Episodes
53
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We’re back with Season 3, Episode 6 diving into why local leadership impacts your everyday life more than anything happening at the federal level. We sit down with Cheney Eldridge, the economic development director for Columbia County, we talk real projects, real decisions, and what’s actually shaping your community behind the scenes.
In Season 3, Episode 5, we sit down with Matt LaMarsh to break down what “slow” actually means in today’s market. Homes are still selling, but buyer expectations have shifted, luxury inventory is sitting longer, and tear-downs north of Atlanta are reshaping entire neighborhoods.
Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, joins us to talk about what’s fueling Augusta’s momentum—from major employers and manufacturing to youth apprenticeship programs and future projects. It’s a real, behind-the-scenes look at how local leadership and smart development impact jobs, housing, and the community’s future.
County Manager Scott D. Johnson joins the show to talk about Columbia County’s biggest projects on the horizon—from the $50B data center buildout to infrastructure upgrades, hurricane response, and long-term plans that could reshape local taxes. It’s a transparent, inside look at how the county is preparing for 2026 and beyond.
In this episode we sit down with Mayor Britton Williams of North Augusta to answer a crucial question: how does local development impact your real estate value?From downtown revitalization to trolley lines, tourism efforts, apartment growth, and city infrastructure, this episode breaks down the real drivers of home value and community growth—not federal interest rates, but the choices made right in your backyard.
We’re kicking off a brand-new Community Event Spotlight ahead of Season 3 with something truly Augusta — the 48th Annual Summerville Tour of Homes! 🏡
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