Real Estate Served on The Rocks

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Sellers Are Offering $40K Concessions?! | Real Estate Market 2025 Explained ( Ft. Old Elk Infinity Blend Bourbon Whiskey)

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 CONNECT WITH US: 📧 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📱 Call/Text: (720) 584-3361 🎥 YouTube: Living in Colorado | The Mile High Perspective 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @themilehighperspective 👉 If you enjoyed this comeback mix of real estate strategies + bourbon tasting, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more pours of knowledge every week! 🥃🏡 #RealEstate2025 #HousingMarketUpdate #BuyersMarket #SellersMarket #HomeBuyingTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #DenverRealEstate #ColoradoRealEstate #ColoradoSpringsHomes #InvestInRealEstate #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #OldElkBourbon #BourbonAndRealEstate #BourbonReview #WhiskeyLovers #RealEstatePodcast #PodcastLife #HouseHacking #MortgageTips

T1 · E90

21 sept 2025

1:20:43

Homebuilders Slash Prices & Offer Big Incentives & Other Headlines (Ft. Moonlight Mayhem Small Batch Review)

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 CONNECT WITH US: 📧 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📱 Call/Text: (720) 584-3361 🎥 YouTube: Living in Colorado | The Mile High Perspective 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @themilehighperspective 👉 If you enjoyed this mix of real estate headlines + bourbon tasting, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more pours of knowledge every week! 🥃🏡 #RealEstate2025 #HousingMarketUpdate #HomeBuyingTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #RealEstateHeadlines #HomeBuildersIncentives #SellersMarket #BuyersMarket2025 #DenverRealEstate #ColoradoRealEstate #ColoradoSpringsHomes #InvestInRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #BourbonAndRealEstate #BourbonReview #WhiskeyLovers #PodcastLife #FinancialFreedom #HouseHacking #WealthBuilding

T1 · E89

11 sept 2025

1:27:49

Is Real Estate Investing Still Worth It in 2025? | House Hacking, ADUs ( Ft. Makers Mark Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey)

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 CONNECT WITH US: 📧 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📱 Call/Text: (720) 584-3361 🎥 YouTube: @Living in Colorado | The Mile High Perspective 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @themilehighperspective 👉 If you enjoyed this mix of real estate investing tips + bourbon tasting, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more pours of knowledge every week! 🥃🏡 #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate2025 #HouseHacking #ADUInvesting #CashFlow #PassiveIncome #DenverRealEstate #ColoradoRealEstate #ColoradoSpringsHomes #InvestInRealEstate #FirstTimeInvestor #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #MakerMarkBourbon #BourbonAndRealEstate #BourbonReview #WhiskeyLovers #RealEstatePodcast #PodcastLife #MoneyTips

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11 sept 2025

1:26:34

Behind The Bourbon Barrel Industry w/ Noah Steinberger

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 CONNECT WITH US: 📧 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📱 Call/Text: (720) 584-3361 🎥 YouTube: Living in Colorado | The Mile High Perspective 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @themilehighperspective --Visit www.kentuckybourbonbarrel.com to find out more about bourbon barrels! 👉 If you enjoyed this barrel-deep dive, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more bourbon & real estate content every week! 🥃🏡 #BourbonPodcast #BourbonBarrels #WhiskeyPodcast #BarrelFinishing #AngelEnvy #HirschBourbon #KentuckyBourbon #ColoradoWhiskey #LivingInColorado #BourbonAndRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #CaskStrength #WhiskeyReview #BourbonCommunity #DistilleryTour #RareWhiskey

T1 · E87

31 may 2025

1:25:52

The Real Difference Between New Build and Resale Homes/ 2025 Buyer Guide ( ft.13th Century American Single Malt Whiskey)

