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Real People, Real Estate

Lindsay LaBonte
Real Estate
Western Massachusetts
Homeownership
Life Insurance
Property Management
Mortgage Life Insurance
First-Time Homebuyers
Term Insurance
Applied Mortgage
Rail Trails
Home Renovation
Housing Affordability
Real Estate Law
Title Search
Community Housing
Real Estate Investment
Community Planning
Final Expense Insurance
Investment Properties
Community Development

Welcome to Real People, Real Estate! Our goal is to highlight real people whether they’re real estate industry professionals, economists, investors, or homeowners who will share their real stories providing key insights to success and challenges in this real estate market. Their stories will help others gain education and feel empowered to make their own decisions around real estate. We hope to be... more

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In Episode 23 of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Jen Ewers of Edward Jones for a conversation about financial wellness, community connection, and why it’s never too late to move forward with confidence. With more than 20 years of exp... more

In Episode 22 of Real People Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Aimee Fraulo, a science researcher and outdoor educator who recently returned to Massachusetts after spending 14 years in North Carolina. While trying to relocate back to New England an... more

In Episode 21 of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Attorney David Berson of Legacy Counsellors, P.C. to talk about the realities of today’s housing market and why helping first time homebuyers still matters so deeply to him. David shar... more

What really happens to your home if something unexpected happens to you? And why do so many families find out the hard way that “we’ll deal with it later” is not a plan?  In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Ben Palkows... more

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Christina Wheeler
Insurance agent with over 30 years of experience.
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Episode: Episode 18: Protecting What Matters: Life Insurance 101 with Christina Wheeler
Felicia Colcombe
Owner of Anytime Nutrition
Anytime Nutrition
Episode: Episode 16: Fueling Dreams: Homeownership & Small Business with Felicia Colcombe
Nick Stoddard
Insurance agent with 17 years of experience, specializing in personal lines insurance.
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Episode: Episode 13: Smart Insurance Moves with Nick Stoddard
Roger Lipton
Managing partner of Green Miles and Lipton with over 40 years of experience in real estate law.
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Episode: Episode 8: Uncovering the Details: What a Title Search Can Reveal – with Attorney Roger Lipton
Erica Swallow
Licensed real estate agent and co-leader of the Turnberg Swallow team.
Coldwell Banker, Western Mass
Episode: Episode 7: Housing Affordability, Relocation Trends & Preserving History with Erica Swallow
Mark NeJame
Veteran real estate attorney with 30 years of experience.
NeJame & Kling Law Offices
Episode: Episode 6: Navigating First-Time Homebuying with Attorney Mark NeJame: 30+ Years of Closing Experience
Crystal Kane
Broker owner of Happy Valley Realty Group, a women-owned boutique brokerage with over 16 years of experience in residential new construction and investment properties.
Happy Valley Realty Group
Episode: Episode 4: A Happy Homebuying Mindset with Crystal Kane
Craig Della Penna
Pioneering realtor specializing in properties near rail trails and founder of Northeast Greenway Solutions
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Episode: Episode 3: Trailblazing Real Estate: Craig Della Penna on Homes, Rail Trails & Community Impact

Host

Lindsay Barron LaBonte
Host of Real People Real Estate; focuses on education, accessibility, and community storytelling in Western Massachusetts real estate.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Feels like talking with a friend

    Lindsay has such a warm and relatable way of sharing insights. She’s a total mortgage pro, but honestly I’d take her advice on just about anything. Every episode leaves me encouraged and inspired!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rach Tresch
    United States10 months ago
  • Great show

    Highly recommend!! Very informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greg Mut
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's warm, relatable guidance and mortgage-focused expertise.
Episodes are informative and practical for real estate decisions.
Guest lineups are seen as credible and locally relevant, boosting trust for prospective buyers and sponsors.

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Episode 15: Cool, Calm, and Collecting Rentals with Jeff Lapointe
Q: Any tips, tricks, advice that you feel like, you know, you're just really set up as the expert because you've got all this experience?
He advises starting with a two-family home, which has a gentler learning curve and allows for more oversight of tenants.
Episode 15: Cool, Calm, and Collecting Rentals with Jeff Lapointe
Q: What kind of assessment do you do as far as the financial side, like to figure out if it's going to be a good return on investment?
Jeff looks for rental units that cover expenses and provides a good cash flow to support personal bills.
Episode 14: The Power of Local Expertise with Micki Sanderson
Q: What should buyers do in this market?
Educate themselves and not wait for the perfect market, as it might not come.
Episode 14: The Power of Local Expertise with Micki Sanderson
Q: How do you help someone relocating to Western Mass?
I take them on personalized tours of the neighborhoods to help them feel the area and understand what suits them best.
Episode 13: Smart Insurance Moves with Nick Stoddard
Q: What do most clients struggle with when contacting you about home insurance?
Clients often lack key information about their property's systems, which is crucial for setting up proper insurance coverage after an inspection.

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Real People,Real Estate features conversations with homeowners, real estate professionals, lenders, and lawyers focused on Western Massachusetts markets. Episodes center on practical guidance for buying, owning, and financing property, with real-world stories about homeownership challenges, insurance, titles, and community development. The show often highlights the local real estate ecosystem, proactive planning, and community impact, making it useful for both prospective buyers and industry guests. A standout throughline is the host's approachable, educational style and emphasis on local context and collaboration with regional experts.

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1. Christina Wheeler
2. Felicia Colcombe
3. Nick Stoddard
4. Roger Lipton
5. Erica Swallow
6. Mark NeJame
7. Crystal Kane
8. Craig Della Penna

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