Inside Housing Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/inside-housing-podcast-with-renick Inside Housing Podcast with Renick Darnell-Martin delivers smart, straightforward conversations about real estate, housing economics, and market dynamics. Built as an educational resource for consumers and professionals alike, the show explores what’s driving prices, inventory, rates, and opportunity - helping listeners make confident, informed decisions in a changing market. © 2026 Inside Housing Podcast 65bd4dcb-ba41-5339-9a28-85e5ede8268c yes en Mon, 25 May 2026 10:38:04 -0400 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:38:16 -0400 https://insidehousingpodcast.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/caljPcbAwDZotYXF48jwrFxqRrH7hrLBnnItYFCKtdE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYzcx/ZmEyMDEyZGI3ZDBl/YzRiNDhhZGRhMzJj/ZWUzOS5qcGVn.jpg Inside Housing Podcast https://insidehousingpodcast.com episodic Renick Darnell-Martin Inside Housing Podcast with Renick Darnell-Martin delivers smart, straightforward conversations about real estate, housing economics, and market dynamics. Built as an educational resource for consumers and professionals alike, the show explores what’s driving prices, inventory, rates, and opportunity - helping listeners make confident, informed decisions in a changing market. Inside Housing Podcast with Renick Darnell-Martin delivers smart, straightforward conversations about real estate, housing economics, and market dynamics. realtor, real estate, housing Diversity Matters Media insidehousingpodcast@gmail.com No No Vermont’s Short-Term Rental Market with Julie Marks 13 13 Vermont’s Short-Term Rental Market with Julie Marks full c852f250-9b32-48ff-8a4d-874296b599ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b177818 On this episode of Inside Housing Podcast, Julie Marks, founder and executive director of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance, breaks down the realities of short-term rentals in Vermont, from housing policy and tourism to property rights and local economies. She shares how VTSRA advocates for responsible hosting, owner education, and smarter regulations while addressing common misconceptions around platforms like Airbnb and the role short-term rentals play in Vermont communities.

]]> On this episode of Inside Housing Podcast, Julie Marks, founder and executive director of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance, breaks down the realities of short-term rentals in Vermont, from housing policy and tourism to property rights and local economies. She shares how VTSRA advocates for responsible hosting, owner education, and smarter regulations while addressing common misconceptions around platforms like Airbnb and the role short-term rentals play in Vermont communities.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 16:12:16 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 2741 On this episode of Inside Housing Podcast, Julie Marks, founder and executive director of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance, breaks down the realities of short-term rentals in Vermont, from housing policy and tourism to property rights and local economies. She shares how VTSRA advocates for responsible hosting, owner education, and smarter regulations while addressing common misconceptions around platforms like Airbnb and the role short-term rentals play in Vermont communities.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Housing Solutions with Stacy Andre 12 12 Housing Solutions with Stacy Andre full b719d81c-8391-4e4d-9c6b-066194a4072d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e9679f8 On this Inside Housing Podcast episode, Stacy Andre shares how Vermont’s Mobile Home Infill Program is helping create faster, more affordable housing opportunities across the state. She also discusses the challenges of permitting, lessons learned from the program’s rollout, and new efforts to streamline housing development in Vermont.

]]> On this Inside Housing Podcast episode, Stacy Andre shares how Vermont’s Mobile Home Infill Program is helping create faster, more affordable housing opportunities across the state. She also discusses the challenges of permitting, lessons learned from the program’s rollout, and new efforts to streamline housing development in Vermont.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 12:28:50 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 2836 On this Inside Housing Podcast episode, Stacy Andre shares how Vermont’s Mobile Home Infill Program is helping create faster, more affordable housing opportunities across the state. She also discusses the challenges of permitting, lessons learned from the program’s rollout, and new efforts to streamline housing development in Vermont.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Building Vermont’s Future with Kevin Chu 11 11 Building Vermont’s Future with Kevin Chu full 0353e0e4-7702-4b77-abf1-390f7b694f9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/160d49d9 On the Inside Housing Podcast, Kevin Chu, executive director of the Vermont Futures Project, discusses Vermont’s workforce and housing challenges driven by aging demographics, low graduate retention, and housing underproduction. He outlines data-driven solutions including growing the population, increasing housing supply, accelerating permitting, and advancing broader economic reforms to improve affordability and long-term competitiveness.

