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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Queen Team- your professional Texas Real Estate Agents.
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The Art Equation is a podcast from Now Be Here, where art historian and curator Patricia Ortega-Miranda and contemporary artist Kim Schoenstadt talk with artists, writers, curators, registrars, archivists, and more, about everything that goes into pulling off an exhibition and being part of the art world. Now Be Here is a fiscally sponsored arts organization, hosting a visual directory of women and nonbinary artists to develop opportunities and promote their work to wider audiences. www.nowb ...
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Ruby Lerner: Solutionizing and Success Methodology
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Join us for a conversation with the founding director of Creative Capital and longtime arts advocate Ruby Lerner! In this solo episode, Kim sits down with Ruby as she shares invaluable advice about how artists can build a stronger network of long-term support. Ruby draws on her long history as an arts worker and supporter, and shares resources that…
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Elizabeth Botten: Stories from the Archives of American Art
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In this episode, reference specialist Elizabeth Botten brings us behind the scenes at the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art. The conversation dives into Elizabeth’s path to working at the Archives, how deep archival research really works, and everything that goes into documenting, preserving, and accessing original materials from artists and a…
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Sala Elise Patterson: What We Take Forward
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Today, our hosts are sitting down with arts writer and cultural storyteller Sala Elise Patterson! The trio discusses the dynamic breadth of Sala’s practice, from experimental documentary projects and her work as a trustee of The Phillips Collection, to her path writing for outlets such as The Atlantic, Kinfolk, Harvard Design Magazine, Vogue, Briti…
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Julie Wolfe: Sculpture Conservators of the Future
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We're back at the Getty! Today, Kim is solo and chatting with Julie Wolfe, sculpture conservator at The Getty Museum. The pair discuss Julie's path to museum conservation, her book on Roy Lichtenstein's outdoor painted sculptures, and the realities of art couriering. Diving deep into the significance and evolving science of sculpture conservation, …
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Melissa Huddleston and Elyse Driscoll: Inside the Getty Research Institute Conservation Lab
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Welcome to the conservation lab! Kim and Patricia bring on two art conservators from the Getty Research Institute, Melissa Huddleston and Elyse Driscoll, to discuss their paths to becoming conservators, the excitements and challenges of conservation work, and some of their favorite objects in the Getty's collection. Melissa and Elyse offer fascinat…
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We're off to New York! Patricia takes us inside the 2025 College Art Association conference in New York City. Patricia and guest interviewees bring listeners through the experience of being at a conference centered around scholarship and teaching in the visual arts. Providing history, a summary of some of this year's speakers, and artist interviews…
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Netweaving at FRIEZE LA & Felix Art Fair 2025
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Welcome to LA Art Week 2025! Kim gives Patricia a rundown of her experience attending Frieze LA and Felix Art Fair. Including interview clips from surprise guests, our hosts break down the emotional landscape of this year's fairs. Offering thoughts on the relevance of the art fair model and where people from different art world backgrounds fit into…
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We welcome our first guest to The Art Equation! Los Angeles-based artist Lisa Diane Wedgeworth talks about the power of saying YES, her new suite of prints, and reorienting her practice after a life shift. In our conversation, we explore the challenges artists face in navigating their public personas as well as the fear and catharsis of change. Men…
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Art & Tech Series: Is Technology a Time Saver, or a Time Taker?
