The Real State
The Real State is the intersection between the latest trends in real estate and its impact on our everyday lives. Alex Norman and Jamie Blond talk with industry leaders, business owners, and residents discussing issues affecting the real estate industry today and tomorrow. www.therealstate.co
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 121
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Prix Fixe Fatigue: Why Restaurant Week is No Longer a Deal
Restaurant Week started as a short, clever fix in 1992 and grew into month-long “deals,” yet the math has changed. Hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blond unpack how food costs, rent, and wages climbed whi…
Tourism Revolt: The Fight to Reclaim Cities from Mass Travel
In Tourism Revolt: The Fight to Reclaim Cities from Mass Travel, Alex Norman and Jamie Blond explore how the explosive growth of global tourism is fueling backlash in cities like Barcelona, New York,…
From Prison to Presence: Rashmi Airan on Redemption, Leadership & Rising Through Adversity
In this powerful episode of The Real State Podcast, co-hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blond dive into the story of Rashmi Airan—a former lawyer whose path to the American Dream came crashing down when s…
Boundless: Designing a More Inclusive World, One Story at a Time
In this episode of The Real State, Alex and Jamie explore the real state of inclusion with special guest and co-author Garrett Mayersohn to celebrate the launch of Boundless: Real Stories and Practic…
Trading Suits for Stories: Our Journey Into the Creative Life
In Trading Suits for Stories, Alex and Jamie share their personal journeys of leaving behind traditional careers in Wall Street and advertising to embrace the unpredictable world of creativity. They …
The Truth About Short-Term Rentals: Side Hustle or Full-Time Grind
In this episode of The Real State, we uncover the truth about short-term rentals with Christina Robinson, real estate entrepreneur, educator, and self-made superhost. From house-hacking her first pro…
Does Anyone Read Anymore? From Paperbacks to iPads, What We’ve Gained and Lost
In this episode of The Real State, Alex and Jamie ask the question that feels more relevant than ever: Does anyone actually read anymore? From the joys of childhood encyclopedias and comic books to t…
Transitional Lending: The Financing Bridge That Shapes Our Cities
In this episode of The Real State Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes world of transitional lending—the financial glue that keeps real estate projects moving forward. Our guest, Ian Glaser, partner…
Miami Weather: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Real State Podcast – Miami Weather: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Looking for an entertaining and insightful take on real estate, urban living, and how it all affects your daily life? The Real Sta…
Wine, Art and Miami: Exploring the City’s Cultural Evolution with Alexa Ferra
Join us on this flavorful journey as we dive into the growing wine culture in Miami with special guest Alexa Ferra, Director of Marketing at the Perez Art Museum Miami, wine blogger at Alexa’s Wine D…
Senior Living Redefined: Brandon Schwab on the Future of Compassionate Care
In this episode of The Real State Podcast, "Senior Living Redefined: Brandon Schwab on the Future of Compassionate Care", hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blond explore the evolving landscape of senior li…
Driven by Location: How Traffic and Culture Shape the Way We Drive
In this engaging episode of The Real State, Alex Norman and Jamie Blonde dive into the fascinating intersection of location, culture, and driving behavior. How does traffic reflect a city’s personali…
Inside Japan: Observations on Everyday Life Across Tokyo and Beyond
In this insightful episode of the Real State Podcast, hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blond explore the contrasts and unique attributes of everyday life in Tokyo, Japan. Alex, fresh from a visit to Tokyo…
Designing Decisions: How Places Shape Our Choices
In this episode of the Real Estate Podcast, titled "Designing Decisions: How Places Shape Our Choices", hosts Alex and Jamie delve into the fascinating world of how our surroundings influence the dec…
Location Chemistry: How Place Influences Attraction
In this episode of the Real State Podcast, hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blond dive into the intriguing intersection of geography and attraction. Joined by digital wellness expert Anya Pechko, the disc…
The Airport Experience: Tips, Tricks, and Tales from the Tarmac
In this episode of The Real State Podcast, hosts Alex and Jamie dive into the complexities and nuances of the modern airport experience, particularly during peak travel seasons like summer and events…
To Tip or Not to Tip: Evolution of tipping and where we are headed.
In this thought-provoking episode of The Real State Podcast, hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blonde delve into the complex and often controversial topic of tipping culture, exploring its evolution, regio…
Bagel Wars: New York vs. Montreal
In this flavorful episode of The Real State Podcast, hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blonde dive into the age-old debate of which city produces the superior bagel: New York or Montreal. The episode, titl…
Adaptive Work: Home office and working with disabilities
In today’s episode, Adaptive work, we explore the intersection between location and the growing number of people with disabilities entering the workforce. Our guest today is Garrett Mayersohn, a disa…
Transformational Medicine: Emerging mental health treatments
In today’s episode of The Real State, we explore the intersection between location and emerging mental health treatments. Our guest today is Jennifer Benetato a leader at the forefront of spiritualit…