Welcome back to another pour of Real Estate Served on the Rocks! 🥃

This week, we’re keeping it Colorado local with a hot topic out of Colorado Springs — a community hit with a shocking $20,000 special assessment for roof repairs after a major hailstorm. We break down what special assessments really are, how HOAs handle them, and what every homeowner and buyer in Colorado needs to know about insurance, reserves, and HOA budgets before signing on the dotted line.

And of course, we pair it with a pour: the award-winning Four Roses Single Barrel “Delicate Rye” Bourbon, which took home Best Single Barrel Whiskey at the 2024 World Whiskey Awards. With new mashbill experiments rolling out, this bottle is a fresh twist on a Kentucky classic — and it didn’t disappoint.

In This Episode:

✅ What a special assessment is & why a Colorado Springs HOA billed owners $20K each

✅ How hail damage & rising insurance costs are reshaping Colorado real estate

✅ Why HOAs, insurance deductibles & condo lending rules matter more than ever

✅ How homeowners can protect themselves with loss assessment riders

✅ The growing risk of Colorado becoming a “renter state” if first-time buyers & seniors are priced out

✅ Bourbon review: Four Roses Single Barrel Delicate Rye — notes of oak, spice, cocoa & vanilla linger long on the palate

Bourbon Tasted in This Episode: 🥃 Four Roses Single Barrel “Delicate Rye” (World Whiskey Awards 2024 Winner)

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome Back + Episode Intro

1:15 Bourbon Review: Four Roses Single Barrel Delicate Rye

10:30 Colorado Springs HOA Hit with $20K Special Assessments

15:00 Hailstorms, Roof Claims & Insurance Fallout

25:00 Rising Insurance Costs & Home Affordability in Colorado

35:00 FHA Lending Rules & Condo/Townhome Challenges

45:00 Could Insurance Push Colorado Toward a Rental State?

55:00 Community Involvement, HOA Transparency & Homeowner Tips

1:00:00 One-Rock Takeaways

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Welcome back to another pour of Real Estate Served on the Rocks!

🥃 This week’s episode is ALL about Colorado’s future — from the proposed new Denver Broncos stadium and redevelopment of historic rail yards, to the massive growth we’re seeing in northern Colorado (Greeley, Loveland, Windsor, Brighton).

We also dive into the details of metro tax districts (and how they impact homeowners), the upcoming $15M wildlife land bridge over I-25, and what all of this means for the future of Colorado living.

And of course — we pair it all with a review of Ironton Distillery’s Bottlrf in Bond Single Malt Whiskey 🍂🥃 — a 100-proof, bottled-in-bond Colorado whiskey made from all-local grains.

In This Episode:

✅ New Denver Broncos stadium plans & Denver’s redevelopment future

✅ Why metro tax districts matter for Colorado homeowners & buyers

✅ Northern Colorado growth: Greeley, Loveland, Windsor, Brighton & beyond

✅ The $15M I-25 wildlife land bridge project explained

✅ How Colorado compares to other major U.S. growth cities

✅ Bourbon review: Ironton Distillery Bottling Barn Whiskey (Colorado bottled-in-bond)

✅ What’s next for Colorado food, culture & Michelin-star restaurants

Bourbon Tasted in This Episode:

🥃 Ironton Distillery Bottling Barn Single Malt Whiskey (100 proof, bottled-in-bond, Colorado grown)

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome Back + Colorado Growth Intro

8:00 Bourbon Review: Ironton Distillery Bottling Barn Single Malt Whiskey

15:00 New Denver Broncos Stadium Plans & Infrastructure Impact

30:00 Metro Tax Districts Explained 36:00 Wildlife Land Bridge Project Over I-25

40:00 Northern Colorado Growth (Greeley, Windsor, Loveland)

55:00 Housing Affordability & Builder Trends

1:10:00 Michelin Restaurants & Cultural Growth in Denver

1:30:00 One-Rock Takeaways

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Welcome back to another pour of Real Estate Served on the Rocks!

🥃 After a short break, we’re back — new studio, new energy, and the same perfect mix of bourbon tasting + real estate insights you can’t get anywhere else.

This week, we’re pouring the Old Elk Infinity Blend 2024 — a Fort Collins favorite that blends high malt bourbon & wheat whiskeys into one powerhouse bottle (111 proof 🔥). Spoiler: it might just be our smoothest “comeback pour” yet.

On the real estate side, we’re breaking down what’s really happening in today’s buyer’s market — from sellers slashing prices and offering $20–40K concessions, to creative deal structures like assumable 3% loans, rate buydowns, and even covering HOA fees to get buyers across the finish line.

Whether you’re a buyer trying to score deals or a seller trying to stand out in a crowded market, this episode is full of practical strategies, local insights, and plenty of laughs.

