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Episode 51: More Than Just Band-Aids: The Real Life of a School Nurse

By Lana Kopsala | Mar 11, 2026

More Than Just Band-Aids: The Real Life of a School Nurse with Marissa Fratoni In this episode of the podcast, hosts Lana and Mark welcome a special guest whose work impacts students every single day-but often goes unnoticed. School nurse Marissa Fratoni joins the conversation to share what life is really like working on the […]

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Episode 50 – So You Wannabe in Real Estate (And Not Mess It Up) FT. Kelly & Cal

By Lana Kopsala | Feb 25, 2026

🎧 Episode 50 – So You Wannabe in Real Estate (And Not Mess It Up) ft. Kelly & Cal Breaking into real estate can feel exciting – but also overwhelming. What does it really take to start strong, avoid rookie mistakes, and build a career that lasts? In Episode 50 of the Real Estate Tips […]

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Episode 49: Finger Licking Real Estate with Castle Road

By Lana Kopsala | Feb 11, 2026

Episode 49 – Finger Licking Real Estate with Castle Road ft. Justen & Chris Sometimes the best lessons in business – and life – come from the most unexpected places. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, we step out of the typical real estate box and take a flavorful detour into the […]

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Episode 46: Under the Roof: Time, Family & Home Insights

By Lana Kopsala | Jan 28, 2026

Episode 46: Under the Roof – Time, Family, and Home Insights In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, we slow things down and talk about something that often gets overlooked in real estate conversations: what life actually looks like once you’re under the roof of a home. Buying or selling a home is […]

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Episode 48: Behind the Rates: Inside the Secondary Market with Yale Wolf

By Lana Kopsala | Jan 28, 2026

Episode 48: Behind the Rates – Inside the Secondary Market with Yale Wolf In this episode of Real Estate Tips, we are joined by Yale Wolf for a timely and eye-opening conversation that goes far beyond the headline mortgage rate most buyers and sellers see. With interest rates continuing to dominate real estate conversations, Episode […]

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Episode 47: Disrupting Radon: Real Estate Insights for Buyers, Sellers & Homeowners

By Lana Kopsala | Dec 17, 2025

🏡 Episode 47 – Disrupting Radon: Real Estate Insights for Buyers, Sellers & Homeowners A Fresh Start for the New Year – Habits, Goals & Real Estate Mindset We kicked off Episode 47 with a fun and thoughtful conversation about New Year’s resolutions and seasonal motivation. This time of year naturally gets people thinking about […]

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Episode 45: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) – What You Need To Know Before You Build

By Lana Kopsala | Dec 3, 2025

Episode 45: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): What You Need to Know Before You Build Accessory Dwelling Units – better known as ADUs – have been popping up across Massachusetts and beyond, offering homeowners incredible flexibility in how they use their property. From creating space for aging parents to generating passive income or expanding housing options […]

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Episode 44: Creepy Crawlers & Curious Critters: What Homeowners Should Know

By Lana Kopsala | Nov 19, 2025

Episode 44: Creepy Crawlers & Curious Critters – What Every Homeowner Should Know Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or preparing to buy your first property, there’s one universal truth: pests can create headaches, hazards, and costly surprises if you don’t know what to look for. In Episode 44 of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, we […]

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Episode 43: Small Lender, Big Impact — The Loan Daddy Difference

By Lana Kopsala | Nov 13, 2025

Episode 43 – Small Lender Big Impact: The Loan Daddy Difference This week on Real Estate Tips with S & L, hosts Sherri & Lana sit down with Nate Bartlett of Loan Daddy, a boutique mortgage lender that’s proving you don’t need to be huge to make a big difference. From personal service to flexible programs, Nate shares what […]

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