Mike unpacks why the market has felt stuck, then lays out what could spark a real estate upswing: falling mortgage rates, stock market resilience, wage growth outpacing inflation, and a historic wealth transfer. Be sure to find out what his practical savings strategy for renters is!

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Discover tips on cultivating zinnias and celosia, perfect for those working with less fertile soil. Join us as we chat with Megan Haney, owner of Bulwark Blooms, who made the leap from Seattle to Moscow, Idaho. Megan discusses her big move in 2020 to taking the Florette online course in 2023, and how she expanded her garden from a modest five rows to a potential ten. She shares the joys and challenges of growing a diverse array of flowers, with a special focus on her favorite, the dahlia, known for its symbolism of motherhood and productivity.

Megan also discusses the opening of her cutting garden, a unique opportunity for visitors to pick and purchase their own flowers. We share insights on the best times to cut flowers, how to care for them afterward, and even touch on some safety tips for children in the garden. For additional inspiration, we recommend Sarah Raven's "Grow, Cook, Eat, Arrange" podcast.

Through an engaging conversation with one of Fulcrum's partners, we explore the strategic maneuvers and adaptive strategies that not only helped them navigate the tumultuous COVID-19 era but also aided their expansion. This episode sheds light on the delicate balance of pricing and product mix when choosing wholesale lenders, highlighting the merits and limitations of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). Gain valuable insights into the decline of USDA loans and the lessons learned from rapid team growth.

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