<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[It Depends: REAL MORTGAGE & REAL ESTATE CONVERSATIONS. NO FILTER]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Buy the house? Or maybe not so fast?<br /><br />Michelle Castle and Aaron Gordon are having real mortgage and real estate conversations with NO FILTER.<br /></p><p>The right move is not always obvious. We are taking on mortgage and real estate headlines, hot takes and advice that sounds good online, then breaking it down to what actually matters. Drop your opinion, challenge ours, and send us a headline to debate.</p><p></p><p>Because the real answer is usually, well, it depends.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:53:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/nnx73ywq.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Michelle Castle & Aaron Gordon]]></author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:14:09 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Michelle Castle & Aaron Gordon]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><itunes:author>Michelle Castle &amp; Aaron Gordon</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Buy the house? Or maybe not so fast?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Michelle Castle and Aaron Gordon are having real mortgage and real estate conversations with NO FILTER.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The right move is not always obvious. We are taking on mortgage and real estate headlines, hot takes and advice that sounds good online, then breaking it down to what actually matters. Drop your opinion, challenge ours, and send us a headline to debate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the real answer is usually, well, it depends.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Michelle Castle &amp; Aaron Gordon</itunes:name><itunes:email>joel@propodcastingservices.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a06538d1-55a2-4bd5-a1de-4cd0d7f7abd7/logos/95c5062a-7c2d-4364-8602-d28eecbf6bf3.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Perception IS Reality In Home Pricing!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, real estate experts Aaron Gordon and Michelle Castle discuss current market trends, pricing strategies, and the importance of making informed decisions in a shifting housing market. They emphasize the value of understanding market dynamics and acting strategically to maximize your real estate investments.<br /><br />Chapters<br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Market Headlines and Real Estate Advice<br />02:27 Pricing Homes Strategically in a Changing Market<br />05:20 The Impact of Market Timing on Sale Price<br />08:00 The Benefits of Low Mortgage Rates<br />10:01 Managing Financial Hardships and Foreclosures<br />12:29 The Role of Communication with Lenders<br />14:19 The Importance of Acting Now<br />15:00 The Real Value of Shelter in Real Estate<br />16:12 Leverage and Investment in Homeownership<br />17:00 Closing Remarks and Next Steps</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">db136df0-9f75-498b-a78a-4fd1823910e2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Castle & Aaron Gordon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4b8ab28cc40f1dffd42133d81cc255fc8796a528d8455ca688d1d37bf17c7104/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkYjEzNmRmMC05Zjc1LTQ5OGItYTc4YS00ZmQxODIzOTEwZTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMDY1MzhkMS01NWEyLTRiZDUtYTFkZS00Y2QwZDdmN2FiZDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmUwNmJlYmM0ZTVmMjU4NGQ5MDk1ZWIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3OTU2ZjFmODU5MTk0OTUyNmJlMWJiL2pvZWwtc2hhcnB0b25zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMTBfXzYtNDMtMjgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="33656729" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a06538d1-55a2-4bd5-a1de-4cd0d7f7abd7/episodes/db136df0-9f75-498b-a78a-4fd1823910e2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, real estate experts Aaron Gordon and Michelle Castle discuss current market trends, pricing strategies, and the importance of making informed decisions in a shifting housing market. They emphasize the value of understanding market dynamics and acting strategically to maximize your real estate investments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chapters&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;00:00 Introduction to Market Headlines and Real Estate Advice&lt;br /&gt;02:27 Pricing Homes Strategically in a Changing Market&lt;br /&gt;05:20 The Impact of Market Timing on Sale Price&lt;br /&gt;08:00 The Benefits of Low Mortgage Rates&lt;br /&gt;10:01 Managing Financial Hardships and Foreclosures&lt;br /&gt;12:29 The Role of Communication with Lenders&lt;br /&gt;14:19 The Importance of Acting Now&lt;br /&gt;15:00 The Real Value of Shelter in Real Estate&lt;br /&gt;16:12 Leverage and Investment in Homeownership&lt;br /&gt;17:00 Closing Remarks and Next Steps&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image 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Opportunities for Buyers</p><p><b>05:15 </b>The Importance of Affordability and Emotional Readiness</p><p><b>07:45 </b>Is It a Good Time for First-Time Buyers?