House and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and Chris

Join Dena & Chris, two Realtors and friends, as they help you explore all topics related to your HOUSE (as a product you are contemplating to sell) OR as a HOME (living your best life day in and day out). Select experts will be featured on dynamic topics to help you better LIVE & love your home, or to prepare to LEAVE your house, while promoting our experts in their local businesses. Dena & Chris will bring you local & national Real Estate market stats & trends, best practices, and practical advice from their combined 35+ years of experience in the business.

Your Home's Title Tale 03/29/2023

Your Home's Title Tale Does your home's title have a story? Do you know what your home's title is? Do you need title insurance? Listen up today as Dena and Chris chat with Joel Megee of Premier Service Title as Joel explains what title is and why title insurance is important. Joel share shares real life stories as to what can happen when you sell your home if your title is not free and clear. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/26357040

Drink GOOD, Do GOOD 03/15/2023

Drink GOOD, Do GOOD Do you crave a cozy spot for a hot cup of coffee on a cold day with a good book? Or maybe a place for a business meeting over waffles and cashew coffee while you stay for a while? If you answered, "Yes Please," then we have the place for YOU! Listen-Up as we CHAT with Josh Romano, one of the original Kala Coffeehouse founders, located in in Mason Ohio, as he shares the story behind Kala, it's philanthropic mission, & how their passion to keep its focus hyper-local helps the Warren County community. Come for the coffee and leave with your "cup full" in more ways than one. Dena & Chris Celebrate their 51st episode 2 years later by returning to the very place where they began their journey, To Drink Good, Do Good, because Kala Means Good! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/26231256

Celebrating 50: Back to The Beginning 03/01/2023

Celebrating 50: Back to The Beginning Have you been following House and Home Chat, Real Estate-Real Talk with Dena & Chris from the BEGINNING? Do you know how and where this podcast began? Well, join Dena and Chris as they take you back to The BEGINNING at Kala Coffee in Mason to learn THEIR story AND Kala's story, too. KALA is GOOD /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/26085741

FIX IT or Forget It 02/15/2023

FIX IT or Forget It Are you thinking about moving and wonder what it would take to SELL your home for Top Dollar? Should you just put your house on the market without changing or fixing a thing? Do you plan to stay in your home and make updates you can enjoy while planning for a future move, but don’t know which updates will yield the best return? Listen-up as Dena & Chris CHAT about these concerns and offer pointers and considerations to Fix It OR Forget IT when prepping your Home For SALE. As a bonus, Dena & Chris would like to schedule an appointment with YOU in the Cincinnati market, to walk your home and help create YOUR personalized plan. Reach out to us at to schedule. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/25930371

Mold - Is a 4 Letter Word 02/01/2023

Mold - Is a 4 Letter Word Did your sump pump fail and create a wet mess in your basement? Does the mention of the word MOLD put you into a panic? Listen- up as Dena & Chris CHAT with Mark Weiler, owner of TML (Time Maintenance Limited), a Water and Mold remediation company, and learn the truth about that 4 Letter Word! Mark offers valuable tips for preventing the source of mold (WATER), valuable industry secrets, and best products for clean-up if a need arises. When you need a professional you can trust, don’t panic about that 4 Letter Word, Call TML. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/25789953

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 01/18/2023

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION When it comes to Real Estate, what do you consider the most important factor? A luxury owner’s suite with a spa-like bath, a chef’s kitchen where you can entertain friends & family or is it a panoramic balcony view? Listen-up as Dena & Chris CHAT about the #1 rule in real estate and bring you ON- Location REAL ESTATE REAL TALK from a stunning luxury Riverfront listing at 301 Eden Avenue, Belleview, Ky where you can Get-It-All including the one thing you can’t change about Real Estate, Location..Location..Location! If you are relocating to another city, Dena & Chris can help refer you to a partner agent, anywhere in the country, to ensure your MOVE is a seamless and smooth transition to your new HOME. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/25638945

Chatting in the New Year 01/11/2023

Chatting in the New Year Is your home a soft place to fall when you’ve had a hard day? Does the New Year have you dreaming of a warm space where friends and family can gather? If 2023 has you dreaming of a new place to hang your hat, or your purse, then join Dena & Chris for lots of valuable insight into how to lay out the best plan. Dena & Chris also visit one of their favorite candle shops, Nova Candle, in Montgomery Oh for a 20% off sale and continue to promote local business and bring you valuable Real Estate Real Talk in the New Year! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/25565046

