Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchReal Estate 101: From the Louisiana Purchase to Green Development
Episode 2455
In this episode of pplpod, we survey the complex world of real estate, defined as land, buildings, and natural resources like minerals or crops. We b…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Short-Term Rentals: Turning Homes into Ghost Hotels
Episode 2454
Short-term rentals (STRs) provide furnished housing as a cheaper alternative to hotels. While beneficial for travelers, they contribute to housing cr…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Short-Term Rentals: Affordable Stays or Community Crisis?
Episode 2453
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the booming world of short-term rentals (STRs). Often seen as a cost-effective alternative to hotels, STRs offe…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Townhouse: From Aristocratic Roots to the "Condo" Confusion
Episode 2452
What exactly defines a townhouse? In this episode of pplpod, we explore the vertical history of this architectural staple. We trace the townhouse bac…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
From Paper to Property: The High-Stakes World of Real Estate Development
Episode 2451
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the multifaceted business process of real estate development. We explore how this industry encompasses e…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Section 8: The Promise, The Waitlists, and The Reality of Rental Assistance
Episode 2450
In this episode of pplpod, we break down Section 8 of the Housing Act, a federal program officially known as the Housing Choice Voucher program that …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Value vs. Price: Decoding Real Estate Appraisal
Episode 2449
Ever wonder why a property’s selling price isn’t always the same as its appraised value? In this episode of pplpod, we peel back the layers of the re…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The REIT Stuff: Investing in Real Estate Without the Landlord Stress
Episode 2448
In this episode of pplpod, we break down the world of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)—companies that own and operate income-producing real esta…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The "Live, Work, Play" Promise: Is Mixed-Use the Future of Our Cities?
Episode 2447
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the urban design strategy reshaping neighborhoods around the world: Mixed-use development. We break down how th…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Evolution of the Office: From Medieval Chanceries to the Modern Cubicle
Episode 2446
What is an "office"? While we now define it as a space for administrative work, the word stems from the Latin officium, which originally referred to …
2 weeks, 3 days ago