Canopy Uncovered

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Canopy Uncovered is the official podcast of the Canopy Realtor® Association, taking listeners inside the conversations shaping our communities and the future of real estate. Formerly Inside the Canopy Files, Canopy's relaunched podcast features candid discussions on market trends, policy, innovation, leadership, and community impact with industry leaders and local changemakers. Through a flexible, series-based format, the podcast breaks down complex real estate-related topics and uncovers the ideas and partnerships driving progress for real estate pros and the consumers they serve.

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June 15, 2026Episode 527 min

Open Minded: Building Wealth, Building Legacy-Asian American Homeownership in Focus

Homeownership remains one of the most powerful tools for building generational wealth—but access and opportunity are not always equal. In this episode of Canopy Uncovered, host Karyn Lindsey talks with Realtor®/broker LaRay Hampton and Hope Atuel about new research from the Asian Real Estate Association of America and the Urban Institute exploring homeownership and wealth-building trends of Asian Americans. From wealth accumulation and preservation to intergenerational transfer, the conversation examines both opportunities and ongoing barriers, and why these insights matter here in the Carolinas.

May 29, 2026Episode 433 min

Transforming Real Estate: Down Payment Assistance Is Infrastructure. Are You Using It?

Down payment assistance programs are no longer a "nice to have"; they're essential to expanding access to homeownership. In this episode, Joan B. Goode, President of Canopy MLS, sits down with Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource, to explore how these programs are reshaping affordability. They discuss the cost of not using available assistance, how opportunity is lost or delayed for buyers, and how AI and data-driven tools are making it easier than ever to connect clients with resources that can get them to the closing table.

May 18, 2026Episode 326 min

Open Minded: Affordable Housing Isn't Optional - What Charlotte's History Tells Us About Today's Crisis

April is Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on access, equity, and the future of our communities. Host Joan B. Goode sits down with Historian, Dr. Tom Hanchett, to explore the deeper story behind housing affordability through his latest book, Affordable Housing in Charlotte: What One City's History Tells Us about America's Pressing Problem. Together, they unpack how decades of policy decisions continue to shape who can live where, and why it matters now more than ever. From essential workers to middle-income families, this conversation connects the past to the present and what it means for Charlotte's growth moving forward.

May 4, 2026Episode 232 min

Ground Level: The Market Unfiltered

Is the market stalled, or just shifting? Canopy MLS president, Joan B. Goode sits down with NAR's Chief Economist, Dr. Lawrence Yun for a fast, no-nonsense "10 Minute Q&A" on rates, inventory, and buyer activity in the latest Canopy Uncovered podcast. Then Canopy MLS Board Member, Dave Noyes joins her to localize the story and delve into what's really happening across the Charlotte and Asheville markets, and how agents can navigate a spring season that's anything but one-size-fits-all.

April 14, 2026Episode 132 min

The C-Suite: Global Real Estate and Why It Matters

The Charlotte region has cemented its role as a global business hub, attracting domestic and international investment across residential and commercial real estate. As global mobility and cross-border transactions accelerate, the meaning of "local" real estate is evolving—creating new opportunities for agents ready to think bigger. That momentum helped spark the launch of Canopy Global in 2024, with expanded programming rolling out throughout 2025. Through education, networking, and pathways like the National Association of Realtors® Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, Canopy Global is preparing Realtors® to compete and lead on an international stage. Join host 2026 Canopy President Joan B. Goode as she talks with Katie Reisinger, COO, Leading RE of the World, and Jessica Edgerton, Chief Legal Officer and EVP of Industry and Learning for the Global Network, Leading Real Estate of the World.

September 29, 202514 min

Mindset Reset to Help You Lead with Confidence

Nationally renowned speaker and educator Dr. Jennifer Keitt joins host Charisma Southerland, president of Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS, to share how Realtors® can rreset their mindset and unlock lasting motivation. Drawing from decades of expertise in human behavior and leadership coaching, Dr. Keitt reveals real-time strategies to interrupt old patterns, build resilience, and lead with confidence.

September 29, 202536 min

Turning Posts into Profits: Katie Lance on Smart, Savvy Social Media for Agents

What if you could do more than just get likes on social media? On this edition of Inside the Canopy Files, host and Canopy Realtor® Association/Canopy MLS president-elect, Joan Goode, talks with national speaker and real estate content creator Katie Lance, who will share her proven strategies to help Realtors® simplify content planning, repurpose posts across platforms, and align social media with their business goals to close more deals.

September 3, 202519 min

A Global Real Estate Update with Kristie Ferguson and Matt Christopherson, Director of Business and Consumer Research at the National Association of REALTORS®

The Charlotte region's growth continues to make it a hub for business, attracting domestic and foreign investment, in both residential and commercial real estate, prompting Canopy Realtor® Association to launch Canopy Global last year, an educational program and initiative allowing agents ready to expand their businesses globally, with networking, resources, and additional educational opportunities. Join guest host, Kristie Ferguson, Realtor®/broker, real estate instructor and chair of Canopy's Global Committee as she talks with Matt Christopherson, Director of Business and Consumer Research at the National Association of Realtors® for this program on how and why Realtors® should consider expanding their business to include the growing international side of real estate and how Canopy's Global Council can elevate their business.

April 21, 202547 min

Canopy Goes Incognito

Inside the Canopy Files goes Incognito, with nationally-acclaimed author, speaker and playwright, Michael Fosberg. Diversity & Inclusion chair and Realtor®/broker, Eric Norman along with Canopy's Vice President, DIA, Global and Realtor® Professional Development, Karyn Lindsey, talk with Michael Fosberg about his one-man play: Incognito! Through narrative, humor, and dramatization, Fosberg's Incognito helps create insights that reach beyond biases and prejudices to foster inclusion and engagement, forcing the audience to recognize that our commonalities are stronger than differences.

March 21, 202524 min

Taking Your Business Global!

Inside the Canopy Files features Kristie Ferguson, chair of Canopy's Global Real Estate Committee and Jason Gentry, Realtor®/broker, a past Canopy president who has taken his business global, discuss how and why Brokers should unlock global real estate opportunities through Canopy's global real estate program and CIPS Designation to broaden their business by exploring new markets and catering to clients eyeing overseas property investments.