It is one of our favorite times of year for beer and childhood memories, spooky season!

Our Halloween episode wraps up season 2, so grab your favorite pumpkin beer and join us as we reminisce about Trick-or-treating, movies and Halloween traditions!

Featured drinks: Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin, Southern Tier PumKing, Dogfish Head Pumkin Ale

Kristin and Dina are traveling this week, so Bill is joined by two other Philly Home Collective team members, Joe Morrison & Dan Giannetto to discuss their top 5 Philly area golf recommendations.

The guys list both public and private courses for that golfer that is new to Philadelphia.

Due to scheduling issues, we had to record in the morning, so no booze!

It was a morning coffee episode...

Which explains the reason for a beverages below...

Featured drinks: La Colombe Corsica, Nespresso, and Fante's Organic Love

Today we mix it up a bit and talk about some of our favorite real estate movies/shows & characters. From Phil Dumphy of Modern Family, to Jason Bateman's character in The Break-Up, realtors & real estate sometimes play a significant role in our favorite stories.

Also in Dina's Downloads we learn that the Queen was an AirBnB host?! Would you like to rent out one of the Queen's royal residences? Well then grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!

Featured drinks: New Ridge Brewing Co.'s Horror Business, Modelo, Shina's Estate - The Verdict Cabernet

In this episode, friend of the show, Madeline Dobbs stops by for a chat with the Happy Hour crew. Madeline is a Compass agent in DE & PA and has helped the Philly Home Collective many times with clients looking for homes in DE and southern Chester County. She is also the author of soon-to-be-released, "How to Sell a House in 30 Days", and teaches a night class on the subject. In segment 3, Kristin subs for Dina and discusses some 'Delco Downloads', and Bill gives us his latest 'Burb-servation' after two months living in New Jersey. We sound better when you are buzzed up, so grab a cocktail and join us for happy hour!

Social links: Madeline Dobbs' IG: @moremadelinedobbs Madeline Dobbs’ Compass profile

Featured drinks: Lancaster Brewing Company - Baked Pumpkin Ale, Double Nickel Brewery - Belgian Golden Ale

Let's face it, a lot of people have moved into new homes over the last few years. The seller's market was a crazy place, and buyers were busting to live in a new space. It seems to be slowing down enough for us to start to reflect back on it and catch up with some homebuyers and their 'move' story. The first one just happens to be our very own Bill Ball's story on moving from South Philly to South Jersey. We dive deep into why he chose the 'burbs, why now, and did he lose his marbles during the process?... Also in Dina's Downloads, we talk about trying to beat the heat with one city's attempt to create 'invisible shade'. We sound better when you are buzzed up, so grab a cocktail and join us for Happy Hour!

Featured Drinks: Gripah Grapefruit IPA, Trail Hopper IPA, Casamigos tequila

Kristin is on vacation this week, so Bill & Dina settle in for a quick chat about future development plans in the city. Philly has some interesting developments on the horizon, and we are here for it! What housing is being built down in the Navy Yard? Are the Sixers moving from South Philly into Center City? Didn't they just build the Wells Fargo Center, like a few years ago...? How will these plans impact the city? We also talk about losing two major icons recently, and we are sad about it. RIP to Paulie Walnuts of Sopranos fame, and the Klondike Choco Taco.It's hot as hell out there, so mix your favorite beverage and join us for a cold one!

Featured drinks: Modelo (fancy gold flake bottle piece), High Noon (vodka, soda, pineapple)

Are there things you wish you could've done differently when buying a home? Realtor.com asked this question on their social pages and we decided to discuss a few comments that stand out to us. Bill recently moved across the bridge to the burbs of South Jersey and shares his newfound "Burb-servations" with us, which may become a new segment (stay tuned)! Did you know one of the greatest surviving gilded age mansions in America is located right here in Philadelphia?! We take a look at Lynnewood Hall, located in Elkins Park, and the fascinating history behind this HUGE property... grab a cold one and join us for happy hour!

To learn more about Lynnewood Hall follow them on Instagram

Featured 5 PM beverages: Sixpoint Brewery "The Crisp", Eagle Rare Bourbon, and Saxton's Cellars Red Blend

In just a few months, mortgage interest rates have increased from 3% to 6% and it's been a lot to keep up with. We’re joined by Chris Smith, a local mortgage lender and specialist, and OG friend of the show, to talk about the recent rate hikes, mortgage-related misconceptions, and how cooler heads prevail in times like these. Chris drops some knowledge, talks all-things Philly, and gives some tips, such as "Marry the house. Date the rate." Pour some tequila on the rocks and join us!

