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
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Tavis and Ashton take a look at the DFW real estate market and the news of the day. Third quarter earnings show a slow down with much of the market including one main supplier the guys use as well as one of the big competitors in the investments space. Plus Tavis and Ashton take a listeners call to discuss whether or not you should get an inspection before you list a house.
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Tavis and Ashton update you on the real estate market, look at today's news including the Fed's plan for rate hikes, a new $27 Million ranch for sale, how to determine if a flip has been done right and also a deal deep dive with Tavis!
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Ashton and Tavis discuss the different ways to fund investment deals. From cash, to bank loans, private lenders to hard money lenders, the guys have tried it all. Learn how each of them go about funding fix and flips in today's market.
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Tavis and Ashton discuss the weekly real estate news, market updates and dive deep in to how to get your home ready to sell! Pickle ball conversions, 72 hour open house records, design tips and more, joint the Real Estate Heavyweights as they do their weekly scan of the real estate world.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In this episode of our on going series Tavis Westbrook and Ashton Hines discuss in detail the "level" system they use to determine what type of renovation a potential flip might need. Breaking down the finer points of what is needed in a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 home will help you figure out if the next house you are considering will make sense financially after you know what is needed to bring it to market.
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Tavis and Ashton dive deep in to boat ownership and lake life in the DFW area discussing the options available to people who want to spend time on the water!
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Tavis and Ashton dive deep in to the world of flipping in today's episode of Real Estate Heavyweights University. What are some filters you can use to narrow down properties that might be good investments? The guys walk through the thought process and the questions you need to be asking!
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Join Tavis and Ashton as they explore the real estate news of the day. Give a market update and talk about the NAR class action lawsuit.