In This Episode:

✅ Why the Colorado housing market is more sensitive than ever to headlines & job reports

✅ Breaking down the shift to a buyer’s market — and what that really means in 2025

✅ Seller strategies: pricing, curb appeal, creative concessions & assumable loans

✅ Buyer strategies: how to use inspections, financing, and concessions to your advantage

✅ Why hyper-local markets matter (Thornton vs Brighton vs LaSalle, Windsor, Loveland, Greeley & more)

✅ Bourbon review: Old Elk Infinity Blend — Fort Collins pride in a bottle 🥃

Bourbon Tasted in This Episode: 🥃 Old Elk Infinity Blend 2023 (111 proof, Fort Collins, CO)

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome Back! Why We Took a Break + New Studio Reveal

2:00 Today’s Pour: Old Elk Infinity Blend 2023 Review

15:00 Job Report, Rate Drops & Market Sensitivity Explained

25:00 Buyer’s Market or Seller’s Market? The Real Story in 2025

38:00 Hyper-Local Market Differences (Thornton vs Brighton vs LaSalle, Windsor & more)

55:00 Seller Strategies: Curb Appeal, Pricing & Concessions

1:10:00 Buyer Strategies: How to Leverage Inspections & Concessions

1:30:00 Final Thoughts + One-Rock Takeaways

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Welcome back to another pour of Real Estate Served on the Rocks! 🥃 This week, we’re bringing you a special headlines edition of the show — breaking down the biggest stories shaping real estate right now and what they actually mean for buyers, sellers, and investors in 2025.

And of course, we’ve got bourbon in hand. This week’s pour is the Moonlight Mayhem Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey from Film Land Spirits in LA — a distillery that fuses bourbon with Hollywood-style storytelling. (Yes, this bottle even has its own movie trailer 🎬🐺).

If you’re watching the market and wondering how incentives, pricing, and appreciation trends could affect your next move — this episode is for you.

In This Episode:

✅ Why homebuilders are piling on discounts & incentives (and what that means for buyers) ✅ The rise of price cuts — why frustrated sellers are slashing tens of thousands off listings

✅ Warren Buffett’s surprising advice for first-time homebuyers (smaller homes may win big) ✅ How buyer psychology is shifting in 2025 — and why days on market matter

✅ Why working with the right agent can save you tens of thousands in negotiations

✅ Bourbon review: Film Land Spirits “Moonlight Mayhem” — a werewolf movie in a bottle 🥃🐺

Bourbon Tasted in This Episode: 🥃 Film Land Spirits “Moonlight Mayhem” Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey (94 proof)

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome + Episode Intro

2:00 Today’s Pour: Moonlight Mayhem Bourbon (Film Land Spirits)

10:00 Homebuilders’ Incentives — Discounts, Rate Buydowns & Closing Costs

25:00 Why Sellers Are Slashing Prices in 2025

38:00 Warren Buffett’s Advice for First-Time Buyers

55:00 Small Homes vs. Big Homes — Which Appreciate Faster?

1:10:00 The Emotional Side of Real Estate Decisions

1:25:00 Final Thoughts + Takeaways

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Welcome back to another pour of Real Estate Served on the Rocks!

🥃 This week’s episode dives deep into the world of real estate investing in Colorado — and trust us, you’ve never heard it explained like THIS before. We sit down with Max Ferguson, a young investment entrepreneur out of Colorado Springs, to unpack what it really takes to get started, how to make the numbers work in today’s market, and why house hacking & ADUs may be the key to long-term wealth.

PLUS—we crack open a bottle of Maker’s Mark Barrel Strength 🥃 and give our unfiltered tasting notes (spoiler: it’s a baptism by fire). If you’re curious about building wealth through real estate AND love a good bourbon review, this episode is a must-watch.

In This Episode: ✅ Is real estate investing worth it in 2025? (Colorado & nationwide)

✅ The ins & outs of house hacking and ADUs for extra cash flow

✅ Why Gen Z & Millennials are being pushed into investing earlier

✅ Breaking down cap rates, rent-to-price ratios, and cash-on-cash returns

✅ The truth about “passive income” & how to start smart as a beginner

✅ How to avoid BiggerPockets hype and focus on real numbers

✅ Max’s journey: from growing up around rentals to creative investing strategies

✅ Bourbon tasting notes — what 111 proof Maker’s Mark really tastes like 🥃🔥

Bourbon Tasted in This Episode: 🥃 Maker’s Mark Barrel Strength (111 proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey)

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome + Episode Intro

2:00 Meet Max Ferguson — Young Investor from Colorado Springs

7:00 Bourbon Tasting: Maker’s Mark Barrel Strength First Impressions

15:00 House Hacking in Colorado — Still Possible?

25:00 Investing in High-Rate Environments (How to Make It Work)

38:00 Buzzwords Explained: Cap Rates, Rent-to-Price, Cash Flow

50:00 Are Cash Flow Deals Still Out There in 2025?

