In this episode of The Best Business Partners Podcast, we chat with our go-to title company expert, Susan Wunderlich. Discover her journey and the vital role title companies play in real estate transactions, including why partnering with one is essential. Plus, gain valuable insights on the title process and tips for a smooth closing!
"Best Business Partners with Jess and Erin," featuring Katie Force-White. Discover insights on leadership, real estate market dynamics, and the importance of a positive work environment. Katie Force-White’s new role as team leader at Keller Williams Fort Myers in the Islands The significance of fun in the workplace and transforming the growth committee into a fun committee Strategies for navigating diverse personalities and aligning team values in real estate Conversations on the shifting housing market and projections for 2026 The importance of being a "tourist in your own town" and balancing a busy life
In this episode of Best Business Partners, Jess and Erin welcome Ed Statton of Stratton Mortgage—a mortgage lender, father of five, Delaware native, and now proud goat (and Highland cow!) farmer. Ed takes us from the waterfronts of Delaware to Florida farmland, sharing both his family’s lifestyle shift and his passion for helping clients navigate today’s real estate market. He breaks down why 6–7% interest rates are actually healthy, why 5% is the new low, and why 2026 could mark a major market boom. You’ll hear: Why “date the rate, marry the house” is more than a catchy phrase. Creative mortgage strategies like buy downs and solutions for savvy buyers. Trends Ed sees shaping the mortgage market. His top tip for retirees moving to Florida. It’s an episode packed with positivity, practical advice, and maybe even a goat story or two. 🐐