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51 | Mark Burlison - Homestead Mortgage
Mark Burlison, owner and broker of Homestead Mortgage, is featured on this podcast to discuss his journey with the company and its progress. Homestead Mortgage, founded in 1997 by Dave Faul, aims to provide superior mortgage services. Mark joined the company in 2014, and in 2023, he took over ownership. Under his leadership, the company has expanded, offering more personalized and efficient services. We Discuss: · The commitment to service, speed, and continuous process improvement · Success is strong communication with real estate agents and clients, ensuring smooth transactions.· Technological changes, offering hybrid closings that allow documents to be signed electronically. · Two key factors in real estate transactions: cash to close and monthly payments· Homestead Mortgage’s growth in the number of employees and expansion to Arkansas Contact Mark: Website: Homestead Mortgage Office Phone: (409) 729-2810Mark’s Cell: (409) 344-1389If you have Real Estate questions or need recommendations for any real estate-related service, call Andy Hemmings at 409-658-3695 or email [email protected]
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50 | Ryan Canizaro - RTC Homes
Mr. Ryan Canizaro of RTC Homes shares insights about his journey in the home-building industry. Having started RTC Homes in 2014, Ryan is now a seasoned veteran in the home building industry serving all of Southeast Texas.WE DISCUSS· The importance of maintaining strong “REALTOR-friendly” relationships.· Industry challenges: fluctuating material cost during spikes of lumber.· Evolution of design in homes· Balance between custom and spec homes has shifted.· The gap increases between incomes and housing costs today.· Ryan’s new business venture: Flex Gym in Lumberton, TXTo Contact Ryan:Cell Phone: (409) 782-6766Email: [email protected]: rtchomes.tx.com If you have Real Estate questions or need recommendations for any real estate related service, call Andy Hemmings at 409-658-3695 or email [email protected]
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49 | Mike Hoover - Seacoast Surveyors
Mike Hoover, a seasoned surveyor with Seacoast Surveyors, has been surveying for over 30 years, starting his career in the late 1980s in Fort Bend County before moving to Crystal Beach in 2017. He works extensively in the Bolivar Peninsula area, an area prone to challenges like hurricane damage, which complicates boundary lines.We Discuss:Flood zones such as A zones (rising water) and V zones (wave action).Impacts of Coastal Barrier Resources Act (Cobra zones).Rich history of the Peninsula, highlighting High Island's significant role in the early 20th century oil boom.Boundary issues, resulting in replats.Dune and Beach OwnershipNew Development Challenges and Pushbacks If you have Real Estate questions or need recommendations for any real estate related service, call Andy Hemmings at 409-658-3695 or email [email protected]
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48 | Blaine Caillier - First Finacial Bank
Blaine Caillier, President of First Financial Bank's Southeast Texas Region, discusses the bank's values, services, and community focus. First Financial is a Texas-based, publicly traded bank operating exclusively in Texas. Blaine shares his journey at First Financial, from commercial lender to regional president and CEO of the Southeast Texas area.We Discuss:The “new form of bank robbery” First Financials’ blend between big bank and community-oriented approachFirst Financials’ Board of Directors role in loan approvalThe importance of a strong team and commitment to personalized service.Commercial Lending with plans to revitalize areas in BeaumontThe “Trump bump” and how it will boost the local economyTo contact Blaine for more information call him at:Office: (409) 670-9451 Cell: (409) 670-7158If you have Real Estate questions or need recommendations for any real estate related service, call Andy Hemmings at 409-658-3695 or email [email protected]
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47 | Lee Wheeler with Wheeler Commerical Real Estate
Lee Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Commercial Real Estate, has deep roots in Southeast Texas. His business here began in 1998, and he has built a thriving commercial real estate business. Before entering the real estate field, Lee served in the Marine Corps for 10 years, during which he gained interest in real estate, learning from an uncle who was also in the industry.We Discuss:Creation of Wheeler Commercial Real EstateCommercial real estate market in Southeast TexasThe history of the Santa Fe Depot, Lee's current office buildingLee’s involvement in multiple sales of the Hotel BeaumontOptimism about the future of the region’s economy If you have Real Estate questions or need recommendations for any real estate related service, call Andy Hemmings at 409-658-3695 or email [email protected]
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