<![CDATA[Shut The Front Door: Real Estate. Real People. Real Conversations.]]>Welcome to Shut the Front Door, where the doors are open and the conversations are real.

Join mortgage consultant, Alex Lanala, as she sits down with local Realtors to talk about everything from today's housing market and homebuying tips to behind-the-scenes stories, career journeys, community involvement, and the moments that make this profession so rewarding.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling your fifth, curious about the local market, or just love hearing inspiring stories from the people who help shape our communities, you'll feel right at home here.

Expect expert advice, plenty of laughs, local insights, and authentic conversations that go far beyond the transaction.

Because behind every front door is a story worth telling.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:41:14 GMTWed, 22 Jul 2026 15:34:52 GMT60Alex Lanala<p>Welcome to <b>Shut the Front Door</b>, where the doors are open and the conversations are real.</p><p>Join mortgage consultant, <b>Alex Lanala,</b> as she sits down with local Realtors to talk about everything from today's housing market and homebuying tips to behind-the-scenes stories, career journeys, community involvement, and the moments that make this profession so rewarding.</p><p>Whether you're buying your first home, selling your fifth, curious about the local market, or just love hearing inspiring stories from the people who help shape our communities, you'll feel right at home here.</p><p>Expect expert advice, plenty of laughs, local insights, and authentic conversations that go far beyond the transaction.</p><p>Because behind every front door is a story worth telling.</p>episodicAlex Lanalaalanala@legacy-mortgage.comno<![CDATA[Andrea Couvillion - Special Episode]]>In this special episode of Shut the Front Door, host Alex Lanala welcomes back Andrea Couvillion, who has recently been named Realtor of the Year for the Upper Peninsula. The conversation explores Andrea's journey in real estate, her candidacy for District One Director of Michigan Realtors, and her experiences in leadership roles. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the role of Michigan Realtors in advocating for property rights, and share fun anecdotes from Andrea's leadership experiences. The episode concludes with Andrea encouraging listeners to connect with her and participate in the upcoming voting for her candidacy.

]]>214fd18e-b370-430f-9931-6ceeb88dc0dbMon, 14 Sep 2026 18:33:20 GMT<p>In this special episode of Shut the Front Door, host Alex Lanala welcomes back Andrea Couvillion, who has recently been named Realtor of the Year for the Upper Peninsula. The conversation explores Andrea's journey in real estate, her candidacy for District One Director of Michigan Realtors, and her experiences in leadership roles. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the role of Michigan Realtors in advocating for property rights, and share fun anecdotes from Andrea's leadership experiences. The episode concludes with Andrea encouraging listeners to connect with her and participate in the upcoming voting for her candidacy.</p>no00:19:1815Andrea Couvillion - Special Episodefull<![CDATA[Lisa Elzinga]]>In this episode, Alex Lanala sits down with Lisa Elzinga, an associate broker at Keller Williams First UP, to unpack the current local real estate market. With over 14 years of experience, Lisa offers a wealth of knowledge, particularly in helping relocate doctors between the Upper Peninsula and Lower Michigan.

]]>4afecaa1-6439-4a31-854d-02073533b384Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:02:41 GMT<p>In this episode, Alex Lanala sits down with Lisa Elzinga, an associate broker at Keller Williams First UP, to unpack the current local real estate market. With over 14 years of experience, Lisa offers a wealth of knowledge, particularly in helping relocate doctors between the Upper Peninsula and Lower Michigan.</p>no00:25:1714Lisa Elzingafull<![CDATA[Jen Hendrickson]]>Join me as I chat with real estate agent Jen Hendrickson shares her insights on the current market, her dedication to clients, and her plans for future expansion into Florida. Discover practical tips for buyers and the importance of teamwork in real estate...

]]>a34d9ae7-cbc5-4fbb-a01f-ae9c3bd257beThu, 13 Aug 2026 13:39:48 GMT<p>Join me as I chat with real estate agent Jen Hendrickson shares her insights on the current market, her dedication to clients, and her plans for future expansion into Florida. Discover practical tips for buyers and the importance of teamwork in real estate...</p>no00:14:0812Jen Hendricksonfull<![CDATA[Ben Argall]]>Buckle up for this episode of Shut the Front Door! In this episode, Alex Lanala interviews Ben Argall, a prominent figure in the real estate market of Marquette County. Ben shares insights into the challenges of flipping homes in the local market, the importance of community development, and his experience on the reality show 'Battle on the Beach.' He also explains the differences between real estate roles and the services his team provides to clients.

]]>c41c45be-1628-4de6-82e5-ce42bcf0bff2Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:38:13 GMT<p>Buckle up for this episode of Shut the Front Door! In this episode, Alex Lanala interviews Ben Argall, a prominent figure in the real estate market of Marquette County. Ben shares insights into the challenges of flipping homes in the local market, the importance of community development, and his experience on the reality show 'Battle on the Beach.' He also explains the differences between real estate roles and the services his team provides to clients.</p>no00:23:5613Ben Argallfull<![CDATA[Andrea Couvillion]]>In this episode of Shut the Front Door, host Alex Lanala speaks with Andrea Couvillion, an experienced realtor and incoming president of the Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors. They discuss the current state of the real estate market, the impact of interest rates, new housing developments, and tips for buyers and sellers. Andrea shares memorable stories from her career and her aspirations for the future as she runs for a director position in Michigan Realtors.

]]>0e203fca-fd8e-4af1-91ed-ea42c435069dMon, 27 Jul 2026 14:56:35 GMT<p>In this episode of Shut the Front Door, host Alex Lanala speaks with Andrea Couvillion, an experienced realtor and incoming president of the Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors. They discuss the current state of the real estate market, the impact of interest rates, new housing developments, and tips for buyers and sellers. Andrea shares memorable stories from her career and her aspirations for the future as she runs for a director position in Michigan Realtors.</p>no00:20:4311Andrea Couvillionfull