</p><p><b>09:20 </b>Foreclosure Risks and Market Stability</p><p><b>11:08 </b>The Emotional and Financial Aspects of Buying a Home</p><p><b>12:57 </b>Lessons from the Mortgage Crisis</p><p><b>16:33 </b>Long-Term Wealth Building Through Homeownership</p><p><b>19:02 </b>Market Corrections and Buying Strategies</p><p><b>21:07 </b>Final Advice: Get the Deal Done</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3632d39d-8bd0-4fd5-8ce0-f0b05ca6ebd4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Castle & Aaron Gordon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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&lt;/b&gt;Introduction and Market Overview&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:08 &lt;/b&gt;Is Now the Best Time to Buy a Home?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:49 &lt;/b&gt;Market Changes Since the Pandemic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;01:19 &lt;/b&gt;Seller Willingness and Market Opportunities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;02:17 &lt;/b&gt;Historical Perspective on Market Timing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;03:16 &lt;/b&gt;Regional Market Variations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;04:06 &lt;/b&gt;Market Opportunities for Buyers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;05:15 &lt;/b&gt;The Importance of Affordability and Emotional Readiness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;07:45 &lt;/b&gt;Is It a Good Time for First-Time Buyers?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;09:20 &lt;/b&gt;Foreclosure Risks and Market Stability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;11:08 &lt;/b&gt;The Emotional and Financial Aspects of Buying a Home&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;12:57 &lt;/b&gt;Lessons from the Mortgage Crisis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;16:33 &lt;/b&gt;Long-Term Wealth Building Through Homeownership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;19:02 &lt;/b&gt;Market Corrections and Buying Strategies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;21:07 &lt;/b&gt;Final Advice: Get the Deal Done&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a06538d1-55a2-4bd5-a1de-4cd0d7f7abd7/logos/95c5062a-7c2d-4364-8602-d28eecbf6bf3.png"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy a Home in 7 Years</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[It Depends: REAL MORTGAGE & REAL ESTATE CONVERSATIONS, NO FILTERS!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Buy the house? Or maybe not so fast?<br /><br />Michelle Castle and Aaron Gordon are having real mortgage and real estate conversations with NO FILTER.</p><p>The right move is not always obvious. We are taking on mortgage and real estate headlines, hot takes and advice that sounds good online, then breaking it down to what actually matters. Drop your opinion, challenge ours, and send us a headline to debate.</p><p></p><p>Because the real answer is usually, well, it depends.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8f2cdf76-c446-4c57-bbef-833906e5f947</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Castle & Aaron Gordon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ba65ba3d3420f88f68b164f75c0544d5c381f78f8eba9054c9765b6fbb4f17d2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZjJjZGY3Ni1jNDQ2LTRjNTctYmJlZi04MzM5MDZlNWY5NDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMDY1MzhkMS01NWEyLTRiZDUtYTFkZS00Y2QwZDdmN2FiZDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmUwNmJlYmM0ZTVmMjU4NGQ5MDk1ZWIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2NzQxZDE4MWE3NDExOWU2Y2ZjNTVjL2pvZWwtc2hhcnB0b25zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjdfXzEzLTMyLTMzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="1511488" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a06538d1-55a2-4bd5-a1de-4cd0d7f7abd7/episodes/8f2cdf76-c446-4c57-bbef-833906e5f947/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Buy the house? Or maybe not so fast?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Michelle Castle and Aaron Gordon are having real mortgage and real estate conversations with NO FILTER.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The right move is not always obvious. We are taking on mortgage and real estate headlines, hot takes and advice that sounds good online, then breaking it down to what actually matters. Drop your opinion, challenge ours, and send us a headline to debate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the real answer is usually, well, it depends.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a06538d1-55a2-4bd5-a1de-4cd0d7f7abd7/logos/95c5062a-7c2d-4364-8602-d28eecbf6bf3.png"/><itunes:title>It Depends: REAL MORTGAGE &amp; REAL ESTATE CONVERSATIONS, NO FILTERS!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>