]]> On the Inside Housing Podcast, Kevin Chu, executive director of the Vermont Futures Project, discusses Vermont’s workforce and housing challenges driven by aging demographics, low graduate retention, and housing underproduction. He outlines data-driven solutions including growing the population, increasing housing supply, accelerating permitting, and advancing broader economic reforms to improve affordability and long-term competitiveness.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:39:22 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 3921 On the Inside Housing Podcast, Kevin Chu, executive director of the Vermont Futures Project, discusses Vermont’s workforce and housing challenges driven by aging demographics, low graduate retention, and housing underproduction. He outlines data-driven solutions including growing the population, increasing housing supply, accelerating permitting, and advancing broader economic reforms to improve affordability and long-term competitiveness.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Deals & Disruptions with Sean Dye 10 10 Deals & Disruptions with Sean Dye full 79d812ca-bf5f-4f3f-97a7-212fc1fe7c2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9481a83 On the Inside Housing Podcast, managing broker Sean Dye, based in Vergennes, discusses his transition from decades as a fine artist and UVM painting instructor to Vermont real estate starting in 2015, later becoming a broker in 2020. He shares buyer-side guidance through a range of unusual situations, from inspection surprises and last-minute deal issues to challenging property conditions, while also touching on affordability and the realities of today’s market.

]]> On the Inside Housing Podcast, managing broker Sean Dye, based in Vergennes, discusses his transition from decades as a fine artist and UVM painting instructor to Vermont real estate starting in 2015, later becoming a broker in 2020. He shares buyer-side guidance through a range of unusual situations, from inspection surprises and last-minute deal issues to challenging property conditions, while also touching on affordability and the realities of today’s market.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:07:51 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 1975 On the Inside Housing Podcast, managing broker Sean Dye, based in Vergennes, discusses his transition from decades as a fine artist and UVM painting instructor to Vermont real estate starting in 2015, later becoming a broker in 2020. He shares buyer-side guidance through a range of unusual situations, from inspection surprises and last-minute deal issues to challenging property conditions, while also touching on affordability and the realities of today’s market.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Mastering the Seller’s Market with Lori Holt 9 9 Mastering the Seller’s Market with Lori Holt full 29f8fed5-a980-4bc0-9218-f02b27b2cd3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/faffac58 On the Inside Housing Podcast, Montpelier-area agent Lori Holt shares her journey from starting as a Saturday secretary to building a decades-long career in real estate, offering insight into how the industry has evolved over time. On this episode, she reflects on launching her career in 1985 during high interest rates and sustaining success through relationships, referrals, and smart investments, while highlighting the shift from paper-based transactions to today’s fast-paced, digital market, and explaining today’s competitive seller’s market in the Montpelier area along with key considerations in condominium ownership.

]]> On the Inside Housing Podcast, Montpelier-area agent Lori Holt shares her journey from starting as a Saturday secretary to building a decades-long career in real estate, offering insight into how the industry has evolved over time. On this episode, she reflects on launching her career in 1985 during high interest rates and sustaining success through relationships, referrals, and smart investments, while highlighting the shift from paper-based transactions to today’s fast-paced, digital market, and explaining today’s competitive seller’s market in the Montpelier area along with key considerations in condominium ownership.

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:51:59 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 2659 On the Inside Housing Podcast, Montpelier-area agent Lori Holt shares her journey from starting as a Saturday secretary to building a decades-long career in real estate, offering insight into how the industry has evolved over time. On this episode, she reflects on launching her career in 1985 during high interest rates and sustaining success through relationships, referrals, and smart investments, while highlighting the shift from paper-based transactions to today’s fast-paced, digital market, and explaining today’s competitive seller’s market in the Montpelier area along with key considerations in condominium ownership.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Coaching to Closings with Jack Russell 8 8 Coaching to Closings with Jack Russell full 5f1419f5-1c39-471b-b39d-8ea82d2a0d8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/00a04639 On this episode of the Inside Housing Podcast, Jack Russell reflects on his journey from education into real estate, crediting mentorship, community ties, and a willingness to take risks as key to his success. He also discusses the value of homeownership, challenges facing today’s housing market, and why strong relationships and real-world experience remain essential in an increasingly tech-driven industry.