1:05:00 The Truth About Passive Income in Real Estate

1:20:00 Final Thoughts + Key Takeaways

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Welcome back to another pour of Real Estate Served on the Rocks! 🥃 This week’s episode is ALL about the bourbon barrel world 🍾 — and trust us, you’ve never heard it broken down like THIS before. We sit down with Noah Steinberger, one of the most respected bourbon barrel brokers in the industry, to unpack how the barrel trade works, why barrels are so expensive, how they're sourced, and how they impact your favorite spirits.

PLUS—we taste through four killer bottles from Noah’s personal collection, including rare finishes like cognac and port casks! If you’re a whiskey lover (or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of the barrel business), this is a must-watch.

In This Episode:

✅ The life cycle of a bourbon barrel — from cooperage to global resale

✅ How used barrels are bought, refurbished, and sold around the world

✅ Why barrels are one of the most important factors in your bourbon’s flavor

✅ The rise of barrel finishing (cognac, tequila, port wine) in modern whiskey

✅ How counterfeit barrels & lack of traceability can hurt distilleries

✅ The insane market for barrels in Japan, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico & more

✅ Bourbon & rye tasting notes + discussion on aging techniques

✅ Why everything is better in a barrel — even hot sauce! 🌶️🔥

Bourbons Tasted in This Episode:

🥃 Angel’s Envy 2020 Cask Strength (Port Cask Finish)

🥃 Hirsch Cask Strength (Finished in Cognac Barrels)

🥃 Baker’s Single Barrel High Rye (107 proof)

🥃 Special selections from Noah’s personal stash

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome + Episode Intro

1:08 Meet Noah Steinberger — Kentucky Bourbon Barrel

2:35 What Makes Barrels So Expensive?

5:10 The Global Secondary Market for Used Barrels

14:17 Bourbon Tasting #1: Baker’s Single Barrel

25:00 How Barrel Toasting & Charring Impacts Flavor

35:50 Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Tasting + Barrel Finish Deep Dive

51:08 Cognac & Other Specialty Finishes — Gimmick or Great?

1:05:00 Why Whiskey & Barrel Demand is BOOMING

1:18:00 Final Thoughts + Q&A with Noah

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Thinking about buying a home in Colorado? Whether you're eyeing a sleek new build or a charming resale, this episode breaks down the real-life pros and cons of both — including how Trump-era tariffs might be driving up prices on new construction homes in 2024. 👀

We also dig into:

✔️ Hidden costs builders don’t want you to know

✔️ Why resale might save you more in the long run

✔️ How builder incentives really work (and how to negotiate like a pro) ✔️ Property taxes, warranties, walk-through traps & more

✔️ And yes... another 🔥 bourbon review

This is more than real estate talk. We’re dropping insider strategies, negotiation tips, and real-world stories that could save you thousands. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, you'll walk away smarter — and maybe a little buzzed. 😉

🔗 Let’s Connect!

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📌 Timecodes:

00:00 - Welcome + Bourbon Spotlight (13th Century Whiskey 🥃)

03:00 - New Build vs. Resale Homes: What’s the Real Difference?

15:00 - Inside Builder Incentives & Financing Tricks

22:00 - Tariffs & New Build Price Hikes: What Buyers Should Know 35:00 - Real Builder Horror Stories 😬

45:00 - Warranties, Inspections & Appraisal Secrets

53:00 - Which Option Is Better for YOU?

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In this week’s episode of Real Estate Served on the Rocks, Charlie and Jameson dive into the SHOCKING rise of real estate scams targeting landowners and home sellers across the country — including two real scams happening right here in Colorado 😱

🚨 We break down:

• The 500% increase in vacant land fraud 👀
• How scammers impersonate landowners to steal properties
• The wild story behind 40-year predatory listing contracts (yes… 40 YEARS!)
• How to protect YOURSELF as a buyer, seller, or real estate agent 🛡️

All while sipping and reviewing the historic Bushmills Prohibition Recipe Irish Whiskey — a smooth, triple-distilled whiskey with deep roots going back to 1608 🥃

🍷 Sponsored by: The Rouge Wine & Bourbon Bistro in Greenwood Village, Colorado

🔔 If you’re a homeowner, landowner, or thinking about buying/selling real estate in Colorado, this episode is a MUST-WATCH.

💬 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — we respond to every single one! 📲

💡 Want help reviewing a suspicious contract or land deal? Call/text us or shoot us a DM — it’s 100% free to talk.

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📌 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Bushmills Whiskey History

02:00 – Topic: The Rise of Real Estate Scams

13:00 – Vacant Land Fraud: What You Need to Know

26:00 – 40-Year Listing Contracts?!

42:00 – How to Protect Yourself from Predatory Agreements

52:00 – Whiskey Tasting Notes & Review

59:00 – Final Thoughts + Upcoming Realtor Event at The Rouge

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