Episodes

  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 21: Pt 1 of 2 Insurance Claims Explained w/ Ben Feldman

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 21: Pt 1 of 2 Insurance Claims Explained w/ Ben Feldman
    Jan 26 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Ben Feldman: Partner of Active Insurance Solutions, an independent insurance agency based in Chanhassen, to talk all things insurance claims. We cover the key steps to take when an event needs to be reported, how to better understand your coverage, and best practices to keep in mind when…
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    28 mins
  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 20: PART 2 OF 2: How to be an advocate, activist, and professional agitator with YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard)

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 20: PART 2 OF 2: How to be an advocate, activist, and professional agitator with YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard)
    Jan 19 2026
    In part two of our conversation with YIMBY director and housing advocate Leora Tanjuatco Ross, we dig deeper into the U.S. housing shortage and focus on the power of individual action. This episode shows how a single person can make a meaningful impact in the push for more housing. Links below will help you get…
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    29 mins
  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 19: PART 1 OF 2 :: Why it’s so dang difficult to build housing in the US with YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard)

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 19: PART 1 OF 2 :: Why it’s so dang difficult to build housing in the US with YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard)
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode, we welcome a special guest to discuss the housing shortage in the United States. We discuss why it’s so difficult to build new housing, and the reality that the U.S. is facing a genuine housing shortfall. Our guest, Leora Tanjuatco Ross, is the California Director of YIMBY Action, a national organization with…
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    29 mins
  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 18: Our Mission for Housing Justice

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 18: Our Mission for Housing Justice
    Jan 5 2026
    We’re keeping in real in this episode and bringing you the first ever RECkoning with Real Estate recording we did in Eden Prairie @ AM950. It was meant to be a dry-run and never see the light of day, but we think it’s a great primer on REC and how we’re different from the Big…
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    28 mins
  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 17 (Encore): Ben Feldman from AIS

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 17 (Encore): Ben Feldman from AIS
    Dec 29 2025
    This episode originally aired September 28, 2025: Ben Feldman, Owner of Active Insurance Solutions – a MN-based insurance independent agency – joins REC to discuss why it’s SO important to consider homeowner’s insurance when looking to buy. We talk about all the factors considered in pricing homeowner’s insurance and provide insight into questions you should…
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    28 mins
  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 16 (Encore): The REC Difference – Housing Justice

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 16 (Encore): The REC Difference – Housing Justice
    Dec 22 2025
    This episode originally aired October 19, 2025: This is the second part in a 2 part series and focuses on the housing non-profits that REC supports. How can Realtors make a difference in the housing justice space? Meghan and Paige with The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) continue the conversation about REC’s commitment to Housing Justice and what that…
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    29 mins
  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 15 (Encore): The REC Difference

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 15 (Encore): The REC Difference
    Dec 15 2025
    This episode originally aired Septmber 14, 2025: Paige Kahle, the Founder of The Real Estate Collaborative (REC) is joined again by REC’s OGs – Tara Swedberg and Meghan Howard. For the 2nd part of this series we’ll be discussing what makes REC different from other RE Companies. From how we handle Dual Agency to our…
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    28 mins
  • RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 14: Mortgage Trends for 2026 and Smart Tips to Stay Ahead

    RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 14: Mortgage Trends for 2026 and Smart Tips to Stay Ahead
    Dec 8 2025
    Extra! Extra! There’s no shortage of buzz about some unusual mortgage ideas making the rounds. So, what exactly are these so-called “portable mortgages,” and what would a 50-year mortgage term really mean for your wallet? Matt Berna, REC’s trusted mortgage consultant and sponsor, is back on RECkoning with Real Estate to explain these in detail…
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    29 mins