Have mortgage related questions? Contact Chris Smith www.rate.come/chrissmith

Featured Drinks: Neshaminy Creek 611 Porter, Southern Tier IPA, Tequila & San Pellegrino Blood Orange

The hit show Stranger Things got us thinking about comparing the 80's real estate numbers to todays. How do today's real estate prices, mortgage rates, and gas prices compare to the 1980's? The gang also gives a quick real estate update on what we are seeing 'on the streets' in segment 1, and the show wraps up with Dina's downloads.

Featured drinks: Tainted Señorita Stout, Twisted Tea, City Wide (Blue Moon & a shot of bourbon)

First of all, we've never had an ice cream we didn't like. That's a little known fact about this show. We appreciate ice cream cake, soft serve, scoops, splits, sandwiches, THE LIST GOES ON. But where do Philadelphians go for ice cream? There's so many places to choose from, with what often feels like, so little time. We're gonna break down some must visit places that we highly recommend putting on your Summer Philly Food Tour list. We also discover the unfortunate truth that one of us has never been to a historic ice cream shop in Old City, and one of us has never had an Espresso Affogato before... Can you guess who? Get yourself a boozy milkshake and join us for happy hour!

Featured drinks: Irish coffee, Tonewood Fuego, Negroni

It was 97 degrees outside the other day and Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, so it's safe to say... Summer is basically here. Which means the infamous Summer real estate market is, too. Or is it here already? We have a lot to say and figured it was time to check in and discuss the scenarios we're currently experiencing on the Philadelphia real estate streets. We're talking about sight unseen offers, blank escalation clauses, FaceTime showings, and... pizza gifts? There's a lot to unpack. Pour a John Daly, crank the A/C and join us for Happy Hour!

Special shout out to Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic

Philly residents: if you have found an injured or orphaned native animal in need of assistance, please call our 24-hour wildlife hotline at 215-482-7300 x option 2.

Featured drinks: Troegs Perpetual IPA, Spiked Arnold Palmer, Jose Cuervo Especial

We're taking this episode to South Philly and are celebrating one of the most relatable, familiar, and heartfelt types of real estate. Homes of this style don't get enough recognition, in our opinion, but they're very familiar to us all: The Grandma House. We're joined by Instagram's own @s.philly.time.capsules who thoughtfully catalogues and celebrates vintage style homes that are commonly located in South Philadelphia. Together we do a deep dive on what classifies a home in the Philly region a "Time Capsule" and what signature interior design items you can expect to find when you walk through the door of one. Pour yourself a cocktail and join us for happy hour as we toast to pink bathrooms, wild wallpaper, and more!

Follow Sue on Instagram: @S.Philly.Time.Capsules

Featured drinks: Lemondrop Cream Martini, 4 Roses Whiskey Lemonade, Old Forester 1920

Every real estate agent has heard the word "Zestimate" in a conversation with a friend or client. In fact, it happened to one of us recently, so we decide to do a deep dive... What exactly is a Zestimate? Where is the data coming from? How do the experts determine a home's market value? Should we convert our podcast into a "Catfish: Real Estate" docuseries on HGTV? We talk about this and more over a few cocktails, of course. Cheers!

Featured drinks: Bell's Two Hearted IPA, Purity Vodka & blood orange, Workhorse Vienna Lager

There’s nothing like being in an iconic bar and Philly is home to a bunch of them. We talk about some of the iconic bars that we know and love, as well as the best "Citywide Specials" — also known as a beer and a shot. Does a Peroni and a shot of ‘buca sound good to anyone? We also take a look at Tastykake’s “Zodiac Signs as Tastykake Treats” list and see if we identify with our assigned treat.

Featured drinks: Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, Southern Tier's 2XCITRUS, and Duvel

We know the market for buying a home has been beyond competitive lately, but what about the rental market? We’re curious. What’s it like our there for a prospective tenant?

Our beloved Home Collective teammate and friend, Zoe Fox, joins us for happy hour and tells us everything. She brings us up to speed about the current rental market, what it’s like out there for a rental applicant, and provides a ton of tips for those who are getting started.

Zoe is known as the “Rental Queen” who has mastered this side of real estate, written numerous blogs for tenants and landlords, and manages several investment properties of her own. She will be our show’s “Garmin GPS” of Philadelphia rental sales, guiding us from point A, to point B, if you will. Treat yourself to a cold one and join us to find out more!