New Homes for the New Year 12/21/2022

New Homes for the New Year Are you dreaming of a huge kitchen with a double island where your whole family can cook and celebrate the holidays together? Or maybe there are too many empty bedrooms since the kids have moved out? Well Listen-Up as we CHAT with Duncan Henderson, Senior Market Manager for Drees Homes, & learn about all the wonderful options in NEW CONSTRUCTION and why “Right Sizing” is the way to go! Duncan shares information on the process, latest Design Trends, and all the existing and HOT NEW locations that Dress will be building in for 2023 and beyond. Contact Dena & Chris to discuss Selling and Buying and get you into a New Home in the New Year! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/25386195

National Expert's Forecast for 2023 & Beyond 12/07/2022

National Expert's Forecast for 2023 & Beyond Will home prices plummet? Will the rates continue to rise? What does the next year and beyond hold for the housing market? If these are questions you’ve been asking yourself, then Listen-Up as Dena and Chris share valuable insight from NAR’s (National Association of Realtors) Chief Economist, Dr. Lawrence Yun. Dena & Chris, your trusted Cincinnati area Realtors, REAL-TALK about the role of New Construction, Inflation and how it affects Rate Projections &the overall Economic Outlook for our local and national housing market. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/25229421

Keep Your Home Clean with Tips from Ms. Dean 11/23/2022

Keep Your Home Clean with Tips from Ms. Dean Are you ready to entertain this holiday season? Thinking about selling your home in the new year? Or, do you have a resolution to “Keep it Clean” in 2023? Well, listen up as today Dena and Chris chat with Dina Dean from Clean with Ms. Dean. Dina will share tips from where to begin, how to keep up and what are the best products to use. In Real Estate – Real Talk, Dena and Chris share how whether you are selling or staying, they can help. This is a good one for you! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/25107171

Changing Lending Strategies for a Changing Market 11/09/2022

Changing Lending Strategies for a Changing Market “We are having another baby and have outgrown our home. Our lease is up and we would like to start earning equity in the place we live. We are empty nesters and can’t keep up with the maintenance of our home and yard.” With the rising interest rates, we may question if this a good time to buy. The reality is that ALL these reasons & many more make it a good time IF it’s the RIGHT time for YOU. Listen-up as we CHAT with Adam Brewer of Rapid Mortgage as we discuss how these changing times call for changing strategies, how they have shifted with the market & why it is still a great time for you to make your next MOVE. Then call Dena Mathes & Chris Breitenbach to make it happen! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/24936000

Be FIT- Live WELL- GAME ON! 10/26/2022

Be FIT- Live WELL- GAME ON! Is your schedule so jam packed that you can’t fit another single thing into it? Do you dream that you’re going to get back into your skinny jeans but can’t imagine finding the time to make that happen? Well, this one’s for YOU! Listen-UP as we CHAT with Amy Smith, owner/operator of GAME ON FITNESS, a unique fitness boutique with a secret “vibration plate” weapon with offers benefits of a 90 min workout in just 30! It can also increase bone density, burns visceral fat & so much more. In REAL TALK, Chris & Dena discuss the wonderful community of Montgomery OH, the history & the current market status, so Listen-Up and get your GAME ON! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/24799524

SCENTS that make SENSE when SELLING your Home 10/12/2022

SCENTS that make SENSE when SELLING your Home How does it make you FEEL to walk through a fresh pine forest in the crispness of fall? The faint smell of cedar hanging in the air or perhaps brushing up against some lavender? Do these scents evoke a feeling of well-being, relaxation, & harmony? If you answered YES, then Listen-up as we CHAT with Jaclyn Lonsway, owner of Nova Candle Co., about how candles create a mood, invigorate the senses & add Smells that SELL your home! Learn all about the benefits of her soy candles and even join a workshop to create your own! In Real Estate-Real Talk, Dena & Chris share the top “5” SCENTS that make SENSE when SELLING your Home. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/24655953

New Construction Nuances 09/28/2022

New Construction Nuances Does the idea of new construction excite and terrify you? Do you know where to begin the process? Are you aware of how many builders are in Cincinnati? Join Dena and Chris as they CHAT amongst themselves and bring Real Estate-Real Talk construction facts. As industry experts, they compare the differences between track and custom builders, discuss advantages of each and give great insight into things to consider. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/24508434

Living & Loving Loveland 09/14/2022

Living & Loving Loveland Does the lack of homes for sale got you down? Would you like to sell but have nowhere to go? Listen Up to today’s House and Home Chat as Dena and Chris chat with Christy Dorsey of Fischer Homes about Fischer’s new neighborhood in Loveland, Overlook at Blossom Hill. Overlook at Blossom Hill offers luxury townhomes right around the corner from Loveland’s downtown area. Then, in Real Estate-Real Talk, learn about what makes Loveland special and its vibrant housing market. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/24362361

