Best Ron Scharf Podcasts (2025)

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Buyers are out in force again, but few homes for sale. Normal seasonality? 17:44

2+ y ago17:44

17:44

Interest rates continue their recovery, with rates in the 5-6% range, and we're seeing buyers out in force. There don't seem to be many houses for sale right now though. Also, we discuss three just listed single family homes in Brookline, and predict which one we expect to sell. FEEDBACK OR QUESTIONS? Email us! [email protected]** Accent Rea…

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New Year, but continued housing shortages continue to prop up home prices 18:14

2+ y ago18:14

18:14

Will overflowing demand for housing continue to protect the Brookline/Newton/Greater Boston market? It may be a New Year, but continued housing shortages may continue to prop up home prices.Despite what we've been reading in national news of a slowing market, the real estate market here seems to be following our typical seasonal trends. Buyers are …

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Winter is coming, interest rates are up... What's happening in Brookline real estate now? 27:35

2+ y ago27:35

27:35

You've seen the national headlines: interest rates are up, the housing market is slowing, and inventory is growing. What's happening here, in Brookline and Greater Boston? It's not a single story. In this episode we go through the numbers, discuss several specific examples that fall into different scenarios, and strategy for this new environment.FE…

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Interview with Brookline for Everyone co-founder Jeff Wachter 37:21

3y ago37:21

37:21

Fascinating interview with Jeff Wachter, co-founder of Brookline for Everyone (http://www.brooklineforeveryone.com/), a grassroots organization that advocates for housing policies that promote economic diversity, racial inclusion, and environmental sustainability in our town. Jeff Wachter (he/him) lives in Brookline Village with his wife and 3 chil…

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Interest rates rising, Stock market falling. What's going on with housing? May 2022 27:37

3y ago27:37

27:37

Interest rates are rising, stock market is falling. What's that mean for the real estate housing market in Brookline and Greater Boston? First, we examine some leading indicators in the stats. Then we discuss a number of new listings and "price improved" listings. 47 Kenwood St, Brookline, MA 0244687 Coolidge St, Brookline, MA 02446114 Sewall Ave U…

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Behind the curtain - an interview with Mike Yanovitch, former Deputy Building Commissioner 34:49

3y ago34:49

34:49

Mike Yanovitch is the former Deputy Building Commissioner of Brookline. This was a fascinating interview and Mike gives it to us straight, pulling the curtain back on how permitting and zoning work. Topics discussed include:- Why is Brookline zoning so complex? Does that inhibit building?- We ask about how the building department works. What's the …

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Accent Insights

Avi Kaufman & Ron Scharf

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Buyers are out in force again, but few homes for sale. Normal seasonality? 17:44

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New Year, but continued housing shortages continue to prop up home prices 18:14

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Winter is coming, interest rates are up... What's happening in Brookline real estate now? 27:35

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Interview with Brookline for Everyone co-founder Jeff Wachter 37:21

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Interest rates rising, Stock market falling. What's going on with housing? May 2022 27:37

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Behind the curtain - an interview with Mike Yanovitch, former Deputy Building Commissioner 34:49