]]> On this episode of the Inside Housing Podcast, Jack Russell reflects on his journey from education into real estate, crediting mentorship, community ties, and a willingness to take risks as key to his success. He also discusses the value of homeownership, challenges facing today’s housing market, and why strong relationships and real-world experience remain essential in an increasingly tech-driven industry.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:18:43 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 1880 On this episode of the Inside Housing Podcast, Jack Russell reflects on his journey from education into real estate, crediting mentorship, community ties, and a willingness to take risks as key to his success. He also discusses the value of homeownership, challenges facing today’s housing market, and why strong relationships and real-world experience remain essential in an increasingly tech-driven industry.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Housing, Taxes & Policy with Chris Mattos 7 7 Housing, Taxes & Policy with Chris Mattos full b22ec37f-4834-421c-b2de-22c2a8192c14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d139c30d In this interview, Senator Chris Mattos explains how entering the legislature in 2017 shaped his focus on keeping young Vermonters in the state by addressing rising housing costs, interest rates, and development barriers like Act 250, while outlining recent policy efforts such as CHIP funding, Act 180, and S.325 to reduce costs and increase housing supply. He also discusses broader priorities including education reform, rising education fund spending, potential revenue ideas like casinos, and the challenge of balancing slow-moving government work with personal and professional responsibilities.

]]> In this interview, Senator Chris Mattos explains how entering the legislature in 2017 shaped his focus on keeping young Vermonters in the state by addressing rising housing costs, interest rates, and development barriers like Act 250, while outlining recent policy efforts such as CHIP funding, Act 180, and S.325 to reduce costs and increase housing supply. He also discusses broader priorities including education reform, rising education fund spending, potential revenue ideas like casinos, and the challenge of balancing slow-moving government work with personal and professional responsibilities.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:36:33 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 2708 In this interview, Senator Chris Mattos explains how entering the legislature in 2017 shaped his focus on keeping young Vermonters in the state by addressing rising housing costs, interest rates, and development barriers like Act 250, while outlining recent policy efforts such as CHIP funding, Act 180, and S.325 to reduce costs and increase housing supply. He also discusses broader priorities including education reform, rising education fund spending, potential revenue ideas like casinos, and the challenge of balancing slow-moving government work with personal and professional responsibilities.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Navigating Vermont Housing Legislation with Anthony Micklus 6 6 Navigating Vermont Housing Legislation with Anthony Micklus full c686f250-a37b-4274-8638-76b7be571ffe https://share.transistor.fm/s/eafdc32a In this interview, Vermont legislator and realtor Anthony Micklus discusses the complexities of housing legislation, the impact of Act 250, and innovative programs like CHIP and TIF that aim to address Vermont's housing crisis. He shares insights on regulatory challenges, environmental considerations, and potential reforms to accelerate housing development while balancing environmental protection.

]]> In this interview, Vermont legislator and realtor Anthony Micklus discusses the complexities of housing legislation, the impact of Act 250, and innovative programs like CHIP and TIF that aim to address Vermont's housing crisis. He shares insights on regulatory challenges, environmental considerations, and potential reforms to accelerate housing development while balancing environmental protection.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 2864 In this interview, Vermont legislator and realtor Anthony Micklus discusses the complexities of housing legislation, the impact of Act 250, and innovative programs like CHIP and TIF that aim to address Vermont's housing crisis. He shares insights on regulatory challenges, environmental considerations, and potential reforms to accelerate housing development while balancing environmental protection.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No Lending to Loans with Julie Thorpe 5 5 Lending to Loans with Julie Thorpe full 478d631a-7fd2-47d0-807d-308bc9f335cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba1830b6 In this episode of the Inside Housing Podcast, Julie Thorpe, a seasoned mortgage broker, shares her journey into the lending industry and provides insights into the mortgage process. She discusses the importance of understanding the role of a mortgage broker, the differences between pre-approval and pre-qualification, and the current market trends affecting home buyers. Julie emphasizes the importance of community involvement and her passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of home buying.

Julie Thorpe, NMLS 92216

Senior Loan Originator
Spruce Mortgage, NMLS 49592
430 Shelburne Rd
Burlington, VT 05401
www.sprucemortgage.com

]]> In this episode of the Inside Housing Podcast, Julie Thorpe, a seasoned mortgage broker, shares her journey into the lending industry and provides insights into the mortgage process. She discusses the importance of understanding the role of a mortgage broker, the differences between pre-approval and pre-qualification, and the current market trends affecting home buyers. Julie emphasizes the importance of community involvement and her passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of home buying.

Julie Thorpe, NMLS 92216

Senior Loan Originator
Spruce Mortgage, NMLS 49592
430 Shelburne Rd
Burlington, VT 05401
www.sprucemortgage.com

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:12:41 -0400 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 2516 In this episode of the Inside Housing Podcast, Julie Thorpe, a seasoned mortgage broker, shares her journey into the lending industry and provides insights into the mortgage process. She discusses the importance of understanding the role of a mortgage broker, the differences between pre-approval and pre-qualification, and the current market trends affecting home buyers. Julie emphasizes the importance of community involvement and her passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of home buying.