Real Estate Reality Check 08/03/2022

Real Estate Reality Check The Bubble Has Burst! The Market is Crashing! It’s a Real Estate Doomsday! Is this what you are hearing and seeing in the news? Join Dena and Chris for a Reality Check of what is REALLY happening in our local Cincinnati, Ohio real estate market. Listen-Up as they CHAT about what they are personally experiencing in the local market and share their current strategies to best help their Buyers and Sellers. Dena and Chris are always ready to help as your Full Service, Cincinnati, real estate experts! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/23940324

A Happy Dog is a Happy Home Life 07/20/2022

A Happy Dog is a Happy Home Life Does your special furry friend need a special kind of day care? Does your Fido need socialization, exercise, extra attention OR MOST importantly, a little extra love and care when you can't be there to provide it? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect place where your dog is treated like family. Join Dena and Chris as they CHAT with Rene LaBar, founder of LaBark Place, a kennel free doggie day care and overnight that gives your pet a one-of-a-kind experience. Rene shares what makes LaBark so special and also shares tips for your dog when making a move. Dena and Chris then share tidbits and real estate trends in Lebanon, OH where LaBark is located. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/23793113

Is There a Bubble Popping? 07/06/2022

Is There a Bubble Popping? Is it still a good time to sell a home? Is it a good time to buy a home? Is there a real estate bubble? If so, is a bubble popping? Well, it IS still a GREAT time to sell and buy homes. Listen up as Dena and Chris welcome back and chat with Dave Scully, SVP Area Manager at Ruoff Mortgage, about the current state of the real estate market and the mortgage world. Dave, Dena and Chris discuss their reasons why there is not a bubble and what has changed locally in the real estate market. Learn the strategies you should be using now for a successful home sale. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/23636750

Aberlin Springs Part 2-because "HOW you live is as important as WHERE you live!" 06/22/2022

Aberlin Springs Part 2-because "HOW you live is as important as WHERE you live!" Have you been thinking that your current home and community no longer fit your lifestyle or meet your family-needs? Maybe you have outgrown your home and need more space or maybe you are transitioning to an empty nest and long for a "right-sized" space & less yard maintenance. Either way, Aberlin Springs has you covered & provides a Lifestyle you may not have even imagined you needed! Listen-Up as we CHAT with Aberlin Springs homeowner, Angela Storch, who shares the "why" behind the decision to call this place home, what everyday life is like living in this modern-day farm to table agri-community, & so many more fascinating details! In Real Estate Real Talk Dena & Chris share the TOP 6 reasons why BUYER Representation is important when buying New Construction. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/23498324

Aberlin Springs- because “HOW you live is as important as WHERE you live” 06/08/2022

Aberlin Springs- because “HOW you live is as important as WHERE you live” Do you long for the days when life was simpler, food was fresher, and you felt more connected to nature? The stresses of our everyday lives have infiltrated the way we interact with each other and life around us. If a connection to a more organic way of living is what you crave, Aberlin Springs, a modern-day farm to table agri-community could be right for YOU! Join us as we CHAT with Leslie Aberlin, developer and powerhouse behind this community, as she shares how this community works and how it actually saved her life! In REAL- TALK, Dena & Chris discuss the nearby community of Morrow and how they can help you with the building process in Aberlin and some fun facts about the city of Morrow and this little oasis 38 miles N of downtown Cincinnati. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/23352233

A Walk Through Memorable Madeira 05/25/2022

A Walk Through Memorable Madeira Does strolling down the sidewalk from your front door to the local coffee shop, farmers market, bank, or sandwich shop in your Cincinnati suburb sound ideal? Then this is the community for you! Today, we discover all the things that make the city of Madeira an ideal place to live. We’ll be CHATTING with Meggan Sulfsted, owner of Camargo Trading, who shares with us the things that attracted her to this premier, quaint community with its variety of housing options and small-town atmosphere. Get some insight into what this mini department store retail shop has to offer in the HEART of it all, and stop in to 7744 Laurel to fill your heart’s desire! From parks to restaurants, to retail, to a great housing market, Madeira has it all! /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/23217605

Creating Joy by Creating Art 05/11/2022

Creating Joy by Creating Art Does the fear of failure keep you from exploring your creative paths in life? Do you engage in negative self-talk before you even try something new? Join us today for a dynamic discussion as we CHAT with Katia Zhestkova, owner of the Kenai Art Studio in Downtown Mason, OH, & discover how creating art opens the mind to an emotional well-being, fosters creativity in all areas of life, & simply brings JOY! Katia specializes in teaching art to children as young as 4 years old but encourages us all, young and not so young, to never stop learning and creating. Her teaching techniques, passion for life’s beauty & love of ART teaches us all that art is not just about producing a product, but more about the journey through the self towards personal growth. In Real Estate Real Talk, Dena & Chris explore the rich history of Mason, OH where they both reside. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/23070446