Featured drinks: Victory's Golden Monkey, Modelo, Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter

We examine the interesting Philadelphia Madness Twitter Tournament. It begins with 128 neighborhoods seeded based on WalkScore (walkability) and split into 4 Regions, where Philadelphians vote for the best neighborhood in Philly… on Twitter… March Madness style. With drinks in hand, our Philadelphia neighborhood knowledge is put to the test as we discuss matchups and make our Final Four & Cinderella #PhillyMadness picks. Who will be crowned Philly’s Best Neighborhood? How does Bill pronounce Juniata Park? There’s so much to bet on in this episode… join us!

Featured drinks: Rogue's Chocolate Stout Nitro, Tonewood Brewing's Fuego, Southern Tier's Irish Cream Stout.

After discovering that “National Plan for Vacation Day” is celebrated in the middle of Winter, we couldn’t help but think about all things AirBnB related and how little we know about the business side. We want to learn more, you guys! Jen Jordan, Owner of successful AirBnB property management co “Slate & Hearth” joins us for happy hour and shares her knowledge on how to turn your home into an AirBnB. Jen guides us through the beginning stages and provides a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes of a booming hospitality property. Grab a cocktail and listen for more information! Cheers!

Featured Drinks: Guinness, Modelo Especial, Buffalo Trace

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we thought, "ya know what, now’s a great time to have a loved one on the show." We are joined by Sheena Marziano, an amazing real estate agent, fellow team member of The Home Collective, and Bill’s wife! Sheena and Bill breakdown their work dynamic, Dina and Kristin do their best to try and get Sheena to gossip about Bill, and together we debate whether Kristin lives in the city or the suburbs. Later on one of us confesses to never touring the historic Betsy Ross House... Can you guess who? Treat yourself to a heavy pour and join us for happy hour!

Featured drinks: Hot Toddy, Tröegs Nugget Nectar, Makers Mark Cask Strength

It’s 2022, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and we’re back with some answers… mostly to the top questions home buyers ask their realtors (according to Realtor.com). Also in this episode Dina offers her PSA (Personal Service Announcements) regarding winterizing your home (something she forgot to do), and also gives us some fun Philly news. The crew also explains their latest recording hiatus while sipping their happy hour beverages: Saxton Cellars Chocolate/banana cello, Tonewood Brewing's Fuego, and Troegs Mad Elf. Grab a tasty beverage and join us for happy hour!

Featured Drinks: Saxton Cellars Limoncello (chocolate + banana), Tonewood Brewery ‘Fuego’, Mad Elf Ale

We're so excited to be joined by Bill's childhood friend and "wine guy", Joe Saxton of Saxton Cellars. We talk about homemade wine, natural wine, and the show's holiday favorite: limoncello. Joe shares a bit of his wine and limoncello making process and how the pandemic affected Saxton Cellars... We also have a lot of questions throughout the episode: Dina wonders what the deal is with Bob Barker's microphone on the Price is Right? After a light Google, Kristin recalls what exactly the cross between a Coyote and a Wolf is, and Bill wants to know what goes on in a Visitor's Center. Can anyone tell us?! We also give Bill a new nickname while we discuss all the fun things to do in Philly during the holiday season, specifically things that involve a beverage... cheers!

Featured Drinks: Schmoojee Pâtisseree Peach Pecan Cheesecake Parfait, Victory Storm King Imperial Stout, Knob Creek Rye Whiskey

Bill recently traveled to Houston to attend his friend's 50th birthday party, but it wasn't just any party, it was a good ol' fashioned Roast! And he was featured on the "dais". Bill tells us what exactly that means and shares some additional details of this epic friendship milestone. We also boast about our moving out stories, another type of milestone. Can you guess which one of us stayed out until the early morning hours the night before an 8 hour drive to college with their parents? Or how about which of us considered moving out of state and living on campus with their younger sibling to establish a legit party house? Lastly, we toast to Dina's completion of her renovation project "Miller Street" and make some plans now that her calendar has some more flexibility. We're learning so much this episode!

Featured Drinks: Baked Pumpkin Ale, Shoo-fly Pie Porter, Old Fashioned (made with Iron Smoke Distillery Bourbon)

We’re drinking pumpkin beer in celebration of all things fall with our friend and real estate teammate, Joe Morrison, who joins us to talk about his spectacular new listing in Wynnewood, which just so happens to be M. Night Shyamalan’s childhood home! Joe also shares details on Night's epic fundraiser “Shyamaween 2021” that you won’t want to miss. We also recap our Fall Beer Taste Test and each of us rank our favorites. Bill’s ranking system gives us high school GPA flashbacks, and Dina confesses to going to the wrong entrance at Kristin’s, while Kristin shares details on the portrait room at her house. Is a portrait room spooky? You tell us!