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! 📞 (720) 584-3361 📧 RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📲 Follow Us for Daily Real Estate & Market Updates: 🎥 YouTube: @themilehighperspective 📸 Instagram: @the_mile_high_perspective 🎵 TikTok: @themilehighperspective 📌 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? #ColoradoRealEstate #NewBuildVsResale #DenverHomes #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstatePodcast #TrumpTariffs #NewConstruction2024 #BuilderSecrets #ColoradoHomes #BourbonReview #RealEstateServedOnTheRocks #FirstTimeHomebuyerTips

T1 · E86

5 abr 2025

1:32:13

Real Estate Scams You NEED to Know About! (Ft. Bushmills Prohibition Recipe Irish Whiskey Review)

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. 🔗 Connect with Us : Phone: (720) 584-3361 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📲 Follow Us for More Real Estate & Market Updates! 📌 TikTok: @themilehighperspective 📌 Instagram: @the_mile_high_perspective 📌 YouTube: @themilehighperspective Subscribe for more Colorado real estate tips, local business spotlights, and bourbon reviews every week. 🥃🏔️ 📌 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 #RealEstateScams #VacantLandFraud #ColoradoRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #BushmillsProhibition #IrishWhiskeyReview #HomeSellerTips #WhiskeyAndRealEstate #LandOwnership #RealEstateAdvice #LivingInColorado #MileHighPerspective #RealtorTips #WhiskeyTasting #TheRougeWineBar

T1 · E85

29 mar 2025

1:01:43

Is a Recession Coming? How It Will Impact the Housing Market in 2025! (ft. Dark Arts Whiskey House Barely Legal Small Batch Cask Strength Bourbon Review)

In this episode of Real Estate Served on the Rocks, we break down the big question on everyone's mind: Are we heading into a recession? And if so, what does that mean for the housing market? 🏠💰 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ What is a recession, and what causes it? ✅ How does a recession impact home prices and mortgage rates? ✅ Should you buy or sell a home in 2024? ✅ Expert strategies for navigating real estate during economic uncertainty ✅ How to prepare as a buyer or seller in a shifting market 🔥 PLUS, we’re sipping on Barely Legal Small Batch Cask Strength Bourbon from Dark Arts Whiskey House 🥃—a unique 6 to 8-year blend with bold flavors and a smooth finish. Stick around for our full bourbon review! 📊 Market Trends & Predictions: With rising interest rates, record-high homeowner equity, and increasing credit card debt, how will the real estate market respond? We analyze expert opinions and real-time data to help you make informed decisions in 2024. 💬 What’s your take? Drop a comment below! Are you planning to buy or sell this year, or are you holding off? Let's talk! ⬇️ 📍 Filmed at Rouge Wine & Bourbon Bistro | Greenwood Village, CO 👉 Subscribe for Weekly Real Estate & Bourbon Reviews! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 🚀 Looking to Buy or Sell in Colorado? We’re here to help! 🔗 Connect with Us : Phone: (720) 584-3361 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📲 Follow Us for More Real Estate & Market Updates! 📌 TikTok: @themilehighperspective 📌 Instagram: @the_mile_high_perspective 📌 YouTube: @themilehighperspective #HousingMarket #Recession2024 #RealEstateInvesting #HomeBuyingTips #DenverRealEstate #ColoradoHomes #BourbonReview #Finance #MarketCrash #RealEstatePodcast

T1 · E84

16 mar 2025

1:19:48

Buying a Second Home? Vacation Homes vs. Short-Term & Long-Term Rentals Explained! ( Ft. Eagle Rare 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review)

Thinking about buying a second home or investment property? 🤔 Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, a short-term rental (Airbnb, VRBO), or a long-term rental property, there’s a lot to consider! In this episode of Real Estate Served on the Rocks, we break down the financing options, investment risks, and key factors to help you make the best decision. 💰🏠 👉 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Short-term rentals vs. long-term rentals: Which is more profitable? ✔️ Financing options & down payment requirements for second homes ✔️ The risks & rewards of vacation rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) ✔️ How to analyze investment properties using cap rates & cash flow calculations ✔️ The impact of real estate investors on housing affordability 🥃 Bourbon of the Week: Eagle Rare 10-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 🥃 We also sip and review one of the staples in the bourbon world—Eagle Rare! Get our take on its flavor profile, price, and whether it’s a must-have for your bar. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly real estate & bourbon insights! 🎥 New episodes every week covering Colorado real estate trends, market updates, and investment tips—all while enjoying some of the best bourbons around! 🚀 Looking to Buy or Sell in Colorado? We’re here to help! 🔗 Connect with Us : Phone: (720) 584-3361 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com #RealEstateInvesting #AirbnbInvestment #ShortTermRental #PassiveIncome #ColoradoRealEstate #SecondHome #BourbonReview #EagleRare #RentalProperties #FinancialFreedom