Style That Coffee Table 04/27/2022

Style That Coffee Table Have you struggled with finding JUST the right pieces to style your coffee table? Does it become a cluttered mess of remotes, magazines, unmatched odds & ends? Listen-up as we CHAT with Nancy Grow, Influencer and Designer with Hydrangea House Décor, and learn how to curate the perfect coffee table vignette 3 DIFFERENT ways! Nancy walks us through creating 3 unique styles beginning with the simplest and finishing with the pie’ce de re’sistance! Pick the style that fits your mood. In Real Talk, Dena & Chris discuss using vignettes to emotionally connect with buyers to get TOP DOLLAR when selling your home. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/22922939

Organized Solutions for an Organized Lifestyle 04/13/2022

Organized Solutions for an Organized Lifestyle Do you have pain points due to clutter or a lack of organization in your home? Whether planning to move in the near future or stay in your home long term, we can all use a re-organization of our homes. Listen-up today as we CHAT with Tracy Carter, Sales Designer with Closets by Design, as she shares how to begin the process and how she can help. Learn about the most popular trends in home organization and how to actually create more space through carefully planned solutions that fit your lifestyle. In Real Estate – Real Talk, Dena and Chris offer you 6 easy tips to organize your “HOUSE if you plan to move, and your “HOME” if you plan to stay. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/22760774

Creating Artful Spaces 03/30/2022

Creating Artful Spaces Do your walls and home speak to you with inspiration and joy? Whether you plan to stay in your home for a long time, or a short time, creating artful spaces will bring joy to those that live there or help sell the space for those planning to move. Join us as we CHAT with Sylvia Rombis, creative consultant at ADC Fine Art, about how to curate that special space in your home and what considerations to take. “The space will tell you what it needs” is one of Syvia’s key tips, listen-up today for MORE! In Real Talk, Dena & Chris discuss the historic West End of Cincinnati, and all it has to offer our great city. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/22612163

Leveraging Real Estate as Your Legacy 03/16/2022

Leveraging Real Estate as Your Legacy Are your properties and assets set up to transfer to your heirs with ease and as intended? Estates, trusts, wills, probate...these are some of the buzzwords involved in leveraging Real Estate as your Legacy. Join us as we CHAT with Chad Levin, partner at Heyman Law, LLC, as he shares best practices on getting your affairs in order so you can best control what happens to your property upon death. Chad shares the message that this is the greatest gift you can give your family in saving them time, asset protection, and minimizing stress & offers a wealth of helpful insight and advice. Chad specializes in Estate Planning, Elder Law & Business Law and can be reached at /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/22459271

Mortgages, Investments & a Winning Portfolio 03/02/2022

Mortgages, Investments & a Winning Portfolio With the RISE in real estate pricing, have you thought about all the equity you’ve built in your primary home? Do you even know how much your home is worth in this current market? If you're asking yourself these questions you'll want to Listen-Up as we CHAT with Kathy Lamb, mortgage consultant with Thrive Mortgage, as we dive into the current state of mortgage rates, loan options, investment tools & learn how to create a winning portfolio. In REAL TALK, Dena & Chris share a realtor's perspective on what to look for in investment properties. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/22301750

Talking Turtle Creek 02/16/2022

Talking Turtle Creek Do you long for small-town USA but with the modern conveniences of today’s needs and demands? A Town Square, pocket parks, and a pedestrian-centric focus are all things you’ll find at Union Village in Turtle Creek Township. Join us as we CHAT it up with Dave Watkins, sales counselor, as he shares this unique concept of New Urbanism and all that this exciting community has to offer you and your family, & explore the variety of different housing, builders, and market homes. In REAL TALK, Dena & Chris explore some fun facts about the township of Turtle Creek and the variety of homes in this area North of Cincinnati and South of Dayton, OH. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/22129784

Insurance Insights 02/02/2022

Insurance Insights Is your home’s insurance keeping up with your life, your home, building costs, & the real estate market? Is insuring an investment property different than your personal home? Listen Up as Dena & Chris chat with Nick Bogan of Senour Flaherty Insurance as he offers insight into insuring your properties whether they be your personal residence or investments. Then in Real Estate-Real Talk, Dena & Chris share the current trends in the Cincinnati real estate market & strategies to achieve your buying and selling goals. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/21984557

Home Safe Home 01/19/2022

Home Safe Home Imagine the amount of radiation from 200 chest x-rays or the damage to your lungs from smoking 8 cigarettes a day. Did you know that both of these are equal to having a radon level of 4.0 in your home? Join us as we chat with Tracey Capuano a local radon expert about radon, how to test, and how to reduce this cancer-causing agent in your home. Then, in Real Estate- Real Talk, Dena and Chris share their top winter safety checks for your home. /episode/index/show/houseandhomechat/id/21811508

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