Featured Drinks: New Belgium Atomic Pumpkin Beer, Southern Tier Pumking

Well, Eagles and Phillies fans know the unfortunate truth about losing right now, but we're trying our best to think happy thoughts. This show's coping mechanism is thinking positively about none other than our favorite thing this time of year: fall beers! We recently discovered Samuel Adams is coming out with a limited edition 28% ABV Ale that is so potent it's illegal in 15 states -- say no more, we're intrigued! And since Bill is especially passionate about pumpkin beers, we've decided to do a Fall Beer Taste Test for our upcoming Halloween Episode, where we're going to try several fall beers and rank our favorites. So, we want to hear from YOU! If you know of a delicious seasonal fall beer that you think we should try, send your recommendation to homecollectivehh@gmail or DM us on Instagram @homecollectivehappyhour and we'll sample that beer and give you a shout out on our Halloween episode. Deadline is October 11th! If you also know of a beer that pairs well with a cookie, feel free to include that, too. We can't seem to wrap our heads around that brewing concept...

Featured drinks: Ivin’s Famous Spiced Ale, Guinness, Johnnie Walker Black Label

It's the season 2 kick off! Dina resurfaces after her wedding, which survived a hurricane, and the gang recaps the big day in its entirety! We look back on our spring & summer business and do a deep dive on why it’s challenging to attempt to look ahead and predict the market's future. We also discuss why living in the present is a beneficial approach and how now may be an opportune time for buyers to make an offer on a property. At the tail end of the episode we try describe how a hurricane at an outdoor wedding hits different, especially when guests begin to normalize falling in the mud... Get yourself a Mai Tai and join us!

Featured drinks: Aperol Spritz, Las Jaras “Glou Glou”, Negroni

This week we're missing Dina while she prepares for her wedding of the century (Borgata, you've been warned). Meanwhile, Bill and Kristin dish about what you can do in 24 hours in Philly, the Poconos, and the beach (surprise, it includes drinking!). We also discover what not to do on a Frontier Airlines flight and we wonder why Kristin is obsessed with Grey Gardens and trash-picked furniture.

Featured drinks: Espresso Martini, Yards Bourbon Barrel Aged Triple.

We're celebrating our 12th episode with our "Top 10 Seller Mistakes" list. A list of our top 10 things every seller must do well in order to achieve a successful sale, what to prioritize, what can easily go wrong, etc... Can you guess our top 2? Also in this episode, Dina tells a "Sh*t They Don't Show You on HGTV" story at a recent showing appointment, Kristin may or may not put on a "Listing Description 101" clinic, and we break the news to Bill that grey is the new beige...

Featured drinks: Rum + Coke, Neshaminy Creek ‘The Shape of Hops to Come’, Tequila on the Rocks with Fresh Lime Juice

Our team transaction manager and Delco native, Sean Roche, AKA "Sean of Delco", joins us to talk about the hit HBO series "Mare of Easttown" which was filmed in and around Delaware County. We call out all the neighborhood spots we noticed throughout the series, the infamous Delco accent, and when exactly Bill realizes Kate Winslet is the star of the show. At the tail end of the episode Dina brings Kristin and Bill up to speed on her recent bachelorette trip to Palm Springs and whether or not she remembers everything that transpired... Grab a crisp Rolling Rock and tune in!

Featured drinks: Tequila with Grapefruit-Peach Sparkling Water, Other Half Brewery Broccoli, Gin Martini on the Rocks, Yards Brawler

Our best gal pal, teammate, and arguably the most famous person we know, Deirdre Affel, joins us to talk about her 15 minutes of fame on "House Hunters” and she of course provides some prime material for Bill and Dina’s future show: “The Sh*t They Don’t Show You on HGTV”. It’s also Cinco de Mayo and Bill teaches us what to make with Grapefruit Pellegrino, Dina’s drinking Modelo straight from the can, which according to her Grannie, isn’t classy, and Kristin’s keeping it simple with a Bell's Two Hearted Ale. One of us receives a funny email with a potential marketing opportunity, where the trio asks themselves “Do I have a face for a grocery cart?” We also get to the bottom of our quarantine shopping and hobby trends. What kind of random stuff did you order online when the pandemic first hit? Did you get roller skates? Did you start baking bread or try Rosetta Stone? The trio shares their quarantine truth & more!

