From Mortgage Meltdowns to Dream ...

From Mortgage Meltdowns to Dream Homes with Samantha Scherr

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Unpacking with Jennifer Satel by Command Creative Studios
S1 · E68
Jun 3, 2026
54:09

Episode notes

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel, Jennifer sits down with Samantha Scherr, VP of Mortgage Lending, to talk about nearly 20 years in the mortgage industry, surviving the 2008 housing crash, helping families achieve homeownership, and balancing a successful career while raising a family.

Samantha shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to mortgage expert, the lessons she learned during the Countrywide era, navigating the real estate boom and bust cycles, and what today's housing market means for buyers and sellers.

Jennifer and Samantha also dive into parenting, delegation, entrepreneurship, business coaching, personal growth, and why asking for help can be one of the smartest investments you make.

Whether you're thinking about buying a home, growing a business, or simply trying to balance family and career, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-life insights.

Topics Include:

• The reality of today's housing market

• Buying before you sell

• Lessons from the 2008 mortgage crisis

• Entrepreneurship and career pivots

• Balancing motherhood and business

• Why delegation matters

• Real estate trends and homeownership

• Building a successful career over time

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www.OriginPoint.com-Samantha.Scherr

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Produced by Robert Altschuler, Recorded and Mixed at Command Creative Studios https://commandcreativestudios.com

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