The Real Estate Heavyweights
Welcome to The Real Estate Heavyweights — where deals get real and the Dallas-Fort Worth market gets decoded. Hosted by Tavis Westbrook (200+ flips deep) and Ashton Hines (DFW agent + investor on the rise), this podcast is your no-BS guide to flipping homes, investing smart, and staying ahead of market trends in one of the hottest regions in the country. Get real talk, market insights, flip case studies, and behind-the-scenes stories from agents, contractors, and local pros. Whether you’re an agent looking to scale, an investor eyeing your next deal, or just a fan of DFW real estate, you’re in the right place. It’s part banter, part business — all DFW.
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Episodes
Episodes
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at the movement in the DFW real estate market this week as the days on market creep up and the inventory does as well. But will rates change things next year? Tavis talks about a pending lawsuit and Ashton updates on his two listings and the near end of a too elongated era at Mapleton.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tavis and Ashton sit down with lifetime real estate professional George Roddy. From lessons learned from his parents who both were in the real estate world to discussing a wild ride in 2012-2014 that lead to buying over 3100 homes cash. In our interview George opens the vault of knowledge that took decades to accumulate. An amazing interview with one of the heavyweights in DFW real estate!
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at the DFW market and update on Days on market, inventory supply and more. Plus they take a look at the news that flips are down this year and specifically DFW lags the nation in profits from flipping by almost $40K per transaction! Drop in as the guys update everyone on their wholesale deals and flip progress of the week!
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at the DFW market, how to properly market a home based on school systems and also discuss some of their favorite DFW holiday traditions that are a must for anyone new to the area or looking to point clients towards some great things to do this year!
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Tavis and Ashton dive deep in to the world of flipping once again as they conclude this series on the basics of flipping a house. In this episode the guys teach how to finish well and market your home in a way that will bring top dollar. From keeping track of finances, punch lists, staging and pricing there are a ton of factors that go in to selling a house so you can move on and do it all again!
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at what is happening in the real estate market this week as well as take a look at the fallout from the NAR Sitzser class action lawsuit that finally concluded. Buying and selling real estate might have just changed and the guys give their take on what that might look like. They also take a deep look at the pro's and con's of investing in different types of rentals as they look at their own experiences with each and help you figure out what might be the best fit for your investing journey.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Tavis and Ashton dive in the the world of flipping houses. Tavis has flipped over 200 homes and Ashton is on his 4th. Today the guys continue their series to discuss how to keep the trades happy as you make progress on the home, keep the process smooth and efficient and how to pick design ideas to run with.
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at the real estate market in Dallas and discuss the drop in home values, plus news of a new development in Plano has the guys ready to find some new tips and they talk about the design features in houses that made sense in the 70's and 80's but are things they take out or redesign today.