Featured drinks: Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, Modelo Especial, Tequilla with grapefruit San Pellegrino

Local realtor and friend, Michael Scipione, joins the show to share the inside scoop on his upcoming new construction project "Jamison Place" which is a boutique 5 home development with garage parking and a private terrace in Passyunk Square, paying homage to the Original Street name dating back to 1897. We also check out the Philly Iceberg Meme and test our local knowledge while sippin' on some beers. Was H.H. Holmes Jack the Ripper? Does Bill prefer to drink high proof beers from a wine class? How do you pronounce "Water"? The trio does their best to answer these pressing questions and more.

Featured drinks: DogFish Head’s Slightly Mighty, Zero Gravity’s Green State, Atrium Brewing’s Russian Imperial Stout

Bill is drinking bourbon, again, so it's safe to say he's a bourbon guy, Kristin shows us how to bring your A-game to happy hour when there's no beer in the house, while Dina expresses her newfound love for black lager. The group talks about the importance of a color pop when staging a listing, the evolution of the real estate agent's wardrobe, and together they wonder if there should be an expiration date on a headshot... You can bet the answer is yes.

Featured drinks: Espresso Martini, Vault Brewing Co. Evernacht, Buffalo Trace Whiskey

We did a dry February because we're late to everything! On this episode Kristin McFeely joins us to talk about the current state of the market, how real the struggle is for our Buyers right now, and some of the work that goes into listing a property. We also discuss a "Secret Apartment" in Veteran's Stadium and Bill shares memories of what it was really like at The Vet from a South Philly kid's point of view. Dina reveals how John Kruk decorated his locker in '93 and we discover who Kristin's favorite Italians are... can you take a guess?

Featured drinks: Start It Up (Coffee Vanilla Porter), Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Tito’s Vodka

This episode we really overanalyze another one of Mackenzie’s quirks, but can anyone say they are surprised? It’s monkeys, she’s afraid of monkeys. Bill has a spite dinner for his first dining experience since Philly opened back up. Dina and Mackenzie give their Wawa coffee review. And we determine Mackenzie was one of those kids who always did her homework - Bill + Dina, you ask? Not so much.

Featured drinks: Flying Dog’s Raging Bitch; The Alchemist’s Heady Topper; Bill’s Secret Wine Club Wine

Bill drinks McDonald’s coffee…. Just let that sink in for a second. We sure had to. Wawa is making some moves, we contemplate a name change and Mackenzie disrespects Italy? Bill and Dina deep dive into New Construction and what you need to know before purchasing. Did we mention that Bill drinks McDonald’s coffee?

Featured drinks: Brunch so hard; 2SP + Wawa Coffee Stout; Johnny Drum Bourbon

Mackenzie doesn’t have the holiday spirit when it comes to shoveling, Bill loves cereal and Dina carries cash just to get her Red Bull (sponsor us) fix. That doesn’t even cover half of what we discuss in our second part holiday episode. With some Real Estate numbers sprinkled in, the gang deep dives into what matters most this holiday season: soup. Grab a bowl, relax and savor every drop of Part II.

Featured drinks: Mad Elf Ale; Southern Tier’s 2XMAS

We’re taking a small intermission this time to give you some important Real Estate tips! Who would’ve thought we’d ever talk about Real Estate on here… Dina and Bill interview a local mortgage lender on how Covid-19 is affecting the pre-approval process. To get in the holiday spirit, we all drink a Mad Elf which affects some more than others - try to guess who.

Featured drinks: Mad Elf Ale

Happy Holidays - where every hour is happy hour in our book. Join us for a look at Philly’s new set of restrictions and how they will affect Real Estate, Bill’s love affair with Tom Cruise, Dina’s secret obsession with Twilight and Mackenzie just drinking an 8% alcoholic beverage. If that isn’t enticing, we truly don’t know what is.

Featured drinks: 2019 Maloof 'Where Ya PJs At?'; Lawson’s Hopzilla; Old Fashion with Bulleit

Welcome to the Halloween special - full of Mike Meyers interviews, Fishtown burial grounds and drinking hot coffee on a hot day, what could be scarier? Bill, Dina and Mackenzie take you on a journey of self discovery… mainly Mackenzie discovering that every other generation loves to know the movies you haven’t watched. Dust off the cobwebs and then put them back up as decoration, we’re getting spooky with you!

Featured drinks: Lawson’s Sip of Sunshine; Southern Tier’s Pumpking

growing pains

 Look, perfection takes practice - we’ll be the first ones to admit that. And boy, have we had a lot of practice…. Check out the first 10 episodes that didn’t quite make the cut (+ Bill refuses to attach his name to).

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