Tim Kerley Talks about Mortgages
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Check out my latest episode with Tim Kerley with Fairway Inedependent Mortgage Corporation. Tim talks about how first time buyers should proceed, renovation loans and much much more. To reach out to Tim: Tim Kerley Senior Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 448270 Direct # 828-310-9251 Disclosures: Copyright©2024 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (“Fairway”) NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. All rights reserved. Fairway is not affiliated with any government agencies. These materials are not from HUD or FHA and were not approved by HUD or a government...
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Small Business Spotlight with Ron Weber of Mountain View Sound and Video
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On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike does another Small Business Spotlight with Ron Weber of Mountain View Sound and Video. Ron gives tips on how to plan out a home audio/video system, his favorite brands and how he keeps things simple for his customers. He also talks about how people in areas with limited internet coverage can take advantage of new technology. For more information about his company go to https://mvsoundandvideo.com/ The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills in Hickory NC. If you would be...
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Business Spotlight with Karen Tonks of Kilty Pleasure Tours
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Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike interviews Karen Tonks with Kilty Pleasure Tours. Karen’s business takes customers on amazing tours of local breweries and wineries. She offers other transportation options as well. Karen is a dynamic entrepreneur and a staple in the Catawba Valley business community. Karen has another business called Time Genies, a concierge and errand service business and she will discuss that as well. To learn more about Karen and her businesses go to or The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of...
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Real Estate 2023 in Review and a 2024 Preview
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On this episode Mike does a quick review of the 2023 real estate market and gives some predictions on what to expect in 2024.
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Lindsay Keisler talks to Mike about the Chamber of Catawba County #54
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On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast with Mike Kelly we are joined by Lindsay Keisler CEO and President of the Chamber of Catawba County. Mike and Lindsay had a great discussion on how the Chamber helps local business and why our area is such a great place to live. We also talked about a new service that the chamber will be offering to help people learn how to get started when they start a business or project. For more information about The Chamber go to www.catawbachamber.org
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What is The Hum? with Andrew Moose
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It has been a little while since the last show but we have a special one today. On this episode we talked to Andrew Moose with The HUM, an outdoor music venue in Downtown Hickory. On the show you will learn how The Hum got started and the kind of events they host there. Andrew is a really interesting person and you will learn a lot. for more information about The Hum go to
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Mike Talks about Mortgages with Ownership Mortgage LLC
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Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike talks to Clint Davis with Ownership Mortgage LLC. In this episode they discuss the process of getting a mortgage, where rates may be headed, and some FHA news that may be able to save buyer money soon. For more information about Clint and Ownership Mortgage LLC check out his site at: or call him, at 325.330.0499 *Disclosure: My real estate firm has an ownership interest in Ownership Mortgage LLC (NMLS 1907331) and because of this relationship, this referral may provide my firm a financial or other...
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Mike Gets Interviewed on WHKY
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On this episode we are sharing a recording from when Mike was interviewed by Hal Row of WHKY on 1/3/23. On this interview they discuss the name change to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills, How the market ended 2022 and the outlook for our local real estate market in 2023. We also discussed strategies for buyers and seller in 2023.
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Mike talks to Genealogy Expert Rhonda Roederer
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On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talks to Rhonda Roederer of Heritage with Heart (www.HeritageWithHeart.com) On this episode they discuss how Rhonda became interested in genealogy and some stories on how she helped others learn more about their family history. We had a really good conversation and I learned a lot. Check out her website for more information or if yo7 would like to book her for a speaking engagement.
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Commercial Real Estate Update 2022
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Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike talks to Ryan Lovern of Commercial First Real Estate. Mike and Ryan discussed the hot and cold sectors of the local commercial real estate market and even a bit about how to start investing in commercial real estate. I learned a lot and hopefully you will too. For more information about Ryan and her business go to her website at Please subscribe to our show on or on You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory Podcast our the HREG page. Podcast Credits: The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike...
info_outlineOn this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talks to Rhonda Roederer of Heritage with Heart (www.HeritageWithHeart.com) On this episode they discuss how Rhonda became interested in genealogy and some stories on how she helped others learn more about their family history. We had a really good conversation and I learned a lot. Check out her website for more information or if yo7 would like to book her for a speaking engagement.