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Episode 58: Navigating Divorce and Real Estate With Expert Realtor Kristine Edens: What Happens to the House?

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  Divorce is hard enough without also having to figure out what happens to the home. For many families, the marital home is the biggest asset, the most emotional asset, or both. It is where birthdays happened, routines were built, children grew up, and life unfolded. That is why real estate decisions during divorce can feel overwhelming. They are not just financial. They are deeply personal. In this episode of Between Two Doors , I sat down with Realtor Kristine Edens to talk about what really happens when divorce and real estate collide. Kristine has specialized training in divorce-related real estate, and she shared practical insight for homeowners trying to make smart housing decisions during one of life’s toughest seasons. Even though the national divorce rate is much lower than the old “50%” talking point, divorce is still common. CDC provisional data reported 672,502 divorces and a divorce rate of 2.4 per 1,000 population in the U.S. for 2023, which means this is still a v...

Jenny Florey — “Relationships Over Transactions” on Alabama’s Gulf Coast

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  If you’ve ever watched the sun drop into Mobile Bay from Fairhope and felt your shoulders relax, you already understand what Jenny Florey means when she says the Gulf Coast has a way of helping people breathe again. Jenny is a REALTOR® with Butler & Co. Real Estate, serving Baldwin and Mobile Counties. She’s also a Gulf Coast native—born and raised—and that local-rooted perspective shows up in how she guides clients: calm, clear, and deeply connected to the community she calls home. Watch:  https://youtu.be/WRsx9-sf0hU Listen on your favorite podcast platform here: https://www.betweentwodoors.com/ From “Future Lawyer” to Gulf Coast Realtor Rockstar! Jenny didn’t grow up dreaming of open houses. At 16, a traffic-court experience sparked a serious “I want to help people” mindset. She pursued a degree in Public Relations and Advertising with a focus on strategic communication. After working as a legal assistant, she realized the legal world felt he...

What’s the Deal with Insurance in Northwest Florida?

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  When people move to Northwest Florida, they expect sunshine, waterfront weekends, and maybe a higher electric bill in August. What they don’t expect is how much home insurance can shape their monthly payment—and sometimes even shape which homes are realistic to buy. In this episode of Between Two Doors , I sat down with Jennifer Blackburn , a Northwest Florida insurance expert with Trucordia based in Niceville, FL . Jennifer has lived across Florida (including 15 years in the Keys), and she brings a calm, practical approach to helping buyers and homeowners get the right coverage—not just the cheapest number. Here’s what first-time buyers and current homeowners in the Panhandle should know. View on  your favorite Podcast Platform:  https://www.betweentwodoors.com/episode-56-jen-blackburn-whats-the-deal-with-insurance-in-northwest-florida/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVoqJJvbgwc 1) Talk to Insurance Earlier Than Most People Think Jennifer’s guidance was s...

The “Blueprint” behind top-tier real estate in DFW with Justin Nimergood

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If you’re in the Dallas–Fort Worth market and you want a real estate experience that feels planned, protected, and proactive , this episode is for you. I sat down with Justin Nimergood —a Team Leader, Area Leader, and Real Estate Advisor with Epique Realty —to talk about what it really means to be a top performer in real estate… and why that matters when you’re buying or selling a home that could represent the biggest financial decision of your life. We recorded during an arctic freeze (North Texas… you know the drill), but Justin brought the heat with story, strategy, and a “do it right the first time” mindset. Watch the full podcast on Youtube Listen on your favorite podcasting platforms A family name you can’t duplicate—and a brand built to match it Justin’s brand started long before his real estate career: He knew he wanted to build around the Nimergood name because it’s his family name—and it’s incredibly rare. He shared the story of the name’s German roots and how it evolved af...

Episode 054: “Care First, Closing Second” Meet Realtor Kristine Edens in McKinney–Melissa–Princeton

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  Meet Kristine Edens: “Care First, Closing Second” in McKinney–Melissa–Princeton If you’re house-hunting (or thinking about selling) in the Princeton , McKinney , or Melissa corridor of North Texas, you’ll love this episode of Between Two Doors . I sat down with Kristine Edens (JPAR Realty) —a Realtor who’s built her business around something buyers and sellers can feel immediately: you’re not a transaction to her . Kristine and I originally met for coffee in Melissa… and what was supposed to be a quick chat turned into nearly two hours. That’s usually a sign you’re talking to someone who listens deeply, thinks strategically, and genuinely cares about people. Youtube: https://youtu.be/rIt2yLPRDz0 All Your Favorite Podcasting Platforms: https://www.betweentwodoors.com/54    Kristine’s “Why”: She became the agent she wished she’d had Kristine’s real estate story starts the way a lot of meaningful careers do: personal experience. She was buying and selling homes and r...