6Douglas Elli...
In Season 5, Episode 185 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with multifamily investment specialist Dave Seymour of Legacy Alliance to explore the world of apartment complex investing. Dave shares his strategic approach to sourcing value-driven multifamily opportunities, managing risk, scaling portfolios, and navigating today’s market dynamics in 2025.
The episode dives into what distinguish...
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In Season 5, Episode 184 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Boca Raton’s luxury new development landscape with top Douglas Elliman agents:
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Bonnie Schwartz and Joanne Shaer of Glass House Boca Raton
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Katia Reisler of Tower 155 – highlighting boutique elegance in downtown Boca Raton
They unpack what makes each development ...
In Episode 183 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Stephen Kliegerman, President of Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing, to examine the complex world of Manhattan new development. With more than 30 years of experience and over $15 billion in residential development sales, Kliegerman offers expert insight into the trends, challenges, and opportunit...
In Episode 182 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Thomas McPherson, founder of Lukrom, for a compelling exploration of sustainable living in Phoenix. With Lukrom leading the charge in green building solutions, McPherson sheds light on the innovative approaches transforming both residential and commercial development in one of America’s fastest-growing cities ...
In Episode 181 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Kevin Bupp, founder of Sunrise Capital Investors and host of the Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow podcast. Bupp is a nationally recognized expert in mobile home park and parking lot investing, bringing over 20 years of experience to this conversation on alternative real estate strategies.
Key takeaways incl...
In Episode 180 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) welcome Carol Quillen, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for a compelling discussion titled The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built. Carol explores why preserving and adaptively reusing historic structures can be more environmentally efficient than new const...
In Episode 179 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) are joined by Scott Hobbs of Hobbs Inc. and Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel to analyze how rising tariffs and trade policies are impacting construction, pricing, and market dynamics in luxury real estate.
Key takeaways include the impact of import duties on material costs, how suppl...
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