Julie Thorpe, NMLS 92216

Senior Loan Originator
Spruce Mortgage, NMLS 49592
430 Shelburne Rd
Burlington, VT 05401
www.sprucemortgage.com

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No The Realtor's Role in Today's Market with Robbi Handy Holmes 4 4 The Realtor's Role in Today's Market with Robbi Handy Holmes full 00f49d2c-3285-49c6-b04a-ddf8fc1324e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d55211b In this conversation, Robbi shares her journey into real estate, discussing her background, the role of a realtor, and the importance of community involvement. She emphasizes the significance of education in real estate, strategic pricing, and the current market trends in Vermont. Robbi also reflects on her staying power in the industry and her personal philosophy of 'make it happen' as a driving force in her career. Contact her robbihandyholmes@vtregroup.com

]]> In this conversation, Robbi shares her journey into real estate, discussing her background, the role of a realtor, and the importance of community involvement. She emphasizes the significance of education in real estate, strategic pricing, and the current market trends in Vermont. Robbi also reflects on her staying power in the industry and her personal philosophy of 'make it happen' as a driving force in her career. Contact her robbihandyholmes@vtregroup.com

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 1190 In this conversation, Robbi shares her journey into real estate, discussing her background, the role of a realtor, and the importance of community involvement. She emphasizes the significance of education in real estate, strategic pricing, and the current market trends in Vermont. Robbi also reflects on her staying power in the industry and her personal philosophy of 'make it happen' as a driving force in her career. Contact her robbihandyholmes@vtregroup.com

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No A Forever Agent Philosophy with Nancy Larrow 3 3 A Forever Agent Philosophy with Nancy Larrow full 44078c7f-4c42-4a24-ace7-e23ef998449d https://share.transistor.fm/s/457010f3 In this episode, Nancy Larrow shares her insights on the importance of quality service, community involvement, and the forever agent mindset in real estate. Discover her strategies for building lasting client relationships and the value of a trusted brand like Berkshire Hathaway.

]]> In this episode, Nancy Larrow shares her insights on the importance of quality service, community involvement, and the forever agent mindset in real estate. Discover her strategies for building lasting client relationships and the value of a trusted brand like Berkshire Hathaway.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:06:41 -0500 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 2149 In this episode, Nancy Larrow shares her insights on the importance of quality service, community involvement, and the forever agent mindset in real estate. Discover her strategies for building lasting client relationships and the value of a trusted brand like Berkshire Hathaway.

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No First-Time Home Buyers & Decision Styles with Genevieve Smyth 2 2 First-Time Home Buyers & Decision Styles with Genevieve Smyth full b730489a-783d-4c9c-ac20-cac62015031b https://share.transistor.fm/s/046b0541 Genevieve Smyth joins Renick to discuss her approach to supporting first-time home buyers and understanding each buyer's unique decision-making style. https://genevievesmyth.com/

]]> Genevieve Smyth joins Renick to discuss her approach to supporting first-time home buyers and understanding each buyer's unique decision-making style. https://genevievesmyth.com/

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 1829 Genevieve Smyth joins Renick to discuss her approach to supporting first-time home buyers and understanding each buyer's unique decision-making style. https://genevievesmyth.com/

]]> realtor, real estate, housing No It's All About Relationships with Jack Russell 1 1 It's All About Relationships with Jack Russell full 19d69389-953e-491e-bc0a-ca9d7f40658f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e416515b Vermont real estate legend, Jack Russell, joins Renick for the first episode of the Inside Housing Podcast. Jack discusses his long career in Vermont real estate and why he believes the business is all about relationships. Tune in to hear the story and career advice from a Vermont business icon.

]]> Vermont real estate legend, Jack Russell, joins Renick for the first episode of the Inside Housing Podcast. Jack discusses his long career in Vermont real estate and why he believes the business is all about relationships. Tune in to hear the story and career advice from a Vermont business icon.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:36:32 -0500 Renick Darnell-Martin Renick Darnell-Martin 1957 Vermont real estate legend, Jack Russell, joins Renick for the first episode of the Inside Housing Podcast. Jack discusses his long career in Vermont real estate and why he believes the business is all about relationships. Tune in to hear the story and career advice from a Vermont business icon.

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