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Kim and Patricia sit down to talk about how artists and arts professionals use technology, and to what ends. We trace a line from the Sony Portapak to avant-garde film movements, feminist film theory to artists taking ownership of their archives, exhibition modeling, AI, cybernetics, and more. What effect does our tech use have on art itself, and s…
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How do you use your time? Kim and Patricia discuss daily routines, how artists and writers get into "the zone," studio habits, gallery exhibition planning, and navigating artist/curator conversations about the technicalities of putting on an art show. Join us to learn about the inner workings of studio practice, the work of research, and some conte…
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What inspired an art historian from Cuba and an artist from Chicago to start a behind-the-scenes podcast about the art world? Listen and find out! Our hosts sit down to chat about the origins of the podcast and share a bit about themselves. Hear their backgrounds and the story of how Now Be Here began. A great episode for first-time listeners and a…
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The Art Equation is a podcast from Now Be Here, where art historian and curator Patricia Ortega-Miranda and contemporary artist Kim Schoenstadt talk with artists, writers, curators, registrars, archivists, and more, about everything that goes into pulling off an exhibition and being part of the art world. Now Be Here is a fiscally sponsored nonprof…
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Your home needs to look its best for photographs when it comes time to sell. Here’s where you need to focus your attention when preparing. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access According to the National Association of Realtors, 87% of homebuyers start their sear…
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Selling your home is a complex process and nearly impossible to do on your own. Here are five advantages of hiring a Realtor to assist you. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access There are many benefits of using a Realtor when it comes to listing your home. Here …
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If you want to generate multiple offers for your home sale and pick the best one possible, listen to your Realtor when pricing your home and look at each offer carefully. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access As a seller, there is a way to be smart about handlin…
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How can you compete in multiple offer situations? Here are a few of our top tips. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access Today we’re going to talk about being a buyer in a multiple offer situation. Unless you really play your cards right, this place could easily …
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How is buying a new construction home different than buying a resale home? I’ll go over six important points today. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access There are a few things that every homebuyer needs to know about new construction. I’ll go over six of them t…
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There are four unexpected things that can increase your home value that I want to share with you today. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access There are four surprising things that may increase how much your home is worth. 1. How close your home is to Starbucks. …
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I have five more common buyer and seller questions I want to answer with detailed explanations. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access Here are a few more common questions I get from buyers and sellers ad my answers to them. I accepted an offer, but now I’m wonde…
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Paying down your mortgage is a great investment. Find out how to do it fast right here. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access Today, we’re going to talk about how your mortgage can be a surefire investment. Paying down a mortgage has long been viewed as a reliab…
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Today, I have five tips to help your home be more energy efficient this winter. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access Here are a few tips to help your home be more energy efficient during the winter: 1. Use earth’s natural heater—the sun. In the summer, it’s all…
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Today, I’d like to go over four costs you may have forgotten about when making your home buying budget. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access It isn’t cheap to buy a home these days, and I’m not just talking about the price of the home itself. Unexpected out-of-…
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Why do some agents demand a buyer’s exclusivity? Well, most agents don’t want to put in their time and effort without being certain of a buyer’s loyalty. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access When are you committed to a real estate agent, why do agents demand ex…
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If you plan on selling your home during the holidays, I have four tips to help you stage and decorate your home without overwhelming potential buyers. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access This time of year, the calendar is packed with holiday parties and budget…
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Even though we are in a seller’s market, it’s a great time to buy. Here’s why. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access If we’re in a seller’s market, why would you consider buying a home in 2017? Well, according to Forbes, home prices appreciated beyond expectatio…
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If you have been thinking of selling this year, I have some information you may want to consider. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access Since home values have been on a climb in the recent past, many people assume this trend will continue. However, the general c…
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Today I want to share with you some home renovations you should consider and some you should avoid if you want a high return on your investment. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access If you’re thinking of making some renovations to your home, how do you know whi…
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Thinking of selling your home on your own to dodge the cost of a real estate agent? These home sale facts will make you think twice about that. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access If you're thinking of selling your Houston home, there are five reasons you abso…
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If you’re looking to buy a home but are unsure of how much house you can afford, here are five steps you can use to figure it out. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access One of the questions I get asked a lot as a Realtor is, “How much house can I buy?” In other …
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The very first step you should take when buying a home is getting your financing in order. I’ll explain why today. Selling in the greater Houston area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the greater Houston area? Get full MLS access The most common question I get asked when someone is looking to buy a home is “What is the first step?” When …
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