Welcome to Real People, Real Estate! Our goal is to highlight real people whether they’re real estate industry professionals, economists, investors, or homeowners who will share their real stories providing key insights to success and challenges in this real estate market. Their stories will help others gain education and feel empowered to make their own decisions around real estate. We hope to be informative, have a little fun, and encourage people to plan their roots right here in Western Mass. Tune in with our host Lindsay Barron LaBonte to learn more!
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: Navigating Change: The 2024 NAR Settlement & 2025 Home Inspection Changes with Peter Ruffini
In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with industry veteran Peter Ruffini to dig into two of the most talked-about shifts in real estate — the...
Episode 11: From LA Listings to Pioneer Valley Passion: Meet Realtor & Entrepreneur Theresa Ryan
Meet Theresa Ryan — LA real estate pro turned Western Mass powerhouse. After relocating east during the pandemic, Theresa brought her competitive edge, investor savvy,...
Episode 10: Beyond the Lease: How Tom Crossman Builds Community Through Hard Work and Homeownership
In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Tom Crossman, a true Amherst original whose real estate journey started with a $90,000 first home—a...
Episode 9: Going Beyond the Transaction: The Megliola Group’s Full-Circle Approach to Real Estate
In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Brian Megliola, founder of The Megliola Group, to explore what it really means to go beyond the tra...
Episode 8: Uncovering the Details: What a Title Search Can Reveal – with Attorney Roger Lipton
What do you really know about your home’s history? In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Attorney Roger Lipton — a seasoned real estate a...
