Are You Down With LPT?

Storms, Roofs & Rising Rates: Inside Today’s Insurance Market

Why are insurance rates rising? Why are roofs such a hot topic? And what can agents do to set proper buyer expectations? Blake Newton, with Newton Insurance Group, unpacks market shifts, underwriting challenges, and how to navigate insurance in today’s real estate landscape.

The Power of Protection: Dee Mable with First American Home Warranty

Learn how First American Home Warranty helps reduce surprises, ease concerns around older systems, and keep deals on track. Dee explains plan highlights, seller coverage, HVAC benefits, service fees, and how her hands-on support improves the client experience long after closing. A must-listen for agents looking to better guide buyers and sellers.

Behind the Numbers: Getting to Know Brooke Vega

In this episode of Are You Down with LPT?, Kyle sits down with Legacy Realty Group’s new controller, Brooke Vega. From her small-town Iowa roots to her journey through public accounting and real estate finance, Brooke shares how she’s helping agents take control of their business finances and build peace of mind. Tune in for stories, laughs, and insights from the newest member of the Legacy leadership team!

The Stat Guy: Inside the Iowa Market with Les Sulgrove

Les Sulgrove, known as the “most trusted voice” in Des Moines real estate, joins us to break down the numbers behind the market. From inventory trends to pricing strategies, Les shares decades of insights on where Iowa real estate is headed and how agents can better understand and use data to tell the market’s story.

Staging for Success with Jessica Schaffer

From her real estate roots to launching The Style Collective, Jessica Schaffer reveals how staging can make all the difference in today’s market. She shares her journey from new construction to building a thriving staging business, plus practical insights on how the right design touches help homes photograph better, attract more buyers, and sell faster. This episode explores a new perspective on using staging as a powerful tool to elevate their listings and stand out in the market.

Throwback: Serving Seniors in Real Estate with Mary Eikenberry & Kelly Musgrove

This throwback episode of Are You Down with LPT features Kyle Clarkson with Mary Eikenberry and Kelly Musgrove. Together, they explore the unique challenges and rewards of serving seniors in real estate, from handling emotional transitions to building trust and providing the right resources. Packed with stories and strategies, this episode is a timeless listen for agents at every stage of their career.

Fed Moves & Mortgage Rates: What It Means for Real Estate

Matt Nolan with Community Choice Credit Union explains the Fed’s quarter-point cut, why the 10-year Treasury drives mortgage rates, and why today’s mid-5s are a healthy, realistic range rather than the 2 to 3 percent seen during COVID. He also shares insights on FHA versus conventional pricing, what potential fall cuts could mean, and how easing rates may unlock more listings and buyer activity.

Prospecting in a Slow Market: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Slower seasons don’t mean slower business. Kyle and Jay dive into why lead generation matters most when the market cools, sharing tactical ways to engage your SOI, master cold outreach, and use free content to position yourself as the go-to agent. If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent in prospecting, this one’s for you.

From Likes to Leads: Social Media Strategies That Work

Is social media really worth the effort? Hunter Hoopes, Director of Growth at Maker AI, breaks down exactly how agents can measure ROI, which platforms to prioritize, and how to keep content consistent without burning out. He shares practical tools like ManyChat and Descript that help with lead capture and video editing. If you’ve been questioning whether posting is worth your time, this episode gives you the roadmap to turn followers into clients.

Networking Your Way to Real Estate Success with Amy Wiederin

In this episode, Amy Wiederin highlights how she built a thriving business in both strong and down markets by focusing on one thing—networking. From starting a small local group that’s now grown to 40 members, to turning sports and school activities into lifelong client relationships, Amy proves that being authentic and connected is one of the most powerful strategies in real estate.