T1 · E83

6 mar 2025

1:23:56

Florida's Housing Market CRASH?! Fact or Fiction ( ft. Three Chords Strange Collaboration Bourbon Review)

The headlines say "cataclysmic decline"—but is Florida’s housing market really crashing, or is the media just hyping things up? This week, we break down the real story behind Florida’s shifting real estate market, including rising insurance costs, skyrocketing HOA fees, and inventory spikes in cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Naples. As always, we sip and review a phenomenal bourbon while we chat—this time, Three Chord Strange Collaboration, a Pinot Noir cask-finished single barrel pick that took us by surprise. 🍷🔥 💬 Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 - Welcome to Real Estate Served on the Rocks! 02:13 - This week’s bourbon: Three Chord Strange Collaboration 10:05 - Florida’s real estate market: What’s REALLY happening? 16:30 - Insurance & HOA hikes: How they’re impacting buyers & sellers 28:10 - Inventory surges—why more homes aren’t selling 38:45 - Is it a buyer’s market, or will prices keep rising? 50:20 - Key takeaways for buyers & investors in 2024 52:45 - Final bourbon review & ratings 📍 Thinking about moving to Colorado? We help buyers & sellers navigate the market—DM us on Instagram or schedule a call! 🔗 Connect with Us : Phone: (720) 584-3361 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com 📲 Follow us for more real estate & bourbon content: Instagram: @the_milehigh_perspective TikTok: @TheMileHighPerspective Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@themilehighperspective 👀 Want us to review your favorite bourbon? Drop your recommendations in the comments! #FloridaRealEstate #BourbonReview #RealEstatePodcast #HomeBuying #MarketUpdate #HousingCrash #RealEstateInvesting #LivingInColorado #ThreeChordBourbon #WhiskeyLovers

T1 · E82

28 feb 2025

1:05:51

How the Gig Economy Is Transforming Real Estate in 2025 ( Ft. Buffalo Trace Bourbon Pindustry Barrel Pick Review)

In this episode of Real Estate Served on the Rocks (RESOTR), we dive into how the gig economy is reshaping real estate in Colorado and across the U.S. 🏡💼 With more people working remotely, migration patterns are shifting—and we break down what that means for buyers, sellers, and investors in 2025. But first, we sip on a rare Buffalo Trace Select Barrel 🥃—only available at Pindustry in Denver! Hear our honest bourbon tasting notes, from buttery sweetness to hints of butterscotch and oak. If you're a bourbon lover or curious about how the gig economy affects housing markets, this episode is for you. 🔥 Topics covered: ✅ How remote work impacts Colorado’s real estate market ✅ Migration trends and their effect on home values ✅ Why more people are investing in real estate while freelancing ✅ Bourbon tasting: Buffalo Trace Select Barrel review 👉 Subscribe for more real estate insights, bourbon reviews, and community spotlights in Colorado! 👍 Like this video if you love bourbon or want to stay ahead in the housing market! 💬 Drop a comment: How has the gig economy changed your work or home-buying plans? 🔗 Connect with Us : Phone: (720) 584-3361 Email: RESOTR@themilehighperspective.com #ColoradoRealEstate #GigEconomy #BuffaloTrace #BourbonTasting #DenverHousingMarket #RemoteWorkTrends #RealEstateInvesting2025 #LivingInColorado #RESOTR

T1 · E81

22 feb 2025

1:22:50

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