Block Talk Podcast

Jamie sits down with officer Tommy Norman to discuss his work in the community.

Jamie sits down with mayoral candidate Warwick Sabin to discuss the 2018 race.

Jamie sits down with mayoral candidate Frank Scott Jr. to discuss the 2018 race.

Jamie sits down with mayoral candidate Baker Kurrus to discuss the 2018 race.

Jamie makes a career move!

Real Estate investing can be intimidating. Especially if you have no history in the business, no knowledge of what to expect, and no resources to help you get from your goals to your desired end-result. Enter, a full time real estate investor who has a passion to share his secrets and help you unlock the life you truly desire - Mr. Paul Thompson. This was an interview I thoroughly enjoyed, that unlocked possibilities for me that I have never before thought possible.Like many of my favorite professionals in Central Arkansas, I met Paul at a function promoting the opening of our BNI Chapter - BNI of the Tiger Little Rock. When he said he was a real estate investor and did not have a license (I am the Realtor in the category), I instantly saw an opportunity to become referral partners with someone who would need me to help them, and who could possibly help me too. I had no idea just how much.Paul and I have spent the better part of the time we've known each other working up to this podcast, and our current set o

Jamie sits down with Clay Mosley from Rock City Digital. 

Jamie sits down with Andrew Adkins from American Abstract.

Jamie sits down with Seth Shriderfrom Meadors, Adams, & Lee.

Jamie sits down with Derick Brooks to talk all things Real Estate.

Jamie sits down with Jonathan Wardlaw, President of the Little Rock Rangers Soccer Club. 

Jamie sits down with Matt and Daniel from Listing Village. Check back Friday for the Blog!

Jamie sits down with Derrell Hartwick of the Little Rock Regional Chamber. Check back Friday for the Blog!

I called Donnie Ferneau in the middle of the week just before a lunch rush to see if he would do me the pleasure of coming to speak with me and you on the BLOCKtalk podcast - I was nervous to see if he would be game or not! The thing is with Chef’s is, they can be kind of particular. What’s cool about Donnie is, he is particularly fun and lighthearted, and brings Little Rock a flavor of his own that boasts creativity combined with that good ‘ol down home southern charm. He and his partner, Kelli Marks, are about to unleash their talent and experience on our city with the opening of Cathead Diner.  I was relieved when Donnie agreed and by the sounds of it, he had a pretty good time right?! I will say he definitely should have brought some snacks! (Still accepting DONUT-ations, ha!) Really though, on the podcast Donnie talks menu items and teases us with stories of donuts and biscuits unlike anything we have tasted in the rock so far. I got hungry just hearing what’s in store for these two a

Jamie sits down with Steve Biernacki from Habitat for Humanity and Restore. Energy is a bit of an understatement for this week's guest, wouldn't you say?! What a pleasure meeting with Steve Biernacki with Habitat for Humanity.  It was one of the things I looked forward to most when we started this podcast- the ability to help others and educate our audience on how they can help others too! On the BLOCKtalk it is always our intention to add value and sometimes that has nothing to do with money. What I heard Steve say on Tuesday morning was that our city is in desperate need of your help. Those less fortunate or in the low to moderate income areas of Little Rock, North Little Rock, all of central Arkansas really - sometimes just need a hand UP and sometimes it's as simple as helping to fix a leaky roof or busted faucet, repairing a foundation issue... or at least it starts there. Improving the quality of life for others in our community is the goal, sometimes that happens one used toilet at a tim

This week's podcast was a lot of fun for yours truly! Jake has a lot of energy (which often accompanies youth), however his knowledge is what made him the perfect candidate for the BLOCKtalk. In my experience with Jake both personally and professionally, I have always felt challenged to raise my intellect to match the level of conversation and Tuesday's chat was no exception!! It is likely a result of Jake going after the most accurate information he can obtain on a consistent basis and dedicating himself to the satisfaction of his clients at every turn. Good job Jake, and thanks for coming on the podcast.We learned from Jake - and yes he did wear khakis on Tuesday - that changes are likely coming from Dodd Frank and it could mean big news for our business! The link is at the bottom of the blog, be sure to check those and out and add value to your clients and colleagues by sharing what you find! Other helpful information we learned from Jake included the basics behind mortgage lending.  I found that

Well, you heard him say it plain as day - Realtors and Appraisers need to start talking! Appraisals are key to real estate transactions in every market, Little Rock is no exception. In ALMOST every real estate transaction, there comes a time for the lender to order an appraisal and make sure that the loan they are extending on the property, is acceptable with relation to the value of the asset it is tied to. They do this by deferring to a market expert, an appraiser, who is trained, educated and licensed to provide opinions of value on residential property in an effort to promote and maintain the public’s trust. Rick, a bad-ass appraiser with no tolerance for misinformation, shared with us that lenders and appraisers have a relationship in that the lender engages him to perform the appraisal and therefore is his only client. His responsibility is to answer the question within the scope of work they agree on, essentially leaving the Realtor and the homeowner to fill in the blanks. This can lead to a

If you haven’t seen iRealty Arkansas on your social media feed, you must be hiding under a rock! In the heat of the Central Arkansas Real Estate Market, out has emerged the most contagious brand in Real Estate. What happened here changed my life and the lives of many others and we are inspired to share our story and who we are, and who we’ve set out to become, with you. iRealty Arkansas is owned by our tiny visionary, Kristen Kennon. Backed by 3 strapping boys, Jon, Steele and Slater, Kristen believes that family comes first and the passion you possess for what you do at work is key to your success. Kristen lives this example out loud for all to enjoy.  This girl-boss powerhouse caught a vision for this company and after hustling as an agent for nearly 4 years without an office on her side of the river, she decided she wasn’t willing to wait any longer. So, instead of continuing to ask for one, she went ahead and just bought the company – and then an office on the north side. Upon becoming the