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Market Shakers

Hosted by Matt Kelly Group

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Episodes

58

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

What do you think of when you think real estate? Matt Kelly is here to interview realtors, investors, and everyone in-between to help you rethink what real estate should mean to you.

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October 22, 2026Episode 31 min

New Adventure Is Coming to Downtown Augusta | Walk & Talk Ep. 3

What exactly is coming to the Fifth Street Bridge? On this episode of Walk & Talk, Destination Augusta gives us a look at plans for Forge Augusta including a rock wall, zipline, elevated ropes course, and more coming to the bridge.

October 15, 2026Episode 32 min

Oil Prices, Mortgage Rates & the Housing Market | Market Update Ep. 3

Could rising oil prices put even more pressure on mortgage rates? In Episode 3 of our Market Update, we look at lessons from the 1980s, today’s housing affordability, and why limited inventory remains one of the biggest issues facing the U.S. housing market heading into 2027.

October 8, 2026Episode 10 min

How a Real Estate Move Can Affect Your Health Insurance| Walk & Talk Ep. 2

Buying or selling a home can affect your health insurance more than you might think, especially when you move to a new county or state. Peter Menk from HealthMarkets explains why updating your coverage could even help you save money.

October 1, 2026Episode 22 min

How AI Could Impact Your Mortgage Rate | Market Update Ep. 2

What does the AI boom have to do with your mortgage rate? In Episode 2 of our Market Update, we break down how big tech, data centers, and increased borrowing are putting pressure on interest rates—and why the next 12–24 months could bring major changes for the housing market.

September 24, 2026Episode 11 min

Inside Augusta's First Tiny Home Community for Foster Youth| Walk & Talk Ep. 1

Take a look inside Augusta's first tiny home community designed to support young adults aging out of foster care with housing, counseling, life skills, and workforce training. It's more than a place to live—it's a community built to help them finish strong.

September 17, 2026Episode 12 min

Why Mortgage Rates Aren’t Coming Down | Market Update Ep. 1

Why are mortgage rates still so high—and what could finally bring them down? In Episode 1 of our Market Update, we break down three major forces affecting rates right now, how housing affordability compares historically, and what the current AI boom could mean for the housing market heading into 2027.

May 21, 2026Episode 941 min

Building More Than Homes | Bernadette Kelliher on Habitat Augusta’s Big Vision

In this episode, Matt Kelly talks with Bernadette Kelliher about Habitat Augusta’s evolving mission, the success of Build the Band, and the importance of creating opportunities for working families to become homeowners. A great conversation about where Augusta is headed next.

May 7, 2026Episode 831 min

How to Build a Custom Home on Your Own Land (Start to Finish Guide)

Thinking about building a custom home on your own land but don't know where to start? In this episode, we sit down with Vance Perkins to break down the entire new home construction process — from buying raw land to moving into your dream house. Vance walks us through everything you need to know before building a custom home in Georgia or South Carolina, including how to perk test land before you buy, the real difference between slab foundations and crawl spaces, why barndominiums are exploding in popularity, and how to avoid costly change orders during construction.

April 2, 2026Episode 735 min

The Real Truth About House Flipping (Costs, Mistakes & Growth) | Gene Martin Interview

In this episode, Gene Martin breaks down his journey from customer service to running a growing real estate investment business, sharing honest insights on flipping homes, managing risk, and building a team. It’s a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to succeed in today’s market. Tune in and listen to the full podcast episode now.

March 10, 202627 min

Inside Augusta’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade | A 48-Year Tradition

Augusta’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the city’s biggest traditions, bringing thousands of people downtown every year to celebrate Irish heritage and community. In this episode, Matt Kelly sits down with Irish American Heritage Society President Jason Scherer to talk about the history of the parade, the stories behind it, and what makes this event so special in Augusta.

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